Introduction to Estate Planning - Mar 5

Attorney David Scott will be presenting an Introduction to Estate Planning on Monday, March 5th at 7 PM. He will be giving practical tips and advice on the importance of having a will. 

This event is open to the public and absolutely free. It will be hosted at Crossway Church's building, at 282 Summer Street, in Franklin, MA. 

If you have questions, please contact tina@crosswayma.org or call us directly at (508) 838-3953.

Introduction to Estate Planning - Mar 5

In the News: Franklin family tries to recover; Cultural Council looking for artists; new attempt to eliminate home heating assistance

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

"When Franklin resident Joseph Cooper took a break from watching TV to grab a late-night snack on Saturday, Feb. 3, he returned to the basement of his home on Warwick Road to hear a popping sound coming from the connected garage. 

“It’s happened before where a squirrel would get into the garage and knock everything over,” he said. “But when I opened the door there was already a good fire going inside.” 

He said the smoke detectors were going off in the garage, but because the door was steel and the alarms weren’t connected to the rest of the house, he couldn’t hear them. 

“I tried to fight it a little bit, screaming to my daughters to get shoes and coats and get out,” he said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180219/franklin-family-tries-to-recover-after-house-fire

"The Franklin Cultural Council has announced a call for artists for their Art in Motion Juried Exhibition and Live Art Event slated for 2-4 p.m. April 28 at Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St. 

The juried exhibition will showcase paintings and drawings of figures in motion.
The prospectus for the exhibition can be found at http://bit.ly/ArtinMotion_prospectus. 

Online applications are due by March 1, and can be found at http://bit.ly/artist_entry. There is no fee to enter the ArtWeek exhibition."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180219/strongfranklin-cultural-council-announces-call-for-artistsstrong

Additional info on the call for artists and performers for ArtWeek
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/02/call-for-figurative-artists-for-art-in.html

Art in Motion Juried Exhibition and Live Art Event

"The Trump administration is once again calling for the complete elimination of a heating assistance program that helps to keep the homes of low-income families warm. And once again, program supporters are vowing to fight it. 

The administration is using the same arguments from a year ago when it tried to abolish the program, saying it’s rife with fraud and that no one would be left freezing if the program goes away. 

“These arguments are very misleading and wrong,” said Mark Wolfe, director of the National Energy Assistance Directors’ Association in Washington, D.C. 

The program, known as LIHEAP — Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program — helps families pay their heating bills primarily in the form of a grant that’s sent directly to utility companies or heating fuel vendors."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20180218/trump-again-will-try-to-cut-energy-assistance-to-poor

Town Offices will be closed Monday February 19th in Observance of Presidents Day.

Town Offices will be closed Monday February 19th in Observance of Presidents Day.

Monday February 19 -  Presidents Day

St. Vincent de Paul: Baby Bottle Drive Thank You and The Lenten Food Collection

Baby Bottle Drive Thanks

The St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank all who donated to this year’s Baby Bottle Drive. All of the funds received will go to the Abundant Hope Pregnancy Resource Center in Attleboro.

Your contributions make a significant difference in the lives of families in need.
Thank you for your willingness to help raise money and to support those in our community.

Lenten Offering

In observance of the season of Lent, our St. Vincent de Paul Society is asking people to consider bringing one item for the food pantry on each weekend of Lent.

Suggestions for each weekend are:

• February 24/25 - cereal
• March 3/4 - jars of spaghetti sauce
• March 10/11 - juices, coffee, cocoa
• March 17/18 - jelly, jam
• March 24/25 - canned tuna and chicken
• March 31/ April 1 - crackers and snacks

All donations may be placed in the boxes at the doors of the church on those weekends. Donations may also be dropped off anytime during the week. When a person calls St. Mary’s in need of food, two Vincentians pack up bags of food and bring them to the person. Thank you for helping us to make a difference in our corner of the world!

St. Vincent de Paul: Baby Bottle Drive Thank You and The Lenten Food Collection

FHS girls swim results: Loomis with 2 new State Records

2018 Girls Division 1 State Swimming and Diving Results

Event 1 Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay
15 Franklin 2:00.17 1:59.29 4
1) Isabel Capecci 2) Katharine Cashin JR
3) Kathryn McGuire SO 4) C. Ashley Loomis SR
31.62 33.98 29.40 24.29

Event 2 Girls 200 Yard Freestyle
1 C. Ashley Loomis SR Franklin 1:49.94 1:49.00! 20
25.31 27.06 28.04 28.59
Meet Record: ! 1:49.00 2/17/2018 Capt. Ashley Loomis, Franklin
State Record: 1:49.00 2/17/2018 Capt. Ashley Loomis, Franklin

Event 3 Girls 200 Yard IM
3 Katharine Cashin JR Franklin 2:16.27 2:10.16 16
28.21 33.19 38.80 29.96

Event 8 Girls 500 Yard Freestyle
1 C. Ashley Loomis SR Franklin 4:55.25 4:50.76! 20
26.27 28.40 28.95 29.08 29.57 29.84 30.01 29.94
29.89 28.81
Meet Record: ! 4:50.76 2/17/2018 Ashley Loomis, Franklin
State Record: 4:50.76 2/17/2018 Capt. Ashley Loomis, Franklin

11 Kathryn McGuire SO Franklin 5:31.07 5:26.79 6
29.75 31.26 32.35 32.63 33.27 33.56 33.68 33.95
33.76 32.58

Event 9 Girls 200 Yard Freestyle Relay
18 Franklin 1:47.63 1:50.72
1) Abigail Kaplan 2) Elizabeth Leo
3) Katherine Gillies 4) C. Audrey Finn
28.33 27.47 28.67 26.25

Event 10 Girls 100 Yard Backstroke
6 Katharine Cashin JR Franklin 1:01.39 1:00.68 13
29.96 30.72

Event 12 Girls 400 Yard Freestyle Relay
12 Franklin 3:50.86 3:49.49 10
1) Kathryn McGuire SO 2) C. Audrey Finn
3) Katharine Cashin JR 4) C. Ashley Loomis SR
28.96 59.88 1:02.20 26.47 55.42 25.28 51.99

For the complete D1 results
http://miaa.ezstream.com/index.cfm?ChnID=314&SubID=-1&chncd=314,-1&itemid=8123&parid=-1&Org=MIAA&CFID=35433553&CFTOKEN=63660490

FHS Panthers

Register O'Donnell Promotes Registry of Deeds Internet Research

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Promotes Registry of Deeds Internet Research Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today reminded consumers that you don't have to spend time and money driving to the Registry to view land records since they are available online via the Registry's internet-based document research system at www.norfolkdeeds.org. "A recent review of online traffic interacting with our website, done through Google Analytics, indicates our most popular feature is providing an online research capability for users to access all our online land documents. Consumers can see up to 6,000,000 scanned land document images dating back to the founding of Norfolk County in 1793. We are bringing the Registry records into people's homes and businesses. "Providing secure, accurate and accessible land record information, coupled with our on-site customer service center, is a core objective of the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds," said Register O'Donnell. Elaborating on the Registry's research capabilities, O'Donnell said, "Users are able to research land record information by multiple options, including the name of the property owner and property address. Members of the public can access our internet-based document research system for many endeavors such as, to determine property ownership, to research land titles, to review land plans (only plans which are recorded at the Registry) and finally to confirm that documents affecting a person's property - such as mortgage discharges - have been recorded." The Registry's website also provides information on how to obtain copies of land documents. The Registry copy charges are $1.00 per page, plus an additional $1.00 per document for postage. In conclusion, O'Donnell stated, "Providing first-class customer service is a crucial focus we bring to our work at the Registry of Deeds each and every day. Norfolk County residents and businesses deserve a Registry of Deeds that provides them with access to land record information in an easily accessible and consumer friendly manner. The Registry website www.norfolkdeeds.org does that by bringing the Registry records into your homes and businesses." 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

The Annual SEPAC Comedy Show - May 4

SAVE THE DATE for The Annual SEPAC Comedy Show on Friday, May 4 at the 
Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Foxboro

It is that time of year again!! The 8th Annual Comedy show to benefit Franklin SEPAC is being held on Friday, May 4 at Showcase Live, Patriot Place. 

Enjoy good food, drinks, lots of laughs, and chances to take home fabulous items through the silent auction, food frenzy and raffle. 

All proceeds raised will fund SEPAC’s speakers and social events. Tickets are on sale now on our website: www.franklinsepac.org!! 

If you cannot attend but would like to contribute, we welcome any and all donations. 

Please email us at franklinsepac@gmail.com with any questions.
Hope you can make it!!

The Annual SEPAC Comedy Show - May 4

Lifelong Community Learning: Child Care Continuing Ed. Class - Mar 8

March 8 with Donna Shea

Franklin Public Schools   -   Lifelong Learning Institute Lifelong Community Learning Child Care Continuing Education Still Time To Register  Download Flyer Emotionally Challenging Children:  What to Look For  and How to Help A professional development workshop focused on potential challenges that a child has that may be contributing to disruptive behavior in the daycare or extended care setting.    Thursday, March 8 7:00pm to 9:00pm Franklin High School Cost: $25 Improve and update your child care skills with us!Join us for this one-night continuing education workshop aimed at the needs of the Child Care professional. Enjoy a relaxed setting in the company of colleagues AND get two contact hours when you attend the class. VISIT OUR WEBSITE

FPS- Lifelong Learning, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by lcl@franklinps.net in collaboration with Try it free today