The Farmers Market is open today on the Town Common from noon to 6:00 PM.
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Friday, August 24, 2012
Farmers Market: noon to 6:00 PM
The Farmers Market is open today on the Town Common from noon to 6:00 PM.
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Big Y draws big crowd in Franklin
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The Big Y supermarket, which when first proposed stoked some residents' fears that a large chain store along Rte. 140 would generate too much traffic, opened Thursday morning to the cutting of a cake.
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Taken before the opening on Thursday, the parking lot was empty.
Franklin Newcomers and Friends Kickoff Meeting - Sep 5
Save the Date! Wednesday, September 5th, 7:30pm, Union Street Grill, 371 Union Street, Franklin MA
New to town or just looking for something new? Kids? No kids? Wanting to meet new people?
We are NOT just for Newcomers!
The Franklin Newcomers & Friends Club is a social and charitable organization for residents of Franklin, Massachusetts. We like to have fun, learn new things, and give back to the community through fundraisers and volunteer opportunities. We meet monthly from September through May, often with a themed event (speakers, lively programs), and provide other activities throughout the month to facilitate friendship and fellowship. The Franklin Newcomers also host an annual Craft Fair every year in November, which has become a tradition in town.
Please join us on September 5th at 7:30pm to learn more about the Club. Take a chance on a raffle prize or just sample some appetizers. Cash bar available. Bring a friend! We look forward to meeting you for a great night and to kick off the year ahead!
Mass. NOW PAC Endorses Jeffrey Roy for State Representative
The Mass. NOW PAC Endorses Jeffrey Roy, Candidate for State Representative
The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women Political Action Committee is pleased to announce its endorsement of Jeffrey Roy. Mr. Roy is running for election to the State House of Representatives in the 10th Norfolk District.
Christina Knowles, Chair of the Mass. NOW PAC, says: "We are proud to endorse Jeffrey Roy for State Representative. Jeff stands with us in our commitment to equal rights, and we are excited to offer him our support in his election bid and work with him on Beacon Hill."
The Mass. NOW PAC endorses candidates who are committed to NOW's mission and priority issue areas, including reproductive freedom, racial justice, constitutional rights, economic justice, LGBT rights, and ending violence against women. In order to receive the support of the Mass. NOW PAC, candidates must go through a rigorous endorsement process, including a multi-issue questionnaire and an interview with PAC members.
The Mass. NOW PAC works to ensure that women's rights and other social justice issues are given a voice on Beacon Hill. Prior to running for office, Mr. Roy served on Franklin's Town Council and has chaired the town's Master Plan Committee, the School Committee, and the Franklin Democratic Town Committee. He is a graduate of Bates College and a cum laude graduate of Boston College Law School. Mr. Roy has been a staunch supporter of equality and a voice for those who are often unheard, devoting his career as a trial lawyer to representing injured persons and co-chairing Franklin's Anti-Bullying Task Force. The Mass. NOW PAC looks forward to electing Mr. Roy to the Legislature and working with him on equal rights and social justice issues.
On receiving the Mass. NOW PAC endorsement, Mr. Roy says: "I am honored to have the support of Mass. NOW and I share their commitment to equal rights and to giving women and girls a voice on Beacon Hill. We share many values and a commitment to the notion of equal rights and justice for all. I will bring those values and that commitment with me to Beacon Hill."
The primary election is Thursday September 6th. Please be sure to head to the polls and join the Mass. NOW PAC in supporting Jeffrey Roy for State Representative.
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The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women Political Action Committee is pleased to announce its endorsement of Jeffrey Roy. Mr. Roy is running for election to the State House of Representatives in the 10th Norfolk District.
Christina Knowles, Chair of the Mass. NOW PAC, says: "We are proud to endorse Jeffrey Roy for State Representative. Jeff stands with us in our commitment to equal rights, and we are excited to offer him our support in his election bid and work with him on Beacon Hill."
The Mass. NOW PAC endorses candidates who are committed to NOW's mission and priority issue areas, including reproductive freedom, racial justice, constitutional rights, economic justice, LGBT rights, and ending violence against women. In order to receive the support of the Mass. NOW PAC, candidates must go through a rigorous endorsement process, including a multi-issue questionnaire and an interview with PAC members.
The Mass. NOW PAC works to ensure that women's rights and other social justice issues are given a voice on Beacon Hill. Prior to running for office, Mr. Roy served on Franklin's Town Council and has chaired the town's Master Plan Committee, the School Committee, and the Franklin Democratic Town Committee. He is a graduate of Bates College and a cum laude graduate of Boston College Law School. Mr. Roy has been a staunch supporter of equality and a voice for those who are often unheard, devoting his career as a trial lawyer to representing injured persons and co-chairing Franklin's Anti-Bullying Task Force. The Mass. NOW PAC looks forward to electing Mr. Roy to the Legislature and working with him on equal rights and social justice issues.
On receiving the Mass. NOW PAC endorsement, Mr. Roy says: "I am honored to have the support of Mass. NOW and I share their commitment to equal rights and to giving women and girls a voice on Beacon Hill. We share many values and a commitment to the notion of equal rights and justice for all. I will bring those values and that commitment with me to Beacon Hill."
The primary election is Thursday September 6th. Please be sure to head to the polls and join the Mass. NOW PAC in supporting Jeffrey Roy for State Representative.
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Mass. NOW Political Action Committee
PAC Chair, Christina M. Knowles
Policy and Programs Manager, Ellie Adair
727 Atlantic Avenue, 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02111
Website: www.massnow.org
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Democratic Debate video
Couldn't get to Medway High School for the Democratic Debate on Tuesday? The video is now available.
Yes, you'll see me from time to time as I was honored to be one of the questioners for the debate. Many of the questions that you submitted were used. Thank you for helping to get information on each candidate's position!
Yes, you'll see me from time to time as I was honored to be one of the questioners for the debate. Many of the questions that you submitted were used. Thank you for helping to get information on each candidate's position!
McGovern endorses Roy
US Congressman Jim McGovern poses with Jeff Roy
Catching up to this press release that arrived while I was away on vacation last week. The glories of internet access kept me connected until Sunday when there was no posting here.
For additional information on Jeff Roy and his campaign visit his website http://jeffreyroy.com/
Catching up to this press release that arrived while I was away on vacation last week. The glories of internet access kept me connected until Sunday when there was no posting here.
For additional information on Jeff Roy and his campaign visit his website http://jeffreyroy.com/
Cops investigating armed robbery of Franklin pharmacy
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Authorities are hunting a man who they say robbed a pharmacy on Monday night. The suspect, wearing a hood, mask and gloves, broke into the Walgreens at 160 East Central St. at about 11 p.m. and pulled a handgun on two employees preparing to leave for the night, police said.Things you can do from here:
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