MassBudget: Massachusetts ranks in middle for taxes in 2011

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. On Taxes, MA in Middle of Pack The money that we use to provide police and fire protection, to maintain our roads and transit systems, to support the one million kids in our public schools, and to provide other vital services throughout our communities comes largely from state and local taxes. According to 2011 data recently released by the census bureau, state and local taxes in Massachusetts amount to 10.4% of our total income, which is slightly below the national average of 10.6%.   Compared with other states, Massachusetts ranks 21st, meaning there are 20 states with a higher level of taxation and 29 with lower rates.    Measuring taxes in this way (as a percentage of personal income) provides the most accurate comparisons. It involves looking at the total amount of money collected through state and local taxes and then seeing what share that is of the total income earned in the state.  Read MASSACHUSETTS RANKS IN MIDDLE FOR TAXES IN FY 2011   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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In the News - music boosters car wash

Franklin Music Boosters plan car wash, July 27

The Franklin Music Boosters are hosting a fundraiser car wash on Saturday, July 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pizzeria Uno's in Bellingham.

Franklin's local election timeline

Yes, this is the year for Franklin biennial election. The Town Council, School Committee and most other elected positions are on the ballot this time around.  The Town Clerk and Treasurer/Collector positions are not on this ballot as they were elected in 2011 for a four year term. Page two of the document here outlines the full list of positions up for election this time.

Candidates can go to the Town Clerk's office to take out nomination papers as early as August 5th and as late as Sep 16th. All nomination papers need to be returned by Sep  18th.

The last date to register to vote for the Nov 5th election is Oct 16.

The full set of important dates can be found here




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massBudget: Kids, families, and the minimum wage - at MassKidsCount.org

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Kids and the Minimum Wage This week, the MassKidsCount.org group blog is hosting a discussion of the minimum wage and its effects on families with children. Current participants includes state legislators, researchers, worker's rights advocates, and education advocates. More posts will be appearing throughout the week, so we encourage you to visit (and revisit). To ensure that MassKidsCount.org reflects the full range of ideas, we also invite you to join the conversation and share your own own perspective--by sharing a story, disagreeing with any of the posts you read, or even proposing your own post. You can receive information about new posts via RSS, Twitter, or Facebook. Visit MassKidsCount.org 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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Franklin Library: Dig In, Read, & Succeed with Ronald McDonald

"Ronald's Dig In, Read, and Succeed Show"

Thursday, July 25^th 2013

At 1:00 PM

Get ready to dig into some reading fun with

Ronald McDonald!

This show is filled with adventure, magic, audience participation, and surprises!  

Throughout the performance, Ronald will demonstrate how the power of reading can help us succeed at anything.

 The performance is sponsored by our local Franklin McDonald's

Franklin Public Library - 118 Main Street Franklin MA 02038 - 508.520.4940

In the News: police drill, Project Cat reunion, sleeping in the lab

Milford, Bellingham, Franklin police take part in child abduction drill

Several local police departments - including Franklin, Bellingham and Milford - participated in a mock child abduction in Norwood Wednesday morning.

Project Cat reunion planned in Franklin

A reunion for people who grew up in Project Cat in Franklin during the 50s, 60s, and 70s is planned on Aug. 17.

DeBaggis: Sleeping in the school science lab

The structural steel frame of the new Franklin High School is topped off.   When school is out next summer, the wrecking ball will pulverize the old building, and enormous trucks will haul away the rubble.  Afterwards, the coffee shop chatter will include tidbits of the good times at the old place.