Register O'Donnell Highlights Customer Service Center

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Highlights Customer Service Center Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today reminded consumers the answers to their land document questions are just a phone call away by dialing the Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101. The department is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. "The Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center," noted O'Donnell, "is a single point of contact for Norfolk County homeowners and institutional users who have land related document questions. These questions can include confirming the current ownership of a particular property, or verifying if a discharge of a property's mortgage has been filed after the loan has been paid off. The Registry's customer service representatives are glad to help with any inquiry, whether you come through our doors or call us by phone." Register O'Donnell further noted, "The department can also inform customers about the various state imposed fees for filing land documents. Also, upon a customer's request, whether it's by visiting us here at the Registry or by a direct mail request, we can provide copies of land documents for a fee of $1.00 per page. An additional $1.00 per document for postage will be charged if the request for copies is by mail. The Registry only accepts cash or check payments." In addition, the Customer Service Center staff has been trained to answer questions about the Homestead Act, a law which provides limited protection against the forced sale of a homeowner's primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000. You can download a copy of the Homestead Act by going to the Registry's website. O'Donnell went on to say, "For many people, trying to ascertain information about land documents can be a very frustrating and intimidating experience. Please know our customer service staff is well-versed in all areas of land document research. By utilizing our state-of-the-art land document research system, which is also available via www.norfolkdeeds.org, people can get answers to their property questions." Notary services are also offered by the Customer Service Center. "Multiple staff members are available to notarize land documents. We are more than happy to do so provided the person requesting the service appears before us and presents satisfactory proof of identification by showing either their driver's license or passport," said O'Donnell. In conclusion, Register O'Donnell stated, "Providing first-class customer service is a core objective of the Registry mission. We strive to ensure our customers have a positive experience when interacting with us. The bottom line is: We are here to be of service to you." 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

Register O'Donnell Highlights Customer Service Center

"No matter what they were going to do to me, I was going to survive”

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

"When colonists in Framingham awoke to riders on horseback yelling to ready the militia in the early hours of April 19, 1775, many thought it was a call to quell another slave revolt somewhere in Natick. 

Once the men realized it was a call to start marching toward Lexington to fight the Redcoats, many went back home and bolted the doors in horror of the coming war. At least that is story told by Josiah Temple, author of the 1887 book “The history of Framingham.” 

The Framingham men who did march the 17 miles to battle would later be acclaimed for their prowess at Lexington and Concord. That includes a former slave Peter Salem, who would later become famous for his bravery during the battle at Bunker Hill. 

Nevertheless, enslaved Africans in a place like Natick is a foreign thought to many native New Englanders. And it’s not generally part of the history passed down through generations. In truth, however, Massachusetts was the first colony to legalize slavery. 

In November, the Daily News published a Veterans Day story about Charles Paine, a former slave and forgotten Revolutionary War veteran from Franklin, who was publicly recognized for his service for the first time. Paine’s name was omitted from the Revolutionary War Memorial at the town common. His story begged the question about the history of slavery locally and across the state and New England. It seems it is a history overshadowed by the more flattering - but equally important - local-roots abolitionist movement."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180304/look-into-massachusetts-participation-in-slave-trade

The article on Charles Paine can be found online
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/11/stumbled-across-bill-of-sale-for.html

INTERACTIVE: A timeline of slavery in Massachusetts

Additional research by Susan Eliot referenced in this article
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180304/profiles-of-two-massachusetts-slaves-one-murder-one-soldier

Pantherbook: "A Moment of Silence for Parkland" - Mar 14

Alyssa Carolan, Editor of Pantherbook, writes about "A Moment of Silence for Parkland" being scheduled for March 14.

"On the afternoon of February 14th, 2018, a mass shooting occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. 17 were killed and 14 more were injured, being taken to hospitals, causing this to replace the 1999 events at Columbine High School as the deadliest high school shooting in America. Nikolas Cruz, a 19 year old who had been expelled from the Parkland high school, was the one to open fire. 

This is not the first school shooting that occurred in 2018, making this incident harrowing, in terms of circumstance and statistic. Schools should be a place of safety, which makes instances like these so terrifying. 

In order to practice safety and preparation, Franklin High School will have a lockdown drill next week. The drills FHS practice are a blend of lockdown in place drills and active live shooter drills. In a lockdown drill, measures taken include: turning the lights off, locking the door, sitting in a corner away from the windows, and seeing an exit, and taking it immediately. In an active live shooter drill, measures taken include: barricading the door, seeing an exit and taking it immediately, and fighting back, throwing, trying to be as much of a disruption as possible. 

“We are always examining our drills and our safety,” Mr. Peri stated."

Continue reading the article at Pantherbook
https://franklinpanthers.us/news/2018/02/28/a-moment-of-silence-for-parkland/

Pantherbook: "A Moment of Silence for Parkland" - Mar 14

More about the Women's March Youth Empower can be found online
https://www.womensmarch.com/enough-toolkit

Franklin Senior Center "Connections" - March 2018

The March issue of the Franklin Senior Center "Connections" newsletter is now available.

You can also view/download from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/mar18connection2.pdf

Franklin Senior Center "Connections" - March 2018

FHS girls hockey team ends playoff run vs. Methuen/Tewksbury 4-1

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the news of the FHS girls hockey playoff game on Saturday, March 3, 2018. 



Girls Hockey = Division 1
#13 Franklin, 1 @ #4 Methuen/Tewksbury, 4 – Final


For other results around the Hockomock League on Saturday
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-03-03-18/

G V Ice Hockey Playoff Game: after 1 period - Franklin 0 Methuen/Tewks 0.

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) March 4, 2018

G V Ice Hockey Playoff Game: after 2 periods - Franklin 1 Methuen/Tewks 3. Panther goal was short-handed by Patterson.

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) March 4, 2018

G V Ice Hockey Playoff Game: Final - Franklin 1 Methuen/Tewks 4. Tremendous season ladies! Heads high! We are very proud of how you represented our school and community! Thank you seniors! #PantherPride

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) March 4, 2018

Final game vs Tewksbury; final 4-1 lose, goal by Paterson, outstanding performance in net by Stott‼️ thanks to everyone for an amazing season, we will miss you seniors❤️

— FHS Girls Hockey (@fhsvgockey) March 4, 2018

Via the Twitterverse

https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

FHS Panthers

Franklin Library: Celebrating Ireland in Story and Song - Mar 4 - 3:00 PM

Celebrating Ireland in Story and Song is an all Irish program which embraces Irish history and culture in story and song. Phil Edmonds, Kevin Fallon, and Mary King are scheduled to perform at the Franklin Library, Sunday, Mar 4 at 3:00 PM

Franklin Library: Celebrating Ireland in Story and Song - Mar 4 - 3:00 PM

For more about the group and to listen to samples of their music, visit
http://www.celticharpri.com/celebrating-ireland.htm

Tri-County Robotics team (Tri-Bots 3236)

The Tri-County Robotics team (Tri-Bots 3236) competed at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) today (Thursday, March 2) in the FIRST Robotics Competition. 

This clip is from the second run the team competed in. Go Tri-Bots! 

#tricountyrvths #wpirobotics #tribots #firstroboticscompetitionne

Did you know Tri-County has a Robotics team? Our students are amazing! Here's some photos from today's US First Robotics Competition at WPI. Go Tri-Force! Team 3236! #tricountyrvths #wpirobotics #tribots3236 pic.twitter.com/dvrueZEoWZ

— Tri-County Regional (@TriCountyRVTSD) March 2, 2018