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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Happening This Friday! - and you can help!
"Thinking like a scientist involves more than just reacting with an open mind. It means being actively openminded."
Amanda Dickson (@amandadickson) tweeted on Sun, May 16, 2021:
More from Think Again by Adam Grant https://t.co/n1e64VcTetShared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandadickson/status/1393984790412419077
For more about the mental modes as explained by Adam Grant, you can get his book
or listen to one of his podcast interviews (there are others, I have listened to these and they are worthy of listening to)
- JJ Abrams switches to interview Adam https://www.adamgrant.net/podcast/think-again-jj-abrams-takes-adams-job-2/
- Brene Brown talks with Adam https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-adam-grant-on-the-power-of-knowing-what-you-dont-know/
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| "Thinking like a scientist involves more than just reacting with an open mind. It means being actively openminded." |
The Hill: "CDC clarifies mask guidance for schools"
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending the continued use of masks and social distancing in schools after issuing new guidance last week that stated vaccinated people do not need to wear masks.
On Saturday, the CDC released an Operational Strategy for K-12 schools in which it pointed to data that suggest schools that abide by mask mandates and social-distancing requirements have been able to safely remain open.
In the post clarifying mask guidance for schools, the CDC argued that schools need to make efforts to remain open as a way to combat "systemic health and social inequities" among students of color."
Continue reading online -> https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/public-global-health/553776-cdc-clarifies-mask-guidance-for-schools
Direct link to CDC guidance for schools -> https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/operation-strategy.html#fully-vacc
Monday, May 17, 2021
FHS Graduation 2021! It’s an Outdoor Affair
by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 05/16/2021
We began our preparations for FHS Panther Graduation 2021 several weeks ago. Every year it is our most ‘mission critical’ program, and we take many steps to ensure the event’s success as best we can. Given that it’s live, happens once, and more than 400 graduating students have extended families and friends who are eager to watch either on cable or on our Franklin Pride live stream.
No pressure.
Prior to the pandemic we had our technical setup and production routine down pretty well. Even then, we took nothing for granted. In 2020? Well, we all know what happened. We had to record the graduation proceedings carefully over three days while all graduates were socially (and chronologically) distanced. Editing over 400 student moments timely into the final program also was a challenge.
Last year gave us a new celebration – The Panther Car Parade. We covered it live on wfpr●fm 102.9, and this year it’s back by popular demand. We plan to carry the parade live on Comcast 96, Verizon 28, video streaming and on the radio as well.
We’ll be everywhere – in your TV set, your computer, your smartphone and your radio. The Panther Car Parade will take place the day after graduation.
Currently, graduation itself will be outdoors, live from Panther Field on Friday evening at 5 PM. Of necessity, it will be a simpler affair. No procession or recession. No live band or chorus. The customary stage will be set on the track in front of the bleachers. The entire field will provide seating for graduates and their families, clustered in pods – socially distanced groups of five. The give-n-get is that, although the ceremonies are simplified, the grads do get to sit with family.
In the event that the weather doesn’t cooperate, both events will shift by one day.
You can watch all the festivities – live – on our Franklin Pride Channel, Comcast 96 or Verizon 28. You can also listen – live – on wfpr●fm 102.9. We will also repeat both events the following week and post them to our Video-on-Demand service where you may also download as you wish – to have and to hold.
And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.And, thank you for watching.
Get this week's program guide for Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online
http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf or for archive purposes https://drive.google.com/file/d/16ONt3eFsrOlO8ztiNv4yjUjfeI3UmOfK/view?usp=sharing
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| "From the Panther Car Parade in 2020 |
Finance Committee - Meeting Agenda - May 19
Finance Committee Meeting
Agenda & Meeting Packet
May 19th, 2021 -> 6:00 PM
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comments
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Budget Stabilization Policy
5. State Aid Update
6. Future Agenda Items
7. Adjourn
Agenda doc has the connection info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/5-19-21_fincom_agenda.pdf
Note: this won't be a long meeting as the Town Council is scheduled for the Council Chambers for the their meeting at 7 also on Wednesday
The budget stabilization policy was not released for this meeting in the agenda doc. It was part of the April 27 budget hearing package ->
and also part of the Capital Subcommittee agenda documents for the May 5 meeting -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/5-5-2021_capital_subcommittee_meeting_agenda_1.pdf
Good Deeds: Notice Of Real Estate Fraud
By: William P. O'Donnell
"At the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds there have been a number of modernization initiatives implemented. One such initiative has been the free on-line Consumer Notification Service offered by the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds to property owners in the 28 communities that make up Norfolk County. The purpose of the Consumer Notification Service is to help protect Norfolk County property and home owners against the negative consequences of property fraud.
The Consumer Notification Service is available through the Registry website http://www.norfolkdeeds.org. The purpose of this Consumer Notification Service is to proactively give as much information to the consumer in a timely manner. The Registry of Deeds deals with the biggest asset most of us have, which is our home. The Consumer Notification Service is a way to make sure that if someone is perpetrating a fraud on the title of your home that you get notice of that fraud. Any owner of real estate property in the twenty-eight communities that make up Norfolk County can sign up for the Consumer Notification Service free of charge. Go to the Registry's website, click Services and click on the Consumer Notification Service page, there is a "Sign Up For Alerts" button.
Why should a homeowner consider signing up for this program? The Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.) reports that property and mortgage fraud is one of the fastest growing white collar crimes in America. Multiple jurisdictions across the country have reported individuals recording fraudulent documents and making it appear that they own another person's home or property. Once this is done the unscrupulous criminal may try to use the property as an asset to secure money.
I can vouch for the Consumer Notification Service at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds not as the person tasked with the responsibility of overseeing this real estate operation but as someone who has signed up for this service. The system sends an email alert out to me if there is some document recorded in my name. Once I receive a notice I can go on the Registry website to view the document in question. My dad who climbed utility poles for the Boston Edison for 38 years would remind me that some folks may not be great on the computer. In that case after receiving your email notification you can call the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at 1-781-461-6101 to follow up and get some guidance. I have gotten email notices of deeds, mortgages, mortgage discharges and other land documents. Luckily these notices have involved other William O'Donnells and did not involve my home. You may consider an email notification a small inconvenience when you weigh the consequences of a fraud on your house or condominium. There may be a time that when I get one of these notifications and it will show a fraudulent deed involving my home or a fraudulent mortgage on my property. The fraud has not been prevented but the Consumer Notification Service will be a way to get notified and get on the problem right away. On the Registry website we have Law Enforcement Contact Information.
I mention this free Consumer Notification Service for Norfolk County property owners as a number of homeowners have recently contacted me about a private corporation that will provide its "basic protection service" which monitors your title and notifies you of problems, of course for a fee. Some folks may see free as better and decide to sign up for the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Consumer Notification Service. Under Massachusetts law a forged signature does not convey ownership so the forged deed would be void as would any mortgage that was put on as a result of the fraudulent deed. The real risk is not that you will lose your property, it is that you will be saddled with the hassle and cost of proving to everyone that you did not execute the forged deed. There would be time costs as well as monetary costs involving law enforcement as well as attorneys to represent you in making sure the fraud is proved. The Consumer Notification Service of the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds would be a prompt way to be informed of a fraud against your home and then immediately take the necessary steps to protect the biggest asset most of us have, our home, and fight the fraud.
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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| Good Deeds: Notice Of Real Estate Fraud |
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