Register O'Donnell Reports Real Estate Activity off to a Slow Start in 2019

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Reports Real Estate Activity off to a Slow Start in 2019 Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell reported an across-the-board decline in real estate activity for Norfolk County in January 2019. Declines were seen in both real estate sales and in mortgage lending. "During the month of January, a total of 1,141 residential and commercial real estate sales were recorded countywide, resulting in a 7% drop from the previous January numbers. Additionally, the total dollar volume of these residential and commercial sales decreased by 42% to $433.7 million year over year, as well as declined in the average sale price by 39% to $662,165. The reductions in total sales numbers and average sales price were skewed by two Quincy commercial sales, one for $80 million and the other for $43 million that took place in January 2018," noted the Register. Lending activity continued to experience declines in January. A total of 1,463 mortgages were filed in January, a 21% reduction from the previous year, along with a 54% decline to $653.9 million for total mortgage recordings. Register O'Donnell stated, "Norfolk County homeowners continue to be very cautious when contemplating whether or nor to borrow money. Factors include decreased mortgage activity caused by lack of available real estate inventory, concern about the direction of mortgage rates and the uncertainty about the state of affairs in Washington D.C." One notable bright spot was the sizeable reduction in Norfolk County foreclosure activity. Foreclosure deed recordings fell 33% for January. The news was even better for Notice to Foreclose Mortgage filings, the first step in the foreclosure process, which declined by a whopping 43%. Register O'Donnell noted, "The foreclosure stats were very encouraging for January. Of course, this is small consolation to those homeowners who are having difficulty paying their mortgage due to economic hardship." The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds continues to partner with Quincy Community Action Programs, 617-479-8181 x-376, and NeighborWorks Southern Mass, 508-587-0950. They are available to help anyone who has received a Notice to Foreclose Mortgage from a lender. A third option is to contact the Massachusetts Attorney General's Consumer Advocacy and Response Division (CARD) at 617-727-8400. Each of these programs is staffed by knowledgeable professionals. Anyone who has received a foreclosure notice should consider availing themselves of these excellent programs. On the consumer protection front, the number of Homestead recordings fell 4% in January from 757 compared to 791 year over year. "A Homestead," stated O'Donnell, "provides limited protection against the forced sale of an individual's primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000. I urge homeowners who have not recorded a Homestead to consider this valuable consumer protection tool." In conclusion, Register O'Donnell stated, "Without question January was a disappointing month for real estate activity in Norfolk County. Traditionally, winter months like January do not exhibit great real estate numbers. Lack of available inventory continues to be a serious issue. This shortage of housing stock is especially impacting first-time home buyers. While the Federal Reserve has indicated a willingness to reduce the number of interest rate increases, consumers are still being cautious when it comes to borrowing money. Hopefully, we will see improvements in the real estate climate going forward." To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and/or Instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org. Register William P. O'Donnell Norfolk County Registry of Deeds email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-234-3336 web: https://www.norfolkdeeds.org

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Register O'Donnell Reports Real Estate Activity off to a Slow Start in 2019

There is "Always Hope" a sober house for women

She wrote me to say: "So if any Franklin residents have daughters, sisters, mothers that need a sober house and want to be close to home this is a perfect fit!"

And that would be? https://alwayshopesoberhouse.org/

What makes it special? "This is a room at Always Hope. It’s called Caroline’s room and she was from Franklin.


I did not doubt her, and sure enough on the About page:

"The first house is located at #1 Franklin Avenue and called “Sweet Caroline’s House”. This house is named after Caroline D’Amelio, who struggled with an eating disorder and addiction. Caroline was a vibrant young lady who had an energy for life that was surpassed by few. She was active, fun, energetic, but most importantly kind. Her kindness was evident in her beautiful smile and in her desire for others to be happy. 

Caroline would never want to see anyone in need and would always be there to help if she could. During Caroline’s struggle with addiction she was at her best at the Windhaven sober house in Dallas, Texas, where she found her faith and led a productive life for over a year. It is in Caroline’s memory and loving spirit that this house is dedicated."

Visit the web page to donate, or to apply for residence
https://alwayshopesoberhouse.org/

There is "Always Hope" a sober house for women

In the News: New tax law brings surprises

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

New tax law brings unpleasant surprise to filers

"Greg Tully is 71, and for the first time in his working life he will not receive a federal tax refund. 

“Last year we got $631 back. This year we owed around $1,500,” he said.
Like Tully, of Saugus, thousands of taxpayers across the state are learning their refunds are smaller than in years past, and some are finding they owe money. 

The IRS on Feb. 1 reported the average tax refund so far in 2019 had decreased by 8.4 percent – or $183 – to $1,901 compared to 2018. 

“A lot of people are very surprised with their refunds, or lack thereof,” said Paul Russo, tax director at The 1911 Trust Co. in Beverly."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190217/new-tax-law-brings-unpleasant-surprise-to-filers

FPAC to host 8th annual “Culinary Cabaret” - Apr 5

The Franklin Performing Arts Company will present Culinary Cabaret 2019 on Friday, April 5, from 7 to 10 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central St.

The 8th annual food and wine event showcases the culinary and performing arts, featuring creative dishes and gourmet specialties. The evening also includes a culinary-themed silent auction and entertainment by FPAC special guest artists and the international touring ensemble Electric Youth. Partners for this year’s event will include 3 Restaurant (Franklin), Tavolino (Foxboro), Intermission (Franklin), Alumni Restaurant (Franklin), JP Fuji Group (Quincy), The Curry House (Franklin), DAVIDs Tea (Wrentham), J & L Catering (Medway), The Gavel (Wrentham), and more.

FPAC to host 8th annual “Culinary Cabaret” - Apr 5

Tickets are $75 and are fully inclusive of the evening’s food, wine, beer, and entertainment. Event proceeds support Electric Youth’s 2019 European concert tour of France, Switzerland, Italy, and the United Kingdom including a Fourth of July show for troops and families stationed at Lakenheath Air Force Base. The evening will feature entertainment by Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites and Electric Youth.

For more information, visit www.FPAConline.com. Tickets may be purchased online at www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by phone at 508-528-3370

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Feb 19, 2019

The meeting originally scheduled for Feb 12 was rescheduled to Feb 19 due to the snow mess last Tuesday.

Vision Statement

The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

A G E N D A

“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”

1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
b. Citizen’s Comments

i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDH

c. FHS Student Representative Comments
d. Superintendent’s Report

2. Guests / Presentations
a. Dementia Friendly Community – Maggie Gundersen & Karen Alves
b. Homework Update – Dr. Joyce Edwards &; Homework Study Group Representatives

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Approval of Amego (Private Special Education School)
I recommend the appointment of Paula Marano, Interim Director of Student Services, as the Committee’s designee to review Amego’s application and bring a recommendation to the School Committee.
b. Policy – First Reading
I recommend approval to move Policy DGA – Authorized Payroll Signatures to a second reading at the next meeting as discussed.

4. Discussion Only Items
a. FY20 Budget Discussion
b. BICO Quarterly Update
c. Revised School Committee Presentation Schedule

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Budget; Community Relations; Policy; Transportation; Public Schools Advocacy; Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation)
b. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC; Substance Abuse Task Force; School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; School Start Times Advisory Committee [SSTAC], MASC)

6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items

7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your January 22, 2019 School Committee Meeting as detailed.
b. HMMS Donation
I recommend acceptance of the donation of exercise balls, fish bowls and various items valued at approximately $500.00 from Adam Jacoby, Interactions Company for Horace Mann Middle School as detailed.
c. JFK PCC Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,049.83 from the JFK PCC for Supplemental Supplies at JF Kennedy as detailed.
d. BJ’s Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $430.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for district wide in-house enrichment as detailed.
e. Athletics Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $844.02 from All-American Publishing for in-house enrichment for FHS Athletics Dept. as detailed.
f. Franklin Music Parents Gift
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $4,268.00 from Franklin music parents for in-house enrichment for the FPS Music Department as detailed.
g. Davis Thayer Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,000.00 from the DT PCC for field trips as detailed.
h. FHS Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,719.80 from Lifetouch for in-house enrichment at FHS as detailed.

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence 
– Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

11. Executive Session

a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA/RN unit as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.

12. Adjournment

The agenda PDF can be found online
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/scagenda_2-12-19.pdf

Documents released for the agenda can be found online
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/february-12-2019-school-committee-packet-documents

screen shot of budget presentation at Jan 22 meeting

“In all sports and no matter what stage you’re on, the second the whistle blows you’re just playing"

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, has a great piece on FHS basketball, lacrosse, and soccer alumni Kristi Kirshe now making her mark in rugby.

"Every little kid who plays sports dreams of playing professionally and dreams of someday representing his or her country, whether it be the Olympics or the World Cup or maybe the World Lacrosse Championships (see Foxboro’s Sophia Dicenso, who was featured last week). Former Franklin star Kristi Kirshe, a former soccer state champion with the Panthers and Div. III national champion at Williams College, recently fulfilled that dream, although not in a sport she would have ever imagined. 

A former standout in soccer, lacrosse, and basketball at Franklin (being named MVP in soccer and lax as a senior), and a two-time All-American at Williams, Kirshe has achieved her dream of being a professional athlete as a rising star in rugby. 

Kirshe recently played with the bronze-medal-winning U.S. Women’s Eagles Sevens at the HSBC Sydney (Australia) Sevens tournament and scored five tries in three matches and is a full-time resident at the U.S. rugby base in Chula Vista, Calif., despite having not even picked up a rugby ball until one year ago this week. 

“I’d say this one tops it all,” Kirshe said this week about how playing for the U.S. stacks up to all that she has achieved in sports. “I think I said when we won the state title in soccer that it was a dream come true but I’m pretty sure putting on the USA rugby jersey topped that.

Continue reading about Kristi
https://hockomocksports.com/franklins-kristi-kirshe-finds-a-different-path-to-team-usa/

Former Franklin soccer, lacrosse and basketball standout Kristi Kirshe races for a U.S. try against China at the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series in Sydney, Australia. (Mike Lee/KLC Fotos)

FHS girls hockey team tops Leominster

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Saturday, Feb 16, 2019


Girls Basketball = Franklin, 50 vs. Braintree, 53 – Final
– The Panthers battled back in the final two minutes to close the gap after the Wamps had opened a 10-point lead but couldn’t get any closer than three points. Ali Brigham scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Erin Quaile added 11 points, including a three-pointer with 0.6 on the clock.

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 5 @ Leominster, 3 – Final
– Cassi Ronan recorded three points while Amanda Lewandowski and Regan Paterson each had a pair of points in Franklin’s win on the road over Leominster. Ronan scored twice and had one assists, Lewandowski added two goals, Paterson had two helpers and Tina Pisano scored once for the Panthers. Katelyn Brown and Gianna Cameron each added an assist while Gianna Cornetta made 12 stops in the win.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-16-19/

FHS Panthers

No delay in trash/recycling this week

There is no delay in trash/recycle schedule this week. Yes, Monday is President's Day - Town offices, and the Library are closed but the trash will be picked up as scheduled.


Get another copy of the Fall/Winter Solid Waste mailer
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/franklin_2018_2019.pdf

"Holidays
Collection will be delayed one day if your collection day falls on or after one of these observed  holidays. Please note if an observed Holiday falls on a Sunday there will be NO DELAY in collection.

• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day"

Franklin trash and recycle bins or totters

In the News: distillery hearing Feb 25; MA at forefront of national climate change forum

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

Distillery hearing Feb 25

"Depending on the outcome of a public hearing in a couple weeks, Franklin could have a new distillery in town. 

Local resident Patrick Downing, 51, and his wife, Beth, are looking to take over the space of the recently closed Incontro restaurant to create GlenPharmer Distillery. They’ll not only be serving food, but creating their own liquor from scratch. 

The couple plan to make gin, whiskey, vodka, rum and other drinks. 

The old mill building at 860 West Central St. may soon be home to the distillery and restaurant after a public hearing on Feb. 25. The hearing will take place at 7:30 p.m. during a Planning Board hearing in the Town Council Chambers at the Franklin Municipal Building."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190216/franklin-to-hear-distillery-proposal-on-feb-25


MA at forefront of national climate change forum

"As proposals for global warming legislation gain traction on a national level, several Massachusetts officials have emerged as key players in the conversation. 

Sen. Edward Markey has joined Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., in announcing the Green New Deal, a sweeping policy bill that aims to drastically reduce carbon emissions in multiple sectors of the economy while also creating clean energy jobs. 

Markey, who has made environmental issues a signature component of his career while representing Massachusetts in the U.S. House and Senate, called climate change “the most important issue facing this country” at recent a press conference in Washington. 

Larry Stoodt, a member of the legislative team of the MetroWest node of 350 Massachusetts for a Better Future, a climate activist group, said a Green New Deal in Massachusetts is still in the development phase. But he commended Framingham’s three state reps - Maria Robinson, Jack Lewis and Carmine Gentile - for endorsing bills the group asked them to co-sponsor."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190216/mass-at-forefront-of-national-climate-change-forum

FHS presents: "Shaken" and "Lovefest"

Two Productions coming soon to FHS Auditorium! 

• "Shaken" on Weds, Feb 27
• "Lovefest" rescheduled on Monday, March 11! 

Two Productions coming soon to FHS Auditorium! "Shaken" on Weds, Feb 27th and "Lovefest" rescheduled on Monday, March 11! @FranklinHS @FranklinMatters @FranklinHSDrama pic.twitter.com/Pe0T6wGQlj

— Franklin PS Art Dpt (@FranklinPSart) February 15, 2019

• "Shaken" on Weds, Feb 27

"Lovefest" rescheduled on Monday, March 11

Franklin Ford Donates Car to Tri-County’s Auto Technology Career Program

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School is pleased to announce that Franklin Ford has generously donated a Ford Edge SUV to the Tri-County Automotive Technology program to assist with advanced curriculum.

With a shortage in qualified technicians, service departments around the country have been scrambling to find new talent. Ford Motor Company recognized the labor shortage in the industry and decided to do something about it. Last September, Ford started the TechDrive Program throughout the United States. Each Ford Regional Talent Placement Specialist was challenged with building partnerships with their region’s Ford Dealerships that have an automotive technician shortage and connecting them with local technical high schools.

Tri-County has been chosen as one of the Technical High Schools to take part in the TechDrive Program. Franklin Ford has agreed to sponsor Tri-County, with the expectation that the partnership will fulfill their technician hiring needs. As part of the TechDrive Program, Ford has furnished Training Modules to Tri-County students.

“With the automotive technician shortage, we’ve had to create innovative ways to find, hire, train and keep service techs,” said Frank LaMonica, Fixed Operations Manager at Franklin Ford. “We are pleased to have partnered with Tri-County in the TechDrive Program. We hope the Tri-County students will enjoy working on the car in order to prepare them for future career opportunities. Here at Franklin Ford, many of our automotive technicians are graduates of Tri-County. We look forward to hiring more in the future.”

“Our goal is to build the relationship between Education & Industry, and for Ford Dealers to have a pipeline of quality automotive technicians,” said Michael Nixon, Regional Technical Talent Placement Specialist at Ford Motor Company. “With 15 dealerships within my region, finding new ways to hire qualified service technicians has been a challenge. Hopefully, the TechDrive Program will help our dealerships to fill that shortage in technicians.”

“Our students in the Auto Technology program can’t wait to reverse engineer this vehicle,” said Superintendent Stephen Dockray. “We are thankful and honored to have been given the Ford Edge and are looking forward to our students gaining the knowledge and critical thinking skills required to meet the growing demands in the automotive industry.”

Franklin Ford Donates Car to Tri-County’s Auto Technology Career Program

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

FHS boys basketball team wins; girls basketball loses to Attleboro

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Friday, Feb 15, 2019

Girls Basketball = Franklin 54 @ Attleboro, 63 – Final
– Liv McCall and Mackenzie Roberts both scored career-highs and Attleboro head coach Marty Crowley called the game a “phenomenal effort” by the Bombardiers to hand the Panthers their first league loss of the season. McCall scored 18 points and Roberts added 17 to lead Attleboro to the upset. Bea Bondhus had 13 points and Meghan O’Connell had 12 for the Panthers.

Boys Basketball = Attleboro, 36 @ Franklin, 57 – Final
Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:

"For the Franklin boys basketball team, terrific defense led to easy offense. 

And that combination resulted in a dominant performance and a comfortably 57-36 win over visiting Attleboro. 

The Panthers flipped a two-point game upside down with a 20-0 run over the final six minutes of the second quarter to pull away from the Bombardiers, who entered the contest with a chance to win at least a share of its first Kelley-Rex title. 

Franklin limited the visitors to just 22% shooting from the field in the opening half as the Bombardiers couldn’t find a connection from deep, going just 1-for-17 from three-point range. And with consistent stops, Franklin’s pushed the pace and cashed in with an impressive transition offense, converting some easy looks down low. Franklin shot 65% from the field in the opening half, making 12-of-18 shots from two-point range."

Continue reading the recap
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-basketball-dominates-attleboro/

Click here for a photo gallery from this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Winter-2018-2019/Franklin-Attleboro-Boys-Basketball-02-15-19/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-02-15-19/

Franklin senior Jalen Samuels attacks the basket in the first half against Attleboro. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

MBTA's Rail Vision Update: Open House on Tuesday, March 5

The MBTA and MassDOT invite you to participate in a Rail Vision Open House.  It will take place on Tuesday, March 5, from 4:30 to 7:00 PM in the Transportation Board Room at 10 Park Plaza (2nd floor). The goal of the event is to provide information on the seven service alternatives we are considering in Rail Vision, while gathering input from riders and non-riders alike on these futures. The first hour will be an Open House format, where attendees can browse maps and boards describing the seven service alternatives and discuss questions and feedback with the study team. There will be a presentation at 5:30, followed by Q&A and then a return to the Open House format. Please share the meeting information as widely as you can with your organizations, communities, and contacts.  https://www.mbta.com/events/2019-03-05/rail-vision-open-house For more information about Rail Vision, please visit the study website at    https://www.mbta.com/projects/rail-vision The Rail Vision Team

Register for "Soccer For Smiles" today

What is Soccer For Smiles?

In 2010, one young Franklin boy wanted to help the community of Haiti after a tragic earthquake. So he found a way to do doing something that he loved to do ... playing soccer. Now in it's 10th year, the Soccer For Smiles tournament is continuing the tradition of giving young players a chance to help their community by playing soccer.

Will your child be a part of this? Register today!
https://soccerforsmiles.org/tournament

Register for "Soccer For Smiles" today

In the News: hearts of kindness return to Town Common; BFCCPS to perform "No Strings Attached"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

hearts of kindness return to Town Common

"For the second time, hearts adorn the Franklin Town Common, strung up from tree to tree to celebrate both Valentine’s Day and Random Acts of Kindness Week. 

Uxbridge High School adjustment counselor Alison Ciccone saw the positive impact of the project a few years ago and decided last year it was time to bring it to Franklin. 

The project has been going on for seven years in Uxbridge, but it’s Franklin’s second year being involved, she said. In Uxbridge they hung over 1,000 hearts, while in Franklin they hung about 500 this year, but the movement is certainly growing, she said."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190216/hearts-of-kindness-returns-to-franklin

hearts of kindness on the Franklin Town Common

hearts of kindness on the Franklin Town Common 2

BFCCPS to perform "No Strings Attached"

"The Fine and Performing Arts Department at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School has announced the upcoming performances of “No Strings Attached” to be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. March 1, and 2 to 4:30 p.m. March 2 at the Horace Mann Middle School, 224 Oak St. 

Tickets are priced at $17 for adults and $13 senior citizens and children younger than 10. Tickets will be sold at the door or an order form will be available for download at http://bfccps.org. 

When Carl, a teenager, wants to run away from home, he applies for a job with the mysterious Professor Pinecone and his traveling magical marionette puppet show. He quickly discovers, however, that the position comes with all kinds of strings attached. Once he feels the magical jolt in Professor Pinecone’s handshake, he embarks on the audition of his life. 

In this play-within-a-play, Carl becomes Pinocchio and improvises his way through the story, meeting some familiar characters — including a cricket with an attitude (“I’m Gonna Bug Ya”), the devious fox and cat (“Easy Money”) and the memorable Blues Fairy (“Blues Fairy Mama”) — as well as some new ones. With the help of this eclectic cast, Carl stumbles upon life’s lessons as he’s forced to make important decisions. After a string of poor choices (which makes his nose grow and ultimately leads him to make a donkey of himself), he finally does something good for a change by saving Geppetto from the mouth of a giant shark."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190215/strongno-strings-attached-performance-announcedstrong