HOUSE TO HOUSE FOR HEROES - NORFOLK MA

VOLUNTEER NOW!

HOUSE TO HOUSE FOR HEROES IN NORFOLK ON MAY 3RD STILL TIME TO VOLUNTEER! The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office is proud to host House to House for Heroes veterans' outreach in Norfolk MA on Saturday, May 3rd, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. There's still time to volunteer and be part of this meaningful effort to support our local veterans by delivering resource packets door-to-door. Volunteers will meet at the Norfolk Fire Department, located at 117 Main Street. We're honored to have Jim Schweitzer as our honorary chair. Mr. Schweitzer is a Vietnam War veteran who has called Norfolk home for the past 40 years. If you'd like to show your appreciation for our veterans and lend a helping hand, you can sign up to volunteer here: Volunteer Registration.

Norfolk County Sheriff's Office | 200 West St | Dedham, MA 02027 US

Norfolk County Sheriff's Youth Leadership Academy is returning to Medway this summer

REGISTRATION

Exciting News! Sheriff's Youth Leadership Academy is returning to Medway this summer! Medway Camp Dates: July 7th – August 1st, 2025 Location: Medway High School, 88 Summer Street, Medway Registration for the Medway Youth Leadership Academy is officially OPEN! You can sign up now by clicking the registration link Norfolk County Sheriff's Office | Youth Leadership Academy in MEDWAY Please Note: Registration for our Braintree Youth Leadership Academy will be open from Monday, March 17th to Friday, March 21st, so don't forget to mark your calendars!

Norfolk County Sheriff's Office | 200 West St | Dedham, MA 02027 US

Norfolk County Sheriff: Peer Leaders Program Registration Opened

Summer 2025

Exciting News! Sheriff Patrick McDermott & The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office have opened registration for Peer Leaders at our 2025 Youth Leadership Academy in Braintree Our Peer Leader application is now live! We invite former campers and other interested youths ages 15-17 to participate in our summer Youth Leadership Academy in Braintree. The program is unpaid but requires a 1-2 week commitment only and can usually fit alongside other summer commitments. This is also a great opportunity to fulfill volunteer hour requirements, make important connections with other staff, and hone leadership skills. First-time peer leaders will spend a week training with other Peer Leaders learning the games, activities, philosophy and theory of group development along with the proper use of the high ropes course and how to safely belay. They will then spend a second week with a group under the supervision of our staff. Returning Peer Leaders are assigned to a group straight away.  Our peer leaders are an integral part of our program; many return as peer leaders for multiple seasons, and then later return as full-time counselors. We are eager to hear from interested applicants.  The peer leader application page can be found here: https://youthleadershipacademy.campbrainstaff.com/ If you have any questions on the application process please contact the Academy Office: 781-751-3509 or email youth@norfolksheriffma.org

Norfolk County Sheriff's Office | 200 West St | Dedham, MA 02027 US

Norfolk County Sheriff's Office schedules Blood Drive on Jan 31

Coming up 1/31

The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with the Municipal Police Training Committee, is hosting a blood drive on January 31st, 2025, at 42 Thomas Patten Dr, Randolph, MA 02368. This important community event provides an opportunity to make a difference by donating blood and helping save lives. The drive will run from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and participants are encouraged to sign up for a specific time slot. To register, simply scan the QR code or visit https://bit.ly/NCSOdonate.

Norfolk County Sheriff's Office | 200 West St | Dedham, MA 02027 US

Register for the Yellow dot program at the Senior Center - Nov 7

Yellow dot program at the Senior Center - Nov 7

What happens if you’re in an accident and unresponsive? 

How can you protect yourself? 

The Norfolk Sheriff’s Department will be at the #franklinsenior on Nov 7th and is ready to get you set up with the Yellow Dot Program! 

This provides critical information to first responders about you, your medical conditions, medications and your care. 

Sign up now and let’s keep you safe! Call to register 508-520-4945.

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DB9lafzRTTE/

Sharon Summer Safety Fest - August 10, 2024

Note: Updated 8/7/24 - Postponed to TBD due to weather forecast for the 10th

A Fun, Free, and Family-Friendly afternoon!! We're excited to announce our partnership with the Sharon Police Department for the upcoming Sharon Summer Safety Fest! Join us at Crescent Ridge Dairy on Saturday, August 10th from 10 AM to 2 PM for a fun, free & family-friendly afternoon filled with touch-a-trucks, activities, games and summer safety resources! It will be a day to remember!

Norfolk County Sheriff's Office | 200 West St | Dedham, MA 02027 US

Sheriff's Summer Safety Fest in Plainville - July 20

We're excited to announce our first Sheriff's Summer Safety Fest of the summer! On Saturday, July 20th, join us at Telford Park (142 South Street in Plainville) from 1-4pm for a fun, free, and family-friendly afternoon with activities, summer safety resources, inflatables and more!

Norfolk County Sheriff's Office | 200 West St | Dedham, MA 02027 US

Norfolk County Sheriff: Find Your Voice- leadership through the arts

Are you the teen or the parent of a teen with a passion for performance and an interest in leadership? The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office has partnered with the South Shore Children's Chorus for the second year in a row for the "Find Your Voice" leadership program! This program gives teens the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and learn important lessons about identity and self-expression through the performing arts!  Registration is open now! Learn more at https://www.sscchorus.org/findyourvoice Norfolk County Sheriff: Find Your Voice- leadership through the arts

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Sheriff's Summer Safety Fest - Quincy - Merrymount Beach - Jun 18

 A family fun day for all ages with games, activities, giveaways, informational tables, and a Touch-A-Truck! 

Food donations accepted to benefit the United Way through the Norfolk County Central Labor Council. 

Made possible through a generous grant from Save the Harbor/Save the Bay.

 When: June 18, from 10 - 1 PM

Sheriff's Summer Safety Fest - Quincy - Merrymount Beach - Jun 18

Download a copy of the Flyer as a reminder ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xBRhvumsaPD7ILKol-gdqnR-p1Z4XShv/view?usp=sharing

Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Career Information Session

Are you interested in joining a multi-talented, multi-cultural and professional organization dedicated to providing the utmost in public safety to the citizens of Norfolk County?  

Meet representatives from the Norfolk County Sheriff’s office and learn how to prepare for a successful career.  They will answer your questions on how to prepare for their career opportunities as a corrections officer.

When: Thursday, April 7, 2022 - 10:00AM – Noon

Where: 

MassHire Framingham Career Center
1671 Worcester Road, 2nd floor
Framingham, MA 01701 

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WwLNtfVnD3jI4bX4xybXnmuf4xLt1QDK/view?usp=sharing

Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Career Information Session

Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office invites all to "Holiday Happenings"

Hello from the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office,

I am writing to invite all members of your community to our Holiday Happenings, a series of free holiday events hosted by the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office. All details on the event can be found in the attached flyer. 

Please share this flyer with your communities, faculty, staff, students, and families and come join us for some frosty fun! Snacks, crafts, music and the jolly man himself will be available for all members of our County community to enjoy. 

If you, or anyone in your community has any questions please feel free to reach out, my contact information is included below. 

Wishing you a wonderful Holiday Season!

 

Francis Olsson
Community Affairs Liaison
Department of External Affairs
Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office
folsson@norfolksherrifma.org
Office: (781) 751-3414 

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HBozucAqf9PPcIeirk5nMWqLxXQ6fHd7/view?usp=sharing

FM #518-519-520 - Town Council Mtg - 04/14/21 - 3 part audio

FM #518-519-520 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 518-519-520 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, Apr 14, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: most members of the Town Council, selected guests, and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, at least one member of the Council was remote along with the public via the Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the almost 3 hour minute meeting into three logical segments:

• First - covers the opening  Sheriff McDermott’s update and the OPEB update (~63 mins)
• Second - covers the GATRA discussion (~42 minutes)
• Third - covers the Downtown parking requirements discussion and the remainder of the meeting (~72 minutes)

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda including documents released for this meeting. 

Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of Apr 14, 2021

Audio file P1 =  https://player.captivate.fm/episode/04a7a0ac-fa31-4046-9393-621f2333bdcf

Audio file P2 = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/91c1b768-60e8-4bf6-890f-fe59d6f55789

Audio file P3 = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d3146fb0-0336-46c2-97ee-ba2e1ea63f4b

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Agenda document folder
https://franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/april-14-town-council-agenda

 
My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/04/recap-town-council-mtg-apr-14-2021.html 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit   Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

FM #515 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 04/15/21 (audio)

FM #515 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 515 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. This is one of a series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior Council meeting. Akin to one of the many sports post-game analysis broadcasts we are familiar with in New England,  this would be a discussion focused on the Franklin Town Council meeting: 

• ok, what just happened? 
• What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

We cover the following key topics

4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS   Diane Daddario, MD
 
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS        

a. Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick W. McDermott  ~25 mins

b. Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Actuarial Update - Dan Sherman  ~15 mins

c. GATRA - Mark Sousa, Executive Director ~32 mins

d. Downtown Commercial Zoning District & Commercial Zoning District 1 Parking requirements  ~55 mins

 
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 21-22: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Foxborough for the Town of Foxborough to Provide Emergency Motor Vehicle Technician Services (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-22 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

The show notes include links to the meeting agenda and associated documents.
Our conversation runs about 30 minutes, so let’s listen in to my quarterbacking session with Tom Mercer.

Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/38c6835f-451c-4709-b5e8-23c6afcbdf1b

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Agenda document (and released supporting materials in one PDF) 
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/april-14-town-council-agenda 

My notes from the Town Council meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/04/recap-town-council-mtg-apr-14-2021.html 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit   Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

FM #515 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 04/15/21 (audio)