MassBudget: A Well-Educated Workforce is Key to State Prosperity

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Well-Educated Workers = High-Wage Economy  We have long known that a high-quality education is vital to helping children reach their full potential. A new paper from MassBudget and EPI documents the strong connection between a well-educated workforce and a prosperous state economy.      A Well-Educated Workforce is Key to State Prosperity finds that states with better-educated workers have economies that create higher-paying jobs. In fact, in those states with the best-educated workers median wages are roughly 30% higher than in states with less-educated workers. Since 1979, the share of Massachusetts workers with a bachelor's degree or higher has more than doubled, and over those same years state-wide wages have increased significantly.         Looking at other ways states have tried to strengthen their economies, A Well-Educated Workforce is Key to State Prosperity also finds that lowering tax rates does not seem to help states generate high-wage jobs. There is essentially no correlation between the overall level of taxation in a state and its average wages.   As part of our ongoing effort to reach new audiences, we would like to encourage you to share our Facebook post with friends and retweet messages from our Twitter feed.  A Well-Educated Workforce is Key to State Prosperity is co-authored by Noah Berger, president of the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, and Peter Fisher, research director at the Iowa Policy Project.  Read A WELL-EDUCATED WORKFORCE IS KEY TO STATE PROSPERITY Visit the EPI BLOG for a summary of findings View coverage of the paper in the Washington Post's GOVBEAT BLOG  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: Teen End of Summer Party

On Saturday, Aug 24th - 3:00 PM, there will be a party for teens at the Franklin Library.

Teen End of Summer Party

Fallen Hero: Second Lieutenant John A. Schur, U.S. Army Air Corps

Second Lieutenant John A. Schur was born on July 26, 1922, the son of Mr. and Mrs. August Schur. John lived at 124 Beaver Street with his parents while attending the Franklin Public Schools. John graduated from Franklin High School in 1940 as Class Valedictorian. John was also very active in scouting and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. 

Following graduation from high school, John entered Northeastern University to study chemical engineering and was on the Dean’s List for his 3 years there. John left Northeastern to enlist in the U.S. Air Corps on October 17, 1942. 

In raids over Tokyo Second Lieutenant Schur was highly commended for his outstanding ability and courage when he left his post as navigator to repair and put back into operation radio and radar equipment which had become inoperable during the flight. In a later raid over Tokyo, 2nd LT John H. Schur was aboard a B-25 bomber loaded with bombs when the bomber sustained a direct hit and disappeared in a burst of an explosion over the heart of the city on March 10, 1945. 

Second Lieutenant John A. Schur, U.S. Army Air Corps, was 22 years old at the time of his death over Tokyo while serving his country during World War II.

Fallen Hero: Second Lt Schur

For the full series of Fallen Heroes you can visit this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html

Fallen Hero: Private First Class Marshall E. Rollins, U.S. Marine Corps

Private First Class Marshall E. Rollins, the son of Carl and Bessie Rollins, was born on May 23, 1925. Marshall lived with his parents and sister at 51 Crescent Street. 

Marshall E. Rollins attended Franklin High School but left high school at the end of his junior year to join the Marine Corps. 

Private First Class Marshall Rollins served in the Fourth Marine Division for nearly three years, participating in the Battles of Roi, Namur, Tinian, Saipan and Iwo Jima. His division received a Presidential Unit Citation for their efforts in the Saipan battle. PFC Marshall Rollins sustained an injury in this battle but later returned to active duty on Iwo Jima. 

Private First Class Marshall E. Rollins was severely injured on March 10, 1945 in the fighting at Iwo Jima, was evacuated to the U.S. Hospital in the Mariannas and subsequently succumbed to his battle injuries in the Guam Hospital on April 2, 1945. 

Private First Class Marshall E. Rollins, U.S. Marine Corps, was 19 years old at the time of his death while serving in the service of his country in World War II.

Fallen Hero: Private First Class Rollins

For the full series of Fallen Heroes you can visit this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html

Summer sunset

As the sun sets on Wednesday evening, the summer is also drawing to a close.

Parmenter sign

School starts next week with the Parmenter Elementary School schedule shown on their sign.

Beaver St railroad crossing updated

On Saturday, July 13 the railroad crossing was under construction on Beaver St resulting in road closure, a shuttle for the MBTA train and detours. What does the repaired crossing look like?

Beaver St railroad crossing

It looks a lot smoother than it did before. Has the ride over the crossing been smoother?

In the News: casino proposal requires dialogue

Milford casino: Surrounding towns line up

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has urged the towns that border or lie near the Foxwoods Resort Casino proposed for Milford "to engage in dialogue as soon as practical about the potential positive and negative impacts."