Cultural Connections: "Engaging Your Community" roundtable on Oct 10

Cultural Connections is a free arts and culture roundtable. We will meet Oct 10 to discuss engaging your organization's community.

Join us! Cultural Connections, a free arts and culture roundtable, will be held Oct. 10 at 7pm in the Community Room at the Franklin Public Library (118 Main Street, Franklin). Anyone interested in arts and culture, from any organization in any town, is invited to attend. The subject of this roundtable will be Engaging Your Community, which will build on our May meeting of Defining Your Community (though attendance at the previous meeting is not required!)  How do you effectively engage with those in your community? What have you tried that has worked well, and what has not? How is your engagement different through social media vs email vs in person at an event? Is it enough to engage with those already committed to your cause or organization?  We will discuss all of these questions and more, plus share some creative ways you may not have thought of to encourage community participation. Come share your thoughts on the subject. A great opportunity to network!  Please RSVP using the link below.   RSVP Now! The Franklin Cultural Council will again be the community collaborator for ArtWeek in Franklin! This year's ArtWeek will be held April 26-May 5. For more information, visit www.artweekma.org Live or work in Franklin? Take our Community Input survey, and share your thoughts on the programs and events you think we should be funding through our grant programs. Copyright © 2018 Franklin Cultural Council, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Questions? Contact FCC Chair Stacey David at franklinculturalcouncil02038 [at] gmail.com

“It’s just time to revitalize and restore it”

From the Milford Daily News, an article of interest for Franklin:

"Apothecaries, shoe shiners, and of course, furniture stores like Simon’s were the bustle of downtown more than a century ago. 

One local business is keeping this spirit alive, revitalizing one of downtown’s most admired murals outside of Simon’s Furniture at 8 Summer St. The mural depicts a vintage early-1900s take on the vibrant sights and colors of the shops that era had to offer. 

Kirk Simon, one of the owner’s of Simon’s Furniture, said the mural has not only been a part of their business, but a staple in town. With paint chipping and the large mural fading, employees have taken it upon themselves to revitalize the art. 

“We’re trying to keep it the same as it was,” he said. “We’re trying to make it look like it did 25 years ago.”

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180923/simons-furniture-store-in-franklin-restoring-mural-to-early-1900s-look

“It’s just time to revitalize and restore it” 

2018 Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Awardees Announced

The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center(CHC) proudly announced the 2018 Edward M. Kennedy Community Health awardees: Dr. Matilde Castiel, Commissioner of Worcester Health and Human Services, the Hockomock Area YMCA, YMCA of Central Massachusetts and MetroWest YMCA.

Each year, Kennedy CHC honors individuals and organizations making an impact on the health of the communities its serve, as well as those who support the Health Center in fulfilling its mission. This year Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy, III will be the keynote speaker as the honorees are recognized on November 1, 2018 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA.

Hockomock Area YMCA

Awardee Profiles

Hockomock Area YMCA, YMCA of Central Massachusetts and MetroWest YMCA are each valuable partners of Kennedy CHC. The YMCA’s commitment to healthy living is apparent through their collaboration with Kennedy CHC on valuable programs such as the Diabetes Prevention Program, Prevention Wellness Trust Fund, and their focus on providing a safe, healthy environment for youth and families.

Dr. Matilde Castiel has always held a professional and personal mission to work with the underserved. She has spent her career focused on improving the collective health of the community through her work as a Board certified physician in Internal Medicine in the Worcester community for over 28 years, by founding the Latin American Health Alliance (LAHA), and her dedication to non-profits and community health centers. She has served on the boards of several Worcester nonprofits, including The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts, Centro Las Americas, and more currently Greater Worcester Community Foundation, Quinsigamond Community College, United Way, and the Boys and Girls Club.
For more information, visit https://www.kennedychc.org/2018

Congressman Joseph Kennedy III has held the office of U.S. Representative for Massachusetts’ 4th Congregational District since 2013, an area which includes Kennedy CHC’s Milford health care site. Congressman Kennedy has been a champion for health centers, stating that they “fills the gaps of a healthcare system that leaves too many without access to treatment.” Congressman Kennedy is also the grandnephew of the organization’s namesake, Edward M. Kennedy.

The mission of Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center (Kennedy CHC) is to “help people live healthier lives.” We believe that everyone has a right to accessible, high quality, comprehensive, integrated and compassionate health care. As a community health center, Kennedy CHC has always provided comprehensive care to its patients, who are at disparate risk for chronic disease and poor health outcomes. 

Our vision is to be a constantly growing, financially sound, Federally Qualified Community Health Center that:
• efficiently delivers high quality, accessible primary care services.
• becomes the health care home and provider choice of all our patients.
• achieves excellence in outcomes with our patients as partners.
• remains at the forefront of innovative health care practices.

Founded in a Worcester housing project in 1972, today Kennedy CHC has three medical facilities, three dental sites, two optometry practices and six school-based clinics serving residents of Worcester, Framingham, Clinton, Milford, and the surrounding communities of MetroWest and Central Massachusetts. Currently over 26,000 patients of all ages receive care and service through Kennedy CHC’s family practice model of care, a comprehensive approach to the delivery of quality primary and urgent care, medical specialties, nutrition counseling, dental care, optometry, pharmacy, behavioral health, social services, health education and youth development programs. Kennedy CHC is certified as a patient-centered medical home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a model that supports the flow of information among medical teams, coordinating health care visits, utilizing electronic technologies for tracking and errors prevention, and providing follow-up while, most importantly, engaging patients in their care.

About the Hockomock Area YMCA:

Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.

The Hockomock Area YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities they are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.

"We’re going into what looks like an interesting year"

From the Milford Daily News, an article of interest for Franklin:

"After using about $1.5 million to balance the 2019 budget, town officials hopes to re-stabilize funds for the new budget cycle in fiscal 2020. 

Franklin’s Joint Budget Subcommittee meets at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the Municipal Building to reveal and discuss their budget plan. 

The last budget revealed a deficit of almost $1.5 million. The crisis was averted by using an emergency fund, but town officials hope to rebuild those dollars and stop using that account. The FY 2019 budget for the town sits at about $124,223,367. 

“We’re trying to look at if we can take less of those funds,” said Town Administrator Jeff Nutting. “There won’t be any decision on that now, but that’s what we’re looking at.”

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180924/franklin-meeting-will-discuss-budget-for-fiscal-2020

The agenda for this meeting can be found online
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/joint-budget-subcommittee-meeting.html

Five year fiscal forecast
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/five_year_fiscal_forecast_fy17-fy21.pdf

Town of Franklin budget page
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget

work underway at DelCarte to improve handicap access to the boat launch area

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Sep 26, 2018

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 7:00 PM

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF

http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/town_council_agenda_for_september_26_2018.pdf

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of September 26, 2018- 7:00 PM
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS	a. This meeting is being recorder by Franklin TV and shows on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS	a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda.  The Council will not angage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments.  The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	September 5, 2018 Minutes
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	Swearing in of Firefighter
5. APPOINTMENTS	Cultural Council Kaye Kelly
6. HEARINGS	7:10 PM - Resolution 18-51 Cable Television License Renewal.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	Franklin Elks Lodge
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-51: Verizon Cable License Renewal (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-51- Majority Vote (5))
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-52: Acceptance of Gift to the Senior Center (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-52- Majority Vote (5))
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-53: Library Budget (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-53- Majority Vote (5))
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-54: Ratification of the Memoranda of Agreement between the Town of Franklin and the Franklin Police Association (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-54-Majority Vote (5))
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-55: Ratification of the Memoranda of Agreement between the Town of Franklin and the Franklin Police Sergeants Union (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-55 - Majority Vote (5))
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-815: Changes to 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements- 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-815- Two Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote (6))
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-818: Maximum Building Height Dimensional Regulations -2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-818- Two Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote (6))
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION	None Scheduled
15. ADJOURN

Work underway at DelCarte to improve handicap accessibility for the canoe launch

Library: Journalist and Author Ted Reinstein - Sep 24

Journalist and Author Ted Reinstein scheduled to speak at the Franklin Public Library on Monday, Sep 24, 2018 at 6:30 PM.

Library: Journalist and Author Ted Reinstein - Sep 24

Library: Journalist and Author Ted Reinstein - Sep 24

Ted also spoke in 2014 at the Library. At the time the enthusiastic group who listened and wanted to buy his book, went across the street to the Ginley Funeral Home parking lot where he sold copies of his book. Maybe the capability to sell books on the Library grounds has changed. It was being talked of during the renovation of the Library. We'll see.

Ted in the center of the Franklin book buyers!

The post in April 2014
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/04/i-bought-my-book-at-ginleys.html

The TC Insider - September 2018 Edition

September 22, 2018 To the Tri-County Community, Welcome to the Class of 2022 as you begin your journey here at TC. Welcome back everyone, it's great to have all of you back in the building. Congratulations to the Class of 2019 as they enter their senior year. We came to this school together four years ago. I look forward to sharing this special year in your lives with you. You have been a great class thus far and I believe that we will have a wonderful year as you complete your time at TC. All of our fall athletic programs have begun their season under the direction of Sara Martin, our new Athletic Director. We also want to welcome our new Director of Vocational Programs, Cathie Rebelo and our new Facilities Director, Harry Takesian. Fall is always a very busy time at TC with the next two weeks bringing our Parent Orientation nights and our fall Program Advisory Meetings. Mid-October TC will welcome an accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). We spent most of last year preparing our self-study and the team will arrive on October 15th for a three-day visit. The faculty did a great job in preparing the study that includes a new mission statement and motto, "Work Hard. Today Counts". Thanks for your support, Mr. Procaccini Upcoming Events Program Advisory September 25 Grades 10 & 12 Parent Orientation September 27 Early Release September 28 Grades 9 and 11 Parent Orientation October 2 Early Release October 3 Columbus Day - No School October 8 College Fair October 11 Career Days October 25 Career Days October 26 Mayflower Athletic Conference/Invitational Cheer Competition October 28 Grade 8 Open House November 1 About The TC Insider The TC Insider is a biweekly newsletter for the families of Tri-County students. View Email In Browser Tri-County RVTHS 147 Pond Street Franklin, MA 02038 www.tri-county.us 508-528-5400

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Register O'Donnell Promotes Protection Against Real Estate Fraud

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Promotes Protection Against Real Estate Fraud Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today reminded Norfolk County homeowners of a free on-line Consumer Notification Service offered by the Registry of Deeds to protect county property owners against fraud. "The Federal Bureau of Investigation, (F.B.I.)," noted Register O'Donnell, "continues to assign resources to combat property and mortgage fraud. Many jurisdictions across the country have reported unscrupulous individuals recording fraudulent land documents making it appear they own another person's home or property. Fortunately, we have not seen this type of crime take place in Norfolk County. My intent here is not to frighten county property owners but to make sure my office is out front vigorously protecting consumers." Any owner of real property in the twenty-eight communities comprising Norfolk County can join the more than 840 homeowners already utilizing the service by signing up for the Consumer Notification Service free of charge by doing the following: Go to the Registry's website www.norfolkdeeds.org, and click on the Consumer Notification Service Get Consumer "Alerts" button to complete the initial registration. From there, follow the remaining sign-up instructions. Once you have signed up for the service, each subscriber will be able to input two names, individuals or business, and the corresponding city or town in Norfolk County for monitoring. They can monitor their real estate records for such activities as changes in deeds, mortgages, mortgage discharges, non-mortgage liens, Homesteads or other land documents that might be recorded against the property. O'Donnell stated, "The process to sign-up for the service is user friendly and will only take a few minutes. This free program will not prevent the fraud, but it will allow residents to find out about it quickly." If a document is recorded against one of the names inputted for monitoring, the subscriber will be alerted via email, usually within 24 hours. The person can check the Registry's on-line land research records at www.norfolkresearch.org as an option. If a subscriber believes a fraudulent land record has been recorded against their property, they should then immediately contact the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101. After talking with a Registry employee, the subscriber will be given a list of public safety referrals by the Registry. Register O'Donnell concluded, "As Norfolk County Register of Deeds, I am very cognizant of our core mission which is to record land documents in a secure, accurate and accessible manner. I also want to be proactive in taking any and all steps necessary to minimize the potential for fraudulent activity related to land document recordings. The Registry's Consumer Notification Service provides a level of protection to the program's subscribers against dishonest individuals who would attempt to commit real estate fraud. I urge people to sign up for this program." 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, 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 at www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center 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: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org

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Register O'Donnell Promotes Protection Against Real Estate Fraud

“It encourages kids to solve their own problems"

From the Milford Daily News, an article of interest for Franklin:

"Taking the minds of tomorrow and putting them use today is the priority for Destination Imagination, and why it’s being offered once again in Franklin. 

The international competition puts the minds of students, kindergarten through college level, in action to solve open-ended problems using their own imaginations. 

Franklin’s Destination Imagination officials are holding an open forum on Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Franklin Public Library. In Franklin, teams start at second grade and go up to the high school level. 

The information session will provide all of the info necessary to understand what the program is about and how it has academically impacted past members, said Mandy Costa, coordinator for Franklin’s Destination Imagination program."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180923/event-gets-minds-moving

Destination Imagination - get ready! - Sep 26

Prior article on Destination Imagination

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/destination-imagination-get-ready-sep-26.html