Author Archives: Jeffrey Roy

In a move to provide citizens with open and transparent government, Massachusetts has put the state’s checkbook online.  Open Checkbook provides the public with easily accessible and understandable information to State Government spending. From the website individuals can search details … Continue reading →

Some interesting data on Franklin has been made available from the folks at ProzimityOne.  Using the school district demographic profiles provides insights into the school district community. These data tell us about characteristics of the community including educational attainment, enrollment by … Continue reading →

As you may know, Franklin is in the process of evaluating and approving a new building for Franklin High. You are invited to attend Thursday evening’s public meeting on the proposed model school to replace Franklin High. The meeting will … Continue reading →

The election results are in and I am both grateful and humbled by your support last Tuesday. I am looking forward to our first meeting on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. As I have said on many occasions, I enjoyed the … Continue reading →

Here is the profile from the Milford Daily News on Monday, October 24, 2011: Editor’s note: As the Nov. 8 election approaches, we’ll run a profile each day on one of the 37 candidates running in Franklin this year. Twelve … Continue reading →

In today’s Boston Globe, there is a column by Brian McGrory entitled “The Dignified Statesman.”  The piece recounts a chance encounter with former President George H.W. Bush in Kennebunkport, Maine.  But more than just a quick visit, McGrory reflects on … Continue reading →

The Franklin Public Schools, in conjunction with the Joint Parent Communication Councils of Franklin, is hosting a screening of the film Race to Nowhere on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 7 p.m.  The film will play at the Mercer Auditorium … Continue reading →

Much has been said about the recent School Committee approval of the teacher’s contract.  While the focus has been on a 1.5% wage increase over two years, what is being lost in the argument is the fact that the Committee … Continue reading →