Register O'Donnell Warns Homeowners About Deed Scam

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Warns Homeowners About Deed Scam Continuing his efforts to combat consumer fraud, Norfolk County Register Of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today advised Norfolk County residents to disregard a direct-mail solicitation offering them a certified copy of their property deed for an outrageous fee of anywhere from $59.50-$83.00. Register O'Donnell stated, "Today, there is a California company that is sending direct-mail solicitations to unsuspecting homeowners asking them to send a check for $83.00 in order to receive a copy of their deed. If a consumer knew that the Registry of Deeds would provide them the same certified copy of a property deed for a charge of only $1.00 per page, plus an additional $1.00 for postage, they would never agree to pay such an outrageous fee for service. The average price for a mailed homeowner's deed by the Registry, (usually two pages) is $3.00." "These solicitations," noted O'Donnell, "are labeled Recorded Deed Notice and request that that homeowner forward a check in the amount of $83.00 for a copy of their deed. The Registry has been contacted by many who have received this solicitation. Do not fall for this scam." Register O'Donnell concluded, "While the practice may be legal, it's certainly not ethical. From my perspective, this is a scam being perpetrated against hard working Norfolk County residents, many of who are first-time homeowners or elderly. Consumers are interpreting these notices as a bill, since they are affixed with a due date. I again urge in the strongest terms that Norfolk County citizens not let themselves fall prey to these types of misleading deed scam advertisements." If you receive a deed solicitation notice, please contact the Registry's Customer Service Center immediately at (781) 461-6101 or by email at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org. Additionally, if you desire a copy of your own deed, also contact the Registry's Customer Service Center and we will be glad to provide you with one for a nominal fee of usually $2.00-$3.00. 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 is located at 649 High Street, Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website at www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@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

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham,, MA 02026-1831 Sent by registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org in collaboration with Try it free today

Register O'Donnell Warns Homeowners About Deed Scam

“I want them to feel protected"

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

"Local farmers looking to form an agricultural commission in Franklin took their case to town officials last week. 

Members of the Town Council and Planning Board as well as the town administrator listened to a presentation on the matter Thursday evening. 

Melanie Hamblen, a co-owner of the Franklin Agway store, said that a number of farmers in town felt unwelcome at the municipal building, believed new regulations threatening their livelihoods could come up at any time and were worried for the future of farming."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170430/franklin-farmers-make-case-for-agricultural-commission

The presentation and discussion was to the Economic Development Subcommittee of the Town Council which includes a couple of members of the Planning Board as non-voting members.

The scheduled agenda for the meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/04/agricultural-commission-discussion.html

Pick your own! In Franklin Ma — at Gianetti's U-Pick Blueberries.

School Committee Recap - 04/25/17

Realized I missed posting the summary of the meeting.

(Note - Franklin TV has not yet posted the video for replay of the meeting)

• Live reporting: Action items to closing
• Live Reporting: Health and Physical Education Curr...
• Live reporting: School Committee - April 25, 2017

You are invited to the Horace Mann Statue Unveiling at Horace Mann Square - May 7

"We will be honoring Horace Mann, the father of public education in America, with the unveiling of a statue at Horace Mann Square. Mann was born in Franklin on May 4, 1796, less than 20 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed and while George Washington was still President. 

In 1837, Mann left the practice of law and withdrew from the presidency of the Massachusetts State Senate to become the first Secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Education. He traveled among the people urging them to make their schools better—to improve school buildings, to provide better books and equipment, to enrich the course of study, and above all to provide better teachers. Year after year, Horace Mann carried on his mission, and today, his name is held in grateful remembrance everywhere the common school opens doors of opportunity. 

He declared, “Without undervaluing any other human agency, it may be safely affirmed that the Common School... may become the most effective and benignant of all forces of civilization.”

The unveiling of the statue in his birthplace is a tribute to his work and to those whose great efforts mark the progress of education in the United States and the advancement of these ideals. The statue also stands as a monument to a fight that has been handed down to us— that we must strive unceasingly for better schools. Well-educated, clear-thinking, creative citizens are essential to democracy and our democratic way of life. 

The memorial was made possible by funding from the Massachusetts General Court and the Austin B. Fletcher Memorial Fund approved by the Town Council of Franklin, Massachusetts. Both bodies unanimously approved the project of honoring the memory of so illustrious a son of Franklin, and took the necessary steps to make it happen. The square which houses the statue and memorial was generously donated and constructed by Roger Calarese, the developer of Horace Mann Square."

Shared from the Facebook event create by Representative Jeff Roy
https://www.facebook.com/events/1102040296567751/

Upi are invited to the Horace Mann Statue Unveiling at Horace Mann Square - May 7

The statue base is ready

The statue base is ready in the rain

Help Support the SAFE Coalition; raffle tickets, run/walk 5K, or golf tournament

Help Support the SAFE Coalition! View this email in your browser Help Support the SAFE Coalition! Whether it's as a volunteer, participant in the 5K RUN on SUNDAY May 7 or the GOLF Tournament on MONDAY May 21, we need your support for the programs we bring to you (e.g., Narcan training today in Foxborough). Our ANNUAL RAFFLE is going on right now. Only 500 $20 tickets to be sold and the winner gets a basket of MA scratch off tickets. Tickets available at the Narcan Training, 5 K Run and Golf Tournament. Send a $20 check to SAFE Coalition, PO Box 434, Franklin, MA 02038 and we will send the ticket back to you by US Mail. Copyright © 2017 SAFE Coalition, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in from a SAFE event or meeting. Our mailing address is: SAFE Coalition PO Box 434 Franklin, Ma 02038

Sign up now for the Veterans’ Memorial Day breakfast - May 26

The Veterans’ Memorial Day breakfast honoring Franklin veterans is scheduled for Friday, May 26, 2017, 9:00 a.m. at the Franklin Senior Center and hosted by Franklin’s Veterans’ Services. 

Korean War veterans and families will be recognized at the breakfast. 

All veterans are invited! 

Sign up at senior center or call: 508.520.4945 seating is limited – sign up soon!

Sign up now for the Veterans’ Memorial Day breakfast - May 26

This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/memorial_day_breakfast_flier_for_senior_center_0.pdf

FHS baseball tops Foxboro 4-2

From Hockomock Sports, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Saturday, April 29.

Baseball = Foxboro, 2 @ Franklin, 4 – Final

– Franklin cashed in for all four of its runs in the fourth inning to defeat Foxboro. Trailing the Warriors, Franklin senior Cam Lupien delivered with a two-run single to put the Panthers ahead. Ryan Hodgkins came through with an RBI single to tack on an insurance run for Franklin. Jake Noviello earned the win on the mound, going 6.2 innings with just three hits allowed and three walks. Bryan Woelfel came in with runners on first and second in the top of the seventh and got the final out for Franklin. Chad Bearce went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles and knocked in both of Foxboro’s runs. Steve McLaughlin had a strong outing on the mound for Foxboro, throwing a complete game while Colin Thoener had a strong day at third base.

For the other scores around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-042917/

FHS Panthers

Saturday morning baseball. Franklin JV vs Foxboro. ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/eM8Ck28dcd

— JenEdmundsATC (@FHSTrainingRoom) April 29, 2017