GBFB presented the Franklin Food Pantry with a $10,000 capacity grant

Shopping local has its rewards. The Franklin Food Pantry buys fresh produce from two local farms (Akin-Bak Farm and Hoffman Farm). As a reward the Greater Boston Food Bank has awarded the Food Pantry a $10,000 grant.

Franklin Food Pantry, located in the Rockland Trust
parking lot in downtown Franklin

GBFB presented the Franklin Food Pantry with a $10,000 capacity grant that will help them increase families' access to the most nutritional foods! 

Specifically, the grant will fund equipment needs for their mobile pantry, food transportation, and their Healthy Futures Market, which offers fresh produce weekly from June to October from nearby Hoffmann Farm and Akin Bak Farm, LLC.

GBFB presenting the check to Erin Lynch

You can contribute to the Greater Boston Food Bank via their webpage
http://www.gbfb.org/


You can contribute and find more about the Franklin Food Pantry via their webpage  http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/

Franklin Library: Meet Elmo - July 20, 10:30 AM

Elmo comes to the Franklin Public Library on Monday for stories, activities and pictures! Starts at 10:30 AM.

Franklin Library: Meet Elmo

This was shared from the Franklin Library page here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/07/meet-elmo.html

FHS Girls Cross Country schedule - Fall 2015

Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) tweeted at 11:33 AM on Sat, Jul 18, 2015:

The 2015 Franklin XC Schedule is out. Check it out and mark 'em down on your calendar.  https://t.co/0RIuQHdT9r

(https://twitter.com/FranklinHSXC/status/622428973709049856?s=03)

FHS Panthers

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Calendar For Biennial Town Election - NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Hello,

It time to begin the process for the November 3rd Town Election better known as the Biennial Town Election. 

Papers will be available in my office beginning on Monday, August 3, 2015. Important dates for candidates to know and remember are attached to this email. 

If anyone has any questions, please call me at 508-520-4900. Elections have always been a very exciting and busy time in the Clerk's office.

Deborah L. Pellegri CMC
Town Clerk/Election Administrator

Office Hours: 

• Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm
• Wednesday, 8:00am to 6:00pm and Friday 8:00am to 1:00pm

508-520-4900

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Franklin wants you!

CALENDAR FOR BIENNIAL TOWN ELECTION - NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Nomination papers available - Monday, August 3, 2015

Last day to obtain nomination papers from the Town Clerk Monday, September 14, 2015

Last day to submit nomination papers to registrars for certification. (4:00pm) Town Clerk's Office) - Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Last day for registrars to submit certified nomination papers to Town Clerk. (5:00pm) -  Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Last day to object or withdraw (5:00pm) Thursday, October 1, 2015

Last day to register to vote (8:00pm) Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Last day to post warrant - Tuesday, October 27, 2015



You can find this document online at the Franklin website
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Clerk/Nov.%203,%202015%20Town%20Election%20News.pdf

Pond St RFP responses available for review

The documents for the three RFP responses for the Pond St property were posted to the Franklin website and are available for download and review.

Town of Franklin photo of Pond St property

The PDF file can be found here:
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/02179819-000F8513


or download a copy of it here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczUXBDS0FaOGFvRFk/view?usp=sharing

News from Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Stresses Need to File Mortgage Discharges Responding to frequent questions when visiting the twenty-eight communities of Norfolk County, Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today stressed the importance of filing a mortgage discharge in a timely manner after a mortgage has been paid off. Register O'Donnell noted, "During our office hours, a frequently asked question by homeowners is do they have clear title to their property. This is determined by accessing our online records and verifying if all mortgages associated with the property have been discharged." The Register went on to say, "When a mortgage is paid off, a mortgage discharge document needs to be recorded with the Registry of Deeds to clear a homeowner's property title. A discharge is a document (typically one page) issued by the lender, usually with a title such as "Discharge of Mortgage" or "Satisfaction of Mortgage." In many instances stated O'Donnell, "Discharges are often filed directly by banks or settlement attorneys with the Registry as part of a property sale or as a result of a refinancing transaction. In other cases, the mortgage discharge is sent to the property owner who is then responsible for making sure the document is recorded at the Registry." "Whether or not a discharge is recorded by the lending institution or the individual property owner, it is ultimately the responsibility of the property owner to check and make sure that all necessary documents have been recorded at the Registry of Deeds," stated O'Donnell. The Register further mentioned that there have been cases where no discharge has been recorded against a long paid off mortgage. Unfortunately, many of the lending institutions that provided funds for these mortgages in the first place are no longer in existence, in most cases these financial entities have merged with another lending institution. If a property owner needs to retrieve an original discharge of a mortgage and is unclear which lending institution is now responsible for providing the document, an option is to contact the Massachusetts Division of Banks at 1-800-495-2265. This government agency can assist the consumer in tracking down contact information for the lending institution that is responsible for the mortgage. When recording a discharge, the original document is required. The Registry of Deeds does not accept photo copies or faxed copies of documents. The filing fee, set by state statute, is $76.00. In conclusion O'Donnell stated, "After paying off all the mortgages on their property, homeowners want to be assured that they have clear title to their property, especially if they are contemplating selling it. Being diligent and aware of what is required will go a long way in giving the homeowner peace of mind. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is staffed with a team of customer service representatives who can be reached Monday through Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM at 781-461-6101. These representatives have been trained in researching documents and are well versed on the subject of mortgage discharges and what, if necessary, needs to be done to clear title to a property." 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 screen grab of Norfolk County Deeds webpage Norfolk County Registry of Deeds | 649 High Street | Dedham, | MA | 02026-1831

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 7/17/15 - THU 7/23/15

FRI 7/17   12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market at The Town Common
FRI 7/17   6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
FRI 7/17   8-9:50pm   Frozen Friday DJ Public Skate at Pirelli Arena
FRI 7/17   8pm   The Mark Poniatowski Situation - Jazz Concert at The Black Box


SAT 7/18   9am-4pm   Book Sale at Franklin Public Library
SAT 7/18   9-10am   Betty Kushner playing classical music during the Library Book Sale
SAT 7/18   11am-3pm Franklin Solar Challenge: the last Open House

SUN 7/19   9am-12pm   Library Bag Sale at Franklin Public Library

MON 7/20   10:30am   Meet Elmo!!! at Franklin Public Library
MON 7/20   1-2pm   Drop In Craft at Franklin Public Library

TUE 7/21   10:30am   Get Ready for Kindergarten (ages 3-5) at Franklin Public Library
TUE 7/21   6-8pm   FREE Outdoor Concert: Jesse Liam Band at Franklin Public Library (bring a picnic dinner, blanket and your dancing shoes, 50’s to today’s music)

WED 7/22   10:30am   Terrific Toddlers (18 months to 3 years) at Franklin Public Library
WED 7/22   1pm   Indian Dance with Mouli Pal for all ages at Franklin Public Library
WED 7/22   6-8:30pm   Concerts on The Common: Forever Fab, Children’s Program: Kizzy the Clown at 6pm.

THU 7/23   10:30am   Story and Craft (ages 3-6) at Franklin Public Library
THU 7/23   1pm   EPA - The Environment and Your Health for ages 5 and up at Franklin Public Library

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

For all Summer Programs at the Franklin Public Library click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com