Tuesday, June 6, 2017

In the News: Strawberry Festival Thursday, woman driver under the influence

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

"The Franklin Downtown Partnership believes its next events - this week’s Strawberry Stroll and October’s Harvest Festival - could be among the biggest in its history. 
Partnership Executive Director Lisa Piana said Monday that the 15th annual Strawberry Stroll (4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday) has seen record interest. 
“We have over 70 booths; we typically have around 20,” she said. “It kind of caught us by surprise, but it’s a great surprise.” 
Piana attributed the increase to a number of factors, including the end of the downtown streetscape project, new business in town and an enhanced interest in downtown. The new booths, she said, will be manned by local crafters, area schools and the local senior center."

Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170605/franklin-group-expects-growth-for-downtown-events

 the signature Strawberry Shortcakes
 the signature Strawberry Shortcake

"Police on Saturday arrested a Franklin woman who they say was driving under the influence of drugs with 5-year-old child in the car on Interstate 495. 
Hopkinton Police arrested Angela Boucher, 40, on Saturday at noon. 
Police received a 911 call from a concerned driver, prosecutor Kristen Hughes said at Boucher’s Framingham District Court arraignment on Monday. 
“A civilian reported the car was driving erratically,” said Hughes. “The driver appeared to have fallen asleep behind the wheel of the car. When she awoke, she was groggy and continued driving.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required).
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170605/franklin-woman-on-drugs-drove-with-child-in-hopkinton-authorities-say

Monday, June 5, 2017

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - June 7, 2017

The posted agenda for the Town Council meeting scheduled for June 7, 2017 can be viewed here. 

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

The full PDF for this agenda can be found on the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/june_7_2017_agenda.pdf


A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes - May 10, 2017 (Motion to approve minutes of May 10, 2017 - majority (5) vote)
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
1. Electric Youth
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
2. Swearing in of Firefighters
James Polito
Michael Falter
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
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.
E. APPOINTMENTS
FY 18 Annual Appointments - Boards and Committees
F. HEARINGS
Public Hearings - 7:10 PM
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
Franklin Lodge of Elks - Change of Manager
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Safe Coalition
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 17-31: Transfer of Tax Title Possession Parcels to Different Municipal Purposes (Motion to Move Resolution 17-31 - 2/3 majority (6) vote)

2. Resolution 17-38: Acceptance of Gift - Council on Aging (Motion to Move Resolution 17-38 - majority (5) vote)

3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-788: Definitions. Brewery, Distillery or Winery with Tasting Room - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-788 to a 2nd Reading - majority (5) vote)

4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-792: Use Regulations for Brewery, Distillery, or Winery with a Tasting Room - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-792 to a 2nd Reading - majority (5) vote)

5.Bylaw Amendment 17-791: New Chapter 73, Departmental Revolving Funds - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move 17-791 - Roll Call - majority (5) vote)

6. Resolution 17-35: Expenditure Limits for FY 2018 on Departmental Revolving Funds Established by Franklin Town Code Chapter 73, As Provided in G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, As Amended (Motion to Move Resolution 17-35 - majority (5) vote )

7. Bylaw Amendment 17-794: A Bylaw to amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Adding a New Chapter: Chapter 108 Library Board of Directors - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-794 to a 2nd Reading - majority (5) vote)
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Town Administrator's Report (provided during meeting)
L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Future Agenda Items  (provided during meeting)
M. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Comments
(provided during meeting)
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session
O. Adjourn
Meeting Adjourned

The SAFE Coalition is scheduled for an update to the Town Council during this session
The SAFE Coalition is scheduled for an update to the Town Council during this session

Annie Walsh, Franklin Lacrosse, Player of the Week


"Franklin sophomore Annie Walsh has been selected as the Hockomock Sports .com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for May 29th through June 3rd. Walsh is the 33rd selection for the 2016-2017 school year and the ninth during the spring season. 
She is the first athlete to win Player of the Week two times in one school year after being selected for field hockey in October. She is also the second Franklin girls lacrosse player to be selected this spring, following goalie Gianna Cameron. 
Walsh played a huge role in Franklin’s quarterfinal win over Natick, orchestrating a big second half comeback to hand the Panthers a 18-10 win. Natick held 7-6 lead over the top-seeded Panthers at halftime, but Walsh scored an impressive seven of her nine goals in the second half to lead Franklin back. 
“Annie was clutch for us in our first playoff game against Natick,” said Franklin head coach Kristin Igoe Guarino. “Her defensive and midfield play was just as important as her finishing on the offensive end! She has worked extremely hard this season and has done a really nice job at getting better and improving with each game.”

Continue reading the write up online
https://hockomocksports.com/player-of-the-week-annie-walsh-franklin-lacrosse/

Annie Walsh, Franklin Lacrosse, Player of the Week
Annie Walsh, Franklin Lacrosse, Player of the Week

FHS baseball wins against Marshfield to advance to play Durfee

Joe Clark, student report for Hockomock Sports .com, provides the recap of the FHS baseball win against Marshfield on Sunday.

"After an eight day break between games, the Franklin baseball team was eager to get back out on the diamond. 
That eagerness showed in the form of early offense, as the top-seeded Panthers scored six runs in the first three innings en route to beating 17th-seeded Marshfield 6-1. 
In the bottom of the first, senior Ryan Hodgkins singled with one out and stole second, then advanced to third on a groundout. Josh Macchi singled into center and scored Hodgkins to give Franklin an early 1-0 lead. 
In the top of the second inning, Marshfield had a runner on first with two outs when Jarred Pellegrino hit what looked to be at least a single into the gap in left center, but a fantastic diving catch by Jake Lyons ended the half inning."

Continue reading the recap online:
https://hockomocksports.com/strong-start-sends-franklin-baseball-past-marshfield/

Click here for a photo gallery from this game.
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20162017/Spring-2017/Franklin-Marshfield-Baseball-06-04-17/

Franklin’s Alex Haba throws to first after forcing a Marshfield runner out at second. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)
Franklin’s Alex Haba throws to first after forcing a Marshfield
runner out at second. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Register O'Donnell Discusses Need to File Mortgage Discharges



Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

Register O'Donnell Discusses Need to File Mortgage Discharges

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today reminded homeowners about the importance of filing a mortgage discharge after their mortgage has been paid off.

The Register stated, "When a mortgage is paid off, a mortgage discharge needs to be recorded with the Registry of Deeds to clear a homeowner's property title relative to that loan. A discharge is a document (typically one page) issued by the lender, usually with a title such as "Discharge of Mortgage" or "Satisfaction of Mortgage."

O'Donnell further stated, "In many instances, discharges are filed directly by banks or settlement closing attorneys with the Registry as part of a property sale or as a result of a refinancing transaction. In other cases, the mortgage discharge is sent to the property owner who then becomes responsible for making sure the document is recorded. Whether or not a discharge is recorded by the lending institution or the individual property owner, it is prudent that the property owner make sure that all necessary documents have been recorded at the Registry of Deeds. One way to check on your title is by accessing the Registry's online records at www.norfolkdeeds.org and verifying if all mortgages associated with the property have been discharged."

The Register further mentioned that there have been cases where no discharge has been recorded against a long paid off mortgage. "Unfortunately, some of the lending institutions that provided funds for these mortgages are no longer in existence. In other cases, financial entities have merged with another lending institution. Please remember not having a mortgage discharged will result in a title issue that can impact the sale of one's home," the Register warned.

If a property owner needs to retrieve an original discharge of a mortgage and is unclear which lending institution is now responsible for providing the document, an option is to contact the Massachusetts Division of Banks at 1-800-495-2265. This government agency can assist the consumer in tracking down contact information for the lending institution that is responsible for the mortgage.

When recording a discharge, the original document is required. The Registry of Deeds does not accept photo copies or faxed copies of documents. The filing fee, set by state statute, is $76.00.

In conclusion, O'Donnell stated, "After paying off all mortgages on their property, homeowners want the peace of mind that they have clear title to their property, especially if they are contemplating selling. Being diligent and aware of what is required will go a long way in giving the homeowner assurances that they have clear title to their property. I strongly urge homeowners to make sure their mortgage discharge has been filed with the Registry of Deeds once their mortgage has been paid off. There is no reason to wait."

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is staffed with a team of customer service representatives who can be reached Monday through Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM at 781-461-6101. These representatives have been trained in researching documents and are well versed on the subject of mortgage discharges and what, if necessary, needs to be done to clear title to a property."

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.


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

phone: 781-234-3336
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham,, MA 02026-1831

Sent by registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org in collaboration with
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http://www.norfolkdeeds.org
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“Fourth quarter we came to life and made a ballgame out of it"

Josh Perry, Managing Editor at Hockomock Sports .com, provides the game recap for the FHS boys lacrosse loss to Xaverian on Sunday

"For the third year in a row, Franklin and Xaverian met in the Div. 1 South tournament but for the first time in this budding rivalry the Panthers entered Sunday evening’s game at Pisini Field as the favorite against the perennial power. 
Despite the Hawks entering the playoffs with an 8-10 record, Franklin was not taking the Catholic Conference runner-up lightly knowing the pedigree of its opponent and the fact many of the players are also neighbors.. In fact, Franklin coach Lou Verrochi thought that his team may have been too fired up before the playoff opener. 
“I think that they just ratcheted up,” Verrochi said, “and I think they left a lot in the locker room before they even got on the field. Adrenaline-wise, I think it was just flowing so fast and so hard that they sort of had to dial it down.” 
Franklin struggled offensively against the Hawks, going scoreless for more than 16 minutes between the second and fourth quarters, and saw a furious fourth quarter rally run out of time in an 8-7 loss. Junior Eric Civetti led the way for Franklin with four goals, all of them in the fourth, but for large portions of the game he struggled to find space against senior Connor Sullivan."

Continue reading the game recap online
https://hockomocksports.com/late-franklin-boys-lacrosse-rally-falls-short-against-xaverian/


Click here for a photo gallery from this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20162017/Spring-2017/Franklin-Xaverian-Boys-Lacrosse-6-4-17/

Franklin midfielder Nitin Chaudhury scored the opening goal in the the playoff loss to Xaverian. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)
Franklin midfielder Nitin Chaudhury scored the opening goal in the the playoff loss to Xaverian. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)


"I thought this would make me happy”

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

"Not long after completing her four-year active duty service in 2003, Army veteran Lisa Plante landed a job as the director of Bourne’s Veterans Memorial Community Center. 
Plante, a Medway native who now lives in Franklin, oversaw the center and conducted facilities management. A firefighter in the Army Reserve, Plante used that experience to also secure a role as an on-call firefighter in Bourne for a few years. 
“I wore many hats,” said Plante, who served in the reserves from 2003 to 2009. “I have a diverse background.” 
She enjoyed managing the community center and hoped to stay in that position for many years, but lost her job two years ago amid serious financial issues in Bourne. Plante, a single mother, remains unemployed and is struggling to find a job that allows her to care for her young daughter after school."

Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required). The article continues to talk about the opening of the new coffeehouse in Franklin.
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170604/though-veteran-unemployment-is-declining-thousands-remain-out-of-work

Customers who don’t use a smart phone at the coffee house will receive a 5 percent discount
"Customers who don’t use a smart phone at the coffee house will receive a 5 percent discount"

Sunday, June 4, 2017

Bridal Gown Display opens at the Franklin Historical Museum - June 8

The Franklin Historical Museum opens its popular Bridal Gown Exhibit on Thursday evening June 8. Doors open at 4:00 for this special event.

Dresses dating from 1893 through the 1950s will be on display through the summer months. This is always one of our most popular exhibits, and with the time it takes to get all of the gowns out, pressed, dressed, researched and displayed, we thought we’d give everyone the opportunity to enjoy it all summer long.

Two dresses of note will be in the exhibit again this year. The parachute dress, made from the silk of a Japanese parachute, worn by a young Franklin woman, as she married back in 1946, after the end of World War II. There is a beautiful story that goes along with the acquisition of the parachute and the making of the dress. Come in and learn all about it.

Our oldest gown is from 1893. It is unique in that it too was made by the bride and includes a bodice made with whale bone. The fabric is very delicate at this point, but the dress is really something to see. We have a photograph of the bride from nearly 125 years ago.


Bridal Gown Display opens at the Franklin Historical Museum - June 8
Bridal Gown Display opens at the Franklin Historical Museum - June 8

We also have a beautiful 1950’s gown from Priscilla of Boston. Trimmed in delicate blue flowers, this gown is a favorite at the museum. And we’re very proud to have on display again this year the gown worn by Franklin’s own Stella Jeon. The lovely gown, gloves, hat and veil had been preserved for nearly 60 years before being opened and presented to the museum as Stella wished. Photographs and keepsakes from her wedding are also on display.

Over 100 volunteer hours have gone into the preparation of this exhibit and we’re thrilled to have it open through the summer. We will have two guest speakers during the exhibit. Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective will give a presentation and slide show on the History of the Wedding Dress, Sunday June 18th at 1:15PM. And Karen Antonowicz will give a presentation on Bridal Fashions on Saturday July 29th at 10:30AM

The opening of the exhibit is in conjunction with the Franklin Downtown Partnership Strawberry Stroll. There will be lots to see, do and enjoy throughout the downtown area. The museum will also have an exhibit of gorgeous classic cars displayed out front, courtesy of the Red Devils Car Club. Join us for all the fun.



For more about the event, visit the Historical Museum on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038/
or the Historical Museum webpage  http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/


Tri-County Class of 2017

TRiCounty RVTHS graduation is being held Sunday June 4. The list of graduates is shown below along with a couple of charts to show the graduates by community and by field of study.


Tri-County Class of 2017 by Community

Tri-County Class of 2017 by Community and area of study
Tri-County Class of 2017 by Community and area of study

Class of 2017 graduate listing (alphabetical by last name)



Franklin Medway American Legion 5M and 5K Scholarship Fund Road Race - June 17

The race is to benefit the Franklin and Medway American Legion Scholarship Funds which is used to fund scholarships for students from Franklin, Medway and Tri-County High Schools.

Saturday June 17th, 2017 at 8 AM

  • Post race refreshments 
  • Prizes awarded by category
  • T-Shirts for entrants
  • Raffle Prizes-All Entrants Included!
Walkers are also welcome! All registered runners and walkers are entered into a raffle for some great prizes and are given a free race t-shirt.

  • Registration: 7:00 – 7:45 AM
  • Start Time: 8:00 AM
  • Start / Finish: Remington Middle School, 628 Washington St. Franklin,MA
  • Run – 5 mile or 5k loop on paved roads 
  • Entry Fee: $25, $15 for High School Students

See our Franklin Post Web Site: http://www.mapost75.com/ 


Franklin Medway American Legion 5M and 5K Scholarship Fund Road Race - June 17
Franklin Medway American Legion 5M and 5K
Scholarship Fund Road Race - June 17


Herbicide Treatment of Invasive Plants in DelCarte Ponds is set for June 13th

The date for the first treatment of the invasive plants in the DelCarte Ponds will be 6/13/17, subject to the weather. (It can't be a rainy day.) 

The pond will be closed for fishing, canoeing etc. for 24 hours, but the rest of the area for hiking etc. will be open.

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page http://www.franklinma.gov/node/126313

Note: the treatment had been scheduled for June 7 but the weather forecast likely changed the date.
The prior notification can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/05/delcarte-invasive-plant-treatment.html


the floating walkway at DelCarte
the floating walkway at DelCarte

June at THE BLACK BOX





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June at THE BLACK BOX
 2017

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THE BLACK BOX New England Artist Series Presents
The Reminisants

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Saturday, June 10, 8:00 PM

Boston's Best Oldies Band

The Reminisants have been entertaining audiences of all ages throughout New England since 1973. The band specializes in music from the 1950's through the 90's, playing a collection of great music for all kinds of musical tastes and generations.

The band was formed in 1973 by three Waltham High School friends, Dom Viscione, Mike Joyal and Fran Doorakian, and has since expanded to the current six man group.

Tickets: $20


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BLACK BOX Cabaret Presents Not My Day Job!

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Saturday, June 17, 7:30 PM


BLACK BOX Cabaret presents Not My Day Job starring Franklin natives and Franklin Performing Arts Company alums Galen Hancock and Catherine Weiss, successful young women who continue to sing while pursuing careers away from the stage. Galen and Catherine will be joined by special guests and accompanied by the ACME Rhythm Section. Enjoy the intimate cabaret atmosphere of THE BLACK BOX and this program showcasing a variety of musical styles.

Tickets: Adults: $18
Students/Seniors: $15


Sponsored by:

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Electric Youth 
Bon Voyage Concert

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Saturday, June 24, 7:30 PM

Electric Youth's season finale at THE BLACK BOX, offers family entertainment with music for all ages! Backed by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, EY delivers high-energy music, including pop, classic rock, contemporary, Broadway, swing and country hits.   The event is a Bon Voyage Concert for Electric Youth, coming just days before the ensemble departs on June 28th for a three-week concert tour of England, France, Switzerland and Italy. The EY show at THE BLACK BOX will feature fully choreographed performances of The Black Crowes, Michael Bublé, Queen, Stevie Wonder, Colbie Caillat, Carrie Underwood, The Who, Guns N' Roses, and more!  

This show will sell out so
get your tickets early!

Tickets: $26


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Coming in July

FPAC Presents Monty Python's Spamalot (FREE Event)



15 West Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038
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Franklin Performing Arts Company
PO Box 16
Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
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