Manufacturing Caucus Hosts Third Annual Manufacturing Award Ceremony

MGB Company in Franklin, received a Manufacturer of the Year Award at the Third Annual Manufacturing Award Ceremony at the State House. The company which specializes in the manufacturing of precision screw machined parts for the electronics, military, aerospace, medical, telecommunications, and automotive industries, was nominated by State Representative Jeffrey N. Roy (D-Franklin).

Representative Roy with MGB US Inc

"MGB excels in innovation in the medical, electronics and military markets, and it is great that it has chosen Franklin as the home for its American facility," said Rep. Jeffrey N, Roy (D Franklin). "We know that the company is well positioned to grow and is looking to expand its operations, bring in more equipment, increase production, and hire more employees in Franklin. So I was please to nominate MGB because of its contributions to the sector and its commitment to Massachusetts."

The Award Ceremony was the state's Third Annual Manufacturing Award Ceremony sponsored by the Legislature's Manufacturing Caucus, Along with MGB, 58 manufacturers were recognized for truly "making it" in Massachusetts. The ceremony honored the manufacturers and showcased their innovative and revolutionary manufacturing capabilities and products. 

The event included companies who make furniture, jewelry, handcrafted electric bicycles, precision screw machined parts, marble and granite, custom paper, flutes and piccolos, precision machined parts for aerospace, and even hummus and peanut butter.

members of the Manufacturing Caucus and award winners

Representative Roy, Senator Eric P. Lesser (Co-Chair of the Caucus), Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Jay Ash, Senate President Karen E. Spilka, and House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo offered remarks at the ceremony.

FSPA to hold “Up Your Game” Musical Theater Workshop - Nov 10

Franklin School for the Performing Arts Director Raye Lynn Mercer will lead an "Up Your Game" workshop on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 10 AM - 12 PM. The class will focus on audition techniques, preparing your audition binder, and wardrobe. Students will receive individualized instruction and feedback with the chance to focus on personal development. Parents are invited to observe, listen and ask questions. The class is open to Grades 5-12, however enrollment is limited. Please call (508) 528-8668 to register.

Founder of FSPA, Raye Lynn Mercer received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music from Middlebury College and attended the Vienna International Music Center in Vienna, Austria, where she studied with Maria-Regina Seidlhofer of the Academy of Music. Pianist, director and choreographer, Raye Lynn has presented over three decades of musicals, plays, concerts, and dance productions with FSPA as well as the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), established in 1991. 

Raye Lynn Mercer

Her FSPA students’ résumés include Broadway, national tours, off-Broadway, regional and touring companies, European concert tours, Fox-TV’s American Idol finals and performances at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris, as well as placement in top college and conservatory arts programs. Internationally, she has developed Electric Youth’s professional concert tours in Europe and taught musical theater workshops in Austria and Hong Kong. 

President and Executive Director of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, Raye Lynn is the visionary of THE BLACK BOX and most recently directed FPAC’s production of Disney’s Newsies starring Broadway’s Christopher Rice, collaborating with choreographer Chaz Wolcott of Disney’s Newsies and So You Think You Can Dance.

FHS volleyball has a bye in first round of playoffs as #2 seed

Via HockomockSports and the MIAA, we share the playoff seeding for the FHS volleyball team

D1 Central/West
#2 Franklin (17-0) will host the winner of #7 Concord-Carlisle (13-5)/#10 Wellesley (10-8) on a date and time to be announced.


For other Hockomock seedings for Volleyball
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-volleyball-playoff-seeds-matchups-2018/

The full MIAA bracket can be found online  http://miaa.ezstream.net/index.cfm?itemid=8191

The D1 Central West bracket  http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=4992

D1 Central West bracket

FHS Panthers

MOMS Club: Preschool Fair - Nov 14

Wednesday, November 14 

Franklin Public Library 
5:30-7:30 PM

Come meet and make connections with several local preschools and child care providers. This is a FREE community event hosted by the MOMS Club of Franklin.




For about the MOMS Club connect with them via Meetup
https://www.meetup.com/MOMS-Club-of-Franklin/

MOMS Club: Preschool Fair - Nov 14

MassBudget: Sunday's op-ed on transportation investment

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MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. In case you missed Sunday's op-ed in the Metro West Daily News and several other syndicated newspapers, we paired with Chris Dempsey, Director of Transportation for Massachusetts to examine whether the Commonwealth's planned transportation investments with available funds for the next five years are sufficient for building and repairing a modern transportation system to support our growing economy and those who live and work here. Below is an excerpt of the op-ed: Dempsey and Baxandall: Coming up short on transportation By Phineas Baxandall and Chris Dempsey Want a peek at Massachusetts' transportation system five years from now? The state's recently approved Capital Investment Plan (CIP) provides that blueprint, spelling out how much money is set aside through 2023 for specific bridges, roads, public transit, and airports. The $17.3 billion plan says a lot about where we will be improving Massachusetts transportation - and also what will be missing. Although Massachusetts is poised to make much-needed investments that help rebuild, repair, and revitalize essential components of the commonwealth's transportation network, the CIP is simply not sufficient to build a modern transportation system that supports our economy and the needs of all who live and work here. The CIP looks at three broad categories of investments: fix, upgrade, and expand. Together these make up 89 percent of CIP spending, while the remainder is allocated to local roadway repairs and planning overhead.  Read the full op-ed to learn how transportation investments are broken down. 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: Warren, Diehl debate again; Baker, Warren with leads in poll

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

"Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and her Republican challenger, state Rep. Geoff Diehl, faced off in their final debate Tuesday, challenging each other on everything from the caravans of migrants making their way to the southern U.S. border to the GOP-led tax cut. 

Warren tried to tie Diehl to the policies of President Donald Trump, who remains unpopular in Massachusetts, saying he failed to push back against Trump at key moments, including when he launched his presidential campaign by calling Mexicans rapists and murderers. 

Warren said Diehl “has Donald Trump’s back” no matter how ugly the rhetoric."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181030/warren-gops-diehl-clash-in-final-debate-of-campaign

"Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Gov. Charlie Baker appear to be cruising toward re-election, but voters in Massachusetts are less enthusiastic about a potential Warren bid for the White House, according to a new poll out Monday, a week before the election. 

Voters also appear to be leaning against the fiercely fought ballot question that would impose nurse staffing ratios in Massachusetts hospitals, with almost 59 percent now saying they plan to vote against Question 1. 

With Warren and Baker gearing up for their final televised debates this week, the two incumbents lead their races by 21 and 39 points respectively, according to the Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181030/poll-shows-baker-warren-with-big-leads-but-white-house-run-less-popular

Election Information for Nov 2018

Franklin Downtown Partnership: Join Us for the General Meeting - November 1

Dean College 8:30 a.m.

Franklin Downtown Partnership  9 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA  02038 (774) 571-3109   downtown.franklin@yahoo.com General Meeting Thursday, Nov. 1 Join us this Thursday, November 1, at 8:30 a.m. for the FDP general. It will be held in the Dean College Campus Center, Campanella Room (across from the Dining Center). See the agenda below. Franklin Downtown Partnership | downtown.franklin@yahoo.com | 774-571-3109  Connect with us:

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