Be part of Pam's Run 2017 and help the Neighbor Brigade

Franklin has an active chapter of the Neighbor Brigade. This 5K and 10K fund raiser helps the overall Neighbor Brigade organization.

View this email in your browser Why be a part of our 5th annual Pam's Run? Take it from the Thirsty Irish Runners, it's more fun when you run together!  Hear what their team of 30 had to say about Pam's Run: "An absolutely perfect New England fall weekend graced runners who toed the starting line at Pam's Run 2016. The 10K course is a great run through tree-lined residential roads and then down a dirt road past an area known as Duck Pond Farm.There was a nice incline at the fourth mile marker which challenged the legs a bit and then another quick uphill sprint was in the final mile. A great race for a running club or individual runner looking to tackle a fall 10k on a very nice course!" Whether your goal is to walk our 5k or run our 10k, start your team today and share with us using hashtag #pamsrunNB Form a Team! Pam's Run is Neighbor Brigade's largest annual fundraiser which allows us to continue supporting people throughout New England who are experiencing a temporary crisis.  In 2016 our volunteers helped 3,405 individuals and completed approximately 6,000 service hours in their communities; that adds up to over 16 hours of service every single day of the year!  Recently one of our recipients wrote these beautiful words of gratitude: "Each time a meal arrives, my eyes fill with tears of joy, both because of the tangible help each delivery provides and because it is such a loving, personal expression of support. I've been honored to participate with Neighbor Brigade for some years, but never envisioned being on the receiving end of the group's generosity. It is incredible, and I am appreciative beyond words."  To learn more about our impact in your community click here. Donate! Join us for Pam's Run, celebrating our 5th Year Voted One of the Top Ten Road Races in Massachusetts Register Now pamsrun.com 10:00 AM Sunday, October 15, 2017; Wayland​ Pam's Run Features: ​*Chip-timed 5k Run/Walk and 10k Run *Free t-shirt for early-bird registration ​*Food Truck *Kids' Fun Run and Kids' Activities *Live Music *Cash Prizes for Top Male and Female Finishers​ *Instant-win raffle New This Year:  Sponsored by Dance Fit Studios: Kids' Yoga, Kids' Dance Movement Class and a Kids' Craft! Sponsored by Jam Time: An Obstacle Course, Face Painting and a Kid's Craft! Get your Business in front of over 700 Runners at The Largest Annual Road Race in the MetroWest!   Contact us to learn about corporate sponsorship opportunities that are available​ Thank you to our current  2017 Sponsors Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor Suzanne and Company Real Estate Runners' Bags Sponsor Washek Electric Silver Sponsors Bolton Capital Group Inc. Charles River Insurance Especially for Pets Bronze Sponsors Coach Grill HomeAdvisor In-Kind Sponsors Dance Fit Studio Jam Time Tom Tom Pamsrun.com Neighborbrigade.org Neighbor Brigade PO Box 248 Lexington MA, 02420 - USA Telephone: 781-325-8580

Norfolk County Recording All Land Court Documents Electronically

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Norfolk County Recording All Land Court Documents Electronically Calling it a winning situation for the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, and its users, Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today announced the Registry has begun recording all county Land Court documents electronically. Register O'Donnell stated, "The productivity gains that will result from electronic Land Court recording benefit the homeowners and taxpayers of Norfolk County and our institutional users by allowing all of us to work smarter and more efficiently." Norfolk County is comprised of 20% registered land or "Land Court land." "We implemented the program," noted O'Donnell, "on April 12th of this year with just mortgage discharges. We thought this would be a good first step to ensure our institutional customers and Registry staff were comfortable with electronically recording land court documents. On July 1st, we expanded this program to allow for the electronic recording of all Land Court documents, such as deeds, mortgages, Homesteads and liens." Electronic recording came about with the passage of Chapter 404 of the Acts of 2016, an act to modernize Massachusetts Registries of Deeds by eliminating the need to retain original land court documents. The law was spearheaded by a number of state legislators and Registers of Deeds. The Register noted that since 2010, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds has been electronically recording recorded land documents, which comprise 80% of the county's land. O'Donnell noted, "our experience of being up to the challenge of efficiently recording documents electronically on the recorded land side has prepared us well to record electronically registered land or Land Court documents." Register O'Donnell concluded by saying, "electronic recording is part of a continuing effort by the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds to leverage cutting edge technologies to record land documents - both recorded land and now registered land or Land Court land - in a secure, efficient, modernized manner." 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 Norfolk Deeds - Consumer Alert Service

Franklin Police participate in "Operation Chill"

Operation Chill^® is 7-Eleven^® stores’ community relations program designed to reduce crime and enhance relations among 7-Eleven stores, police and youth.

The program allows law enforcement officers to “ticket” youngsters they observe doing good deeds or exhibiting positive behavior. The ticket is actually a coupon good for a free small Slurpee^® semi-frozen, carbonated beverage at any participating 7-Eleven store.

Franklin Police participate
in "Operation Chill"

Since its inception in 1995, Operation Chill has grown to include almost 1,000 law enforcement agencies in the United States and Canada each year, and more than 19 million coupons have been distributed to officers on the beat in cities and towns where 7-Eleven does business. Public information officers at participating law enforcement agencies promote the program and assist 7-Eleven in distributing a news release, which results in positive local print and broadcast media coverage each year. 2017 marks the 22nd anniversary of the program.

The idea for Operation Chill was based on 7-Eleven stores’ own experience and the fact that nationwide, crime increases during the summer months. According to the FBI’s 2015 Uniform Crime Report, the highest percentage of crime occurs in August, with concentrations almost as high in June and July. Also, police officers working with 7-Eleven’s asset protection managers reported that law enforcement wanted to improve its image and relationship with young people. The use of 7-Eleven stores’ proprietary Slurpee beverage as the reward was a natural for the warm-weather program. 

Franklin Police participate
in "Operation Chill"

In addition to rewarding good behavior by youth, Operation Chill offers opportunities for officers to interface with youngsters in a non-law-enforcement situation, and the program is no longer limited to summer. Some officers use the coupons to reward kids for wearing bicycle helmets, doing good deeds, participating in community activities and organizations, picking up trash, deterring crime or observing school crossing rules. Others use the coupons as icebreakers to establish a rapport with kids in a neighborhood, or as an incentive for participating in school safety programs.

Though the reasons for being “ticketed” may vary, the end result is the same for every youngster: a free Slurpee drink and a smile.

This was shared from the Town of Franklin Police Department webpage

http://www.franklinma.gov/police-department/news/franklin-police-participate-operation-chill

Town Council hears an update on the SAFE Coalition

The recap of the Franklin Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, July 12. The highlight of the meeting was the presentation and discussion on the great work being done by the SAFE Coalition. One topic was noticeably absent from the entire meeting. So pay attention and see if you can figure out what it was.

Staci Dooney was approved as a member of the Conservation Commission. There are now 4 open spots on standing board/committees looking for volunteers, in addition to the newly formed Cultural District Committee which is looking to fulfill its slate of 7 members. For the current listing of open positions: 
http://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/boards.php

Richard Henken,  President of The Schochet Company, addressed the Council as owner and manager of the Glen Meadow apartments as of May. The Schochet Company is specifically focused to operate, manage, and develop affordable housing. The Glen Meadow apartment complex had dropped off the listing of affordable housing bringing Franklin below the critical 10% threshold. With the purchase and reinvestment by Schochet Company, it is now back on the affordable housing listing bringing Franklin to above 11%. Franklin is now not forced to do an affordable housing 40B development. More about the Schochet Company can be found on their webpage http://www.schochet.com/

Richard Henken,  President of The Schochet Company

The S.A.F.E. Coalition presented and discussed their efforts to help address the substance abuse issues that troubles Franklin and much of MA (as well as the entire US).

I will share the video replay once it is available from Franklin TV and encourage you to view it to get the fullness of the discussion. 

The video replay is available
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?PGD=franknma&eID=477

The document used for the presentation is here:

SAFE Coalition - July 12, 2017 from Franklin Matters

Some of the key takeways:

• All Franklin 1st responders are now equipped with NARCAN
• Training and distribution of NARCAN to the community exceeded expectations
• Support line established (call 508-488-8105 for support, but not for emergency situations)
• Additional communications and education events planned
• Franklin Police provide real time overdose tracking for Franklin residents 
• SAFE has a YouTube channel with informative videos

SAFE Coalition presentation to Town Council, July 12, 2017

On the Legislation front, there were only two measures up for vote. One to ratify the Town Administrators new contract and one to accept a donation to the Franklin Fire Dept. Both passed unanimously via roll call vote as Councilor Tom Mercer was participating via phone while on a business trip.

The Town Council Actions Taken document can be found here or on the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/town_council_actions_taken_for_july_12_2017.pdf




My notes reported live during the meeting can be found here

• Live Reporting: Legislation through to Closing
• Live reporting: SAFE Coalition - presentation
• Live reporting: Town Council - July 12, 2017

And for those paying attention, the incident with a Town Councilor over the 4th of July weekend that created such a stir was not mentioned.

Day 3 - 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival - Friday, July 28

*** FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
FPS Student Music Concert Band, Orchestra, Chorus students

*** FRANKLIN TOWN COMMON

12:00 to 6:00: Farmers’ Market
3:00 to 4:30: Attleboro School of Rock Show Team (CANCELED)
5:00 to 6:00: Let’s Laugh Today - Laughter Yoga
6:30 to 8:00: Kevin Wolfe (music performance)
8:00 to 9:30? FPAC performs "The Mikado" 

3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival Schedule: Friday, July 28, 2017

* note the schedule is subject to change 

If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/ or follow the Festival on Twitter https://twitter.com/artshappenhere

We do maintain a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalFestival but you should not rely on timely updates due to the way Facebook filters the information to followers.

To help financially support the Festival please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/FCF2017. 

The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing

DelCarte Ponds - Treatment Notification - Monday, July 17

Once again the weather did not cooperate with us yesterday (Thursday - July 13). Treatment of the invasive plants at the DelCarte Ponds will now be 7/17/17 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.

Read more: http://www.franklinma.gov/node/133863

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view from a trail at DelCarte