Monday, October 14, 2019

Last day to register for the Nov 5 Election is Wednesday, Oct 16


The Franklin Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. If you have not yet registered to vote, the deadline to register is Wednesday, October 16th.

You can also register online at www.registertovotema.com

Last day to register for the Nov 5 Election is Wednesday, Oct 16
Last day to register for the Nov 5 Election is Wednesday, Oct 16

Consider voting by absentee ballot
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/10/consider-voting-via-absentee-ballot-for.html

For additional info on the election process visit the Town Clerk page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

For additional info on the candidates visit the Election Collection
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/07/franklin-election-collection-2019.html

Registry of Deeds Celebrates Building Rededication and Publication of Notable Land Records Book Volume 2



Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

Registry of Deeds Celebrates Building Rededication and Publication of Notable Land Records Book Volume 2

It was an event to hail the new as well as the old as Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell celebrated the rededication of the 116 year old Registry building as well as the launching of its new Volume 2 Edition of its Notable Land Records book.

The Register, with President John Adams at his side, gave a brief history lesson about a building which today is the repository of more than 8 million Norfolk County land records. "The old Registry building, located in Dedham, was built on land previously owned by Fisher Ames, a prominent member of the Federalist Party. Construction of this building began in 1903 and was completed in 1905." Additionally, the Register mentioned how shrewd Norfolk County residents were to have purchased the land through legislation back in 1899 for $17,198.

O'Donnell also talked about the renovations and repairs that have taken place during the past few years. "We have done our best to preserve and improve the Registry of Deeds building including repairs to the granite outside edifice, a new roof, a new boiler, repaired ceilings and moldings, new wiring, more research space as well as interior painting. These renovations will allow Registry of Deeds staff to better serve the public and act on its core mission of recording and maintaining Norfolk County land documents in a secure, accurate and accessible manner."

During the rededication event, attendees were able to stroll throughout the building and view the many notable land record exhibits. A land record of an extraordinary individual from each of the twenty-eight Norfolk County communities was highlighted for viewing. "The Norfolk County notable land record holders highlighted in our Volume 2 book are truly a diverse group that has made contributions both locally and nationally. Among those highlighted included noted conductor Leonard Bernstein, former White House chief-of-staff Andrew Card, Jr. and Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman," noted the Register.

Those who attended were also treated to the singing of the Norwood High School Madrigals. Attendees also received a Notable Land Records Volume 2 book as well as getting a chance to talk to President John Adams, who was one of four United States Presidents who were born and lived in Norfolk County. If you are interested in a free book, please email agardner@norfolkdeeds.org or call the Registry of Deeds at 781-461-6104.

Register O'Donnell concluded, "The rededication of the Registry of Deeds building reflects the commitment made to preserve this historic building built in 1903 by the citizens of Norfolk County. By preserving this historic building and highlighting a notable land record holder in each of the twenty-eight Norfolk County communities, we are striving to make our county's rich history come alive. As proud as we are of the past and the present, we are also excited about what the future holds for the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds."

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/or 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.


Register William P. O'Donnell
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org
phone: 781-234-3336
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham,, MA 02026-1831

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Registry of Deeds Celebrates Building Rededication
Registry of Deeds Celebrates Building Rededication

Reminder: Shuttle between Forge Park, Franklin/Dean on Weekdays - 8 AM – 3:30 PM

South Station – Forge Park/495
Weekdays, 8 AM – 3:30 PM
Through October 2019

Bus shuttles replace Franklin Line service between Forge Park/495 and Franklin stations while we work on a necessary tie job replacement project to improve reliability. Shuttles will operate on a regular train schedule.

This necessary tie job replacement project will improve service and reliability on the Commuter Rail. Additional weekdays may be added as work progresses on the Franklin Line. Please visit https://www.mbta.com/FRKwork for more details about bus shuttle schedules. Passengers may experience delays of up to 15 minutes.

Please note the pickup/drop off locations for shuttle buses:

Franklin:

  • Please board in the main station parking lot near the shelter.
Forge Park/495:
  • Please board at the end of the driveway to the parking lot.


Affected trips:

  • 703 (8:04 am from South Station)
  • 710 (9:22 am from Forge Park/495)
  • 705 (9:40 am from South Station)
  • 712 (10:55 am from Forge Park/495)
  • 707 (11:00 am from South Station)
  • 714 (12:20 pm from Forge Park/495)
  • 709 (12:20 pm from South Station)
  • 716 (1:35 pm from Forge Park/495)
  • 711 (1:35 pm from South Station)
  • 718 (2:57 pm from Forge Park/495)

Updated: 10/7/2019 10:23A


See all Franklin Line service changes
https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/alerts

Reminder: Shuttle between Forge Park, Franklin/Dean on Weekdays - 8 AM – 3:30 PM
Reminder: Shuttle between Forge Park, Franklin/Dean on Weekdays - 8 AM – 3:30 PM



Friendly reminder: NO delay in trash/recycling pick up this week

Friendly reminder: Columbus Day is one of those holiday's where there is NO delay in trash pickup. 

Put the toters/bins/barrels out on your normal day!


Friendly reminder: NO delay in trash/recycling pick up this week
Friendly reminder: NO delay in trash/recycling pick up this week
Shared from the Franklin DPW page (which thoughtfully used one of mine own photos!)
https://www.facebook.com/FranklinDPW/photos/a.938433076241163/2576044975813290/?type=3&theater

The current solid waste recycle flyer can be found on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/franklin_2019_2020_mailer.pdf

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club annual Craft Fair - Nov 9

SAVE THE DATE!  - Nov 9

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club annual Craft Fair is coming up. This non-profit fair will be held on Saturday, November 9th at Tri-Country High School in Franklin. 

Hours are 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There is a $3 entry fee - children 12 and under are free. 

In addition to almost 70 artisans, there will be a bake sale table and raffle table. We are collecting non-perishable items for the Franklin Food Pantry - thank you in advance for any donations! All proceeds are donated to local charities and non-profit organizations. 

 
Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club annual Craft Fair - Nov 9
Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club annual Craft Fair - Nov 9

Sunday, October 13, 2019

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Oct 16, 2019


The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2019.

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/10-16-19_tc_full_agenda_final.pdf
(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/october-16-town-council-agenda



Agenda ItemSummary

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTSa. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda.  The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- None
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS- None
5. APPOINTMENTS- None
6. HEARINGS- None
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS- None
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS- None
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTSa. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTIONResolution 19-67: DPW - Public Way Improvements (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-67 - Majority Vote (5))

10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTIONResolution 19-68: Open Space Acquisition Stabilization Fund (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-68 - Majority Vote (5))

10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTIONResolution 19-69: Request for FY20 Supplemental Appropriations (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-69 - Majority Vote (5))

10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTIONResolution 19-70: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement with County of Norfolk for County of Norfolk to Provide Veterans Services to Franklin (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-70 - Majority Vote (5))

10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTIONResolution 19-71: Further Amending the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement Program (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-71 - Majority Vote (5))

10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTIONResolution 19-72: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Veteran’s Services, $10,000.00 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-72 - Majority Vote (5))

10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTIONResolution 19-73: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Veteran’s Services, $1,000.00 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-73 - Majority Vote (5))

10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTIONResolution 19-74: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Fire Department, $100 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-74 - Majority Vote (5))

10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTIONBylaw Amendment 19-845: Downtown Parking Map - Second Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 19-845: Downtown Parking Map - Majority Roll Call Vote (5))

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ADJOURN

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Oct 16, 2019
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Oct 16, 2019

Franklin MA: School Committee - Agenda - Oct 15, 2019

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. FHS Europe Trip Recap – Kevin McCarthy, Mike Walsh, FHS Students
  • b. Health & Wellness Curriculum Presentation – Kristin Letendre
  • c. NEASC Two-Year Update – Paul Peri, William Klements

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Policy – 2nd Reading/Adoption
I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed: 
  • BEDB – Order of Business
  • BEDH – Public Participation
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/current-bedb-0
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/current-bedh-0
 
b. Superintendent’s Contract
The Chair recommends approval of the Superintendent’s Contract as Discussed.

4. Discussion Only Items
a. MASC Resolutions 2019
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/masc-resolutions
  1. Resolution 1: Banning Polystyrene from Schools
  2. Resolution 2: Pertaining to Educator Diversity and Professional Licensure
  3. Resolution 3: School Transportation
  4. Resolution 4: Climate Change
  5. Resolution 5: Full Funding of Transportation Costs for Students in Foster Care and State Care
  6. Resolution 6: Universal Quality Pre-Kindergarten Access in Massachusetts
  7. Resolution 7: Poverty and Children
  8. Resolution 8: Resolution for Access to Menstrual Supplies
  9. Resolution 9: Charter School Reform
b. BICO Quarterly Report
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/bico-quarterly-rpt

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]; MASC)

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

7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 24, 2019 School Committee meeting as detailed.
b. Executive Session Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 24, 2019 Executive Session of the School Committee meeting to be released as detailed.
c. Keller Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,844.00 from the Keller PCC for field trips as detailed.
d. Recurring New Hampshire Primary Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Mike Walsh to travel to New Hampshire for the presidential primary on February 10, 2020 as detailed.
e. JFK Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $625.00 from the JFK PCC for field trips as detailed.
f. Recurring FHS Music Trip to NY City
I recommend approval of the request of Leighanne Rudsit, Diane Plouffe and Olivia Goliger to take FHS Band, Chorus and Orchestra students to New York City to see a Broadway Show and the Metropolitan Opera from April 18-19, 2020 as detailed.


8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence

11. Adjournment

Documents released for this meeting can be found on the Town of Franklin Schools page
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/october-15-2019-school-committee-packet

Franklin MA: School Committee - Agenda - Oct 15, 2019
Franklin MA: School Committee - Agenda - Oct 15, 2019