FHS Lacrosse Tournament Brackets

The FHS lacrosse teams will begin playoffs this week. The MIAA brackets are shown below

Boys Lacrosse

MIAA Boys Lacrosse D1 South 2015

The interactive bracket can be found on the MIAA site here
http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=3612

Pantherbook photo

Girls Lacrosse

MIAA Girls Lacrosse D1 East 2015

The interactive bracket can be found on the MIAA site here
http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=3595

Register O'Donnell Testifies Before Joint Committee on the Judiciary

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Testifies Before Joint Committee on the Judiciary Continuing his efforts to streamline the ever increasing amount of paperwork that must be stored by registries and reduce the financial burden on taxpayers, Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell recently testified before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary in support of House Bill 1493, an act to modernize the Registries of Deeds. Testifying before the committee, O'Donnell stated, "The storage of original registered land documents has become problematic. This legal requirement has resulted in significant space issues facing many registries of deeds. To give you the idea of the volume of paperwork held today, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds stores over 1.3 million registered land documents. Such documents include deeds, homesteads, mortgages, mortgage discharges and Declaration of Trusts. "Under the proposed legislation, the requirement to house original registered land transaction documents would be removed resulting in registries not having to look for additional building space. Once verified and recorded, these documents will continue to be scanned into the Registry's computer system for the public's viewing and on-line printing needs. The document will also be microfilmed for security purposes and stored in an off-site retrieval facility in the event of a catastrophe. These are standard practices that are utilized today by registries and will continue to be in operation. However, if this bill becomes law, registries will no longer be required to store original registered land transaction documents; they may forward it back to the homeowner or their designee." "This scenario would be a win-win situation for many parties," noted Register O'Donnell. "The burden on taxpayers will be reduced because registries will not be making additional rental/leasing payments to store these documents. Existing space at registries will be better used to serve the public; more computer workstations for land document research, more space for customer service centers and more space for real estate closings." House Bill 1493 has the unanimous endorsement of the Massachusetts Registers and Assistant Registers of Deeds Association which represents all 21 of the Registry of Deeds recording districts. In addition, the legislation has been co-sponsored by 51 state legislators across the Commonwealth. "We have some very strong support for the proposal and there also appears to be no visible opposition to the bill. I also want to thank lead sponsor Representative Paul McMurtry (D-Dedham) for his leadership and support of this initiative," O'Donnell noted. Concluding his remarks, O'Donnell stated, "I urge the Judiciary Committee to report this bill out favorably to the full House of Representatives for their consideration. This legislation will reduce significant space constraints being experienced by Registries of Deeds and at the same time, reduce future tax monies being spent on housing these registered land documents. 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

Forward email Norfolk County Registry of Deeds | 649 High Street | Dedham, | MA | 02026-1831 screen grab - Norfolk County Deeds web page

You can make a difference

A week ago, I stood on the Boston Common and took a picture of the 37,000 flags put out to commemorate Memorial Day.

Boston Common flag garden on May 22

This Friday (May 29th), the flags are gone but not forgotten.

Boston Common on May 29

The feet of the many who came by to take photos (as I did) trampled the grass and it is now brown and crushed. It will come back.

Boston Common on May 29

One person's actions may not seem like much. The small step may not seem significant. But one person needs to start and then big things can happen.

One person objected to the proposed Atlantic Bridge pipeline, others joined and the project got stopped.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/05/im-delighted-to-hear-project-has-been.html

There are plenty of other opportunities around Franklin where one person can do something to make a difference. 

Consider helping at the Senior Center, the Food Pantry, in the schools or in your church. 

Consider helping the Random Smile Project, the Neighbor Brigade, or the Friends of the Franklin Library. 

Consider volunteering to help run the Town of Franklin. While there are salaried positions, there are many non-paid positions including most of the elected positions on the Town Council, School Committe, and the many other boards and committees that help to operate Franklin. 

Our government does its best when it is truly "of the people, by the people, for the people"

Pick your cause, pick your interest, and help. Together we can accomplish great things!  

FHS baseball and softball top Attleboro

From Hockomock Sports we find and share the results of the spring sports action on Friday, May 29.

FHS Panthers

Baseball
Attleboro, 4 @ Franklin, 5 - Final 

- On Senior Day, it was a group of seniors who shined for the Panthers. Zane Byrne got the win, tossing five innings with four strikeouts, giving up just on earned run. Marc Elliot (1 IP, 1 K) and Kyle Wardrop (1 IP, SV, 1K) closed out the came in relief. Offensively, Nick Burgos went 2-3 with a double and a triple, two runs scored and an RBI, Ant Chaiton knocked in a pair of runs in the fourth inning, Kyle Skidmore went 1-3 with a double and a run scored, TJ Paulsen had a base hit, walked and scored a run and KJ Powers came around to score a run.

Softball
Franklin, 7 @ Attleboro, 1 - Final 

- Maddie Connelly had two hits on the day, one being a two-run triple and Alicia Donovan and Olivia Haba each knocked in two runs. Caroline d'Aprile got the win in the circle, getting four strikeouts allowing four hits.

For the other results around the Hockomock League on Friday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-052915

Charity Yard Sale to Aid Franklin Family

Oak Street Cub Scout Pack 29, along with many area friends and neighbors, have put together an AMAZING yard sale today, Saturday, May 30th at 14 Flintlocke Road in Franklin. The outpouring of support for his family has been so heartwarming with donations coming in from over 30 families. 

We have such a wide range of items in great condition from children's indoor and outdoor toys and games, household decor and books, to many kitchen gadgets, small appliances, a poker table, dishes, CDs/DVDs and More. 

Definitely something for everyone! And 100% of the proceeds will go to helping the Parisi family with some of their expenses.

The yard sale will be from 8am - 3pm today (originally scheduled for 5/31) and we hope many of you will come out, shop and enjoy some lemonade!!!!

Caeden and Devin Parisi

The online fund raiser for the Parisi Family can be found here
http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/c-d-united/278046

Franklin Art Center - Summer Updates

Franklin Art Center

• For the month of June pre-k art classes are weekly

• We have ocean week next week, animal week, & art exploration. 

• Check out the summer page on our website

• K-12 classes are posted as well 

• Clay handbuilding will be Wednesday's 6:30-8 new this summer for ages 10- adult

• Fun Friday's will be added for one day workshops, kids paint and family paint -these will be posted on our facebook page weekly

You can find them on the web here  http://www.franklinartcenter.com/
or on Facebook here  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Franklin-Art-Center/193366394039561?fref=photo

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 5/29/15 - THU 6/4/15

FRI 5/29   8pm   The Black Box Cabaret - FPAC Alumni
FRI 5/29   8-9:50pm   Frozen Friday DJ Public Skate at Pirelli Arena

SAT 5/30   1pm   Movie “Strange Magic” at Franklin Public Library
SAT 5/30   4pm   FPAC students present “The Magic Flute” at The Black Box

SUN 5/31   9:30am-12pm   Join Cub Scouts Event at Franklin Town Common. Meet the leaders and sign up.
SUN 5/31   2-5pm   Drink Pink for Cure! at Pour Richard’s in Franklin
SUN 5/31   2pm   Movie “Into The Woods” at Franklin Public Library

THU 6/4   8:30am   Franklin Downtown Partnership Meeting at Dean College

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