In the news

Click on any of the links below for news coverage of Rep. Roy and the 10th Norfolk District:

Franklin still hands out the traditional Boston Post Cane. Who has it now?, Milford Daily News (2/13/23)

Greater Milford lawmakers spell out priorities for new legislative session, Milford Daily News (2/9/23)

Local lawmakers condemn ‘home equity theft’ as city officials defend tax collection tactics, New Bedford Light (2/2/23)

‘Home equity theft’ — in New Bedford and across Massachusetts, New Bedford Light (1/31/23)

Offshore wind farms off Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard: A guide of what to know, Cape Cod Times (1/27/23)

Region’s aging nuclear power plants drawing interest, Commonwealth Magazine (1/19/23)

Lawmakers walk tightrope on wind power contracts, Commonwealth Magazine (1/9/23)

Bill making ‘revenge porn’ a crime in Mass. stalls at close of session, Mass Live (1/4/23)

Fast-paced offshore wind developments still leave unanswered questions for fishermen, Milford Daily News (12/27/22)

Greenfield City Council resolution urges reforms to tax title taking process, Greenfield Recorder (11/17/22)

A win for cancer patients, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge (11/17/22)

Veteran Democrat Rep. Roy holds off Republican challenger Bailey for 10th Norfolk seat, Milford Daily News (11/9/22)

Clock ticking, Avangrid finds itself isolated, Commonwealth Magazine (11/8/22)

As heating costs skyrocket, Mass Save struggles with payment delays, WCVB-5 (11/4/22)

Who are the two candidates vying for the 10th Norfolk state rep seat?, Milford Daily News (11/1/22)

Nexamp and IBEW Local 103 Partner on Solar and Energy Storage System, PR Newswire (10/28/22)

Nexamp installs 220-kW solar + storage project at Massachusetts electrical union headquarters, Solar Power World (10/28/22)

Roy Nabs State, Local Union Endorsements, Franklin Observer (10/24/22)

Vineyard Wind project making progress in Barnstable, Cape Cod Times (10/17/22)

Lawmakers Weigh New Approach to MBTA Safety Oversight, Banker & Tradesman (10/7/22)

Lawmaker suggests change is coming to MBTA safety oversight, WCVB5 – ABC (10/6/22)

Lawmakers question whether DPU is right for MBTA safety oversight, Commonwealth Magazine (10/6/22)

Losing a Home for Unpaid Taxes Often Means Losing Your Equity, Too, Governing (10/5/22)

Who’s up next in pilot banning fossil fuels?, Commonwealth Magazine (10/5/22)

DPU not the right ‘watchdog’ for MBTA, state lawmaker says, Boston Herald (10/4/22)

Big companies, contracts help T advance Orange Line work, 22News – WWLP (9/6/22)

Massachusetts Relaxes Net Metering Caps for Residential Solar in Major Climate Bill, seia.org (8/12/22)

Massachusetts just passed a massive climate and clean energy bill, Washington Post (8/11/22)

Baker signs major climate bill into law, Boston Globe (8/11/22)

Mass. Offshore Wind, Climate Bill That Would Speed Clean Energy Push Signed Into Law, NBC10 Boston (8/11/22)

Big wind farms planned in far Northern Maine could benefit Mass., Boston Globe (8/9/22)

Special Episode: Rep. Jeff Roy explains the new MA Climate Bill, Climate Minute (8/5/22)

Legislature amends climate bill, leaving its fate in Governor Baker’s hands, Boston Globe (8/1/22)

Sports betting, but no tax breaks: Where state lawmakers did and didn’t reach deals, GBH News (8/1/22)

Baker in take-it-or-leave-it position on climate bill, Commonwealth Magazine (8/1/22)

14 Franklin Veterans Receive Quilts of Valor, Franklin Local Town Pages (8/1/22)

Lawmakers push deadline into the night, Boston Herald (7/31/22)

Massachusetts lawmakers OK compromise climate change bill, WBUR (7/22/22)

Massachusetts passes ‘landmark’ climate bill to decarbonize multiple sectors, add 5.6 GW offshore wind, Utility Dive (7/22/22)

State Legislature advances new climate bill after months of negotiations, Boston Globe (7/21/22)

Here’s what’s in the Legislature’s energy/climate change legislation, Commonwealth Magazine (7/21/22)

Massachusetts lawmakers OK compromise climate change bill, AP News (7/21/22)

Mass. House plans to pass clean energy accord Thursday, 7 News Boston (7/21/22)

Compromise climate bill coming down to the wire, Commonwealth Magazine (7/20/22)

As Maine limits landfill use, Massachusetts seeks answers and trash issues pile up, Wicked Local (7/19/22)

Massachusetts House passes sexting, revenge porn bill, The Center Square (5/27/22)

House passes harassment bill to address revenge porn, MassLive (5/26/22)

First life sciences, now clean energy: Baker eyes next big industry for Mass., Boston Globe (5/26/22)

House will vote on sexting, revenge porn bill, Commonwealth Magazine (5/25/22)

As blades get longer, Charlestown testing center seeks to expand, Commonwealth Magazine (5/22/22)

House’s proposed budget would fund Greater Milford improvements, Milford Daily News (5/10/22)

Baker, negotiators eye path to energy bill compromise, WGBH News (5/5/22)

With new climate plan, AG Healey aims high, Boston Globe (4/19/22)

Healey climate plan calls for cabinet czar, Commonwealth Magazine (4/19/22)

Mass. Clean Energy Jobs Are Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels, KJR 93.3 FM (4/7/22)

Lawsuit challenges statute that denies homeowners profit from foreclosed homes, Commonwealth Magazine (3/29/22)

Efforts to ban ‘home equity theft’ in Massachusetts picking up steam, The Boston Globe (3/29/22)

Massachusetts Senate to hear offshore wind energy bill, The Center Square (3/9/2022)

Offshore wind bill sails through House, Commonwealth Magazine (3/4/2022)

House approves plan to expand offshore wind, The Daily News (3/4/2022)

House pushes for Massachusetts to become the center of U.S. wind production, WGBH (3/3/2022)

Offshore wind is the future for Massachusetts, Boston Globe (3/2/2022)

In race for offshore wind jobs, Mass. is falling behind. So now what?, Boston Globe (3/2/2022)

New offshore wind bill drops electric bill charges, Commonwealth Magazine (3/1/2022)

House rallying behind new supports for offshore wind industry, New Bedford Light (3/1/2022)

Mass. Climate Legislation Overview & Update, sessions on March 2 and March 15, WaylandeNews (2/22/2022)

AVANGRID, Prysmian Group Come Together to Bring First Offshore Wind Manufacturing Facility to Massachusetts, Businesswire (2/17/22)

Schools, businesses want early college program greatly expanded for underrepresented students — but will Mass. do it?, Boston Globe (2/15/22)

They qualified for unemployment benefits. Then the state asked for the money back, Boston Globe (2/13/22)

Training offshore wind techs through virtual reality, ABC6 News (2/11/22)

Mass. legislators may soon take up ‘revenge porn’ bill, Boston Globe (2/7/22)

In less than a decade, nearly every state has outlawed ‘revenge porn.’ So why hasn’t Massachusetts?, Boston Globe (2/6/22)

Read me a story. On World Read Aloud Day, locals share their favorite stories, Franklin Country Gazette (2/2/22)

Sullivan presses for ‘revenge porn’ law at legislative hearing, Daily Hampshire Gazette (1/26/22)

All around Massachusetts, cities and towns want to go fossil fuel free. Here’s why they can’t., Boston Globe (1/19/22)

Rep. Roy hopes for a vote ‘sooner rather than later’ on offshore wind policy bill, Wicked Local Franklin (1/18/22)

Sweeping offshore wind bill headed toward House, Commonwealth Magazine (1/13/22)

Beacon Hill eyes utility charge to fuel offshore wind, The Salem News (1/13/22)

Offshore wind policy fight takes center stage, Commonwealth Magazine (1/12/22)

Energy panel readying offshore wind proposal; price cap may fall in pursuit of broader benefits, The Standard Times (1/12/22)

Baker urges state to pass offshore wind investment to help meet climate goals, Boston Globe (1/11/22)

‘Today needs to be a call to action.’ Franklin vigil marks first anniversary of Capitol attack, Wicked Local Franklin (1/7/22)

Candlelight Vigil Held for Shirley Owen, Franklin Local Town Pages (12/20/21)

Vigil Held for Woman Slain in Franklin Home, Allegedly by Her Ex-Husband, NBC 10 Boston (12/19/2021)

Should table games be allowed at Plainridge Park Casino?, Boston Globe (12/2/21)

Menorah lighting shines a light on genocide education bill, Jewish Journal (12/2/21)

Power politics in Maine, Commonwealth Magazine (11/31/21)

Public officials, faith leaders denounce antisemitism at Holocaust memorial menorah lighting, Boston Globe (11/30/21)

A bill heading to Governor Charlie Baker’s desk would require Mass. school districts to teach about genocides, Boston Globe (11/27/21)

Genocide Education Act, filed by Rep. Roy, passes House of Representatives, Franklin Country Gazette (11/22/21)

A first step on offshore wind, Commonwealth Magazine (11/19/21)

Improvements coming to Grove Street corridor. Franklin earns large grant to transform key roadway, Franklin Country Gazette (11/17/21)

Massachusetts mandates genocide education, Armenian Weekly (11/16/21)

Schools need up-to-date data privacy law, Commonwealth Magazine (11/12/21)

Could hydrogen be the newest green power source for Mass.?, Boston Globe (11/9/21)

Beacon Hill eyeing tradeoffs on offshore wind, Commonwealth Magazine (10/18/21)

Codcast: The great offshore wind debate, Commonwealth Magazine (10/18/21)

The great offshore wind debate, Commonwealth Magazine (10/18/21)

Unpaid $3,056 tax bill may cost Oxford man his $254,000 home, Commonwealth Magazine (10/17/21)

Patient advocates push for curbs on ‘step therapy’, Commonwealth Magazine (10/15/21)

Baker shifts thinking on offshore wind, Commonwealth Magazine (10/14/21)

Baker scraps wind price cap in $750-million Clean Energy Bill, 22News WWLP (10/14/21)

Seatbelt use dropped ‘dramatically’ in Massachusetts during the pandemic, Franklin Country Gazette (10/14/21)

Advocates hope tightened seat belt law could boost state’s near-worst seat belt-wearing rate, Boston Herald (10/14/21)

Mass. Lawmakers Move To Get Patients Meds That Doctors Prescribe, Rather Than The Cheaper Drugs Insurance Companies Want, GBH News (10/13/21)

Seatbelt use rates dropped during pandemic, WHDH News (10/13/21)

Franklin’s AirLoc Corp. named MA Manufacturer of the Year Award, Franklin Country Gazette (10/5/21)

Picture perfect day draws crowd to Franklin Harvest Festival, Franklin Country Gazette (10/5/21)

State Rep. Roy charged with spinning the wheel on offshore wind policy. Franklin legislator plans to put a bill out this session, Franklin Country Gazette (9/28/21)

Two of four possible bidders compete in latest round of Mass. offshore wind contracts, Boston Globe (9/23/21)

Turbine tour shows House plans to spin wheel on wind policy, 22News WWLP (9/21/21)

Massachusetts House lawmakers preparing bill to revise offshore wind policy, Boston Business Journal (9/21/21)

Editorial: Expand slots parlor options to meet R.I. challenge, Lowell Sun (9/17/21)

Bally’s in R.I. taking aim at Mass., Commonwealth Magazine (9/17/21)

Mass. officials concerned about casino expansion in RI, WJAR-10 (9/16/21)

Lawmakers push for expansion of Plainridge, Commonwealth Magazine (9/14/21)

Massachusetts Student Data Privacy Laws Need An Update, Say Legislators, Educators Pushing New Bill, WGBH News (9/13/21)

Hearing shows desire to spend ARPA $$$ on infrastructure, 22News WWLP (9/9/21)

These lawmakers wrote the climate bill. They’re worried the state won’t achieve it, Boston Globe (9/8/21)

Where were you on 9/11? 13 MetroWest and Milford area residents recall the ‘horrible day’, Milford Daily News (9/8/21)

Meeting and greeting once again. Sen. Elizabeth Warren visits constituents in Franklin, Milford Daily News (8/31/21)

Representative Jeff Roy appointed to 250th American Revolution Anniversary Commission, Franklin Matters (8/16/21)

State lawmakers are pushing on energy policy. Here are 4 issues to watch, The Berkshire Eagle (8/9/21)

Massachusetts vaccine makers cite talent pipeline, childcare as biggest barriers to recruitment, Boston Herald (7/28/21)

Healey, Baker Say It’s Time To Stop Harm To Electric Consumers, WBUR (7/28/21)

Biomass critics press lawmakers for more stringent regulations, Daily Hampshire Gazette (7/26/21)

Vineyard Wind signs labor agreement for offshore wind project; 500 union jobs guaranteed, Standard Times (7/17/21)

Vineyard Wind developers sign deal with unions to build $2.8b project, Boston Globe (7/16/21)

Supporters hope patient stories propel step therapy bill, WHDH 7 News (7/13/21)

Make menstrual products available in schools, Commonwealth Magazine (6/29/21)

Roundtable discussion hosted at Worcester State University highlights success of early college programming, WWLPnews (6/19/21)

Early college programs score A+ with students at Worcester State forum, Worcester Telegram Gazette (6/19/21)

Advocating for free menstrual products a popular idea in Framingham, Natick, Medway, Milford Daily News (5/19/21)

Federal officials approve first large, offshore wind project in U.S. 15 miles off coast of Martha’s Vineyard, Boston Herald (5/11/21)

House OKs budget with 7 mega-amendments, Commonwealth Magazine (4/29/21)

It’s time to scale up early college in Mass, Commonwealth Magazine (4/25/21)

‘The greatest equalizer’: Massachusetts educators pitch early college expansion as lawmakers review post-pandemic life, MassLive (4/22/21)

Genocide education bills gain support after Duxbury football’s Holocaust play-calls, Jewish Journal (4/22/21)

MassINC: State’s Early College Initiative needs more funding, diversity, Milford Daily News (4/16/21)

Duxbury football anti-Semitism shows need for mandatory Holocaust education, antihate groups say, Boston Globe (3/30/21)

Smoke won’t get in their eyes. Legislators take part in training with Franklin Fire, Milford Daily News (3/30/21)

Duxbury football’s anti-Semitic play calls: Massachusetts State House push for Holocaust, genocide education, Boston Herald (3/25/21)

Legislature passes landmark climate bill, Country Gazette (3/23/21)

Mass. lawmakers approve climate change bill, Milford Daily News (3/20/21)

Climate bill back on Baker’s desk, Boston Herald (3/19/21)

Legislature approves climate bill, sends back to Governor Baker, Boston Globe (3/19/21)

Franklin firefighters dish up St. Patrick’s Day cheer for seniors, Milford Daily News (3/18/21)

Rep. Roy appointed chair of committee on Beacon Hill, Franklin Country Gazette (2/16/21)

Massachusetts’ early college program: from successful pilot to sustainable policy, Boston Globe (2/6/21)

Murray, Roy among lawmakers urging change to small biz recovery program qualifications, Milford Daily News (1/15/2021)

Shock, sadness among locals amidst national unrest, Franklin Country Gazette (1/7/2021)

Confusion over tax status stymies solar projects, Commonwealth Magazine (12/10/20)

Manufacturing Caucus Hosts Fifth Annual Manufacturing Award Ceremony ‘Reimagined’, Local Town Pages (12/1/20)

Franklin voters opt to adopt Community Preservation Act, Milford Daily News (11/4/20)

A tunnel bridging a troublesome gap along the Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT) has been reconfigured and is open once again, Milford Daily News (11/1/20)

Gone, but not forgotten: Memorial service held in honor of Franklin Fire Dept.’s departed members, Milford Daily News (10/29/2020)

Franklin looks to adopt Community Preservation Act, question is on the ballot, Franklin Country Gazette (10/29/2020)

Rep. Roy makes bid for re-election to Beacon Hill, Franklin Country Gazette (10/28/2020)

Colleges facing ‘astronomical’ COVID costs, Commonwealth Magazine (10/7/2020)

Pandemic impacts rippling across higher education, Milford Daily News (10/6/2020)

Franklin Rep. Jeff Roy says he’ll make early college courses ‘one of my priorities’, Milford Daily News (8/27/20)

Climate change issues call for us to be good ancestors, Franklin Country Gazette (7/24/20)

Firehouse homecoming: Franklin welcomes back antique truck, Milford Daily News (7/5/20)

More than 870 medical gowns donated to seven local fire departments, Milford hospital, Milford Daily News (7/2/20)

Franklin factory churning out 2,500 medical gowns a day, plans to expand operation,Milford Daily News (6/12/20)

More than 1,000 kneel for George Floyd at Franklin Town Common, Milford Daily News (6/3/20)

Old machine in closed Franklin factory now producing PPE gowns, Boston25 News (5/15/20)

Massachusetts officials want more voting options during coronavirus pandemic, but can’t agree on execution, MassLive (5/14/20)

When schools close and students leave: Inside America’s empty college towns, NBC News (5/11/20)

Many Steps Taken toward PPE Manufacture in Franklin, Local Town Pages (5/1/20)

Bill for Free Menstrual Products in Massachusetts Schools Passes through Education Committee, The Heights (2/24/20)

Panel backs bill addressing menstrual product access in schools, WCVB-5 (2/11/20)

Franklin Rep. Roy on board with Career Technical Initiative concept, Milford Daily News (2/10/20)

New state law requires financial transparency in higher ed, Local Town Pages (January 2020)

Commuters told change is en route, Local Town Pages (January 2020)

Local anti-Semitism spike prompts push for a state genocide education mandate, Milford Daily News (12/28/19)

Franklin Line commuter rail woes to be discussed on Tuesday, Milford Daily News (12/12/19)

Education, not porn charges, pitched for teens who share explicit images, Boston Herald (12/4/19)

Alternative Pitched For Teens Who Share Explicit Images, WGBH News (12/4/19)

Gov. Charlie Baker signs bill creating ‘early warning’ system for college closures, MassLive (11/14/19)

Governor Baker Signs Legislation to Support Financial Stability in Higher Education and Protect Students and Families from Abrupt Closures, Governor’s Press Office (11/14/19)

All fired up: Roy, Hellen among officials taking part in training with Franklin Fire Dept., Milford Daily News (11/7/19)

When College Finances Falter, Mass. Lawmakers Want More Leverage, WBUR (10/29/19)

Editorial: Make driving safer, Lawrence Eagle Tribune (10/25/19)

Tougher seatbelt law remains longshot, Commonwealth Magazine (10/23/19)

Climate change proves to be hot topic in Franklin, Milford Daily News (10/19/19)

Advanced Manufacturing can lead us into the future, MassLive (10/17/19)

Franklin’s Roy behind genocide education bill, Milford Daily News (10/8/19)

Two-thirds of American millennials don’t know about Auschwitz. A state bill would help, Boston Globe (10/7/19)

Massachusetts schools put on high alert with latest college closure bill, WCVB (10/2/19)

House set to advance college closure bill, Milford Daily News (10/2/19)

Good will with Democrats nationwide could help Joe Kennedy III in clash with Ed Markey, Boston Globe (9/16/19)

Teen and State Rep Team Up on Bill to Get Menstrual Products in School Bathrooms, NBC-10 Boston (9/13/19)

$1.3M grant awarded to link rail trail in Franklin, Bellingham, Milford Daily News (9/13/19)

Safe injection sites are another tool on the path to recovery, Boston Globe (8/9/19)

Franklin’s Roy again pushes for supervised injection sites, Milford Daily News (7/25/19)

Supervised drug use proponents trudge onward, CommonWealth Magazine (7/25/19)

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Rep. Al Lawson introduce bill expanding food stamps to low-income college students, MassLive (7/17/19)

Southeast Mass. lawmakers push for table games at Plainridge Park, Providence Journal (7/16/19)

As Hate Incidents Rise, States Require Teaching the Holocaust, Stateline (7/15/19)

Rep. Roy named MATA Legislator of the Year, Franklin Local Town Pages (Jul 2019)

Conservative DC group rates Massachusetts lawmakers, Milford Daily News (6/25/19)

For young activists, a new cause: period parity, Boston Globe (6/12/19)

Expanding Opportunities for High School Students to Earn Industry-Recognized Credentials, The New England Journal of Higher Education (6/11/19)

Southeastern Mass. officials worried by RI gaming competitors, Worcester Telegram (6/1/19)

Low pay, debt creates crisis in human services workforce, Milford Daily News (5/29/19)

State education officials seek to head off college closures, Milford Daily News (5/27/19)

Franklin Town Administrator Jeff Nutting says farewell, Milford Daily News (5/26/19)

Tri-County Regional purchases van, Milford Daily News (5/20/19)

Manufacturers gather for Eastec trade show at the Big E: ‘We’re coming off our best year ever’, Springfield Republican (5/15/19)

Student drafts menstrual products bill, Milford Daily News (5/14/19)

Roy: Mt. Ida closure process should not be repeated, Milford Daily News (5/14/19)

As UMass’ costs rise, lawmakers try a new tactic: increase funding but demand a tuition freeze, Boston Globe (5/13/19)

How will Massachusetts respond to college closings?, Daily Hampshire Gazette (5/13/19)

Franklin celebrates Cultural District status, Milford Daily News (5/12/19)

Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito warns teens about ‘sexting’, Milford Daily News (4/30/19)

MATA to honor Roy as Legislator of the Year, Lawyers Weekly (May 2019)

Rebuilding confidence, and ensuring the best outcomes for small private colleges and students, The Boston Foundation (4/30/19)

Legislature considering Holocaust education bill, Jewish Advocate (4/5/19)

Editorial: Massachusetts must consider supervised drug consumption sites, Valley Advocate (3/6/19)

Mass. Panel Recommends One Or More Supervised Consumption Sites To Reduce Opioid OD Deaths, WBUR (2/27/2019)

Should drug users have a safe place to inject? State panel says yes, Boston Globe (2/26/2019)

With confidentiality rule, Mass. lawmakers have sexual harassment victims’ concerns in mind, Boston Globe (2/9/2019)

Franklin neighbors annoyed by late night train horns, Milford Daily News (2/9/19)

Legislation urged to curb revenge porn, Worcester Telegram (2/7/2019)

Polito, Roy file bills on sharing explicit images, Milford Daily News (2/6/19)

Local federal workers welcome accord, Milford Daily News (1/26/19)

Franklin’s Jeff Roy sits in on President Carter’s Sunday school, Milford Daily News (1/25/19)

State designates Franklin a cultural district, Milford Daily News (1/22/19)

Survey work begins for Meadowlands trail proposal, Milford Daily News (12/19/18)

Spencer Technologies is investing $12M to consolidate its U.S. operations in Medway, Worcester Business Journal (11/26/18)

Veterans Walkway unveiled in Franklin, Milford Daily News (11/12/18)

Attleboro reflects manufacturing’s strengths, challenges, The Sun Chronicle (11//9/18)

State Rep. Jeff Roy wins 10th Norfolk seat again, Milford Daily News (11/7/18)

Rep. Roy named to Harm Reduction Commission, Franklin Country Gazette (10/9/18)

‘Coffee With a Cop’: Local police push to build community relationships, Milford Daily News (10/6/18)

Franklin Food Pantry honors volunteers, Franklin Country Gazette (10/2/18)

State officials eye Franklin for cultural district designation, Milford Daily News (9/21/18)

Roy: Health care price tool a ‘game changer’,  Milford Daily News (9/19/18)

Franklin’s Southern New England Trunk Trail entrance gets makeover, Milford Daily News (9/19/18)

Veteran’s pathway breaks ground in Franklin, Milford Daily News (9/11/18)

Study finds seat belts saved 116 lives in Massachusetts, Milford Daily News (8/22/18)

Franklin’s Judith Pond Pfeffer honored as an ‘Unsung Heroine’, Milford Daily News (8/12/18)

Franklin resident places wreath on Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,  Milford Daily News (8/2/18)

Editorial: Retailers, shoppers deserve tax holiday this year, New Hampshire Gazette (7/18/18)

The stars align for learning center at Linwood Mill, Blackstone Valley Express (7/13/18)

A sales tax holiday may happen in 2018 after all, Boston Globe (7/10/18)

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter breaks ground, Milford Daily News (6/28/18)

Massachusetts House passes health care bill to help community hospitals, MassLive (6/20/18)

Beacon Hill lawmakers approve health care reform legislation, Boston Globe (6/20/18)

Rep. Roy: Bill addresses healthcare’s growing cost, Milford Daily News (6/13/18)

DeLeo aiming to bring health care bill to floor this month, Sentinel & Enterprise (6/7/18)

Time is running out to update laws on sexually explicit messages, Worcester Telegram (5/15/18)

Rep. Roy hosts Tri-County early education students at State House, Wicked Local Franklin (5/8/18)

Roy to kick off re-election campaign, Milford Daily News (5/2/18)

Franklin rep takes student to state house, Milford Daily News (4/12/18)

MIAA 2nd annual opioid abuse prevention conference, Building the Future (Winter 2018)

Buses will replace trains on Franklin line during weekends,  Milford Daily News (4/11/18)

Franklin students lobby for raising tobacco age, Milford Daily News (3/31/18)

Commission outlines $4.7B in health care savings, Sentinel & Enterprise (3/30/18)

Savings ideas could make major dent in health care spending, Metro (3/28/18)

Medway: Civics Day debuts at high school, Milford Daily News (3/19/18)

Roy seeks fourth term as State Rep, Milford Daily News (3/7/18)

In Memory Of Their Son, A Family Looks To Open A Sober And Recovery Home, WGBK News (3/2/18)

Elizabeth Warren: Building a country that works for us, Milford Daily News (2/11/18)

Roy seeks fourth term, Milford Daily News (2/11/18)

Locals give Trump, Kennedy mixed reviews, Milford Daily News (1/31/18)

Connecting residents to government in Franklin,  Milford Daily News (1/29/18)

Franklin council to discuss marijuana tax increase, Milford Daily News (1/23/18)

Students send powerful message, Milford Daily News (1/19/18)

Readathon features reading of Ben Franklin’s autobiography, Milford Daily News (1/17/18)

Gilly’s House to Open March 1st, Wrentham Norfolk Local Town Pages (Jan 2018)

Franklin meeting to share with residents how local government works, Milford Daily News (1/11/18)

Metrowest Commission Looks at Teen Sexting, Local Town Pages (Nov 2017)

Dozens of companies Made in Mass honored at State House, WCVB-TV (10/24/17)

Rallying against the stigma of shame in Wrentham, The Sun Chronicle (10/29/17)

Should teens who ‘sext’ be punished — or educated?, Boston Globe (10/21/2017)

Bay State driver deaths on the rise, Boston Herald (10/18/17)

EDITORIAL: Time to toughen Mass. seat belt law, Sentinel & Enterprise (10/13/17)

Roy pushes for seat belt legislation, Milford Daily News (10/11/17)

What’s with all the #2069 signs?, Milford Daily News (10/10/17)

Legislators to host manufacturing roundtable in Franklin, Milford Daily News (10/10/17)

Roy: Connecting North, South Stations is the right move, Milford Daily News (10/3/17)

North South Rail Link meeting set in Franklin, Franklin Country Gazette (9/29/17)

Manufacturers bringing jobs back to Central Mass., Worcester Business Journal (9/4/17)

Voters could decide on lower tax rates, Milford Daily News (8/6/17)

Roy, Spilka appear at Franklin Fire Dept., Milford Daily News (7/17/17)

Local youth leaders, Jeff Nutting honored by Hockomock Area Y, Milford Daily News (7/4/17)

Locals graduate from SMOC HiSET, ESL programs, Milford Daily News (6/21/17)

Massachusetts Drivers Could Improve Seatbelt Use, WGBH News (5/30/17)

Breakfast in Franklin honors vets, Milford Daily News (5/27/17)

Franklin to unveil Mann statue Sunday, Milford Daily News (5/3/17)

More States Adopt ‘Click It or Ticket’ Laws; Do They Work?, Insurance Journal (5/1/17)

More States Adopt ‘Click It or Ticket’ Laws; Do They Work?, Stateline (4/28/17)

Franklin: Officials back new ‘sexting’ bill, Milford Daily News (4/26/17)

Franklin: Lawmakers give a bleak financial forecast, Milford Daily News (4/18/17)

Franklin: Councilors seek relief from affordable housing, Milford Daily News (4/17/17)

Artist, author Peter Reynolds visits Franklin High School, Milford Daily News (4/15/17)

Legislators hesitant on sanctuary state bill, Milford Daily News (3/17/17)

Big turnout for Foxboro race, The Sun Chronicle (2/20/17)

This land is protected, but can people reach it?, Boston Globe (2/18/2017)

House speaker attends Franklin workforce meeting, Milford Daily News (2/15/17)

State officials tell Medway pot law will be examined thoroughly, Milford Daily News (2/12/17)

Franklin: Downtown Partnership considers 2017 priorities, Milford Daily News (2/7/17)

Franklin: Businesses pleased with downtown project, Milford Daily News (2/5/17)

Regional approach is likely best for Charles River Meadowlands Initiative, Franklin Town News (2/1/2017)

Franklin: Legislator files student data bill,  Milford Daily News (1/27/17)

Franklin schools seek budget help,  Milford Daily News (1/12/17)

Mixed reaction from locals to Obama farewell speech, Milford Daily News (1/12/17)

MetroWest lawmakers outline 2017 priorities, Milford Daily News (1/1/17)

Franklin celebrates its veterans, Milford Daily News (11/12/16)

Franklin officials cut ribbon on new housing, Milford Daily News (11/11/16)

Franklin legislators give report, Milford Daily News (11/3/16)

State official rides Franklin rail trail, Milford Daily News (10/27/16)

Franklin’s Tri-County showcases manufacturing, Milford Daily News (10/26/16)

Tri-County Regional hosts Mass Insight kickoff event, Milford Daily News (10/7/16)

Final beam placed for Franklin library addition, Milford Daily News (10/5/16)

Franklin: Mann statue being readied for 2017, Milford Daily News (9/12/16)

Franklin group looks to manage Charles River land, Milford Daily News (8/31/16)

Franklin: Walgreens rates highly in providing anti-overdose drugs, Milford Daily News (8/30/16)

Franklin: Substance abuse coalition preps for future, Milford Daily News (8/5/16)

New bill to change handling of public notices, Milford Daily News (8/3/16)

Salaries The Main Issue In Addiction Recovery Staff Shortages, WBZ radio 1030 (7/3/16)

Holiday spirit on parade, Milford Daily News (7/3/16)

Medway resident honored as Unsung Heroine, MetroWest Daily News (6/28/16)

Workforce disabilities conference held, Milford Daily News (6/18/16)

Franklin: Councilors share concerns with legislators, Milford Daily News (6/10/16)

Franklin police chief honored before retirement, Milford Daily News (6/9/16)

Substance abuse talk scheduled, Milford Daily News (5/29/16)

HMEA’s incredABLE Day held in Franklin, Milford Daily News (5/28/16)

Franklin: Polito visits Tri-County, Milford Daily News (4/29/16)

Franklin: Locals hear Obama address substance abuse, Milford Daily News (3/30/16)

Franklin: Coalition to host recovery-awareness concert, Milford Daily News (3/29/16)

Local officials pleased as Baker signs opioid bill, Milford Daily News (3/15/16)

Milford-area opiate coalitions plan ‘drop-in centers’, Milford Daily News (3/15/16)

MetroWest Legal Services advocates for more funding, MetroWest Daily News (2/24/16)

Medway, turf fields: Feds launch multi-agency investigation, Milford Daily News (2/16/16)

School clothing drive makes a perfect fit, Milford Daily News (2/13/16)

Franklin: Commuter rail issues discussed, Milford Daily News (2/5/16)

Franklin: Treatment events eyed by SAFE, Milford Daily News (2/3/16)

Franklin: Harvard professor speaks at Horace Mann School, Milford Daily News (2/3/16)

Franklin: Substance abuse coalition hosting two talks, Milford Daily News (1/10/16)

Medway officials give lawmakers an earful, Milford Daily News (1/10/16)

Legislator to host conversation with seniors, Milford Daily News (1/2/16)

Medway Health Board takes the lead on turf issue, Milford Daily News (12/30/15)

Local legislators praise opioid bill, Milford Daily News (12/30/15)

Deal would move Holliston manufacturer to Franklin, Milford Daily News (12/29/15)

Franklin’s top stories of 2015, Milford Daily News (12/28/15)

Lawmakers ask for review of crumb rubber, Milford Daily News (12/18/15)

New push to explore potential health threats of artificial turf fields, FOX25 News  (12/17/15)

Franklin: SAFE coalition to discuss drug abuse signs next week, Milford Daily News (12/3/15)

Franklin housing officials break ground on DDS building, Milford Daily News (12/1/15)

Groundbreaking scheduled for Franklin housing unit, Milford Daily News (11/25/15)

Medway: Opioid coalition growing, Milford Daily News (10/27/15)

Temple Etz Chaim to honor local residents at gala, Milford Daily News (10/27/15)

Pay It Forward model to pay for a college education, WBZ-4 TV (9/19/15)

State representative pushes for divestment from anti-Israel companies, MassLive.com (9/18/15)

Missin’ Matt walk in Milford brings awareness to heroin addiction, Milford Daily News (9/13/15)

Franklin: Council approves Mann statue funds, Milford Daily News (9/10/15)

Franklin: Mann statue project progressing, Milford Daily News (9/4/15)

Tax holiday savings could be larger on certain cellphones, Worcester Telegram (8/13/15)

Franklin: Expert stresses removal of stigma of addiction, Milford Daily News (8/13/15)

Town to join opioid coalition, Milford Daily News (8/11/15)

Franklin will benefit from restored state funding, Milford Daily News (8/6/15)

Sexting reform eyed, Milford Daily News (8/2/15)

Editorial: Common sense and the law on ‘sexting’, Milford Daily News (7/19/15)

Franklin: Roy aims to change ‘sexting’ law, Milford Daily News (7/15/15)

Legislative budget has increases for Milford-area towns, Milford Daily News (7/10/15)

Franklin residents gather to discuss opioid addiction, Milford Daily News (7/1/15)

Reps. Fernandes, Roy back bill mandating legal notices online, Milford Daily News (6/24/15)

Franklin: Rep. Roy hosting community coalition on opioids, Milford Daily News (6/20/15)

Rep. Roy hosting community coalition on opioids in Franklin, Franklin Country Gazette (6/19/15)

Mass officials make pitch at Biotech meeting in Philadelphia, Boston Globe (6/17/15)

Franklin: Coalition forming on opioid abuse, Milford Daily News (6/4/15)

Fall River representative calls for criminalizing ‘revenge porn’, Boston Globe (6/4/15)

Grand marshals, speakers say Memorial Day is about remembering the fallen, Milford Daily News (5/28/15)

Franklin committee to oversee statue work, Milford Daily News (5/25/15)

Dangerous @ any speed, Milford Daily News (5/24/15)

Franklin not immune to opioid epidemic, Milford Daily News (5/21/15)

Franklin company builds labs for high school, Milford Daily News (5/19/15)

Franklin: Rep. Roy seeks funds for Horace Mann statue, Milford Daily News (5/11/15)

Franklin: Race for rail trail draws large field, Milford Daily News (5/3/15)

School helps austistic students on the path to adulthood, MetroWest Daily News (4/4/15)

Mass. House eyes action on distracted driving, Milford Daily News (4/3/15)

Kennedy Institute: local educators see great potential, Milford Daily News (3/31/15)

Franklin’s Roy files bill on ‘sexting’, Milford Daily News (3/31/15)

Politics, over easy, is the order of the day at Attleboro breakfast, Attleboro Sun-Chronicle (3/29/15)

High utility costs irk businesses, politicians at Franklin roundtable,  Milford Daily News (3/28/15)

Tri-County to host third Advanced Manufacturing Roundtable, Franklin Country Gazette (3/22/15)

Lawmakers discuss human services initiatives at Natick breakfast, MetroWest Daily News (3/20/15)

Group looks to help MetroWest veterans find jobs, Milford Daily News (3/18/15)

Keeping it symbol: the state insect and a civics lesson, Chronicle WCVB video (3/11/15)

Local officials share concerns with legislators in Medway,  Milford Daily News (3/8/15)

Medway: Lawmakers call for further crumb rubber study, Milford Daily News (2/28/15)

Downtown theater garners grant,  Milford Daily News (2/22/15)

Construction for Franklin dispatch center set to start this summer,  Milford Daily News (2/4/15)

Roy promoting bio-tech in Franklin,  Milford Daily News (1/12/15)

A new chapter: Excitement surrounds new governor, Milford Daily News (1/9/15)

Roy sees human toll of Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Milford Daily News (12/22/14)

Rep. Roy leaving for 10-day trip to Israel, Milford Daily News (12/8/14)

Today’s Franklin Turkey Trot will benefit food pantry, Milford Daily News (11/27/14)

Medway woman shines a light on a monstrous terror, Milford Daily News (11/15/14)

Franklin: School honors veterans as part of ‘Unbroken’ project, Milford Daily News (11/11/14)

Franklin: District hopes to pilot Best Buddies program for younger students, Milford Daily News (10/31/14)

Upton: Area manufacturers decry lack of skilled talent pool at Valley Tech roundtable, Milford Daily News (10/28/14)

Franklin: Bid to tax medical pot falters, Milford Daily News (10/17/14)

Franklin: Gov. Patrick, Kerrigan stump in the downtown, Milford Daily News (10/3/14)

Franklin: Sculpture park holds opening ceremony, Milford Daily News (8/28/14)

Ladybugs abound for Cultural Council, Milford Daily News (8/15/14)

Franklin medical marijuana company’s bid on hold, Milford Daily News (8/15/14)

Committee reviews ideas for property, Milford Daily News (8/8/14)

State funding for Medway, Franklin projects reinstated, Milford Daily News (8/4/14)

Kennedy’s bill praised as a job creator, Milford Daily News (7/29/14)

Franklin officials favor medical marijuana sales tax, Milford Daily News (7/24/14)

Local lawmaker wants to tax medical marijuana, Channel 22 News WWLP (7/23/14)

Legislators, DEP chief tour Holliston tech company, Milford Daily News (7/18/14)

Franklin: Bill for local medical marijuana sales tax in committee, Milford Daily News (7/17/14)

Downtown Franklin improvements to begin this month, Milford Daily News (7/11/14)

Roy & Ross host Franklin students at State House, Franklin Local Town Pages (7/1/14)

Bill includes funding for Trunkline Trail tunnel, Milford Daily News (6/14/14)

Animal rights activists hold rally at Franklin Town Common, Milford Daily News (6/4/14)

Franklin earns high praise for being ‘BioReady’, Milford Daily News (6/3/14)

A Veteran Move, Boston Globe (5/15/14)

Day of observation wins great respect, gratitude for HS work, The Provider (5/1/14)

Stella Jeon – Heroine: Heart & Soul of Community Honored, Milford Daily News (4/19/14)

Medway vet, facing new battle, is honored, Milford Daily News (3/30/14)

Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit seminar planned, Milford Daily News (3/19/14)

Bill would open door to more special plates,Boston Globe (3/16/14)

Franklin High students learn unexpected dangers of distracted driving, Milford Daily News (3/14/14)

State names region part of creative economy network, Milford Daily News (3/12/14)

House passes anti-bullying legislation, Milford Daily News (2/27/14)

Issues behind the scenes on Beacon Hill, Pembroke Mariner & Reporter (2/22/14)

Lawmakers debate school spending requirements, MetroWest Daily News (2/20/14)

License plate bill garners local support, Milford Daily News (2/19/14)

Charities say lower threshold for specialty license plates would lift donations, Cape & Plymouth Business (2/13/14)

Former Easton woman whose son died of heroin overdose looks to save others through legislation, Brockton Enterprise (2/10/14)

Lawmakers embrace task force report on gun violence, MetroWest Daily News (2/4/14)

Franklin, Medway receive state grants for water conservation projects, Milford Daily News (1/30/14)

At Franklin forum, legislators gauge health of Mass. manufacturing, Milford Daily News (1/25/14)

Area legislators, educators sound off on state budget, Milford Daily News (1/24/14)

Legislators, Medway officials talk budget and bills, Milford Daily News (1/12/14)

Local legislators finding new ways to communicate, Milford Daily News (1/12/14)

Franklin receives safety grants, Milford Daily News (1/10/14)

Roy prepping for debate on gun laws, Milford Daily News (1/4/14)

Reps. push for more industry, Milford Daily News (1/2/14)

Tunnel slated for trunkline trail in Franklin, Milford Daily News (12/23/13)

Franklin students to give local pantry a hefty gift, Milford Daily News (12/22/13)

Legislators gather in Milford to discuss business plans for 2014, Milford Daily News (12/19/13)

Abbey sisters, politicians celebrate solar farm, Milford Daily News (12/8/13)

Franklin Rep. Roy pushes for online public notices, Milford Daily News (11/29/13)

Officials laud Franklin’s embrace of the arts, Milford Daily News (11/22/13)

Franklin Performing Arts Company to Develop New Performance and Event Venue, Broadway World (11/19/13)

Downtown Franklin theater no longer a dream, Milford Daily News (11/15/13)

Medway honors veterans, acknowledges their sacrifices, Milford Daily News (11/12/13)

Franklin cheers its veteran at annual breakfast,  Milford Daily News (11/9/13)

Legislators present Medway 300th anniversary proclamation, Milford Daily News (11/5/13)

Franklin rolls dice on Foxwoods compensation,  Milford Daily News (11/2/13)

Local reps applaud sales tax collection from Amazon, Milford Daily News (11/2/13)

Roy takes his office home, Local Town Pages (11/1/13)

Franklin adopts Master Plan,  Local Town Pages (11/1/13)

Franklin’s State Rep Jeff Roy pushes the art of compromise, Milford Daily News (10/26/13)

Local officials have long list of complaints about state, Attleboro Sun, (10/5/13)

State Rep. Roy commemorates Manufacturing Day, Milford Daily News (10/4/13)

Business unveils rooftop solar farm in Franklin, Milford Daily News (9/24/13)

Walk boosts Down syndrome awareness, Worcester Telegram (9/23/13)

Warren praises innovation on tour of EMC in Franklin, Milford Daily News (9/20/13)

Housing component of master plan criticized, Milford Daily News (8/11/13)

Hearing this morning on master plan, Milford Daily News (8/10/13)

Franklin Council backs regional dispatch center, Milford Daily News (8/9/13)

Franklin’s updated master plan unveiled, Milford Daily News (7/18/13)

Roy co-sponsors bill on unfunded mandates for school districts, Milford Daily News (7/11/13)

Lapels opens in Franklin, Franklin Country Gazette (7/5/13)

New Franklin High School’s last beam is raised, Milford Daily News (6/21/13)

Cheerleaders rallying for law to recognize sport, WWLP-22News (6/20/13)

Bill for Franklin’s regional dispatch finds support in House, Milford Daily News (6/4/13)

Civil tone for gun debate in Franklin, Milford Daily News (5/31/13)

Moving tribute: Moving Wall visits Medway, Milford Daily News (5/31/13)

Passing the plate for charity, Worcester Telegram & Gazette (5/27/13)

In Franklin, a ritual of remembrance, Milford Daily News (5/25/13)

Vietnam Moving Wall coming to Medway, Milford Daily News (5/17/13)

Franklin council OKs FY ’14 budget, Milford Daily News (5/16/13)

Industry experts share success stories, resources in Medway, Milford Daily News (5/16/13)

Franklin resident competes for job as Chief Funster, Milford Daily News (5/8/13)

Franklin residents honored at Law Day, Milford Daily News (5/4/13)

Casino hearing draws no crowd, Milford Daily News (5/4/13)

Legislators co-sponsor bill for marathon victims, Easton Patch (5/2/13)

Residents offer feedback on Medway Rte. 109 design, Milford Daily News (5/2/13)

Rondeau is 2013 unsung heroine, Local Town Pages (May 1, 2013)

Town breaks ground on Thayer Homestead Renovation, Milford Daily News (4/16/13)

Medway to participate in 2013 Solarize Massachusetts, Milford Daily News (4/9/13)

Lawmakers back human services needs, MetroWest Daily News (4/6/13)

Franklin’s DelCarte Conservation Area a ‘hidden jewel’ no longer, Milford Daily News (3/29/13)

Franklin council votes down change to treasurer/collector position, Milford Daily News (3/28/13)

Plan for Franklin center awaiting state OK, Boston Globe (3/17/13)

Franklin to examine Milford casino proposal, Milford Daily News (3/12/13)

Franklin adopts new payment plan for new high school, Milford Daily News (3/7/13)

Hopedale center is their path to independence, Milford Daily News (2/23/13)

Franklin High gets input from community, Milford Daily News (1/23/13)

Milford legislators mixed on tax overhaul, Milford Daily News (1/18/13)

Lawmakers get ready for 2013, Milford Daily News (1/5/13)

Roy to finish out Franklin Town Council term, Milford Daily News (12/27/12)

Milford area lawmakers setting new goals, Milford Daily News (11/19/12)

Franklin officials to meet with National Grid, again, Milford Daily News (11/16/12)

Roy downs Eustis to take 10th Norfolk District, Milford Daily News (11/7/12)

Roy wins House seat in Franklin/Medway district, Boston Globe (11/7/12)

Roy, Eustis look back on months of campaigning, Milford Daily News (11/5/12)

Roy for state representative, Milford Daily News (10/31/12)

Election 2012: Eustis, Roy debate priorities, Milford Daily News (10/24/12)

Is there political science behind campaign yard signs?, Milford Daily News (10/21/12)

Roy, Eustis vie for House, Boston Globe (10/18/12)

Rep candidates on the economy, Milford Daily News (1/17/12)

Roy, Eustis spar over health of state, Milford Daily News (10/17/12)

10th Norfolk candidates agree on education, Milford Daily News (10/3/12)

Candidates speak of two different economies, Milford daily News (9/21/12)

Vallee endorses Roy for House Seat, Milford Daily News (9/19/12)

In State Rep race, a lot of door bells to ring, Milford Daily News (9/13/12)

Roy, Eustis, Kennedy, Bielat win primary elections, Milford Daily News (9/7/12)

Candidates cite endorsements, Boston Globe West (9/2/12)

Editorial:  Primary candidates deserve voters, Milford Daily News (9/2/12)

District candidates loving going door-to-door, Milford Daily News (8/28/12)

Republican, Democrats face off in 10th Norfolk District primaries, Boston Globe (8/27/12)

MassNOW PAC endorses Jeffrey Roy for State Representative, Franklin Matters (8/24/12)

McGovern Endorses Roy, Franklin Matters (8/23/12)

Democrats meet in debate for Franklin, Medway seat, Milford Daily News (7/31/12)

Town Officials upset with National Grid Report, Milford Daily News (7/25/12)

Franklin man promised friend he’d ride, Milford Daily News (7/21/12)

Franklin liquor licenses handed down, Milford Daily News (7/19/12)

Candidates line up for House race, Boston Globe (7/1/12)

State Rep. Vallee abruptly resigns his seat, Milford Daily News (6/14/12)

Residents vie for Franklin, Medway state House seat, Milford Daily News (5/21/12)

Roy files nomination papers for state representative seat, Milford Daily News (5/20/12)

Creating a vision for future Sharing hopes for Franklin’s future, Boston Globe (5/20/12)

Franklin residents offer guidance for town master plan, Milford Daily News (5/20/12)

Franklin Town Council wants repair reports, Milford Daily News (5/8/12)

Candidates emerge for Vallee’s state rep job, Milford Daily News (4/15/12)

Voters to decide on new Franklin High today, Milford Daily News (3/27/12)

Democrats are ready to choose delegates, MetroWest Daily News (2/19/12)

Franklin vows to fight library decertification, Milford Daily News (2/8/12)

Franklin Town Council to decide on proposed high school tomorrow, Milford Daily News (1/31/12)