Register O'Donnell Promotes Annual Toys for Tots Drive

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Promotes Annual Toys for Tots Drive The great American Charlie Brown cartoonist Charles Schultz once said, "Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone." With that in mind, Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today announced that the Registry will once again be sponsoring its annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots drive. "The Registry of Deeds is again delighted to partner with a charity like the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program," said O'Donnell. The Register added, "Since 1947, when the program was established, because a wife of a Marine officer couldn't find an organization to take a Raggedy Ann doll, approximately a half billion gifts have been donated." Donations of new and unwrapped games and toys can be bought to the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham starting Monday, November 23rd through noon Wednesday, December 16th. A marked donation bin will be set up in the Registry lobby Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM for donations. Register O'Donnell concluded, "The success of the drive is the direct result of the Yuletide efforts of charitable citizens in Norfolk County and across America who take a moment of their time to remember those less fortunate. By dropping off gifts at the Toys for Tots sites, the joys of the holiday season can be created for so many." 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. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High Street, Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or on the web at www.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

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WHISKEY TASTING - British Beer Company - Nov 19

WHISKEY TASTING

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19th 6:30pm-8:30pm

British Beer Company Franklin

screen grab of British Beer Company webpage

Join us for a free guided whiskey tasting hosted by Matt Pugliese, brand representative, pouring Maker's Mark, Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, and Laphroaig 10

Featuring $5 Maker's Mark, Knob Creek, and Basil Hayden Old Fashioneds Crafted By Jessica and Ryan

Sponsored by Jim Beam

MUST BE 21 or OLDER TO PARTICIPATE

In the News: public records, Bye Bye Birdie

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

Holding out hope for legislative action on a public records overhaul, Secretary of State William Galvin said he and his allies are working to gather signatures for a similar initiative petition by Wednesday's deadline. 

"It's a hustle because it's 64,000 and some change," Galvin told the News Service on Friday. Asked if he would meet the requirement, Galvin said, "I hope. I also hope I don't need them."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151115/NEWS/151116941/1994/NEWS

Liam Devine, of Franklin, will have a principal role in Dean College’s “Bye Bye Birdie” from Nov. 18 to Nov. 22. 

“Bye Bye Birdie,” set in the 1960s, tells the story of Conrad Birdie, an Elvis-like rock-’n’-roll singer and his hapless agent Albert Peterson. The rock singer travels to a small Ohio town to make his “farewell” television performance and kiss his biggest fan before he is drafted. Songs include “Put on a Happy Face” and “A Lot of Livin’ to Do.”

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151116/NEWS/151116903/1994/NEWS

Town Council reorganizes; Kelly Chair, Pfeffer Clerk, no Vice-Chair yet (audio)

This is the audio recording for the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting of Nov 12, 2015. This is the first meeting of the new council.



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The Oath of Office

Do you Councilors promise to uphold constitutional government and the laws of the Commonwealth of MA and the Town of Franklin? 

(I do) 

Do you promise to so conduct your public and private life as to be an example to your fellow citizens? 

(I do) 

Do you promise to import to your position those standards of quality and integrity that the conduct of your office shall be above reproach and to merit public confidence in your community? 

(I do) 

Do you promise to be ever mindful of your neutrality and impartiality rendering equal service to all and to extend the same treatment you wish to receive yourself? 

(I do) 

I (name) do solemnly swear and affirm that I will perform the duties incumbent upon me as Town Councilor for the Town of Franklin in good health, and to the best of my abilities, so help me God.

Town Council getting sworn in by Town Clerk Deborah Pellegri

The notes taken live during the meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/11/live-reporting-town-council-november-12.html

Open Space and Recreation Plan - public meeting Nov 14

The summary of the Open Space and Recreation Plan meeting on Saturday at the Franklin Library. Be sure to scroll down within the Storify summary to view all the details. There are links to the 2008 plan included.

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bocci court at the Senior Center

Charles River Meadowlands - proposal

One of the documents handed out during the public meeting for the Open Space and Recreation Plan update held at the Franklin Library on Saturday, Nov 14.

This was the topic of Alan R Earls input. Alan is the former chair of the Franklin Open Space Committee.

Charles River Meadows Initiative from Franklin Matters

Thanks to Alan for allowing this document to be shared.

When I walked the Pond St property in October, I was in and among some of the land he references with this proposal.

Mine Brook as it wends its way along the wetlands between i495 and Pond St

The full set of photos and the audio I recorded while on the walk can be found here http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/reporting-by-walking-around-pond-st.html

In the News: Narcan in the schools, magician at Cole's

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"The opiate crisis pervading the state has resulted in an unprecedented and skyrocketing overdose death count. Area police and fire departments have responded in kind. Officers and other first responders regularly carry with them the overdose reversing drug Narcan. Another institution is starting to follow suit: the schools. 

This year, many area public school districts have stocked Narcan and trained their nurses on how to use it. Others are on their way, pushing school committees to issue a Narcan policy that, in equal parts, allows nurses to use the drug and acknowledges the state and nationwide crisis extends into their school districts."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151114/NEWS/151117008/1994/NEWS

Friday the 13th turned lucky for spectators who gathered in Cole’s Tavern for an evening performance of the mind-boggling magic of local magician “Michael John.” 

Michael John, known by friends and family as Michael Sannicandro, an Upton resident, has been performing magic since he was 7 years old. He appeared on the most recent season, season 10, of the TV show "America’s Got Talent," where he amazed millions of viewers until he was eventually eliminated. 

Since then, he has been travelling the country performing his magic for private events, corporate events and on college campuses. Recently back in his hometown, Sannicandro decided to perform a show at Cole’s Tavern in Franklin.

Read the full article online here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151114/NEWS/151117002/1994/NEWS