"both parties are worried about finding state funds to offset lost federal aid"

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

"Massachusetts is better insulated than many other states from a potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act, but a Republican replacement measure unveiled Monday could still strain the state's budget and threaten coverage for some, state officials and advocates said. 

"This could mean billions of dollars lost in federal funding," said state Sen. Karen Spilka, D-Ashland, chairwoman of the Mass. Senate Ways and Means Committee. "I think it will have a direct negative impact on each person, consumer, whose premiums may go up even higher and whose cost-sharing may go up higher." 

Even though Massachusetts has its own state law that in many ways mirrors the federal measure known as the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, the state relies heavily on federal money to ensure hundreds of thousands of its lower-income residents can afford health care."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170307/in-mass-federal-funds-at-risk-under-gop-health-care-proposal

"It's just not factual," O'Loughlin said of the woman's claim"

Catching up to this article from the Milford Daily News, of interest for Franklin area walkers and hikers:

"Evidence to substantiate the woman's claims of the Dec. 15 assault was never found, police said in a press release. 

"Additionally, subsequent allegations of injuries made by the victim on Dec. 25 as having occurred or been related to the original allegations ... were refuted both medically and from investigate photographs taken by Milford Police Detectives," police said. 

Due to the evidence – or lack thereof – police have concluded that the incident "did not occur as alleged by the woman."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170302/milford-police-say-alleged-assault-didnt-happen

The Adolescent Brain & The Physiology of Addiction: Effects of Drug-Taking Behavior on the Brain

'Community Conversations about Substance Use Disorders’ 
A Program of the S.A.F.E. Coalition

7:00 pm, THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2017

Franklin High School Auditorium 

218 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038

"The Adolescent Brain and The Physiology Of Addiction: Effects of Drug-Taking Behavior on the Brain"

Dr. RUTH POTEE

Board Certified Family and Addiction Medicine Physician
• Physician at Valley Medical Group (Greenfield, MA) with special interest in women’s health, pediatrics, addiction treatment, psychiatric illness and pain management
• Chair, Department of Medicine, Baystate – Franklin Medical Center
• Medical Director, Franklin County House of Corrections
• Pioneer Valley Regional School District and First Step Recovery and Treatment Center

http://safecoalitionma.com/

Change of Location for March 7 Franklin Garden Club Meeting

Due to a broken pipe at the Franklin Senior Center, the Tuesday, March 7 meeting of the Franklin Garden Club will take place at the Remington Middle School Cafeteria, 628 Washington Street. 

Those attending should enter the building from the door on the left of the building.  

Please call 774-571-0843 if you cannot enter the building.

Remington Middle School in the snow

Volunteers needed for the Franklin Food Pantry

New volunteer positions have opened up to help the Franklin Food Pantry. Please visit http://bit.ly/2jjqdr0 for more information and to apply. 

Join the team to help the Food Pantry serve our neighbors in need. 

Volunteers needed for the Franklin Food Pantry

For more information about the Franklin Food Pantry, visit them on the web
http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/give-help/volunteer/sign-up-form/

Franklin Odd Fellows: Speaker’s Forum Series Public Talk - Apr 13

Presenters: Robin Putnam, Research and Special Projects Manager
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Date/Time: April 13, 2017. 6:30 pm

Location: Franklin Public Library, Temporary Location
25 Kenwood Circle., Franklin, MA 02038

Agenda: 

1. Understanding Identity Theft - Manage your personal information and Safeguard your computer. Security freezes and fraud alerts. Reporting ID Theft and First Steps for Victims
2. Scams and Fraud Prevention – Work at Home Scams – Vacation and Travel Scams – Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Scams – Guidance for Businesses on Security Breaches – Fake Check Scams.
3. Credit Card Skimming Devices – How to spot and avoid them.
4. Q and A: Engage audience members in a question and answer period.

Franklin Odd Fellows

Spring 2017 - Dance, Exercise & Wellness Classes

Still Time To Register

Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute Presents Winter Dance, Exercise and Wellness  Classes Begin March 13 Bollywood Fusion  Let's mix elements of Indian classical, hip hop, bhangra, and Indian cinema-themed dance to create vibrant and exciting routines to popular Bollywood melodies. Get loose and bring out our inner grace with instruction that will encourage a deeper connection to the music that fills your ears.  Register online now.  Just click here Ease Into Fitness This class utilizes simples, low impact aerobic choreography, resistance training, stretching and flexibility techniques resulting in a total body workout. if you are new to exercise, returning to exercise, or looking for a class that takes it back to the basics, then this is the one for you. Bring your favorite light weights and a mat to class.    Register online now. Just  click here  ________________________________________________ Fitness for Active Older Adults Back and better than ever! It's never too late to feel great! The Active Older Adult (AOA) class is for men and women in their mid-40's, 50's, 60's, 70's! This exercise class is designed to help older adults like you - not athletes - interested in improving their life through exercise. This class combines three key components of fitness: Strength-Training, Flexibility, and Cardio-Conditioning and is taught by a certified instructor. Each class is a full hour, held indoors once a week, given in a fun environment making it the fitness choice for Active Older Adults. Bring your favorite free weights with you (2 to 8 lbs). Register online now. Just click here Yoga, Yoga, Yoga Yoga is back and better than ever!  On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays you can take advantage of two different types of Yoga... Hatha and Vinyasa Flow Yoga AND we know one is just right for you. Register online now. Just  click here _________________________________________________ Zumba and Zumba Basics A fusion of Latin and international music and dance Zumba is a fun and effective way to tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps and the principals of interval training! Zumba will make you smile!  Register online now. Just click here Contact Contact: Brenda Reed, Director Adult Education and Community Learning 508-613-1480 reedb@franklin.k12.ma.us www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com Adult Education Register Today

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