News from Norfolk County Registry of Deeds - "project to modernize all handwritten deed documents"

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Announces Historic Transcription Project The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is going back in time, 1793 to be exact. Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today announced a project to modernize all handwritten deed documents dating back to when George Washington was President. "The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds has been in existence for over 200 years. During that time, the Registry has gone from days of scriveners with quill pens to the modern era of computers and advanced document imaging. This project is an effort to transcribe images of handwritten deed documents dating back from 1793 to 1900," noted O'Donnell. The Registry, which is one of the first in the country to transcribe handwritten deed documents back to Revolutionary times, is managing a massive undertaking. These 207 years of transcriptions total more than 250,000 deeds, resulting in 12.5 million lines of print. O'Donnell noted that half of the handwritten deeds are already online for viewing, and the project should be completed in about a year's time. "The project represents a special effort by the Registry to have an accurate representation of these handwritten deed documents. Additionally, its mission is to help the public perform historical, genealogical and land record research. A dedicated team of transcribers have been working to decipher these handwritten documents and transcribe them so they are available for viewing via our website www.norfolkdeeds.org," said Register O'Donnell. It should be noted that while the transcribers have made a best effort attempt to translate these hard to read documents, their accuracy is not guaranteed. "These transcribed documents," noted Register O'Donnell, "are not legal documents in and of itself, and are not considered binding on the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds or its employees. It is considered merely a convenient reference for Registry patrons. For documentation purposes, users should refer to the scanned image of the original document instead of the transcribed image." Concluding his remarks, O'Donnell stated, "As Register of Deeds, I take very seriously my responsibility to be the custodian of land document information in Norfolk County. Part of that responsibility is to ensure the accuracy and accessibility of these land documents. Future generations will now be able to read these transcribed images with the goal of ensuring a historically correct record of land documents in Norfolk County." 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. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High Street, Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or on the web at www.norfolkdeeds.org. Register William P. O'Donnell Norfolk County Registry of Deeds email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-234-3336 web: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org

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Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Sep 23, 2015

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– September 9, 2015

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
– This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS

F. HEARINGS

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
– Neighbor Brigade

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

1. Resolution 15-57: Appropriation Water Enterprise –Prior Year Bill
2. Resolution 15-58: Dissolution of High School Building Committee
3. Resolution 15-59: Appropriation: Insurance Recovery: Fiber Optic Network
4. Resolution 15-60: Appropriation: Insurance Recovery: Police Department
5. Resolution 15-61: Appropriation: Senior Center Renovation Project

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION

P. ADJOURN

fill for the expansion of the parking lot at the Senior Center

The full set of documents release for this agenda can be found here

http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/09232015.pdf

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda -Sep 22, 2015

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.

AGENDA

"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

Citizen’s Comments

The key to learning

Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 8, 2015 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations

a. School Improvement Plans PK-5
b. Horace Mann Middle School’s School Improvement Plan

3. Discussion Only Items

none

4. Action Items

a. I recommend adoption of the Early Childhood Development Center’s School Improvement Plan as presented.
b. I recommend adoption of the Davis Thayer School Improvement Plan as presented.
c. I recommend adoption of the Jefferson School Improvement Plan as presented.
d. I recommend adoption of the Keller School Improvement Plan as presented.
e. I recommend adoption of the Kennedy School Improvement Plan as presented.
f. I recommend adoption of the Oak Street School Improvement Plan as presented.
g. I recommend adoption of the Parmenter School Improvement Plan as presented.
h. I recommend adoption of the Horace Mann School Improvement Plan as presented.
i. I recommend approval of the request of Mr. Light for Music students trip to New York City to attend a Broadway show and Metropolitan Opera from April 16 – 18, 2016 as detailed.
j. I recommend approval of the request of Mr. Light for students to travel to New Hampshire on February 8, 2016 to hear presidential candidates speak as detailed.

5. Information Matters

Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
School Committee Liaison Reports

6. New Business

To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.

7. Executive Session

Personnel Update

8. Adjourn

Rep Roy: What's happening in the district - September 2015 newsletter

This is our regularly monthly newsletter. If you are not yet a subscriber, you can get on our email list by clicking here. Facebook Twitter Website Email Rep. Roy's Pay it Forward bill highlighted in this WBZ News report. Paying it forward on college costs We all know parents and students are struggling with the soaring costs of college. This year, I filed a proposal to help students get an education without being swallowed up by debt. It's called called Pay it Forward and it is the subject of House Bill No. 1062.  Under this program it wouldn't cost students anything to go to college while there. And after graduation, students wouldn't be thousands of dollars in debt. Instead, they pay for their education by having a small percentage taken out of their paychecks over the next 20 or 30 years. The exact amount would depend on their actual income. The bill was considered by the Joint Committee on Higher Education at its "Investment and Funding" hearing last week. I will keep you posted on its progress in future newsletters. Of course, there are pros and cons, and that's precisely why the proposal calls for a study of the Pay It Forward model. And we are looking at similar approaches being considered in Washington and Oregon as well. You can learn more about it by clicking on the WBZ News report video above. This proposal is one of the many ways your legislature is working to make Massachusetts a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Please continue to share with me your thoughts on this bill and any other ways you think we can be of assistance. Copyright © 2015 State Rep Jeff Roy, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you either contacted our office or indicated you wanted to keep updated on the 10th Norfolk District and things going on at the State House. Our mailing address is: State Rep Jeff Roy State House Room 527A Boston, MA 02133 Add us to your address book

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MassBudget: Large gains in health coverage, some growth in incomes, big challenges remain

MassBudget analysis of this week's US Census data release

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Large gains in health coverage, some growth in incomes, big challenges remain With the release this week of new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, we see strong evidence that the Affordable Care Act is working. More than 8 million people who had been without health insurance were able to get coverage in 2014, leading to the largest drop in decades in the percent of people without coverage. While Massachusetts already led the nation, even here 28,000 more people have become insured. This expansion of health care security will directly improve the lives of individuals and families across the Commonwealth and across the nation. The Affordable Care Act also saves our state money by providing federal funding for Medicaid costs previously paid by the state. [For MassBudget's full analysis of the recent Census releases, please click HERE.] The census also reports that incomes in Massachusetts increased. And that child poverty declined for the first time since 2008. But we have a long way to go. Incomes are barely growing across the country and more than one in five children nationally (and more than one in seven in Massachusetts) lived in poverty in 2014. While it is clear that our state and nation face real challenges, the new Supplemental Poverty Measure provides important evidence of the effectiveness of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), SNAP benefits (formerly called food stamps), Social Security, and other supports that help lower income families and individuals pay for basic necessities. Census data show that these government efforts have lifted tens of millions of people above the poverty level. The national EITC and Child Tax Credit, for instance, combined to lift roughly 10 million people out of poverty in 2014, including more than 5 million children. In Massachusetts, we have taken important steps in the last year - raising the minimum wage and increasing the EITC. But on both of those issues, and many others, there is much more that can be done to make sure that everyone who works in our Commonwealth earns enough to make ends meet. For our complete analysis, please click HERE. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center | 15 Court Square | Suite 700 | Boston | MA | 02108

Senior Center: A new edition of The Franklin Connection is available

A new edition of The Franklin Connection has been published on the Town of Franklin web site.

Click the link below to read the latest edition.

http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Senior/Oct15connection.pdf

bocce court in back of the Senior Center

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FHS girls soccer, volleyball and field hockey win, football team scores with 6 seconds to win

The results of Friday's athletic competitions were successful for Franklin High School. Thanks to Hockomock Sports for putting the results together to share.

Girls Soccer

Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 8 – Final 

– Megan Georges netted a hat trick for the Panthers and Bailey Knouse added two goals.

Volleyball
Franklin, 3 vs. Brockton, 0 – Final 

– Franklin took care of the Boxers 25-21, 25-20, 25-17 in a non-league contest. Aubrie Kutil had 10 kills, Caroline Maguire added six kills and a pair of blocks and Beth Neal had six kills and four aces. Neal also added 16 assists while Dayna McCue had 23 serve receivers, 18 digs and four aces. Head coach Catherine Horsmann said Sam Campbell set the tone in the third set with a run of 16 service points to give the Panthers a big lead. Campbell also had a pair of digs and serve receives.

FHS PAnthers

Field Hockey

Attleboro, 1 @ Franklin, 2 – Final 

– Attleboro took a 1-0 lead into halftime but Franklin rallied in the second half. Dana Lewandowski scored both of the Panthers’ goals. Lewandowski tied it on assists from juniors Caroline Lounsbury and Kayla Marshall and then took the lead on an assist from freshman Annie Walsh just eight minutes into the second half. Samantha Jones made four saves to earn the win for Franklin.

Yelle’s Late Field Goal Elevates Franklin Over Milford

"Facing a 4th and 6 at the Milford 24 yard line in the final minute, Franklin head coach Brad Sidwell had no doubt on what he was going to do. 

He sent his offense back out — but there was no play. They attempted to get Milford to jump offside, but the end game was always a field goal. 

The snap from senior Will O’Reilly was on the money, junior Alex Cregg got the ball set up perfectly and senior Nick Yelle split the uprights for a career-long 41-yard field goal to give Franklin a 24-21 win over Milford in the HockomockSports.com Game of the Week. 

Yelle had missed a field goal near the end of the first half but showed no signs of nerves as he drilled the kick right down the middle with just 24 seconds left."

Continue reading the article online
http://www.hockomocksports.com/yelles-late-field-goal-elevates-franklin-over-milford/




For all the rest of the results from Friday's Hockomock League action

http://www.hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-091815/

Attention - Commuter Rail Alert: September 26: Franklin Line shuttle

Buses will replace Franklin Line train service between Forge Park/495 and Franklin Stations on Sept 26 from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. due to necessary railroad crossing replacement. Due to crews performing work on a necessary railroad crossing replacement, buses will replace Franklin Line trains between Forge Park/495 and Franklin Stations in both directions from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2015. All shuttle bus stops are accessible for persons with disabilities. Shuttling the following stops: Franklin Forge Park / 495 Last updated: Sep 18 2015 06:12 AM Sent by the MBTA.

The white stones at Franklin Dean Station

There are five railroad crossings between Forge Park and Franklin Dean Station. Which one of the street crossing will be also closed by this is not yet known.

Forge Parkway, Grove St, Beaver St, Fisher St, and Union St. Beaver St was worked on during July 2013.

Adventures By Disney® on September 28

Dinner’s On Us! Adventures By Disney® Info Night You’re invited to a fun, casual evening to learn more about Adventures By Disney® on September 28, 6:00pm at Acapulcos Restaurant in Franklin, MA. This event is hosted by Enchanted Memories Travel and includes complimentary dinner and drinks. 

Spaces at this event is limited and on a first come, first served basis so please RSVP by 9/24 using the form below. If you have any questions please email info@enchantedmem.com 

Adventures By Disney® Info Night

A representative from Adventures By Disney® will be on hand to share with you all that an Adventures By Disney® vacation will mean to your family. In short, if you travel with Adventures by Disney®, you experience firsthand the people and cultures of the places you visit—and you do so with the service, VIP experiences and unique local opportunities you can only expect from Disney.

We hope you can join us for this fun and informative evening!

Taste of the Region Oct. 27

The Tastiest Event of the Year!

Make Plans to Attend the Tastiest Event of the Year!   Taste of the Region will be held Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, 147 Pond St., Franklin. This fun-filled food festival features an eclectic mix of restaurants serving samples of a variety of dishes! There's also an exciting silent auction. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Call 508-222-0801 for your tickets today! We will award prizes for Best Sweet, Best Savory and Best Presentation! We still have openings for restaurants and food establishments to share samples of their food with potential customers. There is no cost for member restaurants and food establishments to participate. Also, if you'd like to highlight your non-food related business at this very popular event, consider donating a silent auction item! Call the Chamber at 508-222-0801 for more information.

The United Regional Chamber of Commerce | 42 Union Street | Attleboro | MA | 02703

In the News: viral meningitis precautions, FSPA Dance Company, SADD walk at Tri-County, power plant opposition

The news briefs from the Milford Daily News for Saturday:

School Principal Peter Light confirmed Friday that a faculty member had been diagnosed with the disease, which causes inflammation of the tissue near the brain and spinal cord. Viral meningitis is usually considered less dangerous than its bacterial form. 

Light said, on learning of the diagnosis, the school worked quickly to take precautions. 

"We've disinfected all surfaces in any room that person might have been in," he said. "I think we've taken a lot of precautions." 

The school also sent home a letter to area parents about the disease and its symptoms.

FHS Community entrance

http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150918/NEWS/150915662/1994/NEWS

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts introduces the FSPA Dance Company this fall, providing expanded options for students in many disciplines with opportunities to travel to New York City and Walt Disney World for classes and performances. 

Building upon FSPA’s dance training in ballet, tap, jazz, modern and hip hop, the Dance Company will provide students with the chance to develop their craft and performance experience.

http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150918/NEWS/150915530/1994/NEWS

A Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School group will be holding a walk this Sunday to benefit and raise awareness for a designated driver campaign. 

The three-mile walk will be hosted by the school's chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), and will take place at 10 a.m. at the building's athletic track. 

Spokeswoman Jessica Silva said this will be the first time SADD has had such a walk at Tri-County. 

"SADD students participated, two years ago, in a similar walk at Gillette Stadium," she said. "They and their advisers took the lead in bringing this to Tri-County."

http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150918/NEWS/150915521/1994/NEWS

A day after more than a dozen residents stood outside Town Hall protesting the planned expansion of Exelon’s power plant, the seventh letter opposing the plan was filed with the state board that oversees permits for the project. 

Beth Buckley, who identifies herself as a Medway resident, is the latest to write a letter to the state Energy Facilities Siting Board protesting Exelon’s proposed 200-megawatt expansion of its existing Summer Street facility. 

The proposal would add two highly efficient simple-cycle peaking turbines capable of producing electricity in just 10 minutes.

http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150918/NEWS/150915519/1994/NEWS

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 9/18/15 - THU 9/24/15

FRIDAY 9/18/15
12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market at The Town Common
1pm   Franklin Downtown Partnership Networking Luncheon at the Dean College
6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
8-9:50pm   Frozen Friday DJ Public Skate at Pirelli Arena

SATURDAY 9/19/15
9am-4pm   Book Sale at the Franklin Public Library, classical music by Betty Kushner from 9-10am
2-4pm   Check Out Cub Scouts at the King Street Field
4-7pm   Beer Extravaganza at Pour Richard's in Franklin. Free event, donations for the Franklin Food Pantry will be appreciated.

SUNDAY 9/20/15
9am-12pm   Bag Sale at the Franklin Public Library
9am   The HERO Walk at the Tri-County RTVHS. Registrations start at 9am, walk at 10am.

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com

"we need to respond with the best solutions that medicine and behavioral therapy can provide together"

The Obama administration announced a major policy shift Thursday in its efforts to combat the nation's opioid abuse epidemic. Speaking at a conference on opioid addiction in Northern Virginia, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell said her agency would rewrite regulations to remove some of the obstacles that have prevented greater involvement from doctors in treating those addicted to heroin or prescription painkillers.

Continue reading the article online here
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/obama-administration-heroin_55fa058ee4b0fde8b0ccf192

heroin use is part of a larger substance abuse problem

The CDC webpage has additional information on the heroin problem here
http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/heroin/index.html