Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell Announces 2018 Spring Community Outreach Schedule

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell Announces 2018 Spring Community Outreach Schedule Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell announces the 2018 Spring Community Outreach Schedule. The Registry of Deeds speaking engagements and office hours are an integral part of its consumer outreach initiative. The Register and members of his staff will be at the following, Libraries and Town Halls starting on Thursday, April 26th through Thursday, June 28th. Town Date Time Office Hours Walpole Town Hall Room 112 Thursday, April 26th 10:00AM to 12:00PM Office Hours Sharon Town Hall Selectmen's Meeting Room Thursday, May 3rd 10:00AM to 12:00PM Office Hours Dover Town House Selectmen's Meeting Room Thursday, May 10th 10:00AM to 12:00PM Computer Seminar Registry of Deeds Building Dedham Tuesday, May 16th 4:30PM to 5:30PM Office Hours Holbrook Town Hall Heritage Room Thursday, May 17th 10:00AM to 12:00PM    Speaking Event Foxborough Historical Society Boyden Library Community Room Tuesday, May 22nd 7:00PM Office Hours Franklin Municipal Building Council Chambers Thursday, May 24th 10:00AM to 12:00PM Office Hours Millis Veterans Memorial Building Room 229 Thursday, May 31st 10:00AM to 12:00PM Office Hours Bellingham Municipal Center Arcand Meeting Room Tuesday, June 5th 10:00AM to 12:00PM    Office Hours Foxborough Public Safety Building McGinty Room Thursday, June 7th 10:00AM to 12:00PM Office Hours Norwood Town Hall Finance Committee Room Thursday, June 14th 10:00AM to 12:00PM Office Hours Wrentham Town Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room Tuesday, June 19th 10:00AM to 12:00PM Office Hours Westwood Public Library Main Library ~ Conference RoomCohasset Town Hall Basement Meeting Room Tuesday, June 26th 10:00AM to 12:00PM Office Hours Cohasset Town Hall Basement Meeting Room Thursday, June 28th 10:00AM to 12:00PM It is Register O'Donnell's goal to provide a convenient way for residents to learn more about how the Registry serves them as it conducts business closer to their homes, saving them time and money. "By releasing the spring schedule now it provides people with advance notice to put these dates on their calendars," noted the Register.    Although, Registry staff cannot provide legal advice, they will be on hand along with the Register, to answer basic questions, transport documents for recording and assist in the filling out of a Declaration of Homestead form that provides for limited protection against the forced sale of an individual's primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000. They will also assist a person in signing-up for the new Consumer Notification Program that alerts a homeowner when a transaction has been made against their property to alert them against potential cases of fraud.    Additionally, there will be on-site work stations that can provide real-time status of your mortgage discharge, print out a copy of your deed and provide a demonstration on how the Registry's On-Line Land Records Database works. No appointment is necessary. Furthermore, Register O'Donnell is also available to speak to the membership of any of the professional or community organizations within Norfolk County. If interested, please call 781-461-6116 or email registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.    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 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 O'Donnell at the Medway Public Library Register O'Donnell at Office Hours at Milton Town Hall email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-461-6116 web: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham,, MA 02026-1831 Sent by registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org in collaboration with Try it free today

In the News: Franklin Police hiring; Patty Larkin to play Circle of Friends

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

"The Franklin Police Department is accepting applications for academy-trained patrol officers. 

Applicants must be graduates of the Massachusetts Police Training Committee (MPTC) Police Academy, or have experience in law enforcement or a similar field. 

Candidates must have an associate’s degree or an honorable discharge from the military or two years of good standing service to be considered for the position. If a candidate is hired based on military experience they will have 42 months to receive an associate’s degree. The deadline to apply is March 1."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180224/franklin-police-seek-experienced-patrol-officer

"Award-winning Boston-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Patty Larkin returns to the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse in Franklin on Saturday, March 3, at 8 p.m. 

Larkin redefines the boundaries of folk-urban pop music with her inventive guitar wizardry and uncompromising vocals and lyrics. Rolling Stone praises her “evocative and sonic shading.” 

Larkin’s new release “Still Green,” her 13th recording, plays out in Technicolor sound images, a kaleidoscope of sun and sea traveling from the fluorescent-lit hallways of grief to the warm pull of love, family and nature. Much of it written in a primitive dune shack on the outer banks of Cape Cod’s National Seashore, “Still Green” is a fresh approach to sound and life from a legendary songwriter who continues to amaze."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180225/guitarist-singer-patty-larkin-to-perform-in-franklin

An Evening with Patty Larkin March 3

Women's FIT Boxing - new class starts Tuesday, Feb 27

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Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Feb 27, 2018

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

the key to learning

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

2. Guests / Presentations
a. FY19 Budget Presentation

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. School Start Times Advisory Committee Appointments
I recommend appointment of School Start Times Advisory Committee members as discussed.
b. Policy – First Reading
I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed.

• Policy CBD – Superintendent’s Contract
• Policy ADF – Wellness Policy

c. Policy – Second Reading
I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed:

• BHE – Use of Electronic Communication by School Committee Members
• BIA – New School Committee Member Orientation
• BIBA – School Committee Conferences, Conventions and Workshops

d. New Student Activity Account
I recommend approval of the new Student Activity Account at Annie Sullivan Middle School for “Footlighters” as detailed.

4. Discussion Only Items

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]; MASC)

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

7. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes - I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 23, 2017 School Committee meeting.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,000.00 from the New England Patriot’s Foundation for in-house enrichment at FHS.
c. I recommend approval of the request of Leighanne Rudsit for the recurring field trip for the Jazz Band to attend the UNH Jazz Festival on March 10, 2018 as detailed.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,078.70 from Lifetouch National School Studios for in-house enrichment at Remington Middle School.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $4,000.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC for field trips.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $10,000.00 from the John and Eunice Morrison Charitable Foundation for a scholarship.

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Adjournment

The documents released for this agenda can be found on the Town of Franklin webpage  http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/t2-27-2018%20SC%20Packet/

FM #140: Economic Development Committee meeting - Feb 21, 2018 (audio)

This internet radio show or podcast is number 140 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This recording is of the Economic Development subcommittee of the Town Council.
The meeting was held in Room 205 on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 beginning at 6:00 PM.

The subcommittee is chaired by Tom Mercer. Members are Melanie Hamblen,
Eamon McCarthy Earls, and Glenn Jones. Town Planning Director Bryan Taberner
and Town Planner Amy Love also participated along with Town Administrator Jeff Nutting
and Deputy Administrator Jamie Hellen. Resident and multi-small business owner
Rich Frongillo participated for the sign discussion.

The meeting runs just under an 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Note: the draft documents referred to are not (yet) available online. Based upon the discussion, updated versions of them will be brought back to the subcommittee before going to the Town Council for further discussion and action.

Without further ado, here is the audio recording.

The published agenda can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/02/economic-development-committee-edc.html

My notes via Twitter reported live during the meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/02/economic-development-subcommittee.html

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your help.

How can you help?

If you like this, please tell your friends and neighbors.

If you don't like this, please let me know.

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.

Thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at
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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 and Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission

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“I ended up here for a reason"

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides a nice write up on former FHS basketball player Alicia Kutil.

"Five years ago, former Franklin High standout Alicia Kutil nearly stepped away from her dream of playing college basketball when she transferred from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Va. to UMass Amherst. In search of the right fit for her personally, Kutil’s basketball career was given a second chance by UMass Dartmouth, which had recruited her during her time at Franklin. 

Just two weeks ago, Kutil, now a senior captain for the Corsairs, took a cross-court pass and fired up a three-pointer from the left wing in the final minute of a comfortable win against Little east Conference (LEC) rival Eastern Connecticut. With that three, Kutil became the all-time leading scorer in the program’s history. 

Not every path to success is a straight line. 

“It’s an amazing feeling,” said Kutil in a phone conversation the day before UMass Dartmouth faced Eastern Conn. in the LEC semifinal. “I’m still kind of in shock about. On senior night they talked about it before me and my family walked out and I think that’s when it hit me. It’s crazy! I really never thought in a million years that would be me.”

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/alicia-kutil-sets-career-scoring-mark-at-umass-dartmouth/

Former Franklin High standout Alicia Kutil broke a 32-year-old career scoring record at UMass Dartmouth in a win against Eastern Connecticut. With a late three Kutil surpassed the old mark of 1,323 points for her career. (Paris Felogloy/UMass Dartmouth)

FHS girls hockey playoff begins Tuesday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the news of the FHS hockey playoff seeds and schedule for the girls team. The boys schedule is not yet available.


GIRLS = Division 1
#13 Franklin (13-3-4) will play #20 Belmont (12-7-1) on Tuesday, 2/27 at 7:30 at Pirelli Veterans Arena in Franklin.


For the other Hockomock League seeds - girls
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-hockey-playoff-seeds-matchups-2018/

Via the Twitterverse

https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

Tourney Time! Here is the GIRLS ICE HOCKEY Div 1 Bracket:HOME GAME ON TUESDAY AT 7:30PM!!!! #LETSGOPANTHERS

The Franklin Lady Panthers Track & Field Team competed in the MIAA All State Track Championship.Jess Kroushl finished in 6th place in the 55 meter dash. Jess' time of 7.34 ties her Franklin High School record in the 55 Meter dash.

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 25, 2018

The FHS Girls 4x800 Relay finished 2nd running 7 seconds faster than the Div 1 Champ last weekend.Kroushl and the 4x800 relay team have qualified for the New England Championship scheduled for next Saturday (3/3). Miranda Smith & Lauren McGrath also competed in today's State Meet

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 25, 2018

CONGRATS TJ, IAN and the entire Franklin Wrestling Program! This has been an incredible year! You've all made your school and community very proud! #PantherPride https://t.co/fNNsWyv0Wc

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 24, 2018

All State Results: Remillard takes 4th and Bakalars 5th. Both move on to New England’s next week.

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) February 24, 2018

Tourney Time! Here is the GIRLS ICE HOCKEY Div 1 Bracket:
HOME GAME ON TUESDAY AT 7:30PM!!!! #LETSGOPANTHERS pic.twitter.com/ovqaqG4xZ0

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 24, 2018

CONGRATS to Julia Fenerty, Kate Hartnett, Emma Clifford and Nicole Clermont for their 2nd place finish in the 4x800 at today’s All State Meet. Their time was 9:27:37. #PantherPride

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 24, 2018

Jess Kroushl takes 6th in the 55m dash with a 7.34. Tyler Brogan places 5th in the mile and resets the school record to 4:20.9

— Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) February 24, 2018

Girls 4x200 takes 2nd in the state meet. Great race ladies! pic.twitter.com/gqnW7xLF2P

— Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) February 24, 2018

Girls 4x200 takes 2nd in the state meet. Great race ladies! pic.twitter.com/gqnW7xLF2P

— Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) February 24, 2018

Lifelong Community Learning: Wine 101 - Your Night Out

Who's Afraid of Ordering Wine?

Franklin Public Schools - Lifelong Learning Institute Lifelong Community Learning Wine 101 - Your Night Out Who's Afraid of Ordering Wine? Thursday, March 1  Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits 14 Grove Street, Franklin Cost: $10 REGISTER Can you not tell a Pinot Noir from a Cabernet? Do you freeze up at Cotes-du-Rhone and avoid Rioja? Never remember what goes with fish? Chicken? Pizza?!! This class is designed to help you overcome the fear of ordering wine at a restaurant or picking a good bottle at a retail store. Whether you want to dazzle your dinner companions or just learn more about the rituals of ordering wine, we've got you covered. After this evening, you'll confidently order the wines that are right for you, AND save money, too! Seats are limited. Must be 21 to participate. Lifelong Community Learning 218 Oak St, 508-613-1480 www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

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FHS Baseball Boosters: A night of comic relief featuring - Mark Riley - Mar 17

A night of comic relief presented by:

The FHS Baseball Boosters

Featuring - Mark Riley

Please join us at “3”• 461 W. Central St. Franklin MA

Saturday March 17
SHOWTIME 9 PM - doors open at 8 PM

Tickets $25

To purchase tickets, email dennally@gmail.com

Please contact dennally@gmail.com (401) 255-2782 - with questions

Must be 21 or over to attend

FHS Baseball Boosters:  A night of comic relief featuring - Mark Riley - Mar 17