Author Archives: Jeffrey Roy
Tri-County to host third Manufacturing Roundtable
State and federal officials will join representatives from local manufacturing companies at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School on Friday, March 27, for a roundtable discussion about the state of the advanced manufacturing industry and its ever-growing need for skilled … Continue reading
Keeping it symbol: Chronicle captures ultimate civics lesson
As part of a story on State symbol’s, Channel 5’s Chronicle came to Franklin to learn more about the origins of the bill to make the ladybug the State insect. You can view the clip from the show by clicking … Continue reading
Delegate ladybug lands new home
After a summer of touring and festivals, the ladybug sponsored by Franklin’s State Legislative delegation has found a new home. And where better than the home of Franklin’s government. On Tuesday, February 10, 2015, Representative Jeffrey N. Roy (D-Franklin), Senator Karen … Continue reading
Representative Roy announces office hours
State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) announced today that constituent office hours will be held in Medway and Franklin for the Month of February on the following days: Medway – Saturday, February 7th 10:00-11:00AM, Muffin House Café, 116 Main Street Medway, … Continue reading
Rep. Roy hosts Franklin life sciences development meeting
On Tuesday, January 10, 2015 Massachusetts State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D – Franklin) hosted a Life Sciences Development Meeting in Franklin, MA. Local biotechnology companies, Franklin town officials and members of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center joined the discussion about … Continue reading
Massachusetts is indeed a good place for business
Much has been said over the years about the business climate in Massachusetts. In the legislature, we have worked hard on economic development here, and it’s good to see that it has paid off. Forbes magazine has ranked Massachusetts 13th … Continue reading
Third Annual Turkey Trot 5K Family Fun Run and Walk to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry
The Third Annual Turkey Trot 5K Family Fun Run will take place on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27th. The lollipop course will begin and end at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS Church) at 91 Jordan … Continue reading
Thank you for your vote and support
It was an exciting 2014 election with many open races on the ballot. The turnout was impressive at 60 percent, and voters had an opportunity to let their voices be heard. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve a … Continue reading
Court upholds right to gather signatures at supermarket
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld the right of candidates to solicit signatures on nomination papers at supermarkets located on private property. Steven Glovsky sought to solicit signatures for his nomination to the second district seat on the Governor’s Council on … Continue reading
Legislature passes balanced FY15 budget
Focuses on Reforms and Enhancing Support for Commonwealth’s Most Vulnerable Citizens Rep. Roy joined his colleagues in the Legislatures to pass a $36.5 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2015 (FY15) focused on economic growth and increased government accountability and … Continue reading
