Norfolk County Registry of Deeds: Register of Deeds Promotes Homestead Act

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register of Deeds Promotes Homestead Act Stating that for many people their house is the most important financial asset, Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today reminded homeowners about filing for Homestead protection. Under Massachusetts law, a Homestead recording provides for limited protection against the forced sale of an individual's primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000. "Protecting one's primary residence is a key objective for all homeowners," noted Register O'Donnell. "If you own a home and it is your principle residence, one way to protect your home's asset is to file a Homestead. The Homestead law also allows the filing of an Elderly Homestead application., defining elderly as a person who is 62 years of age or older. This protection can be increased if the elderly couple files jointly." Register O'Donnell further stated, "One of the major changes under the 2011 Homestead Law passed by the Massachusetts Legislature is that a valid homestead cannot be terminated when refinancing a mortgage. Another clarification of the statute is that a Homestead can provide protections for a primary home kept in trust. Primary residence can also include a manufactured or mobile home." It is important to note there are certain debts that are exempted from protection under the Homestead Act, such as federal, state and local tax liens, as well as mortgages contracted for the purchase of a primary home and nursing home liens. Most other mortgages, debts, and encumbrances existing prior to the filing of the Declaration of Homestead, along with probate court executions for spousal and child support, are also not covered under the Homestead protection statute. Filing a homestead application at the Registry has become a popular consumer protection. "Last year," stated O'Donnell, "There were approximately 12,500 Homesteads filed at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in 2016, a 4% increase over the previous year." Homestead recordings can be filed at the Registry of Deeds for a state imposed fee of $36.00. To find out more about the Homestead law, or to get a free application, please go online to the Registry's website at www.norfolkdeeds.org or contact the Registry's Customer Service Center at 781-461-6101. Register O'Donnell concluded, "It is important to make clear that a Homestead protects consumers against the forced sale of their primary owned residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000. While the debt is still owed, homeowners will at least have the comfort of knowing that with a Homestead filed at the Registry of Deeds, their primary residence cannot be forcibly sold to satisfy most debts." 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 and Instagram.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

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"We want to encourage people to use the trains"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Downtown business owners have reacted positively to the streetscape project that changed the traffic pattern in the area, but they added that some things need to be fixed. 

The subject arose during the Feb. 2 meeting of the Franklin Downtown Partnership, with Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen noting the completion of the work. 

"We've received a lot of feedback that foot traffic has picked up (at downtown businesses), which is music to our ears," he said. "People are, all of a sudden, saying, 'I didn't know store X was here.' They found out because they had to stop or slow down." 

Partnership members asked if, given this additional traffic, it might make sense to limit the number of commuter spaces in the municipal parking lot. Some of those commuters, they suggested, might use the Forge Park Station."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170205/franklin-businesses-pleased-with-downtown-project

Main St at night in downtown Franklin

FHS boys hockey win; girls swim 2nd in Hock Championships; wrestling 3rd in State Dual meet

Wrestling = Div. 1 State Dual Meet (Franklin)

– Franklin took home third at the D1 State Duals meet. After a bye in the first round, Franklin beat Framingham 42-16 but suffered its first in state loss of the season with a 31-24 loss to Lincoln-Sudbury in the semifinals. The Panthers won the third place match 40-22 over St. John’s Prep.

Gymnastics = Franklin, 126 @ Medway, 140 – Final


Boys Hockey = Franklin, 5 @ Attleboro, 1 – Final


Girls Swimming = Hockomock League Championships

“She has a true competitor’s heart,” said Franklin coach Jess Pridham. “She trains like a monster. She trains five or six hours a day and she always has a smile on her face and she always wants to achieve the goals that she sets for herself. She puts her plan in and everything falls into place for her.” 

Pridham was asked if that type of work ethic can rub off on teammates. She replied, “The other girls on our team see how skilled, how talented, and how fast she is, but they also see that she puts in the time and the effort. They know the work that she puts in and some them do emulate that.”

TEAM RESULTS

1. King Philip – 317
2. Franklin – 285
3. Taunton – 282
4. North Attleboro – 202
4. Oliver Ames – 202
6. Attleboro – 199
7. Milford – 149.50
8. Mansfield – 123
9. Sharon – 106
10. Canton – 98
11. Foxboro – 77
12. Stoughton – 59.50

RACE RESULTS

200-Yard Medley Relay
1. Attleboro (Tiffany Chin, Jackie Lynch-Bartek, Corinne Perry, Elizabeth Saltz) – 1:57.86
5. Franklin (Isabel Capecci, Megan Lazarek, Lila Kaplan, Audrey Finn) – 2:07.76

200-Yard Free
1. Ashley Loomis, Franklin – 1:54.91
6. Kathryn McGuire, Franklin – 2:06.62

200-Yard IM
1. Mia Sinkiewicz, Taunton – 2:16.12
6. Megan Lazarek, Franklin – 2:30.46

50-Yard Free
1. Jennifer Prior, Mansfield – 25.91
2. Helen Huang, Franklin – 26.82

500-Yard Free
1. Ashley Loomis, Franklin – 5:10.39
3. Kathryn McGuire, Franklin – 5:35.47

200-Yard Free Relay
1. King Philip (Catherine DiGiacomo, Jessica Sullivan, Morgan Sachleben, Fahra Whichard) – 1:49.07
2. Franklin (Leah Benoit, Audrey Finn, Helen Huang, Ashley Loomis) – 1:49.45

100-Yard Breaststroke
1. Jackie Lynch-Bartek, Attleboro – 1:09.91
4. Megan Lazarek, Franklin – 1:17.72

400-Yard Free Relay
1. Oliver Ames (Mia Esterman, Aprille Gangi, Makayla Paquin, Morgan O’Hara) – 3:53.23
4. Franklin (Helen Huang, Kathryn McGuire, Leah Benoit, Ashley Loomis) – 3:55.80

FHS Panthers

The complete results for the girls Hockomock Championships
https://hockomocksports.com/king-philip-brings-home-hockomock-swimming-title/

For the photo gallery from the meet
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20162017/Winter-201617/Hockomock-Girls-Swim-Championships-2-4-17/

“We’re going to go for it”

From the Boston Globe High School sports section recently:

"Carmine Colace has coached the wrestling program at Franklin High with passion, persistence, and dedication for 35 years. 

This winter, his Panthers are on the prowl once again, racking up a 22-1 record (the only loss came against Marshwood, Maine). Last weekend, Franklin won its 22nd Hockomock League title: a trio of wrestlers earned individual titles, two more finished second, and four others placed in the top four. 

“We go hard every day. It doesn’t matter if we have a match the next day, we go hard anyways,” said Colace, who has a career mark of 580-78, with 11 state crowns and another 19 sectional titles. 

“We shorten the length of our practices so we can increase the intensity, which has worked really well for us for years.”

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screengrab of Boston Globe image (MARK LORENZE/FOR THE GLOBE-FILE)

The FHS wrestling team lost their 2nd match to a MA school on Saturday, finishing 3rd overall in the State Dual meet
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/02/fhs-boys-hockey-win-girls-swim-2nd-in.html

Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Monthly meeting Feb 7

View this email in your browser Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Monthly Meeting Tuesday, February 7th On Tuesday, Feb 7, 2016, the Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee (FBRTC) will hold a meeting at the YMCA in Franklin starting at 7:30 pm.  All are welcome to attend. Our primary discussion will be on developing a year-long calendar of events that will increase both the awareness and the usage of the trail.  If you are interested in getting involved and making a difference, please consider attending! Download this month's agenda (143 KB) Copyright © 2017 Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have opted in to stay informed about the Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Our mailing address is: Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee PO Box 68 Franklin, Ma 02038

a trail in the State Forest that can be reached when you take a side trail from the SNETT

In the News: alcohol added to TC Scoops; arguments on liquor pricing case

Ice cream and alcohol? Yes, they can mix if done properly. And T.C. Scoops in Medway is looking to do so.

"Tina Chemini determines sales at her Medway ice cream shop, T.C. Scoops, each week by counting the number of tubs emptied of their frozen delicacy. 

But ice cream, which generates steady income during those hot summer months, does not translate to the same success each winter. 

Heeding requests from many of her customers - primarily moms and dads visiting with their children - and a need to garner more clientele year-round, the parlor plans to soon add beer, wine and a variety of ice cream cocktail concoctions to the menu, according to Chemini. 

She hopes the expanded offerings will attract a whole new set of faces - and revenue - to her 6-year-old business."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170205/local-business-owners-get-liquor-licenses-to-boost-sales

T.C. Scoops in Medway- More than just Ice cream!

Continuing the storyline on the liquor pricing article shared yesterday:

"On Friday, Furgang and Kiley presented differing views of the situation. Judge Douglas Wilkins is contemplating a request from Total Wine to in part stay the suspensions pending the outcome of a lawsuit Total Wine has filed challenging the commission's decision. Wilkins said he expects to weigh in on the request on Monday. 

The regulation references "the net cost appearing on the invoice," implying only one invoice, Furgang said. A bulk purchase discount could be applied to retail prices if it is reflected appropriately on the invoice, he said. 

The interpretation helps as inspectors try to enforce the regulation and compare invoices to retail prices, according to Furgang. 

Total Wine has documents reflecting that it received sufficient discounts to account for the prices it charged, but it did not receive all discounts on the initial invoice. Suppliers commonly issue discounts for buying certain quantities of product at the end of promotional periods, Kiley said. 

The regulation makes no reference to a first invoice or an initial invoice, Kiley said."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170203/arguments-begin-in-total-wine-pricing-dispute

FHS girls and boys basketball team top OA, boys swim take 4th in Hock Championships

Josh Perry, Managing Editor, Hockomock Sports provides the recaps for the FHS girls and boys basketball games versus Oliver Ames on Friday:

"Beginning the season with a relatively young and inexperienced lineup, Franklin opened with six straight losses. Given time to figure out the varsity level, the kids have turned out to be alright after all. 

All 11 of the players on the Franklin roster saw time on Friday night in the first game of a doubleheader at the William F. Nixon Gym and nine of those players got on the scoresheet, as the Panthers showed off their depth to beat Oliver Ames 59-48. It was the fifth straight win and sixth in the last eight games for Franklin, which is now .500 in the league and four wins from booking a playoff spot. 

“It’s a tremendous difference,” said Franklin coach John Leighton about the team’s confidence over the past few weeks compared to the start of the season. “You start 0-6 with a young team then they’re going to doubt themselves. They’re going to question things. I’m so impressed by every member of the team picking each other up and that’s lifted the confidence.”

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-girls-basketball-uses-balanced-attack-to-win-at-oa/

Follow this link for the photo gallery from the game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20162017/Winter-201617/Oliver-Ames-Franklin-Girls-Basketball-2-3-17/

Kate Morse (25) scored 10 points and pulled down five rebounds, one of nine Franklin players with at least a point, to help the Panthers extend their win streak to five games. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

"When Franklin and Oliver Ames played the first time, almost a month to the day from Friday night’s second meeting at the William F. Nixon Gym, the game was essentially over by halftime. The Panthers turned up the defensive intensity, broke the game open, and then pored it on for a 33-point victory. 

The Tigers were determined that it would not be the same result this time around and, despite Franklin extending its lead to as many as 15 in the third quarter, pulled within five points with only four minutes remaining in the game. 

With the crowd getting loud and momentum with the home team, Franklin junior Matt Elias (eight points) drilled a clutch three to extend the lead back to eight, Josh Macchi snatched an offensive rebound for a bucket, and then Connor Peterson dropped a pass to Jalen Samuels under the basket for the hoop and the foul. 

The Panthers made the plays they needed to down the stretch, holding off the OA comeback and pulling out a 64-52 victory that keeps Franklin tied with Mansfield at the top of the Kelley-Rex division (with the two teams set to square off next Friday)."

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-basketball-hold-off-oliver-ames-charge-to-stay-in-first-place/

Follow this link for the photo gallery from the game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20162017/Winter-201617/Oliver-Ames-Franklin-Boys-Basketball-2-3-17/

Franklin freshman Chris Edgehill (3) scored a team-high 15 points to help the Panthers hold off Oliver Ames and remain in a first place tie in the Kelley-Rex. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

The FHS Boys swim team finished 4th in the Hockomock League Championships

TEAM RESULTS

1. King Philip – 279
2. Canton – 256
3. Milford – 251
4. Franklin – 249.50
5. Taunton – 238
6. Oliver Ames – 210.50
7. Attleboro – 149
8. Mansfield – 138
9. North Attleboro – 133
10. Sharon – 129
11. Foxboro – 31
12. Stoughton (one swimmer) – 4

RACE RESULTS

200 Yard Medley Relay
1. King Philip (Colby Vieira, Jack Poppenberger, Andy Sprague, Tyler Stringfellow) – 1:46.96
2. Franklin (Jack Cashin, Roy Wang, Sumit Choudhury, Connor Bourgeois) – 1:47.41

200 Yard Free
1. Sebastian Melendez, Canton – 1:45.54
4. Sumit Choudhury, Franklin – 2:02.94

200 Yard IM
1. Nick Antonellis, Milford – 1:59.15
6. Roy Wang, Franklin – 2:10.41

50 Yard Free
1. Connor Bourgeois, Franklin – 22.51

100 Yard Butterfly
1. Nick Antonellis, Milford – 53.96
5. Sumit Choudhury, Franklin – 59.84

100 Yard Free
1. Kyle Gray, Oliver Ames – 51.20
3. Connor Bourgeois, Franklin – 51.30

200 Yard Free Relay
1. Canton (Owen Guerini, Sean Mitchell, Adrian Bankowski, Sebastian Melendez) – 1:31.65
2. Franklin (Jack Cashin, Roy Wang, Sumit Choudhury, Connor Bourgeois) – 1:35.85

100 Yard Breaststroke
1. Chris Watson, Milford – 1:06.35
2. Roy Wang, Franklin – 1:06.80
5. Jack Cashin, Franklin – 1:07.89

For the complete write up and results
https://hockomocksports.com/king-philip-boys-win-second-straight-hockomock-swimming-meet/

Follow this link for the photo gallery from the game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20162017/Winter-201617/Hockomock-Boys-Swim-Championships-02-03-17/