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Friday, September 6, 2024

Town of Franklin: State Primary - Official Results, September 3, 2024

The results of the 2024 State Primary are out!

Total Votes Cast - 4739
Total Reg. Voters - 25,292 - 18.7%

Please click the link below to view the results.

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/official_results_-_state_primary_9-3-2024_0.pdf

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/state-primary-official-results

Town of Franklin: State Primary - Official Results, September 3, 2024

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

State Primary - Town of Franklin Unofficial Results - Sep 3, 2024

Unofficially with 4,682 ballots cast of approx. 25,000 eligible voters for an 18.7% turnout, we share the results per Town Clerk Nancy Danello.

Official results will take a couple of days as the write in votes need to be counted and confirmed.

3 page PDF file ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/100JLQR8QQYWzka6EJcLAKhUPe8kLYByI/view?usp=drive_link

State Primary - Town of Franklin Unofficial Results - Sep 3, 2024

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, September 3, 2024?

Tuesday, September 3

6:00am Primary Election (Franklin High School)

6:00pm Table Top (Franklin Public Library)

6:30pm Franklin Garden Club - monthly meeting (Franklin Senior Center)

6:30pm MOMS ONLY (kid free) STROLL (SNETT Trail Head - Grove St)

7:00pm Musical Bingo (Raillery Public House)

7:30pm Voice of Franklin, part of Toastmasters International (Franklin TV Studio)

** Town Meetings today **

Master Plan Update Committee Meeting

Event Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 6:30pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-september_3_2024_0.pdf

What's happening today in Franklin?

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Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events -> calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Monday, September 2, 2024

State Primary election set for Franklin High School from 6 AM to 8 PM, Tuesday, Sep 3

The election collection of information leading up to the Primary Tuesday, Sep 3 is located here -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/08/election-collection-2024.html

Sample or specimen ballots for Sep 3 can be found on the Town Clerk page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerkelection-administrator/news/state-primary-9-3-2024-specimen-ballots

For any other election questions, check the Town Clerk's page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerkelection-administrator

Early voting is complete, to vote appear at the High School between 6 AM and 8 PM, Sep 3

Early voting is complete, to vote appear at Franklin High School between 6 AM and 8 PM, Sep 3

Friday, August 30, 2024

Frank Presents: John Deaton (video)

Frank Falvey sits down with John Deaton to talk about his campaign for the Republican spot on the ballot for US Senate.

As mentioned during the interview, you can get more info on John at https://johndeatonforsenate.com/

Frank Presents: John Deaton (video)

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqBwAPNwPcU

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Need info for the District Democratic Primary Candidates for Governor's Council? (video)

Franklin TV's Frank Falvey spent time with Tamisha Civil and Muriel Kramer to help us understand their candidacy for the Governor's Council in District 2.

Video link -> Tamisha Civil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4HSeNgBP0E

Video link -> Tamisha Civil

Video link -> Muriel Kramer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpJyOikNhrU

Video link -> Muriel Kramer

The debate for the three candidates held in August at the Norfolk Library was previously shared here -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/08/norfolk-cable-presents-district-2.html The video replay is available via YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guijl9Ya-u8

(L-r) Civil, Kramer, & Reservitz

Saturday, August 24, 2024

State Primary Early Voting Schedule for Town of Franklin voters begins today, Aug 24, 2024

Per Town Clerk Nancy Danello, the early voting schedule for the State Primary (September 3) begins Saturday, August 24. Today is also the last day to register to vote for the Sep 3 election.

The last day to vote for the Nov 5 Presidential Election is October 26

Early voting for the State Primary will ONLY be at the Town Clerk's Office in the Municipal Building 355 East Central St. Early voting for the Presidential Election on Nov 5 will also be in the Town Clerk's office.

Day of voting for Sep 3 (and Nov 5) will be at Franklin High School from 6 AM to 8 PM.

State Primary early voting schedule

Saturday, August 24th 9AM - 3PM
Monday, August 26th 9AM - 3PM
Tuesday, August 27th 9AM - 3PM
Wednesday, August 28th 9AM - 5PM
Thursday, August 29th 9AM - 3PM
Friday, August 30th 9AM - 12PM

You can listen to Nancy & I talk about voting for the Primary in this podcast episode -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/08/franklin-ma-town-clerk-nancy-danello.html

Download a copy of the Primary Early Voting schedule -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/news/state_primary_early_voting_hours.pdf

State Primary Early Voting Schedule for Town of Franklin voters begins today, Aug 24, 2024

Bill O'Donnell announces endorsements from Dellorco, Grossman, & Vallee

Bill O'Donnell current Register of Deeds for Norfolk County, and candidate for re-election has announced endorsements from three prominent folks.

"Former State Treasurer of the Commonwealth and businessman Steve Grossman endorses William P. O'Donnell for reelection as Norfolk County Register of Deeds.

"Register Bill O'Donnell is a proven leader and effective administrator at the No1folk County Registry of Deeds. He has made the Registry a valuable and accessible resource thanks to the technology resources he invested in its operation." noted former State Treasurer Steve Grossman.

Register Bill O'Donnell responded to Treasurer Grossman's endorsement noting, "I am both humbled and honored to receive the support of Steve Grossman. He was a prudent fiscal manager as State Treasurer and a leader in the business and civic communities."

You can find the full endorsement by Grossman press release here ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/109G-9PPWeWJlI5KbAxqtHkrB6YG-5y10/view?usp=drive_link

"A six-term Franklin town councilor and a former Majority Leader of the Massachusetts House of Representatives both endorsed William P. O'Donnell for reelection as Norfolk County Register of Deeds.

"Register Bill O'Donnell's efficient operations have collected thousands of dollars in Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds for every city and town in Norfolk County which help fund important community projects. We appreciate his efforts," noted Franklin Town Councilor Bob Dellorco, who is vice chair of the Council.

Jim Vallee, who served nearly 20 years as state representative for the town of Franklin, spoke about working with Register O'Donnell on several key Registry issues, "Whether it was about Homestead legislation protecting your house, technology legislation to bring Registry services directly to your home computer, or consumer issues to protect homeowners from fraudulent practices, you could count on Bill to be the lead advocate for the Registers."

Register Bill O'Donnell responded to their endorsements noting, "I have been most fortunate over the years to have worked with Bob and Jim. They have always put people first when it comes to public service."

You can find the full endorsement by Dellorco & Vallee press release here ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10CKjW58u0rEfZ6QxJwuP62UEgBuOp9Ov/view?usp=drive_link

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Information regarding the dates and timelines for the State Primary (Sep 3) and Presidential Election (Nov 5) can be found -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerkelection-administrator/pages/important-information-regarding-elections-voting

You can also listen to Town Clerk Nancy Danello & I discuss the details around the Sep Primary and voting process -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/08/franklin-ma-town-clerk-nancy-danello.html

Register O'Donnell & Franklin Town Councilor Bob Dellorco

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Tamisha Civil: candidate for Governor's Council District 2 - Democratic Primary

From the Tamisha Civil campaign page

"Tamisha Civil is a community advocate with over 10 years of experience working in our criminal justice system. She’s running for Governor’s Council because she has the right experience and vision to make our justice system work fairly for everyone in our Commonwealth.

Tamisha Civil

Tamisha is the proud daughter of Haitian immigrants who came to Massachusetts for better opportunities. Her parents worked hard to provide a better future for their children, a work ethic they inspired in her. Thanks to her family and her passion, Tamisha became the first person in her family to graduate from college. She obtained a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice and Leadership from Northeastern University.

Tamisha’s life changed when her cousin was falsely imprisoned for murder. She had to watch helplessly as the person who helped raise her sat behind bars, unable to attend even his own mother’s funeral. Tamisha’s cousin sat behind bars for 27 years, losing his entire adolescence and early adulthood. After years of justice denied, her cousin was exonerated in 2021.

What happened to Tamisha’s family is far too common. Too many families are torn apart by miscarriages of justice — whether that means overincarceration of minority communities, the criminalization of mental health & drug use, or our inadequate response to sexual violence."

Shared from -> https://www.tamishacivil.com/about

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Frank Presents: Bill O'Donnell (video)

In this episode, Frank Falvey sits down with Bill O'Donnell. Bill is currently the Registrar of Deeds for Norfolk County and facing a primary challenge.

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4I7U3mK95M

Frank Falvey dives into current events, hot button topics and invites guests give their insights

Frank Falvey examines everything from Franklin to U.S. politics; from current events to the local community, giving his personal thoughts and considerations. Frank is also joined by local guests to talk the Franklin community and dissect current events

(L-R) Bill O'Donnell, Frank Falvey

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Representative Roy Endorses Register of Deeds O'Donnell for Reelection

State Representative Jeff Roy endorsed Register William P. O'Donnell for reelection as Norfolk County Register of Deeds.

"Register O'Donnell has been in the forefront of offering legislative solutions needed to modernize Registries of Deeds in Norfolk County and across the Commonwealth. His efforts have made a difference," noted Rep. Jeff Roy who represents the 10th Norfolk District, which includes Franklin and part of Medway, in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

O'Donnell

Register Bill O'Donnell responded to the endorsement stating, "I've been fortunate to have worked with Jeff on a number of key legislative issues. His legislative leadership has helped the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds set a Gold Standard for customer service."

Bill O'Donnell is the Register of Deeds for Norfolk County and serves as an Assistant Recorder of the Massachusetts Land Court. Since he took office, Register O'Donnell has substantially improved the Registry's operations by making it easier through technology for the public to access more than 13 million land-related records at www.norfolkdeeds.org by bringing the Registry to communities through local office hours, and by protecting landowner's documents through enhanced cyber security measures and anti-fraud programming.

O'Donnell's modernization efforts and management skills have been widely recognized. An effective administrator, O'Donnell kept the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds operational every day during the COVID-19 crisis, and under his leadership, the Registry staff won an award for their outstanding service during the pandemic. The Norfolk Registry of Deeds was the first in the state to allow for electronic filings of real estate documents in Land Court, thanks to legislation O'Donnell spearheaded into law. He was also the first Register in New England to transcribe old land documents recorded at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds between 1793 and 1900 into a clearly readable format, winning praise from two-time Pulitzer Prize author and historian David McCullough who stated," ... you are making an important contribution and I send my warmest congratulations."

The Democratic Primary is September 3, the day after Labor Day. If you would like to know more about Register O'Donnell or his reelection campaign, please go to www.billodonnell.org.

Monday, August 12, 2024

Franklin (MA) Town Clerk Nancy Danello talks of the September Primary and early voting schedule (audio)

Franklin Town Clerk Nancy Danello

FM #1258 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1258 in the series.

This session shares my conversation with Town Clerk Nancy Danello conducted in her office at the Municipal Building on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

We talk about

September Primary and early voting schedule
November Presidential election and key items leading to that
Early voting at Town Clerk’s office for both Primary and Presidential

The show notes include links to the Town Clerk page and to election information.

The recording runs about 21 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1258-franklin-ma-town-clerk-nancy-danello-08-06-24/

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Town Clerk’s page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

Early voting schedule Sep 2024 Primary -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerkelection-administrator/news/person-early-voting-schedule-state-primary-932024

Tabulator testing scheduled for Aug 21 at 9 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerkelection-administrator/news/tabulator-testing-state-primary-821-council-chambers-9am

Specimen ballots for the Sep 2024 Primary -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerkelection-administrator/pages/important-information-regarding-elections-voting

General info on elections & voting -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerkelection-administrator/pages/important-information-regarding-elections-voting

Power the Polls web page as mentioned during our discussion -> https://www.powerthepolls.org/

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Major Democratic Leaders Endorse Register of Deeds O'Donnell for Reelection

Four major Democratic leaders today endorsed William P. O'Donnell for reelection as Norfolk County Register of Deeds, including Congressman Jim McGovern, Congressman Steve Lynch, former Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy, III and former Attorney General Francis X. Bellotti.

"Through modernization and innovation, Bill has made the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds the role model for all Registries in Massachusetts," noted Congressman McGovern. Echoing McGovern's remarks Congressman Lynch stated "Bill has been an effective and trusted administrator." Former Congressman and current Special Envoy to Northern Ireland Joseph Kennedy praised Register O'Donnell":...for brining Registry of Deeds programs to the communities it serves."

Major Democratic Leaders Endorse Register of Deeds O'Donnell for Reelection

Register O'Donnell responded to their endorsements noting. "1 am both humbled and honored to receive their backing. They represent the best of public service."

Register O'Donnell who is a graduate of Boston College Law School and former Assistant District Attorney in Norfolk County, was praised by former Attorney General Frank Bellotti, "Bill's legal knowledge and experience are an asset in his work to protect land records from scams and fraud."

Bill O'Donnell is the Register of Deeds for Norfolk County and serves as an Assistant Recorder of the Massachusetts Land Court. Register O'Donnell has substantially improved the Registry's operations by making it easier through technology for the public to access more than 13 million land related records by bringing the Registry to local communities through office hours and by protecting landowner ' documents through enhanced cyber security measures and anti-fraud programming.

The Norfolk Registry of Deeds was the first in the state to allow for electronic filings of real estate documents in Land Court, thanks to legislation O'Donnell spearheaded into law. He was also the first Register.in New England to transcribe the Registry's land documents recorded between 1793 to 1900 into a clearly readable format, thereby wining praise from two-time Pulitzer Prize author and historian David McCullough who stated, "...you are making an important contribution and I send my warmest congratulations."

The Democratic Primary is September 3, 2024, the day after Labor Day. If you would like to know more about Register O'Donnell or his reelection campaign, please go to www.billodonnell.org.

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Franklin Election Collection - 2024

The 2024 Election Collection of posts with information on the candidates for State Representative, Senator, Governor's Council District 2, etc. We do exclude coverage of the Presidential election campaigns to focus on the local information for Franklin voters. Most recent posts on top, scroll down for earlier posts.

Voices of Franklin - candidate's claim is "empty words"

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/voices-of-franklin-j-garland-says.html

Roy Bailey debate in print (part 2 - questions 5 to 7)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/roy-bailey-10th-norfolk-district-debate.html

Roy - Bailey debate in print (part 1 - questions 1 to 4)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/10/roy-bailey-10th-norfolk-district-debate.html

Rep Roy announces endorsements

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/state-representative-jeff-roy-rolls-out.html

Advanced processing announced by Town Clerk

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/10/notice-of-advanced-removal-of-early.html

First week of early voting activity revealed

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/10/1640-voters-early-ballots-cast-in-first.html