MassBudget: Federal funding at risk for state programs relied on by Massachusetts residents

1-in-4 state dollars from federal funding

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Federal funding at risk for state programs relied on by Massachusetts residents The state and federal governments operate together to support the important work of expanding opportunity and ensuring the well-being of the residents of the Commonwealth. A number of proposals expected to be debated by Congress in the coming months threaten to destabilize this partnership. MassBudget's new report examines the major federal funding sources that the state uses to provide access to affordable health care, help children thrive, assist low-income families, and care for veterans. In addition to describing the sources of federal funding, the report examines the policy changes Congress is likely to consider that could threaten this funding and the services the funding supports. This fiscal year, one of every four dollars that supports the state's budget comes from the federal government - close to $11 billion in federal funds. The report describes how over 30 state agencies and numerous other state programs rely on federal funding, and details a number of significant threats from potential Congressional actions. Read the entire MassBudget report [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

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MBTA: Commuter Rail schedule reminder for Monday, President's Day

The Commuter Rail will operate on a Saturday schedule for Presidents' Day, Monday, February 20, 2017.

Please note there is no service on the Stoughton Line or to TF Green/Wickford Junction on the Saturday schedule.

Last updated: Feb 16 2017 11:56 AM

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Franklin Dean Station before the snow

In the News: students to Carnegie Hall; dam safety in MA

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Carnegie Hall. 

Just the name of the exalted performance hall brings to mind excellence in music - a place that has echoed with the sounds coaxed into existence by great musicians since 1891, including such legends as Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Vladimir Horowitz, Gustav Mahler, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Isaac Stern, to name but a few. 

Three student musicians from area towns will join that group this weekend. 

Meghan Laurence, 12, of Mendon, Prem Pendkar, 12, of Franklin, and Timothy Reda, 10, of Millis, earned the highest scores in Royal Conservatory Music Development Program (RCMDP) assessment sessions, with scores of 90 or higher for their specific instrument and level of study."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170216/carnegie-bound-music-students-to-perform-in-nyc

"While a breach in an emergency spillway on the nation's largest dam has prompted more than 100,000 northern California residents to flee their homes, Massachusetts officials say they've been taking major steps over the past decade to reduce the risk of a catastrophic dam break in the Bay State. 

"The Department of Conservation and Recreation's Office of Dam Safety works closely with key stakeholders, such as state and federal agencies, municipalities, and private entities, to protect the public's safety," DCR spokesman Troy Wall said in an email this week. "The Department will continue to make important investments to the agency's dam infrastructure, monitor dams throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and assist dam owners to ensure statutory and regulatory obligations are met." 

Over the past decade, the state DCR, which declined to make a dam safety official available for an interview, has invested more than $20 million in dam repairs and improvements."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170216/california-crisis-brings-attention-to-massachusetts-dams

the spillway at one of the two dams rebuilt at DelCarte with some of the MA funding referenced in the article

Franklin's 239th Birthday Party - March 5

The Franklin Historical Museum will celebrate our Town’s 239th Birthday on Sunday March 5th in the museum library at 1:00PM. All are invited to visit the museum and share in the celebration.

Franklin’s rich history began with the establishment of the official town charter on March 2, 1778. The original founding fathers, with such names as Pond, Failes, Fisher, Metcalf, Hawes, Whiting, Partridge, Clark and Darling, to name a few, originally intended to name our town Exeter. Upon hearing of the exciting news that was just hitting the shores of our young country, these men scratched out the name Exeter and instead applied to establish the town of Franklin. This gesture was to honor Diplomat Benjamin Franklin who had just successfully negotiated a treaty with France as an ally against Great Britain during the Revolutionary War.

So we celebrate the name, the man and our town each year, reminding ourselves of our place in history. To help celebrate, we invite all residents who share their March 2nd birthday with the town to join us. You will be recognized for your shared birthday and your own place in history. All residents are invited to join us for cake and coffee on Sunday the 5th at 1:00PM.

The museum is located at 80 West Central Street and is wheelchair accessible.

Visit the Historical Museum online  http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/
 

Franklin Historical Museum

Madalene Village documents for ZBA Meeting - 2/16/17

The listing of waivers requested

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczaGdRRGpiS0NkWXFSRG1IV3ZYMnA0NG8yMlJj


Letter from the Developer

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczTWNCb2xaMTR3VnpJbjU5WmltOE81NGg5bmVn


ZBA Consultants assessment of project and issues to be addressed

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczTVdsLVFpbHg3N0xSM0FVT29aRUxEWUdNRjBv

the Spruce Pond Stream is being proposed to be relocated as part of the development

Both FHS hockey team drop matches on Wednesday

Boys Hockey = Franklin, 1 @ Malden Catholic, 4 – Final

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 1 @ Ursuline, 7 – Final

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-021517/

FHS Panthers

via the Twitterverse

Franklin 1 Malden Catholic 4 #nohelpfromstripes @FHSSports @MassHSHockey @MyHockeyLive @In_The_Slot @HockomockSports @MetroWestSports

— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) February 16, 2017

@MCathletics1's Albert scores with a second left in the 2nd for a 2-1 lead over @FHS_Puck Watch live at https://t.co/0e13H23fYk @In_The_Slot pic.twitter.com/XEXF5uO24U

— seriovideo.com (@seriovideo) February 16, 2017

After 1P @FHS_Puck up 1-0 at @MCathletics1 - Watch live at https://t.co/0e13H23fYk @In_The_Slot @BostonHeraldHS @MyHockeyLive @MassHSHockey pic.twitter.com/7pLa7UnZCj

— seriovideo.com (@seriovideo) February 15, 2017

Westborough Tournament Schedule pic.twitter.com/iU2oler9Im

— Franklin Girls Bball (@fhsgvbasketball) February 15, 2017

Circle of Friends: Celtic band RUNA March 4th

RUNA returns! View this email in your browser Celtic Band RUNA Mar 4th 8PM $20 Celtic band RUNA returns to the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Saturday, March 4th, at 8PM.  Quickly gaining recognition as one of Irish music's new "supergroups," RUNA has been enchanting audiences by pushing the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats since their formation in 2008. Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco and blues, they offer a thrilling and redefining take on traditional music. The group has been honored internationally, winning Top Group and Top Traditional Group in the Irish Music Awards and four Independent Music Awards including Best Live Album, Best World/Traditional Song and Best Bluegrass Song. "Timeless and flawless…" – Jim Allford, PA Music Scene RUNA consists of vocalist and step-dancer, Shannon Lambert-Ryan of Philadelphia, Dublin-born guitarist, Fionán de Barra, Cheryl Prashker of Canada on percussion, Dave Curley of Galway on mandolin, vocals, bodhrán, and step-dancing, and Maggie White of Kentucky on the fiddle. http://www.runamusic.com/ The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Tickets for this shows are $20.  Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. Upcoming Shows Mar 18      The Boxcar Lilies Apr 1         Brother Sun Apr 22       Livingston Taylor May 6        Catie Curtis

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA