One of the things promised by the state government was if you create or join a regional school district, the state - taxpayer money - will pay 100 percent of transportation costs. The state has failed with that promise, so it has fallen on the Towns - taxpayers - to cover those costs. Civil action is needed now, every resident should be contacting the state senator for Templeton and demand where is the money? Why have you not kept your promise? Where is the bill that covers this appropriation?
Before you get them into politics, before they are of legal age to drink, smoke, get a drivers license, join the military, etc., how about you get them to school! You may not have been in office when the promise was made, but you are in office now and you have an obligation to ensure that promise is acted upon. Do the right thing and get school transportation 100 percent funded.
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Tyler Wolanin, Senator Gobi’s district director, will be the direct liaison for district issues, as well as capital project needs. He can be reached at tyler.wolanin@masenate.gov or 508-641-3502.
| H.3861 | HD.4149 | By Ms. Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3861) of Susannah M. Whipps (by vote of the town) that the town of Wendell be authorized to allow persons sixteen years of age or older to vote in town elections in said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
My name is Susannah Whipps. I am proudly serving my second term as State Representative for the Second Franklin District (Athol, Belchertown –Precinct A, Erving, Gill, New Salem, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Royalston, Templeton, Warwick and Wendell).
Since taking office in 2015, I have been an independent voice for the people of this region. I have worked to develop professional relationships with colleagues from both sides of the aisle. I am a member of the Rural Caucus along with other legislators who represent similar areas to be sure your voices are heard.
Due to the size of the district and the needs of my constituents, I have chosen to keep a staffed district office, rather than a Boston office. My legislative aide, Missi Eaton, works full-time in the district. Our office is located at 352 Main St in Athol. Missi can be reached at Melissa.eaton@mahouse.gov or by calling (978) 895-9606.
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* Fully funding its commitment to reimburse 100 percent of regional transportation expenses, offer stipends to encourage efficiencies to reduce transportation costs, and allow the use of regional transportation authorities to provide RSD transportation
Your 2nd Franklin legislators are working hard on your behalf . They have advocated and in one case gone against her own party, withdrawing from GOP ( thus the governor )and lobbied for her constituents in areas she felt compelled to do so - and I appreciate that greatly.
Always educate, participate and lobby your elected ( or appointed ) officials.
However, I would caution that putting them out in such a mean spirited manner as if they are lying or not responding is well - as stated by many here “ divisive, inflammatory and not productive”
My Opinion as a resident , constituent and taxpayer.
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DeleteLight company working on Patriots Road without a state police traffic detail, I think that's illegal.
ReplyDeleteThey are not even controlling the traffic flow, what a clusterfuck
Yes , I think I saw the traffic helicopter and Boston news out there . #doorknob
ReplyDeletePretty sure Alan stated last night that his department is required to have police details on Patriots rd, Baldwinville rd, etc by the Chief Bennett. Why would it be different for the Light Co.?
DeleteMoney saved, hooray! No cop standing around and paying no attention to traffic.
ReplyDeleteSo when an accident occurs it's all on the town and selectman are worried about having a Mac and Cheese Festival on the common for safety concerns
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