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Friday, February 9, 2018
Representative Roy: What's happening in the district - February 2018 newsletter
In the News: Dunkin moves to paper cups; Census count adjustments for fairness
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin. One has a completion date targeted for 2020, the other regards the Census count in 2020.
http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20180208/dunkin-donuts-to-phase-out-foam-cups-by-2020
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20180208/census-officials-change-how-deployed-troops-are-counted
"Dunkin’ Donuts coffee is about to undergo a big change. The Massachusetts-based company is saying goodbye to its signature polystyrene foam cups and introducing paper cups.
It’s another move to modernize the iconic brand. The transition to paper cups will remove nearly 1 billion foam cups from the waste stream annually.
The plans are to begin eliminating all polystyrene foam cups beginning in spring 2018, with a targeted completion date of 2020. A new, double-walled paper cup will be used instead. The current reclosable lid remains. The company said the paper cup will keep beverages hot while keeping hands cool without the need for a sleeve."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20180208/dunkin-donuts-to-phase-out-foam-cups-by-2020
"A change in rules ahead of the 2020 census could prove a boon for Fayetteville and other communities around Fort Bragg.
Fayetteville and North Carolina leaders have praised the change, which could ensure that the state’s large military population is not counted elsewhere, leading to more federal money and the possibility for an additional seat in Congress.
The new rules are designed to better count five different populations, such as deployed service members, overseas federal employees who are not U.S. citizens, crews aboard U.S. maritime or merchant vessels, juveniles in treatment centers and residents of religious group quarters.
A memorandum release by the U.S. Census Bureau on Monday detailed the rule changes and said they were meant to ensure the once-a-decade population count is “fair and consistent.”
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20180208/census-officials-change-how-deployed-troops-are-counted
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Thursday, February 8, 2018
Odd Fellows to host Register O'Donnell - Mar 12
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell has been invited to speak to the general public as a guest of the Franklin Independent Order of Odd Fellows on Monday, March 12 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Franklin Public Library located at 118 Main Street, Franklin.
The short speaking program will touch on the historical nature of the Registry and the Register’s efforts to modernize and computerize the vast number of Norfolk County real estate records. Following his remarks, the Register will be available to answer individual questions. Members of the Register’s staff will also be available to assist in providing information about the Massachusetts Homestead Act. On-site work stations will be available to provide the status of a mortgage discharge, print a copy of your deed or provide a demonstration on how the Registry’s On-Line Land Records Database works.
This is a community outreach initiative sponsored by the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds. It is Register O’Donnell’s goal to provide a convenient way for residents to learn more about how the Registry serves Norfolk County. Although Registry staff cannot provide legal advice, they will be able to answer basic questions, provide general information, take a document for recording and assist in filling out a Declaration of Homestead form.
To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, “like” us on facebook.com/norfolkdeeds, or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and/or Instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds.
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High St., 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. 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 at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.
The short speaking program will touch on the historical nature of the Registry and the Register’s efforts to modernize and computerize the vast number of Norfolk County real estate records. Following his remarks, the Register will be available to answer individual questions. Members of the Register’s staff will also be available to assist in providing information about the Massachusetts Homestead Act. On-site work stations will be available to provide the status of a mortgage discharge, print a copy of your deed or provide a demonstration on how the Registry’s On-Line Land Records Database works.
This is a community outreach initiative sponsored by the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds. It is Register O’Donnell’s goal to provide a convenient way for residents to learn more about how the Registry serves Norfolk County. Although Registry staff cannot provide legal advice, they will be able to answer basic questions, provide general information, take a document for recording and assist in filling out a Declaration of Homestead form.
To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, “like” us on facebook.com/norfolkdeeds, or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and/or Instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds.
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High St., 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. 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 at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.
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| Odd Fellows to host Register O'Donnell - Mar 12 |
Saving Franklin from the Wrecking Ball - Feb 11
"It is well known that Franklin has grown rapidly for several decades. "Progress" sometimes meant that old or historic structures were in the way - and that usually meant demolition.
However, Paul Compton, a long time resident, had other ideas and from the late 1960s he engineered the relocation of 5 houses, at least one dating back to the 1840s, to a new neighborhood along Pond Street. Paul will explain why and how he pulled off this accomplishment and will provide a slide show illustrating the process."
When: Sunday at 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Franklin Historical Museum, 80 W Central St, Franklin
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| Saving Franklin from the Wrecking Ball - Feb 11 |
FHS hockey and wrestling rescheduled for Thursday, Feb 8
Via HockomockSports we share the schedule changes for the FHS sports events that had been scheduled for Wednesday, Feb 7, 2018. With the early dismissal all the afternoon school events were canceled and the FHS sports were re-scheduled as follows:
Boys Hockey
Franklin @ Canton – Postponed to Thursday, 2/8 at 7:30.
Girls Hockey
Franklin @ Canton – Postponed to Thursday, 2/8 at 4:00.
Wrestling
Franklin @ North Attleboro – Postponed to Thursday, 2/8 at 6:00.
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-07-18/
Boys Hockey
Franklin @ Canton – Postponed to Thursday, 2/8 at 7:30.
Girls Hockey
Franklin @ Canton – Postponed to Thursday, 2/8 at 4:00.
Wrestling
Franklin @ North Attleboro – Postponed to Thursday, 2/8 at 6:00.
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-07-18/
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“As this new industry is established: simpler is better”
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180207/small-farmers-focus-of-pot-hearing
"From standardizing community host agreements to allowing porta-potties on outdoor pot farms, speakers at a public hearing Wednesday offered many suggestions on how to tweak regulations governing recreational pot, with particular emphasis on helping small farmers succeed in the nascent industry.
“There’s no ganja like farm-grown ganja,” said Eric Schwartz, co-founder of Farm Bug Cooperative, a cooperative of farmers which will be applying for a craft marijuana cultivator cooperative license. “I think Massachusetts can be a shining example for the rest of the country in ending the failed marijuana prohibition policy.”
About 100 people gathered at the Worcester Public Library Wednesday morning for a public hearing on draft regulations governing the adult use of cannabis in the state. The meeting was hosted by members of the Cannabis Control Commission, and was one of several being held throughout the state to solicit feedback on the draft regulations - which oversee everything about the cannabis trade from seed to consumption."
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180207/small-farmers-focus-of-pot-hearing
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| MA Cannabis Control Commission webpage |
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