Friendly Reminder: Trash and Recycling Links

Dear Franklin Residents:

The Town of Franklin provides residents a comprehensive program designed to encourage recycling, reduce materials headed to the landfill, and ensure that all waste is disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. The Waste and Recylcing Guide includes updated information regarding the various waste and recycling services available to residents through Waste Management. We look forward to keeping the Town of Franklin clean and green!

Schedule
Trash and recycling are collected once every week. All materials must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. A 2017-2018 Collection Schedule is included in this guide for your convenience.

Trash
• All regular household refuse must be bagged and placed in the green cart with the black lid for collection.
• Material may not be sticking out of the cart and lid must be fully closed.
• Do NOT place recyclables in the green cart with the black lid.

The following items will NOT be accepted:
• Dirt, sod, yard waste, concrete or rock.
• Construction/demolition debris.
• Household hazardous waste that includes fluorescent lamps, appliances and TV's.
• Hot ashes or flammable materials such as oil, gas or paint.

More info can be found in the flyer shown here or on the Town of Franklin webpage   http://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste

Did you know you can also use the Recyclopedia?
http://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/pages/recyclopedia-what-do-i-do



You can also find the flyer on the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/wm_fy_18_mailer.pdf

Franklin Residents: Trash and Recycling Links

Franklin Public Schools: Early Dismissal Scheduled for Wednesday - Feb 7

Due to the anticipated, deteriorating weather conditions, the Franklin Public Schools will implement Early Dismissal today, February 7, 2018. Schools will dismiss according to the following half-day schedule:

Middle Schools: 10:40 AM
High School: 10:50 AM
Elementary Schools: 11:40 AM

The Solutions Program will open at the time of the early dismissal and will remain open for 2 hours. You should make arrangements for an authorized person to pick up your child(ren) during that 2 hour window.

There will be no ECDC preschool today. Preschool faculty and staff should still report.

All afterschool and evening activities are cancelled.

Please exercise your judgement, however, and keep your child(ren) home if you feel conditions are unsafe.

Sincerely,

Franklin Public Schools

FHS on a sunny day earlier this winter

Both FHS boys and girls basketball teams top Taunton on Tuesday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Tuesday, Feb 6, 2018.


Girls Basketball = Taunton, 42 @ Franklin, 69 – Final

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 63 @ Taunton, 51 – Final
Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:

"With the playoffs nearing closer and closer, the teams that make the deepest runs are usually always armed with multiple weapons. 

The Franklin boys basketball team is looking like it’s going to be one of those teams. 

The Panthers had three players score 15 or more points, building a 12-point lead at halftime, going up by as much as 21 in the fourth quarter and then had to fend off a late charge from Taunton’s reserves to earn a 63-51 win on the road. 

Sophomore Chris Edgehill scored eight of his 15 points in the opening quarter, senior Jack Rodgers netted seven of his game-high 17 points in the second quarter and senior Paul Mahon spread his 15 points out equally across the second, third and fourth quarters to pace Franklin."

Continue reading the game recap online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-basketball-rides-balanced-scoring-attack-past-taunton/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-06-18/

Franklin’s Paul Mahon drives to the hoop in the first half against Taunton. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Via the Twitterverse  https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

Congratulations Tyler Brogan (Indoor Track) and Ashley Loomis (Swimming) Our January Franklin High School Athletes of the Month! #PantherPride pic.twitter.com/Y7UA9muDkq

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 7, 2018

Impressive team effort over Taunton 69-42. #HardWork pays off! Ali's dance moves... pic.twitter.com/Gtd4k1ZXE9

— Franklin Girls Bball (@fhsgvbasketball) February 7, 2018

Congrats to @luke_downie for being selected to play in the Senior Shriner All Star Game

— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) February 6, 2018

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Let's Laugh Today - Feb 14

You can celebrate Valentine's Day with Let's Laugh Today on Wednesday, February 14th from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin! 

Everyone will receive a Valentine and a chocolate along with many belly laughs! (Bring more chocolate to share if you want.) 

Laughter Yoga is a body/mind practice for well-being that involves deep breathing and a few stretches, playful laughter exercises (no jokes or comedy), clapping and deep relaxation. It has many benefits besides the joy of laughter. It can strengthen the immune system, combat the negative effects of stress, and is a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety.

Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! There is a $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. 

Please bring your water bottle because laughing can be dehydrating. Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. See www.letslaughtoday.com.

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, February, 14

Newcomers and Friends Club - Feb 7 - meeting canceled

The Newcomers and Friends Club February meeting has been cancelled. Based on weather and driving condition predictions, we decided to cancel our February 7 Meeting at "3" Restaurant. 

We hope you can join us at our next meeting on Wednesday, March 14th. For more information, check our website franklinnewcomers.com, our Facebook page or our Meetup.com group (https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends/).

Franklin Newcomers and Friends: Game Night - Feb 7 Canceled

BFCCPS - Information Session - Feb 10

BFCCPS will have fifty spaces open for Kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year. Applications close on 2/28/18.

Please join us for an information session to learn more about BFCCPS and our annual enrollment process. Building tours will be available at the conclusion of the program. 


Date: February 10
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

For more information, please contact Joanne Basile at jbasile@bfccps.org 
or visit   http://bfccps.org/about/enrollment/.

BFCCPS - Information Session - Feb 10

Franklin Public Schools: Inclement Weather Forecasted/Possible Early Dismissal Feb 7

February 6, 2018

Dear Franklin Public Schools Families and Staff,

The weather is predicted to become messy tomorrow, February 7, 2018 with snow by midday turning to ice and rain by evening.  We are keeping a close eye on this forecast and communicating closely with the town's DPW about expected road conditions.  We will continue to monitor the situation overnight into the morning, but are concerned about the timing of the weather.

We want to alert families and staff to the possibility of a half-day/early release tomorrow, February 7, 2018.  The decision to have an early dismissal will be made no later than 9 AM tomorrow morning.  We would follow a half-day schedule with the following release times:

• Middle Schools: 10:40 AM
• High School: 10:50 AM
• Elementary Schools: 11:40 AM

 Please make alternative arrangements in the event that an early dismissal is called.

In the event of an early dismissal, the Solutions Program will open at the time of the early dismissal and will remain open for 2 hours. You should make arrangements for an authorized person to pick up your child(ren) during that 2 hour window.

As always, please exercise your judgement and keep your child(ren) home if you feel conditions are unsafe.

Sincerely,

Franklin Public Schools

Franklin Public Schools: Inclement Weather Forecasted/Possible Early Dismissal Feb 7

Franklin Residents: Water main break on Oak Street

Franklin Residents: Water main break on Oak Street

Water main break on Oak Street Ext (off of Pond Street)! Water service should be restored within a few hours and discolored water may persist throughout the area tonight and tomorrow. Thank you for your patience while we make the repair!

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Friendly reminder: Veterans Walkway Bricks for Sale

"Did you happen to catch the Town Council meeting? The Veteran's Walkway project for the Town Common has been approved. This walkway will run from the flag pole near the War Memorials to Union Street. All along the walkway will be granite posts with bronze plaques in recognition of our Franklin residents who gave their lives in defense of our country since World War I. 

The project is being funded entirely by donations from members of the community. You may purchase a brick to honor a veteran or currently serving member of the Armed Forces for $100. The proceeds from the sales of bricks will be used to pay for the project. Please stay tuned and we will post the artists renderings of the project." 

The Brick order form  https://post3402.org/documents

Make checks payable to Franklin VFW Post 3402

screen capture of proposed Veterans Walkway for Franklin Town Common

Related Links
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/10/live-reporting-veterans-recognition-and.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/11/veterans-walkway-bricks-now-on-sale.html

Both FHS girls hockey and the FHS girls basketball team recognized with MIAA Community Service awards

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Monday, Feb 5, 2018


Boys Hockey = Franklin, 2 @ Hingham, 6 – Final


For other results around the Hockomock League on Monday
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-02-05-18/

In related sports news, the MIAA awarded both the FHS girls hockey and the FHS girls basketball team an MIAA Educational Athletics Achievement Award for Community Service

Congratulations to the Franklin High School Girls Ice Hockey Team. Received an MIAA Educational Athletics Achievement Award for Community Service. @MIAA033

Congratulations to the Franklin High School Girls Basketball Team. Received an MIAA Educational Athletics Achievement Award for Community Service. @MIAA033

[Boys Winter Varsity Ice Hockey] Hingham HS defeats Franklin HS, 6 to 2.

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 6, 2018

Franklin 2 Hingham 6 @FHSSports @HockomockSports @In_The_Slot @MassHSHockey @MyHockeyLive @MetroWestSports @BGlobeSports

— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) February 6, 2018

Congratulations to the Franklin High School Girls Basketball Team. Received an MIAA Educational Athletics Achievement Award for Community Service. @MIAA033 pic.twitter.com/NrMS5x1opY

— Rich Riley (@coachrichriley) February 5, 2018

Congratulations to the Franklin High School Girls Ice Hockey Team. Received an MIAA Educational Athletics Achievement Award for Community Service. @MIAA033 pic.twitter.com/mMGIvdoYxp

— Rich Riley (@coachrichriley) February 5, 2018

Volunteers needed for the Franklin High School All Night Party

Sign ups are open for chaperoning the Franklin High School All Night Party June 1-2 following Graduation. We need over 350 volunteers! It's a big deal to be part of this important community event. 

We have shifts from 11-3 AM and 1-5 AM for cleanup. Please share!

Thank you for understanding how important this event is to keep Franklin safe after high school graduation.

Sign up by clicking the link http://www.fhsallnightparty.com/sign-up-to-volunteer.html

Volunteers needed for the Franklin High School All Night Party

Women’s Success Network: applications open for 2018 Founders Scholarship

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

"Non-traditional aged students from Massachusetts or Northern Rhode Island in need of additional coursework or certifications may be eligible for a scholarship ranging from $250-1,500. Now in its 31st year, The Women’s Success Network is now accepting applications for its 2018 Founders Scholarship. 

In conjunction with the general WSN Founders Scholarship, Fisher College and Dean College will also sponsor specific awards for non-traditional student applicants. Applications for scholarship consideration will be accepted through March 15. Typically, four to six scholarships are awarded, with proceeds from ongoing WSN fundraising. 

Information and applications are available at http://wsninc.org. Applications will be reviewed and interviews will take place in April. Selected applicants will be notified in May. The 2018 Scholarships are awarded at the WSN dinner meeting held on Wednesday, June 6."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180205/strongwomens-success-network-now-accepting-applicationsstrong

Note: the website for the Women's Success Network appears to be offline at the time this post was made. The application link could not be verified.

The link can be found here 
https://www.wsninc.org/meetings-events/scholarships

screen grab of Women's Success Network webpage in 2016

Franklin Kindergarten Registration - Feb 12-13

Kindergarten registration for students entering in the fall of 2018

WHEN: 
Monday, February 12, 2018   9:00 AM ~ 1:00 PM
Tuesday, February 13, 2018   3:00 PM ~ 6:00 PM

WHERE: 
Franklin Municipal Building
355 East Central Street
Third Floor Training Room

FORMS: 
Can be found on this Town of Franklin webpage
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinDistrict_Kindergarten/KReg

The documents in the left column need to be completed and brought to registration. If unable to attend the scheduled dates, please bring the forms to the office of the Superintendent after February 14 between 7:30 A.M and 4:00 P.M. 

The documents in the right column are informational.

Franklin Kindergarten Registration - Feb 12-13

Half day for schools - Monday, Feb 5

There is a professional development day scheduled for today so a half day for all students

Half day for schools - Monday, Feb 5

Register O'Donnell Reminds Homeowners of Need to File Mortgage Discharges

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Reminds Homeowners of 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 has been paid off, a mortgage discharge document 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-two pages) issued by the lender, usually with a title such as "Discharge of Mortgage" or "Satisfaction of Mortgage." O'Donnell further stated, "In some 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 important that the property owner makes sure that all necessary documents have been recorded at the Registry of Deeds." "One way to check on your title," noted O'Donnell, "is by accessing the Registry's online records at www.norfolkdeeds.org and verifying if all mortgages associated with the property have been discharged. Please remember not having a mortgage discharged will result in a title issue and thereby impact the process of selling one's home." 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." 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 x61501. 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 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

Register O'Donnell Reminds Homeowners of Need to File Mortgage Discharges