Thursday, December 28, 2017

Norfolk County Register of Deeds O’Donnell to speak at Franklin Rotary Club - February 1

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell will be the guest speaker at the Franklin Rotary Club meeting on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at 3 Restaurant, 461 W. Central Street in Franklin.

 The Register will discuss the historical nature of the Registry and his ongoing efforts to modernize and computerize the vast number of Norfolk County real estate records. He will also address the Massachusetts Homestead Act and following the presentation address any specific questions members may have.
https://portal.clubrunner.ca/3689
Franklin Rotary
As part of the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds community outreach initiative Register O’Donnell offers this program in his effort to provide information as to the functions and services the Registry of Deeds provides to the residents and businesses of Norfolk County.

 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 in 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 www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org


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FHS boys basketball and girls hockey post wins; indoor track teams turn in strong performances

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Wednesday, Dec 27, 2017


 Boys Basketball = Franklin, 62 vs. Malden Catholic, 36 – Final
– Franklin senior Paul Mahon poured in a game-high 20 points to lead the Panthers past Malden Catholic and into the Somerville Hoop Fest final. The Panthers will play Arlington in the championship on Thursday.

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 8 vs. Bishop Stang, 1 – Final




Indoor Track = Boston Holiday Challenge

FHS boys results for the Boston Holiday Challenge
FHS boys results for the Boston Holiday Challenge

FHS girls results for the Boston Holiday Challenge
FHS girls results for the Boston Holiday Challenge



The Indoor Track results can be found online at
Girls = https://ma.milesplit.com/meets/295800/results/562574/formatted#.WkWuat-nGUk
Boys = https://ma.milesplit.com/meets/295800/results/562575/formatted#.WkWu69-nGUk

Note - the links were updated as the original links pointed to the 2016 meet not to the 12/27/17 meet


Other results around the Hockomock League can be found
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-27-17/


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FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

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Exploring 19 Crimes Wine - Jan 18


Exploring 19 Crimes Wine

Guest Host: Timothy Chagnon C.S.

19 Crimes, one of the fastest growing brands within the Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) portfolio, has been named 'Wine Brand of the Year' by leading US wine industry title Market Watch, demonstrating the outstanding success of this innovation since it was introduced to the US market in 2012.

 Growing to one million cases in annual volume over the last 12 months, 19 Crimes is a unique wine proposition that celebrates the rebellious spirit of men and women exiled from 18th and 19th century Britain to Australia, having committed one of the 19 Crimes meriting punishment via transportation.

 We will taste all 7 wines made!

 Also A Leader In New Augmented Reality Technology
Available now via the Apple App and Google Play stores, this first-of-its-kind app will animate 19 Crimes' criminals-turned-colonists. Hovering a mobile device over the bottles will bring the character on the label to life, sharing their stories of rule breaking that sent them across the ocean to Australia.
Load the app on your phone to check it out at the tasting.

About Timothy:

Timothy Chagnon has been with Treasury Wine Estates since July of 2017. Prior to joining Treasury he had worked extensively in the hospitably industry. Over the past 10+ years, his experiences have encompassed all aspects of the restaurant world including casual fare and fine dining establishments under the direction of such renown chefs as Jasper White and Ming Tsai . Most recently, Timothy was the Wine Director and Certified Sommelier at Flank Steakhouse in Waltham.
January 18, 2018 - 7 PM
 https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/246043718/

Exploring 19 Crimes Wine - Jan 18
Exploring 19 Crimes Wine - Jan 18

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"It’s been quite a tradition"

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

"If you’ve resolved to get in touch with nature in 2018, you’ll have an opportunity to do so on the very first day of the year. 
The Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park will be hosting a “First Day Hike” in the afternoon on New Year’s Day - part of a statewide series of hikes held by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. According to the department, this will be the fifth year the event has been offered in Uxbridge, though the first hike in the state took place 27 years ago at Milton’s Blue Hills Reservation. 
Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the park’s River Bend Farm Visitor Center at 287 Oak St., while the hike will kick off at 1 p.m."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171227/first-day-hike-will-ring-in-new-year


 The MA DCR also shares the 7 hikes around the State that are scheduled for January 1
https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-announces-first-day-hikes-at-state-parks

The trails at DelCarte were in use this week
The trails at DelCarte were in use this week

The walk provided some great scenic views
The walk provided some great scenic views

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Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Franklin Newcomers and Friends - Jan 10

Come join your Franklin friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends monthly meeting. Meet us upstairs at "3" Restaurant on Wednesday, January 10 at 7:30. A special guest will leave you with meditative and stress relief strategies. Come with an open mind . . . she’ll provide a pen, chocolate and a mindful experience!

 We invite any resident of Franklin, or a surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, to join us at "3" Restaurant, 461 West Central Street, Franklin.  
Complimentary appetizers and beverages are provided and a cash bar is available. We meet upstairs at 7:30 PM on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. We run our meetings September through May. Additionally, we hold many fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year.

For more information, please visit our website www.franklinnewcomers.com or our Facebook page, Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club.
Franklin Newcomers and Friends - Jan 10
Franklin Newcomers and Friends - Jan 10
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Electric Youth 2018 debuts at THE BLACK BOX - Jan 5

Electric Youth 2018 debuts at THE BLACK BOX with two shows on Friday, January 5 at 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM, offering high-powered family entertainment with music for all ages! 

 Electric Youth 2018 includes Lily Barney, Kelsey Breslin, Naomi Fitzgerald, Mia Fleischer, Aaron Frongillo, Sydney Leach, Caroline Merten, Maddie Rezendes, Hannah Rezendes, Susauna Wickstrom, Caroline Wilkins, Griffin Wilkins, Caitlin Woodcock, and Lindsey Wyner. 

 The EY singer-dancers are backed by Boston musicians who’ve performed, recorded and toured with such music legends as Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, B.B. King, Diana Ross, The Temptations and Van Morrison.

Don’t miss this exciting evening of timeless hits and non-stop entertainment! Tickets are $26.
Electric Youth 2018 debuts at THE BLACK BOX - Jan 5
Electric Youth 2018 debuts at THE BLACK BOX - Jan 5

 Friday, January 5
6:30 and 8:30 PM
THE BLACK BOX

Purchase your tickets online https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1071



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Annual Report 2017: Town Council

The Annual Report is compiled and published each year to be ready for voters to obtain at the November election. A PDF copy is also posted online and available for viewing our downloading. I'll highlight some key sections from the current report over the next week or so starting with the Town Council.

 The following is a text representation of the printed page 16 (actually 23 of 264)

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNCIL


 The Town Council is the holder of all general, corporate, legislative, and appropriations powers of the Town of Franklin. On behalf of the Town Council I submit our annual report for the fiscal year 7/1/2016 to 6/30/2017.

 Economic Development
The Town Council voted to sell land on Pond Street to a developer who is building 96 Condominiums.

 Zoning for economic development included voting to create a zone for Breweries, Distilleries and Wineries with tasting rooms, a Rural Business zone, storage facilities from C2 to Industrial and a portion of land off of Dean Avenue to R5. Additionally, we voted to zone for marijuana manufacturing and sales that also included a 2% local tax.

 Facilities
Facilities improvements included new space at the recreation complex on Beaver Street, the Senior Center, as well as the renovation and expansion of the Franklin Public Library.

 Recreation and Open Space
The Town exercised its first refusal option to purchase 12 acres of land on Washington Street. The Town accepted 20 acres of land next to the Keller Sullivan School and a parcel of land on Prospect Street. 

 We voted $100,000 for weed control at the DelCarte pond.

 We voted to appropriate funds for the expansion of field space at Beaver Street Recreation complex and two new turf fields and a new track at the High School.

 Downtown
The long term downtown construction project was completed in 2016 and a new parking plan for downtown was finalized. Parking meters were removed to allow more access to downtown businesses.

 The new Horace Mann statue at the corner of Emmons Street and West Central Street was completed and dedicated.

 Other
The Council voted to transfer 17 acres of land behind the High School to the Affordable Housing Trust. The Trust will use the land for construction of new senior housing.

 Abatements for qualified citizens were increased from $750 to $1,000 and the senior tax workout amount increased from $9 to $10 per hour. We also adopted a Veterans Assistance Fund to help assist veterans in need of fuel, food, or transportation assistance.

 The Council appropriated $600,000 for a new fire truck.

 The Council voted to request legislation to establish an Agricultural Commission.

 Alcohol regulations were amended to require all employees of an establishment to have TIPS training.

 Finally, we continued improvements to the Town Common by increasing the seasonal lights for the Holiday display and also voted to replace the stage. 

 It is a pleasure to serve my fellow citizens and to submit this annual report on behalf of the Franklin Town Council for your review.

 Respectfully submitted,

 Matthew T. Kelly
Chairman, Franklin Town Council
Annual Report 2017: Town Council
Annual Report 2017: Town Council


You can find the online copy at the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/pages/annual-reports

 and specifically for 2017
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/files/town-annual-report-2017-revised


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