Franklin Matters

Friday, October 24, 2014

MassBudget: Public Health Implications of Earned Paid Sick Time

Another in the series of publications from MassBudget on Earned Paid Sick Time. Until I did the series on the four statewide ballot questions coming up this November, I had not realized this was one of the questions. Duh! Good thing I determine the success of a day by how much I learn!

Earned Paid Sick Time:

Supporting Healthy, Thriving Communities

Policies that affect the health of individuals also affect the health of the community. MassBudget's new fact sheet Earned Paid Sick Time: Supporting Healthy, Thriving Communities examines the effects on the general public, families, and the workplace when workers who are sick, or caring for a sick child, are required to go to work.

In Massachusetts, about 1 in 3 workers do not have earned paid sick time. The rate is higher for those working in jobs that require frequent contact with the public, such as in the service sector. In fact, over half of workers in the service sector, which includes food and child care workers, do not have earned paid sick time. This fact sheet looks at the evidence about the effects on public health when workers don't have paid sick time to address their own health issues or to care for a sick child.

To read the fact sheet please click HERE.

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

Sample Great Food at Taste of the Region!

Sample the Best Foods in our Area

Taste of the Region

Oct. 28
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Tri-County RVT High School
147 Pond St.
Franklin, MA

DON'T BOTHER WITH DINNER OCT. 28 CHECK OUT GREAT FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS IN OUR AREA
YOU WON'T LEAVE HUNGRY.

Participating food establishments include: Artistry Kitchen, Making Whoopie, Willow Tree Poultry, Edible Arrangements in Foxboro, The British Beer Company in Franklin, Commonwealth BBQ, Ambrosia Tavern, 3 Restaurant, Game 7 Sports Bar and Grill, Lake Pearl Luciano's, Natty Greene's Tavern, Tri-County RVT High School Culinary Club, Cracker Barrel, Chili's Grill & Bar in Plainville, Twelve Fine Food & Spirits,

Hawthorn Suites and D's Lectables.

Thank you to our event sponsor Middlesex Savings Bank.

Taste of the Region tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

Call The United Regional Chamber of Commerce at

508-222-0801 for tickets.

Vote on awards for

Best Sweet, Best Savory, and Best Presentation,

and enjoy a fantastic silent auction!

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The United Regional Chamber of Commerce \| 42 Union Street \| Attleboro \| MA \| 02703

Ladybug Spots - Community Send Off - Saturday, Oct 25th

Join us as we honor the 40th Anniversary of our State Bug. As this year long celebration of the 1974 2nd grade class from the Kennedy Elementary School and their teacher, Palma Johnson comes to a close, enjoy this final chance to see all 25 of the 2 foot artistically decorated Ladybugs together in one place.

Saturday, October 25, 2014 • 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Franklin Art Center • 391 East Central Street, Franklin, MA

Franklin Art Center ladybug

Additional photos from the Ladybug appearance on the Town Common in August can be found here
https://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/sets/72157645935226828/

Thursday, October 23, 2014

FHS VARSITY BOYS SOCCER TEAM'S ANNUAL SENIOR NIGHT - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2014

Please come out this Friday, October 24, 2014, for Franklin High Schools Varsity Boys Soccer Team's Annual SENIOR NIGHT at FHS Pisini Field (Oak Street)!

The varsity boys team has been undefeated their last 15 games, are the 2014 Hockomock Kelley-Rex Division 1 Champs with a record in the league of 11-1-2 (11-1-4), and have a playoff berth at the MIAA Soccer Tournament.

Please come out to help us cheer on the varsity boys soccer team as they play North Attleboro HS, recognize our many seniors and their parents, and watch a great game of soccer!