By Mary MacDonald
Milford Patch

February 29, 2012 ... Joined by several Milford officials, the families of Matthew Denice and Richard Grossi testified Tuesday in support of legislation that would target some of the impacts of illegal immigration on communities.

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By Brian Benson
Milford Daily News

February 29, 2012 ... Fighting back tears, Matthew Denice’s mother told state lawmakers yesterday that if tougher immigration laws were in place, her son may be alive today.

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Marie Ryan honored by Senator Moore

February 27, 2012 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, joined with parishioners at St. Paul’s Church in Blackstone recently to honor Marie Ryan with a citation from the Massachusetts Senate commending the Mount St. Charles senior on receiving the St. Timothy Award. Ms. Ryan, daughter of Atty. and Mrs. William Ryan of Blackstone, is scheduled to receive the prestigious national award from Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence on March 11.

The award is given to an outstanding high school junior or senior who work zealously to improve their parish ministry programs, high school ministry teams, or youth ministry within the Diocese. Recipients must exemplify the qualities of moral integrity, prayer, good works, and Christian leadership. 

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By Rick Sobey
Milford Daily News

February 27, 2012 ... Driven by the death of one local high school athlete and a near fatal incident involving another, the state Senate has approved a bill that would require all public and private schools to have a medical emergency response plan for injuries on the field.

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February 22, 2012 ... While most students were enjoying a weeklong vacation, Dudley Middle School student, Hunter D. F. Haynes, visited the Massachusetts State to further his interest and knowledge of government and politics. Hunter, a sixth grader, was the guest of Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, who represents Dudley in the Massachusetts Senate.

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Bill would mandate defibrillators

Telegram & Gazette Editorial

February 22, 2012 ... It is not often that state lawmakers can do something that costs relatively little and could have a priceless return. They have such an opportunity before them with legislation that would require schools to have automated defibrillators available at sporting events.

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By John J. Monahan
Telegram & Gazette

February 21, 2012 ... Legislation to require schools to put special plans in place for medical emergencies and to have lifesaving equipment such as defibrillators available for use at sporting events cleared the Senate last week and is poised for final action in the House.

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February 21, 2012 ... A bill, popularly known as “Michael’s Law,” requiring all public and private schools in Massachusetts to have a medical emergency response plan, unanimously passed the Massachusetts Senate last week. Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, shepherded the bill through the Senate following favorable action by the Legislature’s Committee on Education and the Committee on Health Care Financing.

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February 16, 2012 ... The Senate on Thursday passed a bill to address emergency service response of public utility companies in Massachusetts as a result of the widespread power outages in communities across the state, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, announced.

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By Brian Benson
Milford Daily News

February 16, 2012 ... The intersection of Water Street and Rte. 140, often the site of dangerous accidents, will be getting a new traffic light soon.

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February 14, 2012 ... The Massachusetts Senate sent a Valentine’s Day message to students throughout the Commonwealth by accepting legislation authored by Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, and giving the bill initial approval. The bill requires schools to develop medical emergency response plans and promotes the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools and on athletic fields.

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Sen. Moore has led efforts to promote electronic medical records

February 13, 2012 ... Grants totaling over one million dollars have been awarded to two Southern Worcester County hospitals to promote the use of electronic health records; Harrington Hospital in Southbridge was granted $599,476 and Milford Regional Medical Center received $496,552.

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By Senator Richard T. Moore

February 7, 2012 ... While no individual legislator can take all the credit for the progress that’s been made in Massachusetts since the beginning of the 2011-2012 legislative term, I have worked in a bi-partisan spirit with colleagues of both parties to advance the public agenda for putting people back to work and making state government work better for the people. Over the years, I have worked diligently to gain the respect of my colleagues as a respected leader and independent voice putting the people I am honored to represent first when casting votes on the issues facing our Commonwealth. Therefore, at this mid-point in the legislative term, let’s look at some of the Legislature’s achievements.

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Moore, Fattman honor Sutton champions at the State House

February 7, 2012 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, and Rep. Ryan Fattman, R-Sutton, recently honored the Sutton boy’s varsity soccer team at the State House with a luncheon, presentation to the Senate, and tour of the State House.

Under the leadership of Coach Mike Elster, the 2011 Sutton “Sammies” varsity soccer team captured the 2011 Massachusetts Division III state championship after an exhilarating 3-1 win over Georgetown High this past November. The “Sammies” ended their season with a final record of 21 wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie. 

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February 6, 2012 ... Army National Guard Brigadier General Brian K. Balfe will be the featured speaker for the 48th Annual Polish-American Veterans Communion Breakfast on Sunday, March 4, 2012. General Balfe currently serves as Deputy Commanding General Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, who arranged for this year's speaker, will serve as Master of Ceremonies at the event. The breakfast will be held at the PAV post on Ray Street, opposite the former National Guard Armory, beginning at 9:15am.

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Anchored In Oxford

Deals with town, state help keep growing fiber laser maker IPG in Central Mass.

By Matt Pilon
Worcester Business Journal

February 6, 2012 ... Driving down a wooded residential route in Oxford, one might not expect the headquarters of the biggest fiber laser maker in the world to suddenly appear.

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Moore gets update on Oxford’s Rt. 20 reconstruction project

February 1, 2012 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, inspects construction drawing with Arthur Frost of District 3, MADOT, at a planning meeting for the reconstruction of the Charlton-Oxford segment of Route 20.  Safety and drainage improvements expected to cost $30 million with 80% federal participation are planned for the 2016-2020 time period. 

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Moore tours Sutton school construction site; gets update from Superintendent Friend

February 1, 2012 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore inspected construction progress of the new Sutton Middle-High School this week with Alan Minkus, Director of Project Management Services, the General Contractor for the project.  State and Sutton taxpayers are splitting the cost of the $60 million project.

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Moore honors Isador's Fruit & Deli 

Oxford’s go-to for organic food

February 1, 2012 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore honored Justin Szostakowski, owner of Isador's Fruit and Deli at 261 Main Street in Oxford for his efforts to promote healthy foods.  Moore presented the management with a Senate citation commending the business for encouraging healthy eating.  Isador’s was created in 2006 to build a new relationship with local farmers and artisan food producers – one which recognizes the essential nature of great food. “We believe the greatest recipe must start with simple, fresh and unfettered ingredients,” explained Szostakowski.

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By Whitney Clearman
Milford Daily News

February 1, 2012 ... For Robert Levitre, World War II is as clear in his memory as it was when he lived it.

“I’ve seen so much, it’s unbelievable,” the 90-year-old veteran said from his home in Blackstone yesterday. “It’s not a fairy tale, believe me. I can still see it.”

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