Question 3: Transgender Anti-Discrimination

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

"Kelly Jenkins earned her license to teach middle school science earlier this year, but decided not to apply to teach her own classroom in part because she’s wary of the outcome of Ballot Question No. 3. 

“If this law gets repealed and I go somewhere with my students, I’m concerned I could be discriminated against in front of them,” she explained. 

Jenkins, a teacher’s assistant at Wellesley Middle School, is a transgender woman. Massachusetts voters on Nov. 6 will be asked whether to uphold a 2016 law that prohibits discrimination against transgender people, including Jenkins, who use places of public accommodation. 

A “yes” vote means the law remains and transgender people will continue to be legally protected against discrimination in public places, including convenience stores and bathrooms. A “no” vote means the law is repealed and the legal protection is eliminated."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181015/question-3-question-of-transgender-rights

Additional info on the ballot questions
https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ele18/ballot_questions_18/ballot_questions18.htm

https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/

Franklin, MA: Finance Committee - Agenda - Oct 16, 2018

Town of Franklin - Finance Committee Agenda

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 7:00 PM

Municipal Center Council Chambers

355 East Central Street – 2nd Floor

1. Call to Order
2. Vote for Officers
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Citizen’s Comments
5. Memo: New format for Finance Committee Recommendations
6. FY19 Budget Adjustments and Transfers; Town Administrator, Community Development,
Police, Fire, MECC and Roads
7. Stabilization Fund Appropriation and Transfer
8. Capital Appropriation of Roads: Earmarking of Hotel Excise Tax
9. Risk Management Study Update
10. School Van Update
11. FY19 Capital Update
12. FY20 Budget Update
13. Water Infrastructure Update
14. Adjournment


https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qmHnqAbn7Jh6yi24WN9IOrN8IHmzNAMo/view?usp=sharing

new Fire truck, money being put aside in stabilization fund for the next one

FM #148 - 10th Norfolk Representative District Debate - Oct 13, 2018 (audio)

FM #148

This internet radio show or podcast is number 148 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This recording is the first of three segments from the Election Information Event hosted by Franklin in Focus held at the Franklin Public Library on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

This first segment covers the information session with the two candidates for the 10th Norfolk Representative district: incumbent Representative Jeff Roy and challenger current Franklin Town Councilor Patrick Casey.

The intro is provided by Monique Doyle and Alan Earls, founders of Franklin In Focus. The information session allowed each candidate to make an opening statement, answer three questions that were asked of each candidate, and three questions specific to each candidate before providing a closing comment.

The session recording runs just over an hour (61+ minutes). Without further ado, here is the audio recording.





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incumbent Representative Jeff Roy (left) and challenger
current Franklin Town Councilor Patrick Casey (right)

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Overall; if you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors.
If you don't like this, please let me know.

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
Thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark and Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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FHS boys cross country take 2nd, girls 6th at Bay State Invitational

The FHS boys cross country team finished 2nd and the girls 6th at the Bay State Invitational run at Northfield Mountain on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

Place	Name	Grade	School	T Time	Scoring Pl
5	Tyler Brogan	11	Franklin	16:43.8	5
6	Michael Hagen	12	Franklin	16:46.0	6
8	Nicholas Calitri	10	Franklin	16:55.9	8
29	Camden Harrington	11	Franklin	17:46.3	25
36	Dylan Kehoe	12	Franklin	17:59.2	32
51	Mitchell Regan	12	Franklin	18:16.4	44
90	Daniel Barrow	12	Franklin	18:49.8	83
106	Matthew Shumway	12	Franklin	19:13.1	99
127	Declan Walmsley	10	Franklin	19:29.8	119
134	Cooper Ross	12	Franklin	19:35.5	126
184	Nicholas Zaffino	12	Franklin	20:57.3

                                  Team Scores                                    
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Rank Team                      Total    1    2    3    4    5   *6   *7   *8   *9 
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   1 Wellesley                    46    1    3    9   16   17   20                
      Total Time:  1:25:07.61                                                     
         Average:    17:01.53                                                     
   2 Franklin                     76    5    6    8   25   32   44   83   99  119 
      Total Time:  1:26:11.24                                                     
         Average:    17:14.25                                                     
   3 Wakefield                   132   11   12   22   36   51   55   79  145  148 
      Total Time:  1:28:20.12                                                     
         Average:    17:40.03                                                     
   4 St. Johns Shrewbury         144   15   21   24   38   46   52   53   78   84 
      Total Time:  1:29:03.26                                                     
         Average:    17:48.66                                                     
   5 Pentucket                   162    7   26   30   41   58   63   73   77  135 
      Total Time:  1:29:06.90                                                     
         Average:    17:49.38        

Place	Name	Grade	School	T Time	Scoring Pl
41	Julia Fenerty	12	Franklin	22:55.2	34
42	Katrina Walbert	12	Franklin	22:55.3	35
44	Sydney Hawkins	10	Franklin	22:55.9	37
53	Sarah Giuliano	11	Franklin	23:03.0	45
58	Julia DiGiacomo	12	Franklin	23:14.4	49
60	Brandi Osborne	12	Franklin	23:16.7	51
66	Liliana Duffy	9	Franklin	23:34.3	55
73	Caitlyn Casey	9	Franklin	23:51.4	62
78	Mary Viera	12	Franklin	24:11.9	67
80	Stephanie Malachowski	12	Franklin	24:15.5	69
82	Maura Bruns	12	Franklin	24:21.8
89	Erin Barry	12	Franklin	24:50.6

                                   Team Scores                                    
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Rank Team                      Total    1    2    3    4    5   *6   *7   *8   *9 
================================================================================= 
   1 Wellesley                    43    1    3    5   15   19   20   22   31      
      Total Time:  1:42:23.71                                                     
         Average:    20:28.75                                                     
   2 Billerica                    44    4    7    9   11   13   14   28   39   65 
      Total Time:  1:43:01.09                                                     
         Average:    20:36.22                                                     
   3 Marshfield                  111    6    8   24   27   46   50   64           
      Total Time:  1:48:05.65                                                     
         Average:    21:37.13                                                     
   4 Hingham                     113    2   10   29   32   40   56   57   60   61 
      Total Time:  1:48:43.10                                                     
         Average:    21:44.62                                                     
   5 Lunenburg                   191   17   30   41   44   59                     
      Total Time:  1:53:43.16                                                     
         Average:    22:44.64                                                     
   6 Franklin                    200   34   35   37   45   49   51   55   62   67 
      Total Time:  1:55:03.81                                                     
         Average:    23:00.77                                                     

Complete results can be found online at

http://www.mstca.org/Fall_Season/Fall%202018/Bay%20State%20Invitational%20Results.htm

FHS Panthers

Register O'Donnell Delivers 3rd Quarter 2018 Real Estate Activity Report

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Delivers 3rd Quarter 2018 Real Estate Activity Report Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell noted that there were mixed results when it came to the Norfolk County housing market for the recently concluded third quarter. O'Donnell noted, "The total number of real estate sales in Norfolk County during July through September for both residential and commercial property was 5,157, which was only a 1% increase from the previous year. This sluggishness stems from a continued lack of inventory to meet the needs of the market. It has been a problem now for a considerable period of time and has caused hardship for those looking to buy properties, especially for first-time homeowners." Also, the Register mentioned that the total dollar real estate sales volume, again for both residential and commercial real estate, increased by a significant 15% to $2.5 billion. Additionally, the average property sale price for the quarter was $728,692, an 11% increase year over year. Mortgage activity declined in the 3rd quarter. There were 6,621 mortgages recorded compared to 7,300 during the same time period in 2017. Additionally, total mortgage borrowing fell by 65% to $2.7 billion. However, this number was dramatically skewed by a $1.6 billion mortgage taken out against a commercial property in Weymouth during the 3rd quarter 2017. Another key factor in the reduction of mortgage borrowing, noted Register O'Donnell, were the small but noticeable hikes in interest rates. On the consumer front, there was a 1% increase in the number of Homesteads recorded during the 3rd quarter. A total of 3,572 Homesteads were recorded compared to 3,543 year over year. The Register stated, "A Homestead provides limited protection against the forced sale of an individual's primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000. I urge Norfolk County residents to consider this important consumer protection tool." Foreclosure activity was mixed during the 3rd quarter. The total number of foreclosure deeds recorded was 63, a small 3% increase year over year. The numbers were more sobering with Notice to Foreclose Mortgage filings, the first step in the foreclosure process. There were 127 Notice to Foreclose Mortgages recorded during the quarter, a 24.5% increase year over year. O'Donnell noted, "I continue to be concerned with the number of foreclosure filings. The Registry of Deeds continues to work with Quincy Community Action Programs, 617-479-8181 x376, and NeighborWorks Southern Mass, 508-587-0950 to help homeowners who have received a Notice to Foreclose Mortgage document. A third option is to contact the Massachusetts Attorney General's Consumer Advocacy and Response Division (CARD) at 617-727-8400." Register O'Donnell concluded, "Ongoing issues with available inventory are causing prospective buyers to pay increased amounts for real estate. These prices are having an adverse impact on first-time home buyers who are trying to purchase property at an affordable cost. Furthermore, the recent increases in interest rates by the Fed may cause consumers to think twice before borrowing and going further in debt." 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 Delivers 3rd Quarter 2018 Real Estate Activity Report

"it’s another tool in the toolbox for our department to have”

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

"A new face will soon be a prominent part of the Franklin and Medway police departments. 

The towns were recently awarded a joint grant with Framingham-based Advocates Inc. to hire a clinical social worker to assist with cases involving people in mental health crises. The initial grant is valued at about $300,000 and is for three years, according to the Franklin town website. Renewals are possible afterward. 

Medway Police Chief Allen Tingley said the clinician will work in Medway on Tuesdays and Thursdays, while occupying the Franklin station on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181014/franklin-medway-police-will-share-clinician-to-aid-in-mental-health-related-calls

This was announced by Franklin Police and shared here in August
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/08/franklin-and-medway-police-receive-jail.html

Franklin also agreed to share a resource office with Tri-County Regional VT with the agreement reached with Town Council approval last week.
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/live-reporting-subcommittee-reports.html

"it’s another tool in the toolbox for our department to have”

LiveArts: Benefit Concert on October 21 - performance by The Buswell Ensemble

Join us for the first concert of our current season! SPECIAL BENEFIT CONCERT THE BUSWELL ENSEMBLE with VICTOR ROSENBAUM Music of Mozart Sunday, October 21, 2018 3:00 p.m. LiveARTS begins its 16th season with a Benefit Concert. We are honored to have four amazing musicians participating in an all-Mozart program in the first concert of our new season. Internationally acclaimed musicians James Buswell, violin, and Victor Rosenbaum, piano, will lead an ensemble that includes violinist Amy Galluzzo and cellist Carol Ou. All four musicians have strong ties, past and current, to the New England Conservatory of Music and are known for their strong interests in teaching music to students everywhere. All four of these artists have donated their performances free of charge to LiveARTS and its audience, because they all believe in bringing great music directly to where interested people live. Experiencing live classical music does not need to involve a long trip and expensive parking in Boston. It's available right here! The Benefit Concert will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 21, at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Church in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street.  At 2:30, Ann Sears, Professor of Music at Wheaton College, will provide a pre-concert talk about the music to be performed in the concert. There will be a silent auction of a variety of items. Audience members can bid on gift certificates from several stores and shops in the area, a selection of fine wines, and piano tunings by our liveARTS piano technician. Doors open at 2:15. The building is completely accessible for all. Recently, Donald Krishnaswami, Artistic Director of LiveARTS, was interviewed on Franklin's local cable television station. To hear more about this concert, and to learn about the upcoming season, use this link to see the interview: https://youtu.be/cTLMcTf3oKA   Since this is a benefit concert for LiveARTS, ticket prices are $40 and $30 for seniors. As always, students 18 and under are by donation. Tickets are available at the door or online at www.liveartsma.org. For more information, call 774-571-5798. Violinist James Buswell has performed as a solo violinist with major orchestras around the world. His regular professional activities include solo and chamber music recitals, conducting, teaching, lecturing and writing. In recital, he is known for regularly combining standard masterpieces with works of newer music, of which he is a champion.  Victor Rosenbaum, piano, delighted a LiveARTS audience in our past season with an all-Beethoven solo piano recital. He is back this year, bringing musical acquaintances with him. Mr. Rosenbaum was chair of the piano department at New England Conservatory for more than 10 years. He is currently Music Director of the Music for Peace concert series in Massachusetts. Violinist Amy Galluzzo has an active career both as a chamber musician and soloist. Ms. Galluzzo has performed at several prestigious summer festivals, including the Tanglewood Music Festival and the Sarasota Music Festival. She maintains a private violin studio in Boston and has been involved with the Bennington Chamber Music Conference since 2015. Carol Ou, cellist, is a versatile artist, known for her ease with the diverse musical styles of the last five centuries. She is a recording artist, and has premiered several new compositions written especially for her. Since 2007, Ms. Ou has been Music Director of the Heifetz International Summer Music Institute in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire and Staunton, Virginia. We look forward to seeing you at our first concert of the season. LiveARTS is an autonomous, nonprofit, nonsectarian affiliate of the First Universalist Society in Franklin. Tax-deductible contributions go directly and exclusively to LiveARTS. Support the ARTS! Support LiveARTS! Copyright © 2018 LiveARTS, Franklin, Massachusetts, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LiveARTS, Franklin, Massachusetts 283 Prospect Street Franklin, MA 02038