Friend's E-mail:   (maximum of 3 addresses separated by commas) Your E-mail: A Brief Comment (150 char max / 25 word max) Article: State budget in the dumps BOSTON - Despite a spike in homicides, Brockton cannot afford to replace retiring police officers who account for nearly 8 percent of its force. Franklin is cutting nearly $142,000 in overtime salaries for firefighters. Randolph schools are so short on funds that a selectman describes them as almost "a day care instead of a school system." Security image:     Note: the e-mail sent will contain information, such as your IP address (38.103.63.60), for purposes of tracking abuse. Use of this software to spam or harass individuals can and may result in penalties punishable by law.