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Dear Norfolk County Resident,
RE: Registry of Deeds Law Suit
As a stakeholder and leader of your community please be advised that the Norfolk Registry of Deeds won its law suit against the Norfolk County Commissioners Joseph P. Shea of Quincy, Attorney Peter H. Collins of Milton and Attorney Richard R. Staiti of Canton. County Director John J. Cronin also was found to have violated state law. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the highest state court in Massachusetts, affirmed and agreed with a lower Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Norfolk Registry of Deeds.
The distinguished and respected publication, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, wrote an article about this matter that was entitled “Register of Deeds Wins Battle with County Over Funding”. This article is attached via link. Click here to view. https://www.norfolkdeeds.org/
Judge Cahillane of the Norfolk Superior Court who stated in his decision that the statute the Norfolk County Commissioners and County Director Cronin violated was “unambiguous” ruled:
“In permitting an authorized official such as the Register to determine whether certain transfers within a main group may be made, the statute recognizes that the Register is in the best position to understand the daily needs of the Registry of Deeds and to take certain actions in the interest of the public that elected him.”
All Courts that have heard this dispute recognized Norfolk County Commissioners Shea, Collins and Staiti and County Director John J. Cronin violated state law. In Norfolk County abuse of power by appointed and elected officials should NOT be tolerated.
The County Defendants, the Norfolk County Commissioners and County Director John J. Cronin, unlawfully interfered in the operations and services of the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds. My staff and I will continue to manage through these challenges to maintain and protect Registry legal real estate records that provide legal title to our homes and properties.
If you have any questions or guidance, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
William P. O’Donnell
Notice of Decision from The Supreme Judicial Court No. SJC-13669
Click here to view: https://www.norfolkdeeds.org/
Judge Cahillane’s Decision and order in Norfolk Superior Court 2282 CV 01001
Click here to view: https://www.norfolkdeeds.org/
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| Norfolk Registry of Deeds won its law suit against the Norfolk County Commissioners |
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| Updates to BSI Project for the week of June 2 |
STRENGTH STARTS HERE: PLANET FITNESS' ANNUAL
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER PASS™ PROGRAM RETURNS THIS JUNE
Teens can pre-register starting today and work out for free from June 1 – August 31 at 2,700+ clubs nationwide and get stronger together
Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the return of its annual High School Summer Pass™ program. Celebrating its fifth year, the initiative invites high school teens ages 14 – 19¹ to go all in on the gym this summer to fuel their passions by working out for free at any of its 2,700+ Planet Fitness locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Teens can visit PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass to register for the program with club access beginning Sunday, June 1 through Sunday, August 31. Find the club nearest you here.
Since launching the program in 2019, Planet Fitness has invested more than $300M in waived membership dues to promote youth health and wellness, and improve the physical and mental health of millions of teens.2 Planet Fitness' High School Summer Pass program has helped millions of teens establish healthy fitness habits during the summer months, a critical time when many young people lack access to organized physical activities.
To better understand what today's teens are experiencing—and how to support them—Planet Fitness conducted a nationwide study,3 revealing the following key insights:
Mental Health is a Major Concern: 66 percent of parents are concerned about their =teen's well-being and stress levels and 72 percent of parents believe that consistent exercise can improve their teen's mental wellness. Unfortunately, around three in five teens report their stress and anxiety are not improving and getting worse as they get older.
Working Out is a Solution: Encouragingly, 90 percent of teens say exercise helps them feel happy, with 88 percent noting improved mood after exercise.
Exercise is More Than Physical Health: Teens believe physical activity helps deal with emotional ups and downs of being a teenager, 93 percent agree that regular exercise is beneficial when handling challenges.
Screen Time is Consuming: 81 percent of teens acknowledge that social media and video games take up a significant portion of their day. In fact, nearly four in five teens report that avoiding social media is helpful.
Summer Brings a Fitness Slump: 50 percent of teens report that their fitness levels tend to decline when school is out for summer break.
"At Planet Fitness, we offer a high value experience to both our members and High School Summer Pass participants in a welcoming, Judgement Free environment where everyone can get a great workout," said Colleen Keating, Chief Executive Officer. "With free access to our clubs throughout the summer, we're providing teens with the tools they need to develop healthy fitness habits that can last a lifetime. We look forward to welcoming teens this
summer to experience the mental and physical health benefits of exercise in the Judgement Free Zone®."
To promote the 2025 High School Summer Pass program, Planet Fitness has teamed up with U.S. gymnast and 2-Time Olympic Medalist Stephen Nedoroscik who knows not only of the importance of a fitness routine, but the positive impact both physically and mentally that exercise has on overall wellness from a young age.
"Fitness and training have always been a huge part of my life - not just for competing, but for who I am as a person," said Stephen Nedoroscik, U.S. gymnast and 2-Time Olympic Medalist. "Staying at the top of my game, especially on the pommel horse, takes a ton of focus, discipline, and consistency. I've been lucky to train in places and with people that make me feel supported - and that positive environment makes all the difference. That's why I am excited to team up with Planet Fitness this summer to support their annual High School Summer Pass program. Giving teens free access to a place to move, feel confident, and chase their goals is powerful. It's a chance for young people to discover their strength, inside and out."
All High School Summer Pass participants will have access to:
Planet Fitness' complete range of strength equipment, including new plate-loaded machines, best-in-class cardio equipment, stretching space and more
Free fitness training from certified fitness trainers4
Teen-specific workout plans designed to build strength safely and effectively
The free Planet Fitness App featuring hundreds of on-demand digital exercises
A welcoming, non-intimidating community environment
For more information on High School Summer Pass, including how to sign up for the free summer membership at any of the more than 2,700 Planet Fitness locations in the U.S. and Canada, visit PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass.
1 Teenagers ages 14 – 19 can visit any Planet Fitness location in the United States and Canada. Teens must work out at the location they sign up at and are not permitted to use other locations. Teens under 18 or the age of majority in the applicable jurisdiction, must sign-up with a parent or guardian in-club or online at PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass. Once the parent or guardian waiver is signed for teens under 18 or the age of majority in the applicable jurisdiction, teens can work out alone. Students who are already 18 or the age of majority in the applicable jurisdiction do not need a parent or guardian to be present during the sign-up process.
2Ten million teen participants since 2019, $10 per month, three-month program
3 Online survey conducted by Wired Research to 1,000 parents of teens ages 14-19 and their respective teens, with a margin of error of +/- 3.1 percent.
4 Locations are independently owned and operated; please check your local club for details.
About Planet Fitness
Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations. As of March 31, 2025, Planet Fitness had approximately 20.6 million members and 2,741 clubs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia and Spain. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness clubs are owned and operated by independent business men and women.
The Town Administration Office has launched new volume of our newsletter, Franklin First!
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| Franklin First Newsletter - Volume 4 for Franklin, MA |
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| Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday |
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| Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday |
FM #1456-1457 This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1456-1457 in the series.
This session (1456) shares the FY 2026 first budget hearing held by the Franklin (MA) Town Council on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. All 9 of the members started the meeting in Council Chambers (1 left not feeling well during the meeting). The Full Budget hearing #1 recording runs about 4 hours
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1456-town-council-mtg-budget-hearing-1-05-21-25/
This session (1457) shares the FY 2026 second budget hearing held by the Town Council Meeting of Thursday, May 22, 2025. The budget hearing happens after the ABCC license transactions are completed. 7 members started the meeting (2 absent), 1 left during the meeting, leaving only 6 to make the final votes. The Second meeting recording runs about 2 hours
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1457-town-council-mtg-budget-hearing-2-05-22-25/
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Budget hearing #1
The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/OBuOFLY5kZY?&t=184
The Council agenda and associated budget documents can be found here ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212025-1752
My notes captured via Twitter/X during the session are collected in one PDF file
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11W1dMjvh9zB0X9Bqw8CgfLus5YZG7arZ/view?usp=drive_link
FM posting of video & recap ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/05/town-council-spends-4-hours-reviewing.html
Budget hearing #2
Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/KxgDYAmr-zM?&t=95
The agenda and released documentation for this session -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05222025-1753
My notes as captured via Twitter/x during the session can be found in one PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zc-q92nV-paFAQ3DXWbqcucn-NRwRCVE/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?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
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Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news
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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| Town Council FY 2026 Budget Hearing #1 & #2 - Held on May 21 & May 22, 2025 (audio) |
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| Library & Senior Center events |
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
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| Memorial services for Krishna Atulkumar Patel - Saturday, May 31, 2025 |
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| 2025 Annual Meeting |
