FTC Scam Alert: No prizes from the FTC

No prizes from the FTC by Todd Kossow Director, Midwest Region Recently, someone showed up at the door of the FTC to ask about his prize. He had a mailing saying he'd won $5 million – and the FTC had "certified and verified" it. The letter told him to act immediately to get the money. Otherwise, his millions would be given to somebody else. He'd talked with the so-called officials, who wanted him to pay $500 in fees to claim his (ahem) prize. Read more: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/06/no-prizes-ftc?utm_source=govdelivery This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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"eases the setback lines to allow for more folks to have chickens”

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

"Two new bylaws could be good news for aspiring chicken owners, and possibly bad news for the solar crowd. 

One of the bylaws would put certain restrictions on the placement of ground-mounted solar panels, and the other would make owning chickens in town much easier. 

The bylaws are making their way through town government. Public hearings for the zoning board, planning board, and the town council have not yet been scheduled. Final decisions are predicted to be made by the end of the summer."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180625/proposed-franklin-bylaws-help-chickens-could-hurt-solar

The Town Council "Action Taken" document can be found here
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/town_council_actions_taken_for_june_20_2018.pdf

The proposed changes for poultry can be found here
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/zbl_18-816_poultry_legislation.pdf

The poultry bylaw change was referred to the Planning Board. They'll schedule public hearing and take action to recommend or change the bylaw and refer back to the Town Council. The Town Council is required to hold a public hearing and have at least two meetings on the item before voting on it. 

The changes for ground mounted solar were scheduled for discussion in the Economic Development Meeting on June 20 but are not yet drafted for review.

The new portable stage authorized for purchase last year has arrived
and is set up for the 4th of July Celebration on the Town Common

Tri-County sends two to the National Skills USA Conference

Congratulations to the students who will compete at the National Skills USA Conference in Louisville, Kentucky from June 25 – 30, 2018.

These students received gold medals at the MA state competition in Additive Manufacturing:
Anne Seibel – grade 10 (Walpole) and Hannah Davis - grade 10 (Franklin)

Anne Seibel and Hannah Davis

Updated 6/25/18

Best wishes and good luck to our @TriCountyRVTSD students and faculty who left today to compete at the 2018 @SkillsUSA National Competition in Louisville, KY! #workhardtodaycounts pic.twitter.com/Vk5vpJ4UqS

— Tri-County Regional (@TriCountyRVTSD) June 25, 2018

Have you seen the new Franklin Cultural District Facebook page?

"As we shift to official Cultural District approval and a new group of committee members, so are our social media accounts. 

All the great things about Franklin and its forthcoming cultural district can still be found, now just at the Franklin Culture Facebook page - the new official home of the Franklin Cultural District!"

You can also follow Franklin Culture on
Twitter: @franklinculture  https://twitter.com/franklinculture
Instagram: @franklinculture   https://www.instagram.com/franklinculture/


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/franklinculturema/

Franklin Culture Facebook page

This was shared from the Franklin Culture post
https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalFestivalret/posts/1111147659036269

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Celebrates its 225th Birthday

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Registry Celebrates its 225th Birthday It was an evening when "History Came Alive," all 225 years' worth, as several hundred people came to partake in the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds birthday celebration. The event, which was held on June 20th and free to the public, showcased the notable land records of many prominent people, along with changes to the Registry's operations throughout the past two and a quarter centuries. "It was on June 20, 1793 that Norfolk County and the Registry of Deeds came into existence thanks to a bill signed into law by then Governor John Hancock," noted Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell. "As some residents of Norfolk County will proudly tell you, next to his being the lead signer of the Declaration of Independence, this was probably the second most important signature in John Hancock's life." Hancock, his wife Dorothy Quincy, and his friend John Adams greeted those attending the event. The evening was filled with "pomp and parade" as President Adams would say with a stirring rendition of God Bless America sung by the Singing Trooper, Dan Clark among his several patriotic songs. There was also fife and drum music performed by the Colonial Boys and an honor guard from the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office which led the procession into the Registry's Great Hall. People strolled throughout the 113 year old building to view the 45 notable land exhibits, which included the names of the 4 U.S. Presidents who were born in Norfolk County: John Adams, John Quincy Adams (Braintree, now part of Quincy), John F. Kennedy (Brookline) and George H.W. Bush (Milton). They also viewed land records of Norfolk County residents who won Nobel Prizes and others who were elected Governors of Massachusetts. Additionally, there was a land record of an extraordinary individual from each one of the county's twenty-eight communities. "This is an eclectic group of Norfolk County people that have made significant contributions in the areas of science, the arts, politics, environment, law, military and medicine," noted Register O'Donnell. Some of those honored included revolutionary war hero Paul Revere (Canton), Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis (Dedham), astronaut Sunita Williams (Needham) and Helen Keller, advocate for the disabled (Wrentham). There were also exhibits tracing the history of the Registry of Deeds throughout its 225 years. There were storyboards about the different Registry locations as well as past Registers of Deeds. "Much has obviously changed," noted Register O'Donnell. "The Registry operations have gone from the days of scriveners with quill pens to the modern era of computers and advanced document imaging. No longer do people ride by horseback to the Registry of Deeds, but today they can perform many of the same tasks from the comfort of their home computer." Those who attended the event received a booklet which included all the exhibits as well as a pin commemorating the 225th anniversary. If you are interested in a free booklet, please email agardner@norfolkdeeds.org or call the Registry of Deeds at 781-461-6104. Register O'Donnell concluded, "Norfolk County has an amazing history. It is one of the reasons that it is considered a destination place to live and to work. We are proud as a Registry to be the depository of more than 6 million land records and processor of hundreds of thousands of transactions on a yearly basis. But as proud as we are of the past and the present, we are just as excited and focused on what the future holds for the Registry." 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

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Celebrates its 225th Birthday

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - June 26, 2018

Vision Statement

The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

A G E N D A

“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”

1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
b. Citizen’s Comments

i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDH

c. FHS Student Representative Comments
d. Superintendent’s Report

2. Guests / Presentations
a. Personnel Presentation – Ms. Lisa O’Keefe Trainor, Director of HR

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Policy – Second Readings/Adoption
I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed:

• JQA – Financial Assistance Policy
• JQA-R – Financial Assistance Application & Procedures
• EFD – Meal Charge Policy
• EFD-R – Meal Charge Policy & Procedures
• JFAA-R – School Admission/Residency

4. Discussion Only Items
a. Annual Report

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Budget; Community Relations;
Policy; Transportation; Public Schools Advocacy; Ad Hoc Superintendent’s
Evaluation)

b. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC; Substance Abuse Task
Force; School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; School Start Times Advisory
Committee [SSTAC]; MASC)


6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items

7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the June 12, 2018 School Committee meeting.
b. Executive Session Minutes
I recommend approval of the executive session minutes from the June 12, 2018 School Committee meeting for release.
c. Transfers
I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
d. FHS Scholarships
I recommend acceptance of 3 checks totaling $5,915.55 for FHS Scholarships as detailed:

• $340.00 Paul Castelline Scholarship (various donors)
• $5,000.00 Keiichi Katanosono Scholarship (Katanosono family)
• $575.55 Keiichi Katanosono Scholarship (various donors)

e. Davis Thayer Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $218.37 from O’Connor Studios for supplemental supplies at Davis Thayer Elementary School.
f. Horace Mann Middle School – Surplus Lights
I recommend approval of the request of Rebecca Motte, Principal of Horace Mann Middle School to declare old lighting as surplus as detailed.

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence

11. Executive Session
a. Negotiations with non-union personnel
b. Strategy discussion with respect to pending litigation

12. Adjournment

The agenda document can be found online
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/k6-26-18%20SC%20Packet/SCAGENDA%206-26-18.pdf

The documents released for this agenda can also be found online
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/k6-26-18%20SC%20Packet/

the key to learning

Franklin TV to broadcast the Super 8 final

Thanks to Jay Horrigan for posting that the FHS Super 8 baseball game will be broadcast by Franklin TV 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/2090745131195502/

"Franklin TV is thrilled to announce that starting Monday, Franklin residents will be able to see Franklin TV's broadcast of the Super 8 Championship game between Franklin High and Central Catholic, primarily on our Educational channel -

• Channel 96 if you have Comcast 
• Channel 28 if you have Verizon

Check out our program guide at franklin.tv for airtimes."

The TV schedule is found in this PDF file   http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf


Monday - 6/25 - 09:30 AM Baseball Super 8 Final
Tuesday - 6/26 - 07:00 PM Baseball Super 8 Final
Friday - 6/29 - 06:00 PM Baseball Super 8 Final
Saturday - 6/30 - 09:31 AM Baseball Super 8 Final

Franklin TV to broadcast the Super 8 final