Amahl and the Night Visitors - Nov 22

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) Music Department presents the beloved holiday classic, Amahl and the Night Visitors, a one-act opera by Gian Carlo Menotti with an original English libretto by the composer. Featuring students from FSPA’s voice program, the performance will be staged at THE BLACK BOX, located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin, on Sunday, November 22 at 2 p.m.

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA)

The inspiring story is of a crippled shepherd boy, Amahl, who offers his crutch as a present to the Christ child, is healed, and joins the Three Kings on their way to Bethlehem. With a compassionate message about faith, love and charity, this enchanting and family-friendly story perfectly captures the spirit of the season.

Featured roles will be performed by Franklin’s Amanda Wylie (Amahl), Jason Barney (King Kaspar) and Tatiana McAlpine (The Page), as well as Nicholas Steiner (King Melchior) of Millis and Joey Soares (King Balthazar) of Hopedale. The ensemble cast includes Lily Barney, Dora Ebbeling, Anya Fox, Kelly Irwin, Catherine LeClair, Ria Mathur, Grace Olah, Michaela Olah, Daniel Vaccarezza, Katharine Waples, Caitlin Woodcock, Katie Wylie, Jaiden Wyner, Lyndsey Wyner, Melissa Wyner and Delaney Zolnowski of Franklin; Ellie Skalaski of Medway; Elina Tavarez of Millis; Abby McDonough of Norfolk; Griffin Wilkins of Walpole; and Susauna Wickstrom of Wrentham.

Mariko Matsumura directs the production. Soprano Shauna Martin, of FSPA’s voice faculty, performs the role of Mother. Pianist Synthia Sture accompanies the vocalists.

THE BLACK BOX Theater, 15 West Central St

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. To purchase tickets, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-8668. Visit www.FSPAonline.com for more information about FSPA, including class schedule and course catalog.

Register O'Donnell Promotes Annual Toys for Tots Drive

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Promotes Annual Toys for Tots Drive The great American Charlie Brown cartoonist Charles Schultz once said, "Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone." With that in mind, Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today announced that the Registry will once again be sponsoring its annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots drive. "The Registry of Deeds is again delighted to partner with a charity like the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program," said O'Donnell. The Register added, "Since 1947, when the program was established, because a wife of a Marine officer couldn't find an organization to take a Raggedy Ann doll, approximately a half billion gifts have been donated." Donations of new and unwrapped games and toys can be bought to the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham starting Monday, November 23rd through noon Wednesday, December 16th. A marked donation bin will be set up in the Registry lobby Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM for donations. Register O'Donnell concluded, "The success of the drive is the direct result of the Yuletide efforts of charitable citizens in Norfolk County and across America who take a moment of their time to remember those less fortunate. By dropping off gifts at the Toys for Tots sites, the joys of the holiday season can be created for so many." 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 of Norfolk Deeds webpage

WHISKEY TASTING - British Beer Company - Nov 19

WHISKEY TASTING

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19th 6:30pm-8:30pm

British Beer Company Franklin

screen grab of British Beer Company webpage

Join us for a free guided whiskey tasting hosted by Matt Pugliese, brand representative, pouring Maker's Mark, Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, and Laphroaig 10

Featuring $5 Maker's Mark, Knob Creek, and Basil Hayden Old Fashioneds Crafted By Jessica and Ryan

Sponsored by Jim Beam

MUST BE 21 or OLDER TO PARTICIPATE

In the News: public records, Bye Bye Birdie

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

Holding out hope for legislative action on a public records overhaul, Secretary of State William Galvin said he and his allies are working to gather signatures for a similar initiative petition by Wednesday's deadline. 

"It's a hustle because it's 64,000 and some change," Galvin told the News Service on Friday. Asked if he would meet the requirement, Galvin said, "I hope. I also hope I don't need them."

Read the full article online here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151115/NEWS/151116941/1994/NEWS

Liam Devine, of Franklin, will have a principal role in Dean College’s “Bye Bye Birdie” from Nov. 18 to Nov. 22. 

“Bye Bye Birdie,” set in the 1960s, tells the story of Conrad Birdie, an Elvis-like rock-’n’-roll singer and his hapless agent Albert Peterson. The rock singer travels to a small Ohio town to make his “farewell” television performance and kiss his biggest fan before he is drafted. Songs include “Put on a Happy Face” and “A Lot of Livin’ to Do.”

Read the full article online here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151116/NEWS/151116903/1994/NEWS

Town Council reorganizes; Kelly Chair, Pfeffer Clerk, no Vice-Chair yet (audio)

This is the audio recording for the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting of Nov 12, 2015. This is the first meeting of the new council.



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The Oath of Office

Do you Councilors promise to uphold constitutional government and the laws of the Commonwealth of MA and the Town of Franklin? 

(I do) 

Do you promise to so conduct your public and private life as to be an example to your fellow citizens? 

(I do) 

Do you promise to import to your position those standards of quality and integrity that the conduct of your office shall be above reproach and to merit public confidence in your community? 

(I do) 

Do you promise to be ever mindful of your neutrality and impartiality rendering equal service to all and to extend the same treatment you wish to receive yourself? 

(I do) 

I (name) do solemnly swear and affirm that I will perform the duties incumbent upon me as Town Councilor for the Town of Franklin in good health, and to the best of my abilities, so help me God.

Town Council getting sworn in by Town Clerk Deborah Pellegri

The notes taken live during the meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/11/live-reporting-town-council-november-12.html

Open Space and Recreation Plan - public meeting Nov 14

The summary of the Open Space and Recreation Plan meeting on Saturday at the Franklin Library. Be sure to scroll down within the Storify summary to view all the details. There are links to the 2008 plan included.

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bocci court at the Senior Center

Charles River Meadowlands - proposal

One of the documents handed out during the public meeting for the Open Space and Recreation Plan update held at the Franklin Library on Saturday, Nov 14.

This was the topic of Alan R Earls input. Alan is the former chair of the Franklin Open Space Committee.

Charles River Meadows Initiative from Franklin Matters

Thanks to Alan for allowing this document to be shared.

When I walked the Pond St property in October, I was in and among some of the land he references with this proposal.

Mine Brook as it wends its way along the wetlands between i495 and Pond St

The full set of photos and the audio I recorded while on the walk can be found here http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/reporting-by-walking-around-pond-st.html