"all but two did card and ask for a license"

By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff

Milford Daily News

Posted Jun 01, 2009 @ 10:12 PM

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FRANKLIN —

Three establishments in town face temporary license suspensions after serving alcohol to underage buyers in a police sting, said Lt. Thomas J. Lynch.

On Wednesday, the Town Council will hold public hearings for Devita's Market, 198 East Central St., J.B.'s Liquor World, 365 West Central St., and Teppanyaki Restaurant, 264 Village Drive, all of which failed compliance checks on May 15, Lynch said.

The sting involved underage buyers using legitimate Massachusetts licenses showing their true age, Lynch said.

Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here

Gov Patrick continues the discussion

BOSTON – Thursday, May 28, 2009 –

Governor Deval Patrick today launched an online community forum, inviting citizens to continue the conversation started during the administration’s series of statewide community forums about the choices and priorities facing the Commonwealth in the current economic climate.

Available at www.mass.gov/forum, the forum presents the public with a unique opportunity to share their ideas about the state’s budget challenges as well as the transportation, pension and ethics reform proposals currently being debated on Beacon Hill. Over the next two weeks, Governor Patrick, Lieutenant Governor Murray and senior administration officials will be online at various times, reading suggestions, answering questions and contributing to the dialogue.

“We need the collective wisdom of all the people in the Commonwealth to tackle the budget challenges and reform opportunities facing us at this critical moment,” said Governor Patrick. “This online forum allows us to continue the conversation we started during the community forums and capture those great ideas – your ideas – that will help get us through to a better tomorrow.”

Governor Patrick has selected UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Jean F. MacCormack to serve as the forum’s “Citizen Moderator.” Chancellor MacCormack will work with the Governor’s Office to help facilitate the online conversation and ensure all ideas are heard. At the conclusion of the discussion, Chancellor MacCormack will select from forum participants to assemble a Citizen Task Force. The Task Force will be responsible for compiling ideas, insights and recommendations shared throughout the forum and presenting a report to the Governor.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for citizens to participate in a meaningful dialogue about the future of our Commonwealth,’’ Chancellor MacCormack said. “My primary responsibility as moderator will be to ensure that everyone with a big idea has a voice, and that we work together to help solve some of the major challenges facing the Commonwealth. I look forward to hearing everyone’s ideas.”

In addition to the more than 30 community forums the Governor and members of his administration held throughout the month of May, he kicked off a series of summer town hall meetings in Dennis on Tuesday. The meetings are open to the public, giving residents a chance to talk directly to Governor Patrick about issues they care about most, including the economy, the state’s budget challenges, and the Governor’s efforts to push for reforms on Beacon Hill. For a full schedule and more information, visit www.mass.gov/governor/townhall.

Originally posted on the Governor's web site

Avg Teacher Salaries

I understand that unless the numbers are framed properly in context, it always causes trouble trouble to talk about "average".

From Dr Scott McLoed's posting this morning comes a handy interactive reference on average teacher starting salaries and average teacher salaries, state by state.

Play with this sortable table of beginning and average teacher salaries by state.

So what do you read from this table of information?

"one of the most heavily used waterways in the country"

By Heather McCarron/Daily News staff
Milford Daily News
Posted May 31, 2009 @ 10:29 PM
WRENTHAM —

While water quality in the Charles River has improved significantly since the Clean Charles River Initiative began in 1995, there is still work to be done.

State Sen. Scott Brown, R-Wrentham, is part of a new legislative team charged with making recommendations on lingering river issues.

Brown, the assistant minority whip, was recently appointed to the Charles River Water Quality Commission by Senate Minority Leader Richard R. Tisei. The commission will investigate the water quality of the Charles River and determine what further improvements are needed to bring it to a consistently safe level for swimming - particularly in the most heavily populated area on the Boston end of the river.

"It's going to be interesting," Brown said, noting that the Charles River "obviously affects my district."

There are 35 towns within the river's watershed, including Franklin, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Wellesley, Wrentham, Natick, Sherborn and Wayland in Brown's district. Other area towns in the watershed include Ashland, Bellingham, Foxborough, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Medfield, Medway, Mendon and Milford.

Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here

"We want to give these kids something to do"

By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff

Milford Daily News

Posted Jun 01, 2009 @ 12:24 AM

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FRANKLIN —

Worried about the town's youth, Town Council Vice Chairwoman Deborah Bartlett is calling on local leaders to help end underage drinking after learning that on two consecutive weekends, large groups of teens were arrested, despite the recent death of 17-year-old Taylor Meyer.

Meyer, a King Philip High School senior from Plainville, drowned in a swamp after drinking alcohol at a party in Norfolk last October.

"I'm very concerned, because we've had arrests for two underage parties in the last weeks, that has never happened in Franklin that I can remember," said Bartlett.

"As leaders of this town, we would be remiss if we did not try to do something" to help, Bartlett said.

Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here

To review the W.A.S.T.E.D. (when alcohol starts to affect decisions) presentation at FHS from Dec 2008 check this link

Events in the schools this week

Jefferson - Celebrity Readers @ Barnes & Nobel Bellingham 6/1/09 5:00 PM

FHS - Academic Awards Night (Mercer Auditorium) 6/1/09 6:30 PM

Jefferson - Celebrity Readers @ Barnes & Nobel Bellingham 6/2/09 5:00 PM

Jefferson - Volunteer Celebration 6/2/09 AM

Keller - Voices of the Past Breakfast & Presentation 6/4/09 9:00 AM

HMMS - Awards Ceremony 6/5/09 9:00 AM

Keller - Voices of the Past Breakfast & Presentation 6/5/09 9:00 AM

Parmenter - Kindergarten Concert 6/5/09 9:00 AM

Davis Thayer - Founder's Day Prog (Cafeteria) 6/5/09 1:00 PM

FHS - Commencement (Field House) 6/5/09 5:00 PM

FHS - All Night Party (FHS) 6/5/09 11 PM-5 AM

Oak - 5th Gr. Dare Graduation 6/5/09 12 Noon

Jefferson - Reading Prog. Celebration 6/5/09 1-2:15 PM

Davis Thayer - Annual Fun Fair (playground) 6/5/09 4-7 PM

Jefferson - Publishing Party - Gr.4 6/5/09 9-Noon

Keller - Dare Graduation (upper field) 6/6/09 10:00 AM

Parmenter 5K results

The official results of the Parmenter 5K Run/Walk are available on Cool Running.

A good turnout for this first time event!