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Sunday, October 13, 2024
DCR is seeking Public Comments on plans for SNETT
Franklin TV: The Roy / Bailey Debate
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| Franklin TV: The Roy / Bailey Debate - 1 |
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| Franklin TV: The Roy / Bailey Debate - 2 |
And – as always –Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.And, thank you for watching.
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Medway Democratic Town Committee has resource pages for November 2024 election
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| Medway Democratic Town Committee has resource pages for November 2024 election |
Register O'Donnell Promotes Consumer Notification Service
Deed theft can take different forms. The most common type of fraud preys on people who are in danger of losing their property, usually rental property, through foreclosure. The owners are told that they qualify for a "short sale," a process where the foreclosing lender settles for less than the amount owed on the mortgage, and that if they sign the deed over to a third party, they can avoid the foreclosure. The owner signs a deed over to the third-party scammer, not realizing they are still responsible for the debt, and the scammer, rather than negotiating the short sale, collects and keeps the rental payments until the lender eventually forecloses. Variations of this scam have involved the principal residences of unsuspecting consumers.
Register O'Donnell Promotes Consumer Notification Service
Another type of deed theft targets elderly people who sign over their property without realizing what they are doing. This type of transfer has also been done by a family member or other individual trusted by the elderly home owner. Deed theft is a serious crime that can result in the loss of one's home and equity. Homeowners should be aware of these scams and talk to a lawyer before signing any papers that have to do with their property.
Less common is forgery, where a scammer fakes a homeowner's signature on a deed and records it in the registry of deeds. A forged deed is not valid and conveys nothing. If a buyer or a lender rely on a forged deed and don't do their due diligence on a property's title, they are out of luck. They, not the legitimate property owner, will ultimately lose any money paid to the thief. Forgery is a felony in all fifty states, punishable by jail time and heavy fines. The court may also require restitution for damages caused by the forgery, such as the costs of clearing the title.
Companies now offer paid subscription services that will check public records and let a property owner know if a deed has been recorded that changes who owns their property. It is not title insurance, and most of the time, if a fraud has happened, it won't offer any extra services.
Commenting on the issue, Register O'Donnell stated, "Our mission at the Registry of Deeds is the safety and security of all property records. We recognize that there are unscrupulous individuals who may try to take advantage of the property rights of others. In 2015, we at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds initiated a Consumer Notification Service, a free service whereby subscribers sign up to be notified when any document is recorded under their name. This initiative came about in response to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.) indicating property and mortgage fraud was one of the fastest growing white-collar crimes in America."
Information on "Consumer Notification" can be found on the Registry website, www.norfolkdeeds.org under the heading "Services". Since 2015 more than 2,100 Norfolk County residents have signed up for the Consumer Notification Service. The Registry Customer Service Department can assist anyone who would like to set up the notification for their property.
Register O'Donnell concluded, "I want to reiterate that our free notification service, like the paid services, does not protect against fraud but will at least alert the owner if a fraudulent deed has been recorded. This way the homeowner can take steps right away to combat the fraud. Also, Owners should always be aware of what they are signing when it comes to any document that may affect the title to their real estate and should scrutinize any company that promises to alleviate debt if you sign over a deed to them. In Massachusetts, a deed should always be signed in front of a notary public. Massachusetts notaries are obligated to request identification from the party signing the deed."
If you have any questions about the notification service, please contact our Customer Service Center at 781-461-6101, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Our trained staff is more than willing to answer any questions you may have.
To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, "like" us on Facebook at facebook.com/norfolkdeeds. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @norfolkdeeds.
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High St., 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, and 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 at (781) 461-6101 or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.
Reminder: No Trash Delay Scheduled for Next Week due to holiday (week of Oct 14 - 18)
No Trash Delay Next Week
Curbside trash and recycling will be picked up on your regular day.
(October 14-18, 2024)
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/no-trash-delay-next-week
If you need a new copy of the curbside flyer, you can download the PDF from the Town page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2024-2025.pdf
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| No Trash Delay Scheduled for Next Week due to holiday |
Saturday, October 12, 2024
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, October 12, 2024 ???
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars
The First Universalist Society in Franklin Presents “The Belle of Amherst” by William Luce - Oct 26
The First Universalist Society in Franklin is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA. For further information about FUSF please explore our website at fusf.org or contact our Interim Minister, the Reverend Beverly Waring at 508- 528- 5348 or minister@fusf.org.
2 chances to get your Franklin Questions Answered in October
What is going on with .... ?What happened to ....?How come .... ?
Join Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters & wfpr.fm Community Information Director (volunteer), for an informal and informative Q&A session.
What is the session about?
• Steve provides some updates on what's happened in the past month in the first 10-15 minutes, then opens the floor to answer whatever questions you have
When: Wednesday, Oct 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Where: Franklin Senior Center (2nd floor conf room) and via Zoom
Or
When: Monday, Oct 21, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Where: Franklin Public Library (Community Room) and via Zoom
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| 2 chances to get your Franklin Questions Answered in October |
The redistricting decision has been made, implementation planning can begin in earnest (audio)
FM #1288 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1288 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
We cover
Redistricting draft alignment of schools as approved at the 10/08/24 meeting
The implementation work that now begins in earnest
The budget work continues with Joint Budget Subcommittee Oct 23
The recording runs about 38 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1288-chalkboard-chat-10-09-24/
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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net
School Committee Meetings
Agenda for Sep 24 session -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4856277/SCAGENDA_9-24-24.pdf
Franklin TV video of session -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmQiP_yP2tM
Agenda for Oct 8 session -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4900497/SCAGENDA_10-8-24.pdf
Franklin TV video of session -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t39_TWwVqe4
My notes for the SchCmte Mtg 10/08/24 in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f3Tp-WFHqQ4EI5RxgToRDgX9qxUkIug1/view?usp=drive_link
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
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?
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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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| The redistricting decision has been made, implementation planning can begin in earnest (audio) |
FHS boys soccer post win, girls soccer gains tie on Friday
"It has been a tough week for Franklin. After dropping points to Bishop Feehan and Sharon within 24 hours of each other to start the week, the Panthers could have been forgiven for letting their heads drop when Aly Fernandes gave Mansfield a deserved two-goal cushion early in the second half of Friday afternoon’s game at Pisini Stadium.Rather than letting the Hornets run away with a big win, Franklin fought back.The Panthers scored twice in a 15-minute span, Morgan Lovell equalizing with just 11 minutes to play. Mansfield nearly came back and won the game a few minutes later, hitting the bar for the second time in the match, but it finished 2-2 and Franklin left the pitch as the happier of the two teams after grabbing a come-from-behind point."
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