In Other News: Correction Please!

Rebuttal to Bailey piece

In his submission to the Observer on reforms to the State Police, [Charles] Bailey claimed, without attribution, that I made “calls of ‘Defund the Police’ through the media and the passing of the Massachusetts Police Reform Law….“ That is simply untrue, and I request that you publish this response to correct the record. The background of the bill and reasons for my vote are set forth at https://jeffreyroy.com/2020/07/26/police-reform-bill-passes-house/. There is no mention of defunding police anywhere in the bill or any statements issued by me on it. I demand that my opponent stop lying about my record and that you fact check anything submitted before publishing it.

[Note: The editor agreed with the 'debate in print' parties to publish candidate statements verbatim, without editing.]

Tech is Key to Modern Firefighting

Franklin Fire Chief James McLaughlin, recently spoke on camera about the importance of technology in public safety today. His comments were related to the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association.

And, You Can Learn How Franklin Replaced a 40-Year-Old Sewer Pump....

For more than 40 years, the town of Franklin, MA used a pneumatic ejector system at its lift station to handle wastewater. However, the system reached the end of its operational life, presenting significant challenges. The outdated technology operated with two ejector pots, two air compressors, two air receivers, and separate controls for each component. The whole sordid story is available here.

Ariel Axelbaum, MD

Ariel (Ari) Axelbaum, MD, has joined Milford Regional Physician Group, seeing patients at Milford Regional Neurology, located in the Hill Building at Milford Regional Medical Center. Dr. Axelbaum comes to Milford Regional from Mass General Brigham/Mass Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School, where he recently completed a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology, a unique medical specialty that deals with problems related to the connection between the eyes and the brain. This can include issues like optic nerve disorders, double vision, abnormal eye movements, and conditions that affect the visual pathways in the brain. After earning his undergraduate degree from the Honors Program at Yeshiva University in New York City, Dr. Axelbaum received his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri. He also completed an internal medicine internship and neurology residency, both at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Madhura Manjunath, MD

Madhura Manjunath, MD, has joined Milford Regional Physician Group, seeing patients at Lung, Allergy & Sleep Specialists, located at 94 Mendon Street, Hopedale. Board certified in internal medicine and pulmonary medicine, Dr. Manjunath comes to MRPG from St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, where she recently completed a pulmonary and critical care fellowship. Prior to St. Elizabeth’s, she worked as a hospitalist at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Manjunath earned her undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University and medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. She completed an internal medicine residency at Berkshire Medical Center (BMC), where she held the role of Chief Medical Resident. She has published articles on topics such as: acute pulmonary embolism, myxedema, and pulmonary vein thrombosis. At Lung, Allergy, and Sleep Specialists, Dr. Manjunath will evaluate and treat patients with COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and other related conditions.