Saturday, June 25, 2011

Simple rational decisions

The paradox of choice. Choice is not always positive nor does it foster social change. In this RSAnimate talk, Professor Renata Salecl shows that individual choice is rarely based on a simple rational decision with a predictable outcome:



Thoughts?

Note: Email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view the video.

Statement From Secretary Jay Gonzalez Regarding Interim Budget



STATEMENT FROM SECRETARY JAY GONZALEZ

Governor Patrick filed an interim budget of $1.25 billion today to ensure that state government has the means to continue providing critical services through July 10, 2011. This funding will ensure that core services such as health care payments to providers for services to children, families, unemployed adults, and the disabled as well as cash assistance for low-income families and seniors did not run out. This interim budget will also fund emergency and first response services including State Police operations, and will provide funding for state obligations for debt service which must be paid early in FY12. We remain hopeful that the Legislature will be able to resolve their differences and submit the FY12 budget to Governor Patrick for review within the next few days.



Alex Zaroulis
Director of Communications
Executive Office for Administration and Finance
State House, Room 373
Boston, MA 02133

In the News - Franklin Elks


Franklin Elks to hold Family Fun Day on Sunday




Friday, June 24, 2011

Go explore the archives!

The format of this site emphasizes the new items. The items that were published previously slide down the page and then off into the monthly archives.

Have you explored the monthly archives?

Did you miss the video tour of the Franklin Public Library?
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/03/franklin-ma-library-tour-video.html

Do you know about the municipal parking lot lottery?
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2009/12/municipal-lot-parking-lottery.html

And that the School Business Administrator Interview Questions asked by the School Committee of the candidates back in March 2008 is the single page that is always in the Top 10 search results?
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2008/03/school-business-administrator-interview.html

There are lots of gold in these archives, feel free to explore when you have some spare time.
The tabs along the top will help you get to key meetings. The "Important Links" tab will bring you to the special collections that have been created over the years.

Note: The weekly summary and radio show (or podcast) is still suspended while I figure out how much time I will be able to spend here. I hope to have that resolved during the summer months.


Update: Franklin Town News

Attention Franklin Residents and Businesses:

I know there has been some confusion this month regarding our paper and a new company with a similar name trying to launch a second Franklin newspaper.

Franklin Localtownpages was launched in December of 2010 and we are a free direct mailed monthly newspaper distributed to all businesses and residents in Franklin. Localtownpages connects the residents to what’s happening in town and will continue to do so by supporting Franklin’s news and happenings. Our publication can also be found online at www.franklintownnews.com with a link to your website via your ad.

The new sales representative for Franklin Localtownpages is Lori Koller, she can be reached at 508-934-9608. If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to call our office at 508-533-4588.

Thank You,
Charles Tashjian, Owner/Publisher



Disclosure: I do receive compensation for my monthly article written for the Franklin Town News.

Wired Teens - Good Netiquette

The Wired Teens group from Sullivan Middle School developed this set of tips on passwords and good netiquette.

Wired Teens Summer Reminders



In the News - development approved, culvert replacement, Harvest Festival


10-unit Franklin housing development approved





Franklin to replace Partridge Street culvert





Register for Franklin Harvest Festival