Representative Roy: November election and early voting

Making the case for your vote Serving the citizens of Franklin and Medway in the Massachusetts House of Representatives has been a great honor and privilege. I thank you for your support and encouragement along the way, and ask for your vote on November 6th so that we can continue our work together. Early voting is open now, and you can click here for the hours in Franklin and here for the hours in Medway. I've advocated for healthcare legislation that would increase access to care and make the delivery of care more efficient and effective. I've pushed for laws to get legal notices posted online, so people know what's happening in their communities. And I've reached across the aisle and worked on bipartisan legislation to protect young people from cyber bullying. And I have been been part of a legislative team that has addressed the issues of substance use disorder, criminal justice reform, civil rights and social equity, gun safety, anti-bullying, energy, the environment, and economic development. But being a State Representative involves more than just passing laws. It's about being there for the people of your district and bringing home local aid from Beacon Hill. It's about looking out for your neighbors and letting them know you have their back. It's in that spirit that I worked with local law enforcement, social services and families to form the SAFE Coalition, to help our community find solutions to the opioid crisis. It's why I help entrepreneurs and manufacturers secure state grants and support, so that our local economy can thrive and workers can find good jobs. And it's why I have advocated for and delivered local aid for schools, roads and other infrastructure, public safety, arts and recreation. Below I have included some videos which capture the essence of this work. I have also included one which speaks about work on the opioid crisis and another which talks about manufacturing and economic development. I have committed myself to working hard on behalf of the citizens of Franklin and Medway and look forward to another opportunity to serve. That's why I do this job, and it's why I'm asking for your vote. Copyright © 2018 State Rep Jeff Roy, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: State Rep Jeff Roy State House Room 236 Boston, MA 02133

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29th Annual - Taste of the Region - Oct 30

The "Taste of the Region" is back! 

Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Time: 5 PM – 8 PM
Location: Tri-County Reg. Vocational High School
147 Pond Street, Franklin, MA 02038

29th Annual - Taste of the Region - Oct 28

You can help too! Help Jose Knock out Cancer

Via Twitter we find: 

“No one fights alone!” Our fifth grade community came together to support a classmate! #oakststories

“No one fights alone!” Our fifth grade community came together to support a classmate!

Contribute online via GoFundMe   https://www.gofundme.com/pyehc-knockout-cancer

The tweet showing the Farmer Market booth fund raising event
https://twitter.com/OakStElementary/status/1055949888524115968

Wow! So proud of these Oak St kiddos for their time, energy, and kindness! George and Cece (too shy for the picture) were so pumped to get bracelets from the BIG KIDS! #oakststories pic.twitter.com/pGY9TPIBCP

— Heather Adams (@MrsAdamsOAK) October 26, 2018

MassBudget: Low-income taxpayers pay higher share in "upside down" Massachusetts system, new study shows

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MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Oct. 25, 2018 Low-income taxpayers pay higher share in "upside down" Massachusetts system, new study shows Taxes pay for the essential services and programs that everyone uses, from fire protection and health inspectors to roads and schools. But in Massachusetts, those with the lowest income pay the largest share of their incomes in state and local taxes. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) finds in its new paper, Who Pays? Low and Middle Earners in Massachusetts Pay Larger Share of their Incomes in Taxes, that in the Commonwealth's "upside down" tax system those with the lowest incomes pay 10 percent of their earnings in state and local taxes, while those with the highest incomes pay 6.8 percent.  This "upside down" tax system also has lopsided effects when it comes to race. Because historic and systemic barriers have blocked Black and Latinx people from access to quality education, high-paying jobs, and other opportunities, these taxpayers are more likely to be low-income and therefore tend to pay a larger portion of their earnings in state and local taxes. Finally, the report finds that other states with overall fairer tax systems tend to tax their top earners at significantly higher income tax rates than their other taxpayers. States that succeed in collecting a greater share of income from the top 1 percent of earners are using a top tax rate, similar to the proposed "millionaire's tax". These states include California, New Jersey, Minnesota, Vermont, and the District of Columbia. While Massachusetts was set to vote this year on a higher income tax rate on income over $1 million, a ruling from state's Supreme Judicial Court struck it from the ballot. Read the full report http://massbudget.org/report_window.php?loc=Who-Pays-Low-and-Middle-Earners-in-Massachusetts-Pay-Larger-Share-of-their-Incomes-in-Taxes.html. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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10th Norfolk District - Candidate Debate - Oct 29

The candidate debate is scheduled to be held at the Franklin Senior Center and begin at 7:00 PM

Debate Rules and Format

1. Moderators introduced

2. Moderators Explain Rules/format – Asks voters in attendance to write down questions for the candidates. Moderators to collect the questions, randomly pick the questions to ask, but review to make sure no rude, vulgar or inappropriate questions.

3. Candidates for State Legislature introduced by moderators – Jeffrey Roy (D) incumbent, Patrick Casey (R)

4. Flip a coin to determine who goes first.

5. Opening statement for Candidate one – 4- minutes

6. Opening statement for candidate two – 4- minutes

7. Candidate one: Ask opponent one question – 1 minute
Candidate two: Response – 3 minutes

8. Candidate two: Ask opponent one question – 1 minute
Candidate one: Response – 3 minutes

9. Alternate questions between candidates. Each candidates has up to 3 minutes to answer a question and a 1 minute rebuttal to any answer from opponent.

10. candidate one to make a closing statement – 5 minutes

11. Invited candidate two to make a closing statement. – 5 minutes.

10th Norfolk District - Candidate Debate - Oct 29

The first debate held at the Library by Franklin in Focus was recorded and is available for replay here: 
FM #148 - 10th Norfolk Representative District Debate - Oct 13, 2018 (audio)
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/fm-148-10th-norfolk-representative.html

"proposed new zone called Mixed Business Innovation (MBI)"

While I missed the recent Economic Development Committee meeting on Wednesday, Eamon McCarthy Earls provides a recap on one of the agenda topics that I can share:

"At last night’s Economic Development Sub-committee, Bryan Taberner, Franklin’s Town Planner shared details about the proposed rezoning of the Clark, Cutler, McDermott factory. Taberner has diligently developed a proposed new zone called Mixed Business Innovation (MBI) that allows flexible uses to help the town generate good tax revenue and bring in new business. The new zone would encourage buyers to reuse the historic Clark, Cutler, McDermott factory for a wide variety of uses: 

• Warehousing or light industry (like its present use)
• Makerspaces
• Art studios
• Restaurants
• Breweries, taprooms and distilleries
• Startup offices

Continue reading Eamon's write up on the proposed zoning change
https://franklininsight.wordpress.com/2018/10/25/new-zoning-offers-exciting-opportunities-for-the-clark-cutler-mcdermott-property/

The published agenda for the Economic Development meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/economic-development-committee-agenda.html

"proposed new zone called Mixed Business Innovation (MBI)"

FHS football tops Brockton 26-3; moves on to face Xaverian Nov 2

Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap for the FHS football playoff victory over Brockton

"Throughout the regular season, the headlines have focused on Franklin’s high-power offense and all of the different skill guys it uses. 

In the first round of the Division 1 South tournament, the Panthers’ defense took center stage. 

#4 Franklin’s defense prevented #5 Brockton from getting in the end zone, adjusted to limit the Boxers’ run game, came away with three interceptions and anchored the Panthers to a 26-3 win. 

After Brockton’s offense combined for 97 yards and three points on its first two drives of the game, the Panthers’ defense limited the Boxers to just 66 yards the rest of the way. Of Brockton’s final seven drives, three ended with interceptions, one with a safety, and two turnover on downs. 

“Our defense has been pretty good all year in all of our wins,” said Franklin head coach Eian Bain. “It’s been pretty solid all year and in the second half, they won us that game. They put the nail in the coffin and sealed it for us."

Continue reading the game recap online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-football-strong-defensive-past-brockton/

For game photos by HockomockSports
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Fall-2018/Franklin-Brockton-Football-10-26-18/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-10-26-18/

The MIAA updated bracket can be found online
http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=4932

Franklin’s Ryan Driscoll makes a leaping catch over a Brockton
defender in the first half. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)