Monday, July 30, 2018

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds: Register O'Donnell Promotes Registry's Social Media



Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

Register O'Donnell Promotes Registry's Social Media

Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today reiterated the importance he places on the Registry's use of social media platforms to communicate directly with the citizens of Norfolk County.

O'Donnell noted, "A core mission here at the Registry of Deeds is to make important information readily available on a 24/7 basis. After all, just because our doors close at the end of the business day doesn't mean the Registry has to stop working for you. For example, our website www.norfolkdeeds.org lets people review scanned images of over 6 million land documents dating back to 1793, as well as to learn about our latest consumer protection programs. I also want people to note that Registry information is available not just from using their workstations or laptops, but also from their smartphones or tablets."

The Register also noted that you can print out an application of the popular Homestead Act. A Homestead provides a homeowner with limited protection against the forced sale of their primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000.

Norfolk County residents can also sign-up on-line for its free Consumer Notification Service. This program will alert a person anytime a land document has been recorded against their name in Norfolk County. Additionally, there is valuable county real estate information that can be researched and tracked based on the monthly and quarterly real estate statistical reports, such as the number of residential and commercial properties sold and average prices of property sold, and much, much more.

Besides the Registry website, other forms of social media utilized by the Registry of Deeds include Facebook, facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds, Twitter, twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds, and Instagram. "The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds," noted O'Donnell, "has utilized Facebook and Twitter extensively to provide information to the public. We are also utilizing Instagram which will capture the demographics of younger property owners and real estate professionals. We are optimistic that homeowners, and in particular first-time home buyers, will use these social media platforms. They can learn more about home ownership and other consumer initiatives like protecting themselves against Deed Scam rip-offs, along with other outreach services, including learning about Registry office hours in their community."

The Registry has also filmed multiple public service announcements (PSA's) which are available on the Registry's website and YouTube. These PSA's have touched on a variety of issues such as assistance for residents who have received a Notice to Foreclose Mortgage from a lender. Videos highlighting the Registry's various philanthropic initiatives, such as its Annual Holiday Food Drive and its Suits for Success program, which helps people who are attempting to re-enter the workforce, can also be viewed.

Concluding, Register O'Donnell stated, "My office recognizes the value of using social media platforms to forward important information to Norfolk County residents. If you have questions related to real property, I urge you to take a look at our social media offerings."

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
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham,, MA 02026-1831

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Register O'Donnell Announces 36,000th Book Printed at Registry
Register O'Donnell Announces 36,000th Book Printed at Registry

“They’re just looking for you to react to the email"

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

"Local residents are experiencing an old email scam with a new twist: Sextortion scammers appear to be hacking into breached databases and using old passwords for leverage over their victims. 
Scammers claim to have videos of their intended victims on their laptops while they watch pornography on the internet. They threaten that if a certain amount of money isn’t paid, they will send those videos to everyone in their target’s address book. The password trick is just an additional ploy. 
Kevin Morton, owner of Franklin computer repair shop Nerds-To-Go, was working on a sextortion case when contacted on Thursday afternoon. He said scammers are usually all bark and no bite, but he has seen a higher volume of these calls for help coming from the Milford and MetroWest areas in the past few weeks.

“To fix it, just simply delete the email and change the password,” Morton said. “It’s not really necessary to get a new email address.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180729/sextortion-scam-hits-franklin-over-past-week

Regular readers will recognize that I share info from the FTC on scam alerts that they post. Being vigilant these days is required. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Several of these alerts can be found in the archives
http://www.franklinmatters.org/search?q=FTC%2C+alert



Sunday, July 29, 2018

21 riders from Franklin in the PMC

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"On Aug. 4-5, 21 riders from Franklin will cycle up to 192 miles in the Pan-Mass Challenge with the goal of raising $52 million for critical cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 
Franklin residents participating are Jeffrey Alers, Justin Andrews, Robert Balducci, Jack Basile, Ted Basile, Mark Berthiaume, Gary Borchard, Tim Brightman, Allen Caswell, Steven Cohn, Kevin Collins, Lisa Cronin, William Cupelo, Brett Edmunds, Kenneth Fausnacht, Mark Greco, Colleen Healey, Rachel Kirchner, Gerard Koelsch, Jeff Lannon, Lauren Lannon, Scott Larosa, Joseph Lazarek, John Manning, Mark McAuliffe, Joannie McLean, Dylan Metcalf, Paul Metcalf, Martin Middelmann, Lee Mulligan, Steve Nelson, Jeff Nutting, Michele Pearl, John Peters, Jeffrey Roy, Joanne Schaefer, Ray Scharlacken, Gary Schneider, Jeanne Scoba, Karen Shaw, Hunter Smith, Chris Sullivan, Richard Walsh and Heidi Winiker."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20180727/strongfranklin-residents-to-participate-in-pan-mass-challengestrong

PMC.org/
PMC.org/

Related post on the PMC riding through Franklin
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/07/panmass-challenge-rides-through.html

the riders arrive at Remington-Jefferson in Aug 2013
the riders arrive at Remington-Jefferson in Aug 2013

Franklin Almanac - Episode 3 (video) - from the archives

Re-posting the Franklin Almanac - Episode 3 (video) from the archives in early 2017.


Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable, you can catch up to Episode 3 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on

  • Horace Mann Educational Associates (HMEA)
  • Franklin AAA office offers RMV services to members
  • the Franklin Chapter of Neighbor Brigade
  • Franklin's new WFPR 102.9 FM



Find out more about each of the organizations featured in this episode

Polikseni Manxhari hosts Franklin Almanac Episode 3
Polikseni Manxhari hosts Franklin Almanac Episode 3

SOAR rocks BBC Franklin - Aug 2

Join SOAR for food, beverage and great classic rock music as they return to the British Beer Company for a rockin' good time!

SOAR rocks BBC Franklin - Aug 2
SOAR rocks BBC Franklin - Aug 2
Follow the event on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/events/432628133872484/

Saturday, July 28, 2018

Episode 2 of the Franklin Almanac (YouTube) from the archives

A re-post of Episode 2 of the Franklin Almanac from the archives in 2017.


Polikseni Manxhari covers four stories in the new episode of Franklin Almanac now available from Franklin TV. Broadcast on Franklin cable channel at noon and 7:00 PM. You can also view the show via YouTube.

  • Make Change for Change
  • The 40% Club at Franklin High School
  • Milford new radio station MyFM 101.3
  • The story behind the new video for Jamie Barrett's song "The City called the Town of Franklin" produced by Chris Flynn







Jaime Barrett
Jaime Barrett

MassCEC's HeatSmart Mass Program Overview - via webinar Aug 1




MassCEC's HeatSmart Mass Program Overview - via webinar Aug 1
MassCEC's HeatSmart Mass Program Overview - via webinar Aug 1

HeatSmart Mass Technology and Program Overview Webinar

MassCEC is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, August 1st 3:30 - 5:00 PM, to provide an overview of the HeatSmart-eligible heating technologies and the HeatSmart Mass program, as well as to answer questions about the recent HeatSmart RFP.

HeatSmart Mass is a community-based outreach and education program that encourages the adoption of clean heating and cooling technologies, including air-source heat pumps, ground-source heat pumps, modern wood heat, and solar hot water.

Webinar Details:


When: August 1, 2018, 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Presenters: Josh Kessler, Lisa Dobbs, and Jonah Ury from MassCEC

All inquiries related to HeatSmart Mass should be submitted by email to HeatSmartMass@masscec.com.

Best,
The HeatSmart Mass Team 
Click here to register for the webinar
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4302753329880930050?mc_cid=648460a536&mc_eid=952cc7b7a1


Massachusetts Clean Energy Center  
Grow the state's clean energy industry while helping to meet the Commonwealth's clean energy and climate goals.

Copyright © 2018 Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
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Boston, MA 02110

Phone: 617-315-9300
Fax: 617-315-9356



"So we have the remembering self and the experiencing self, and they're really quite distinct"

"Using examples from vacations to colonoscopies, Nobel laureate and founder of behavioral economics Daniel Kahneman reveals how our "experiencing selves" and our "remembering selves" perceive happiness differently. This new insight has profound implications for economics, public policy -- and our own self-awareness."
https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_kahneman_the_riddle_of_experience_vs_memory



Friday, July 27, 2018

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 7/27/18 - THU 8/2/18

FRIDAY 7/27/18
9:30am   Family Yoga @ Franklin Public Library
10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library
11:30am   Lunch Special and Comedy Film @ Franklin Senior Center
12-6pm   Farmers Market @ Town Common
12:30pm   Farmer’s Market Rocks (decorate kindness rocks) @ Town Common
8pm   Black Box Jazz: Kenny Hadley Big Band @ The Black Box


SATURDAY 7/28/18
10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
10:30am   Animal World Experience @ Franklin Public Library
2pm   Chess Group @ Franklin Public Library


SUNDAY 7/29/18
8am   FREE Yoga at the Beach @ Chilson Beach, Beaver Pond  
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
7pm   OCC Concert (note the venue): The Brothers Four @ Orpheum Theatre, Foxborough


MONDAY 7/30/18
7:45am   Franklin Police Association 3rd Annual Golf Tournament @ Franklin Country Club
10:30am   Move Along @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Garden Storytime @ Franklin Public Library
3pm   Memory Cafe @ Franklin Senior Center


TUESDAY 7/31/18
All Day   Drop In Craft @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Harry Potter Party @ Franklin Public Library


WEDNESDAY 8/1/18
All Day   Minuteman Network Library Crawl/Scavenger Hunt @ Franklin Public Library (and participating libraries)
1pm   Book Tasting Event @ Franklin Public Library
6pm   Concert on the Common: DJ Mike Rutkowski @ Franklin Town Common
6pm Movie Night @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   Friends of the Library Meeting @ Franklin Public Library


THURSDAY 8/2/18
9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Pre-K Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
7pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.


For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

MBTA: Notice: T-Alerts Account Transition

Dear T-Alerts Subscriber,

We recently rebuilt our T-Alerts system from the ground up to make it easier to sign up for alerts relevant to your trips.

And, after a testing phase, we're ready to roll it out to everyone. As part of this process, we need to turn off the old T-Alerts system at the end of August—which means you'll stop receiving any alerts you signed up for with this system.

To continue receiving service alerts, you will need to sign up for T-Alerts Beta.

Learn more about T-Alerts Beta  https://mbta.com/about-t-alerts-beta

Sign up for T-Alerts Beta   https://beta.alerts.mbta.com/?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_campaign=email

If you've already signed up for T-Alerts Beta, that's great!  You don't need to do anything else right now.

Note: Signing up for a T-Alerts Beta will not automatically delete your previous T-Alerts account. To prevent duplicate alert notices, you may want to delete your account now.



MBTA: Notice: T-Alerts Account Transition
MBTA: Notice: T-Alerts Account Transition

Episode 1 of the Franklin Almanac (YouTube) from the archives

A re-post of the first episode of the Franklin Almanac originally posted Jan 23, 2017. Polikseni has moved on to a regular weekend position with a TV station in Vermont.

If you missed the first episode of the newly developed Franklin TV program, Franklin Almanac, you can now view it via YouTube.







At about 14:00 minutes, I sit with Polikseni to tell her the Franklin Matters story.

http://franklin.tv/
http://franklin.tv/

Why you should be news literate!


"Today, information moves around us in many forms, every hour of every day. Even if we do not seek out news on our own, we often receive it anyway, instantly, on our phones. 
So how can we manage this mountain of information so that fake news does not mislead us? 
We believe this requires news literacy. News literacy is the ability to use critical thinking skills to judge news reports. Are they credible? Can you rely on the reports to be true?"
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/news-litaracy-introduction-news-through-time/4387984.html




Several Franklin Youth Baseball teams play for Hockomock championship games

Franklin Youth Baseball Organization posted to Facebook:

Hockomock championship games were rescheduled for Friday night! Go watch these Franklin teams battle it out for the Hock title! Best of luck boys! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
13u American at Fletcher 5:30 pm
13u National at Franklin High 5:30 pm
12u National at Easton 5:30 pm
11u National at Easton 5:30 pm
10u National at Easton 5:30 pm
*Easton games are played at Militia Park


Several Franklin Youth Baseball teams play for Hockomock championship games
Several Franklin Youth Baseball teams play for Hockomock championship games

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Encore Music Academy’s “EnHarmonix” Recording Ensemble to Perform the National Anthem at the Pawtucket Red Sox

Local music school, Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios, will be heading to Rhode Island with their very own recording ensemble, the Encore EnHarmonix, to perform the national anthem this Saturday, July 28th, at McCoy Stadium for the 6:15 Pawtucket Red Sox baseball game!
Encore EnHarmonix
Encore EnHarmonix

The local Franklin group, comprised of students ages 8 to 18, will be performing as part of a fundraiser for the Encore Music Education Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that raises money for scholarships and subsidies for students and programs of music everywhere.

50% of all ticket sales will go directly toward EMEF’s mission, if you simply sign onto www.ticketreturn.com with the username EMEF and password "pawsox", to purchase your tickets!

Saturday’s game will include fireworks, and with your purchase of each $10 ticket, you will also receive a $2 concessions voucher when you use the link and login information above. Grab your tickets today to support a good cause, and have a great summer evening out for the whole family!

To learn more about Encore Music Education Foundation, Inc., please visit: www.wesupportmusic.org

Encore Music Education Foundation, Inc
Encore Music Education Foundation, Inc

MassDOT: (Updated Links) Comm. Ave Bridge Project Reminder: Shutdown: July 26 to August 11: Significant Impacts to Comm. Ave, I-90, and the MBTA


2018 Construction Shutdown: July 26 – August 11

Significant Impacts to Comm Ave, I-90, and the MBTA

This is a reminder that the 2018 Construction Shutdown for the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Replacement Project is beginning, Thursday, July 26, at 7:00 PM and will continue through 5:00 AM on Saturday, August 11. Please note the construction-related impacts below:

For Drivers:

I-90 (Mass Pike) Users:
        •       Lane reductions on I-90 between the Allston Interchange and the Beacon Street Overpass in
                Boston from 9:00 PM on July 27 to 5:00 AM on August 6:
                        o       Peak hours: reduced to two lanes in each direction
                        o       Off-peak hours and weekends:
                        o       Weekends of July 27-30 and August 3-6 (9:00 PM each Friday to 5:00 AM each  Monday)
                                        •       One eastbound and two westbound lanes open, or one westbound
                                                and two eastbound lanes open
                        o       Weekdays, July 30-31 (during eastbound shift): 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM
                                        •       One eastbound lane open and two westbound lanes open
                        o       Weekdays, August 2-3 (during westbound shift): 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM
                                        •       One westbound lane open and two eastbound lanes open
        •       Ramp closures on I-90 in Boston from 9:00 PM on July 27 to 5:00 AM on August 6:
                        o       The I-90 Eastbound on-ramp from Cambridge Street/Soldiers Field Road will be closed during this entire period.
                        o       The I-90 Westbound Exit 20 off-ramp to Brighton/Cambridge will be closed intermittently.
                        o       See the "I-90 (Mass Pike) Ramp Closures Detour" on the Traffic Management page
                                http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/HighlightedProjects/CommonwealthAvenueBridgeReplacement/TrafficManagement.aspx
        •       I-90 will be fully restored to four lanes in each direction by 5:00 AM on August 6.

        Commonwealth Avenue Users:
        •       Commonwealth Avenue (between Packard's Corner and Kenmore Square) will be closed to vehicular through traffic (local access only) from 7:00 PM on July 26 to 5:00 AM on August 11. Access will be maintained for businesses and abutting properties.
        •       See the "Commonwealth Avenue Closure Detour" on the Traffic Management page
                http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/HighlightedProjects/CommonwealthAvenueBridgeReplacement/TrafficManagement.aspx

                Boston University (BU) Bridge Users:
        •       The BU Bridge will be closed to vehicular and bus traffic from 7:00 PM on July 26 to 5:00 AM on August 11.
        •       See the "Boston University (BU) Bridge Closure Detour" on the Traffic Management page
                http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/HighlightedProjects/CommonwealthAvenueBridgeReplacement/TrafficManagement.aspx

For Pedestrians and Bicyclists:

Pedestrians and bicyclists will have full access across the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge on the eastbound side throughout construction. There will be additional Blue Bikes stations on Commonwealth Avenue during the shutdown (see below).
        •       The Pedestrian Routes and Detours map shows the minor pedestrian detour that will be in place to keep pedestrians safely away from the work zone:
                http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Portals/8/docs/HighlightedProjects/CommAveBridge/Ped_Detour.pdf
        •       The Bicycle Routes and Detours map shows the bicycle routes that will be in place. Bicyclists heading north and south between Mountfort/Essex Street and the BU Bridge will follow a minor detour route: http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Portals/8/docs/HighlightedProjects/CommAveBridge/BikeDetourMap.pdf
        •       See the Walk and Bike Times Map:
                http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Portals/8/docs/HighlightedProjects/CommAveBridge/WalkBikeTimeReduced.pdf

For MBTA Green B Line Users:

The Green B Line will be replaced with shuttle buses between Babcock Street and Blandford Street Stations from 5:00 AM on July 27 to 5:00 AM on August 11. See the MBTA project website for additional information: https://www.mbta.com/projects/commonwealth-avenue-bridge-replacement#greenlineb.

For MBTA CT2 and 47 Bus Users:

MBTA Bus Routes CT2 and 47 will be detoured from the normal routes from 7:00 PM on July 26 to 5:00 AM on August 11. The Route 57 Bus will operate its normal route.
        •       See the Route 47 detour map: http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Portals/8/docs/HighlightedProjects/CommAveBridge/CommAve_Shuttle_Map_47.pdf
        •       See the Route CT2 detour map: http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Portals/8/docs/HighlightedProjects/CommAveBridge/CommAve_Shuttle_Map_CT2.pdf
        •       See the MBTA project website for additional information: https://www.mbta.com/projects/commonwealth-avenue-bridge-replacement#greenlineb.

For MBTA Commuter Rail Framingham/Worcester Line Users:

During the weekends of July 28-29 and August 4-5, there will be no train service between Framingham and South Station.
        •       Free bus shuttles will replace train service between Framingham and Wellesley Farms. After Wellesley Farms, the shuttle bus will then continue nonstop to Riverside, where riders can connect to the Green D Line.
        •       In addition to the local shuttles, express shuttle service will be available between
                Framingham and Riverside.
        •       See www.mbta.com/worcester for more information and view a detailed shuttle schedule.
        •       Service will be maintained during weekdays.

For Amtrak Lakeshore Limited Line Users: Amtrak's Lakeshore Limited Line/Chicago will be replaced by shuttle buses between South Station and Albany, NY with stops in Springfield and Worcester for the weekends of July 28-29 and August 4-5.

MassDOT Encourages Active Transportation

There will be pedestrian and bicycle wayfinding signage at all Green Line shuttle bus stops on Commonwealth Avenue to encourage active transportation, especially for short trips. This will help optimize shuttle bus operations by shortening bus wait times and headways.

Additional Blue Bikes Service
MassDOT is partnering with the City of Boston to provide an additional temporary Blue Bikes station at Silber Way on Commonwealth Ave during the construction period.

Other nearby stations include:
·         Kenmore Square
·         BU Central - 725 Commonwealth Ave
·         Commonwealth Ave at Amory St
·         Commonwealth Ave at Babcock Street
·         Packard's Corner - Commonwealth Ave at Brighton Ave
·         Lower Cambridgeport at Magazine St
·         Longwood and Binney

Valet service will be provided as follows:
·         Commonwealth Ave at Babcock St - 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
·         Longwood and Binney - 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
·         Silber Way – 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Get Ready to Ride
Download the Blue Bikes app on the App Store or Google Play to find a station near you. For a limited time, Blue Bikes is dropping their Single Trip Pass to  from July 26 - August 11,
available in the Blue Bikes app. For more information, visit bluebikes.com.

Please see the project website, www.mass.gov/massdot/commavebridge, for more information.

Please share this advisory with anyone you think may be interested in the project, and encourage them to sign up for email alerts for traffic updates and meeting announcements:
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MADOT/subscriber/new?topic_id=MADOT_77%27

For any questions or comments, please contact Jim Kersten, Deputy Chief of Staff,
MassDOT Highway Division, at 857-368-9041 or by email at CommAveBridge@dot.state.ma.us.

Sincerely,
Commonwealth Ave Bridge Replacement Project Team

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Comm Ave Bridge Project Update: I-90 Lane Reductions  and Ramp Closures begin July 27
Comm Ave Bridge Project Update: I-90 Lane Reductions
and Ramp Closures begin July 27