Today's the day for Franklin voters
Groups urge action on Massachusetts dam safety bill
Note: the dams on the DelCarte Open Space would come under this
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
In the News - election day, dam safety, BJ's hours
Today's the day for Franklin voters
Groups urge action on Massachusetts dam safety bill
Note: the dams on the DelCarte Open Space would come under this
Franklin Planning Board approves longer hours for BJ's
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In the News - redistricting, Goguen letter
Local towns see big shift with new congressional districts
US Representative Jim McGovern currently has Franklin, under this proposal we would get Barney Frank.
Goguen: Town Council thwarting teacher, parent efforts
YMCA - Youth Basketball League
The Youth Basketball League (YBL) is the YMCA’s most popular youth sports league. The coed league focuses primarily on skill development, sportsmanship and fun. Emphasis will be placed on dribbling, shooting, passing, teamwork, and having fun. The first three weeks of practices are developed to meet the needs of each age group and to best advance their skills in a healthy and fun way. For the following five weeks, children will compete in games (times are TBA).
Each player in YBL will receive a team t-shirt and a trophy at the end of the season banquet.
The cost for the program is $66 for members and $99 for non-members. Hurry and sign up today because after November 25th winter league prices will increase.
To register, please stop by the Bernon Family YMCA located at 45 Forge Hill Road in Franklin, contact the front desk at (508) 528-8708 or visit us online at www.hockymca.org (only members can register online). For further information please contact Association Youth Programming Director, Jeff Laliberte at (774) 235-2746 or JeffreyL@hockymca.org.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Email from Sean Donahue
Tomorrow, November 8th, is finally Election Day! Throughout the past several months as I've been campaigning for Franklin School Committee I've had the pleasure of making new friends and reconnecting with old ones, including some fellow Franklin High School Class of 2007 grads that still care as much as I do about making sure current and future students have the same opportunities we did. I've talked and listened to parents, students, teachers, concerned citizens, current School Committee and Town Council members and Franklin's Superintendent and look forward to continuing to do so, if elected.
I've been humbled by the support I've gotten from so many residents I'd never previously met who believe the unique views I can bring to the School Committee as someone not so far removed from Franklin Public Schools would benefit the town. My job experience and educational background in communication, political science and business, which can be read about at Franklin Matters or DonahueForFranklin.com, seem of particular importance at a time when communication and "playing politics" have become such an issue in our town government.
I am proud of the education I received in Franklin Public Schools and I'm ready to give back. You can read about my goals and reasons for running at my website, which I will continue to update with important information if elected.
Our town faces many critical decisions in the coming year and it is vital we have the right people both making those decisions and disseminating important information to assure an informed voting public. On November 8th, I ask not only for your support, but also that you take the time to learn about candidates for all town positions before voting. I would like to remind everyone that voting only for those candidates you support, rather than voting for seven or nine people just because you can, is the best way to assure the candidates you really want to have a seat are elected.
This election is too important to have another embarrassing turnout of 16% like we had two years ago. Let's encourage everyone we can to vote and do our part to increase turnout! The Franklin High School Field House will be open from 6AM-8PM Tuesday for voting and it's expected to be a beautiful day, so there are few valid excuses not to vote!
I'd be happy to talk with anyone still undecided about who to vote for tomorrow for any position. Please feel free to contact me and I'll see you tomorrow on Election Day!
Sincerely,
Sean Donahue
Email from Tina Powderly
I am writing to ask for your vote for reelection to Town Council tomorrow. You are receiving this email either because you know me, have contacted me, or because I have interacted with you and other supporters of the schools in the past.
I am proud of the work that's been done during my first term on Council, including expanding tax credits for seniors and instituting a new trash system that has reduced waste and decreased costs, but there is much more work to be done. I also commend the many accomplishments of our school district and support the incumbents of the School Committee who have worked for our children over the years. Second only to our structural deficit and the strain it puts on education and public safety, the renovation of Franklin High School is the single biggest issue before the residents of this town. I ask for your vote so that I can champion for this critical project.
PLEASE VOTE. Encourage your friends to vote and forward this email to other Franklin residents if you believe in my message.
Election Day is TOMORROW, TUESDAY, NOV 8th
Franklin High School
6am-8pm
6am-8pm
LEARN MORE ABOUT ME. There are a number of places where you can learn more about my positions, experience and accomplishments:
My web page and at www.tinapowderly.com
My Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/TinaPowderly
Franklin Matters Interview http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/11/tina-powderly-answers-3-questions.html
Milford Daily News Profile http://www.milforddailynews.com/highlight/x804699774/Meet-the-Franklin-Candidate-Tina-Powderly-Town-Council
Hope to see everyone at the polls tomorrow.
Thank you so much for your support.
Tina
"defusing situations with mental health patients"
"It is important because more and more our departments are being relied on to help out in these mental health situations," Franklin Police Chief Stephen Williams said. "With shrinking budgets, we need all the help we can get."
Williams said his department has always dealt with mental health situations by itself, but said they welcome assistance from a clinician for situations such as when a person did not take his medications and may be a threat to himself or others.
"The criminal system is not the place where a person with these types of issues should be in the first place," Williams said. "They should get help from clinicians and in hospital settings, not from inside a jail cell. We're not going to do them any help by placing them under arrest."
Williams and Upton Police Chief Michael Bradley said their departments do not have money available to hire clinicians without the grant.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x916009106/Milford-police-receive-grant-to-extend-mental-health-services-to-Bellingham-Franklin-Upton#ixzz1d11KIB6A
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