Franklin Democratic Town Committee - public demonstration - Aug 24

The Franklin Democratic Town Committee has organized a public demonstration to protest the Trump administration’s lawlessness.

Demonstrators will gather across from the Rome Restaurant, 4 East Central Street, Franklin, between 10:00 AM and noon on Saturday, August 24.

Participants from neighboring towns are expected. People can make signs or just show up.

demonstration on Saturday, June 15 (courtesy photo)

 

The Wall That Heals - in Bellinghham, Aug 22 - 25

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

"The Wall That Heals, a 7.5-foot-tall wall featuring the names of 58,276 veterans who died serving in Vietnam, will be coming to Bellingham from August 22-25. Several speakers and events are planned during its monumental visit to the town during its 300th anniversary.

In Paksem, Laos, on Oct. 19, 1972, German-born Sgt. John Peterson, a paramilitary officer for the Central Intelligence Agency boarded a helicopter. By mid-afternoon, he heard shots fired in the distance.

Peterson grew up in Bellingham and attended its high school.

“John knew it was time to get out of there,” said his wife Martha (Marti) Denny, who flew to Laos with him in June 1971 to arm and train the Hmong, a Laotian highland tribe, to fight the Communist Pathet Lao and North Vietnamese."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190819/wall-that-heals-coming-to-bellingham---what-you-need-to-know

screen capture of The Wall that Heals

Register O'Donnell Highlights Partnership with NeighborWorks Housing Solutions

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Highlights Partnership with NeighborWorks Housing Solutions Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today reiterated the importance he places on the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds partnership with NeighborWorks Housing Solutions, an organization created through a merger of two non-profit agencies, NeighborWorks of Southern Massachusetts and Housing Solutions of Southeastern Massachusetts. "NeighborWorks Housing Solutions," stated Register O'Donnell, "is a non-profit organization that provides housing options for residents in more than 75 cities and towns throughout Southern Massachusetts, including parts of Norfolk County. They provide a range of assistance from helping with the mortgage modification process, offering credit counseling and working with clients to starve off a foreclosure. They have four locations including offices in Quincy and Brockton, and can be reached at 617-770-2227." The Register further noted, "For the past several years, my office has partnered with reputable non-profit agencies by promoting their services when it comes to mortgage modification and foreclosure issues. While Norfolk County is a destination location to live and work, some of our neighbors are facing economic hardship." O'Donnell noted that in July 2019, a total of 8 foreclosure deeds were filed at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds. In addition, 29 Notice to Foreclose Mortgages, the first step in the foreclosure process, were also recorded. Register O'Donnell concluded, "Robert Corley, CEO of NeighborWorks Housing Solutions and his entire team do an outstanding job working on a myriad number of housing related issues in Southern Massachusetts. The Registry of Deeds is truly proud of its partnership with NeighborWorks Housing Solutions and looks forward to many years of working closely together with them in serving the people of Norfolk County." Note: Additional information on the Registry's foreclosure assistance efforts can be found on the Registry's website www.norfolkdeeds.org. 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/or 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

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Register O'Donnell Highlights Partnership with NeighborWorks Housing Solutions

Downtown Partnership Prepares for Harvest Festival on October 5

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is making plans for its 17th annual Harvest Festival, a family-fun community event, scheduled for Saturday, October 5.

The Harvest Festival will be held in downtown Franklin from noon to 5 PM. on Main Street, Dean Avenue, West Central Street, and Depot Street, as well as the large parking area behind Rockland Bank. The event’s rain date is Sunday, October 6.

Plans for the festival are well underway and booth space is filling up fast. Visitors will be treated to exciting local entertainment, delicious fall flavors from local restaurants, fun kid crafts and activities, shop specials, artwork and crafts by area artisans and helpful information from community groups and vendors.

Organizers expect booth space for this event to sell out. Partnership members receive a booth for free; non-members pay $125. Downtown businesses must register to ensure store-front space. Booths are assigned on a first-come first-serve basis.

Downtown Partnership Prepares for Harvest Festival on October 5

Find the registration link at http://bit.ly/FranklinHF or on the Partnership website, www.franklindowntownpartnership.org. Register before September 17. Please add a $35 late fee if you register after September 17. Registration will close on September 20. Email Scott Martin, chair of the Harvest Festival, at fdpevent@gmail.com with questions about the event.

The Partnership also welcomes businesses to help support the Harvest Festival. Sponsor forms are posted on the website, or business owners can contact the office at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com.

Silver sponsors for the Harvest Festival are Dean Bank, Middlesex Savings Bank and Rockland Trust.

Bronze sponsors are Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill, the Bernon Family Branch YMCA, Chestnut Dental Associates, DCU, Glen Meadow Apartments, Keefe Insurance.

Friends sponsors are Camford Property Group, Charles River Bank, Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios, LeafFilter, MyFM.

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a nonprofit, 501©3 organization made up of 270 business owners, community leaders and residents working to stimulate economic development downtown and create a positive impact throughout the area.

State Rep Josh Cutler on the "Mobtown Massacre" - Sep 15

Long before the era of "fake news'' or Twitter bombs, the freedom of the press often had to be defended with pens and pistols.

In his book Mobtown Massacre: Alexander Hanson and the Baltimore Newspaper War of 1812, author and State Representative Josh Cutler shares the story of how one Massachusetts town came to be named for a fiery Federalist newspaper editor from Maryland whose anti-war writings provoked a bloodthirsty mob, a midnight jailbreak and a brutal massacre that stunned the nation in 1812. This fateful but little-known episode in American history helped shape the course of a war and the nation's promise of a free press. And it all started with a headline.

On Sunday, September 15, 2019 Rep. Cutler will join Rep. Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) at the Franklin Historical Museum to talk about the book and this fascinating period in American history.

"I am honored to bring Rep. Cutler to Franklin to shine light on a little-known episode in American history that helped shape the course of war and the free press," noted Rep. Roy. "His book is a gripping story of the press under attack, a fiery young editor who put his principles above popularity, and a challenge to populist thought that brings history to life. The book also foreshadows the toxic political arena in America today, but stands as a shining example of political courage."

Rep. Josh Cutler and Rep. Jeffrey Roy

Rep. Cutler is an attorney and serves in the Massachusetts House with Rep. Roy. Cutler represents the Sixth Plymouth District of Massachusetts, which includes the town of Hanson. Cutler is a graduate of Skidmore College, Suffolk Law and the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. He is also the author of "When the Press Really Was Under Attack: Alexander Hanson and the 1812 1Mobtown' Massacre," published by the New England Journal of History in the Spring 2018.

Book Talk
Mobtown Massacre: Alexander Hanson and the Baltimore Newspaper War of 1812 
Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 1:10 PM to 2:10 PM 
at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street, Franklin, MA.

School Committee - Recap - August 13, 2019

The School Committee meeting reviewed and approved updates to the student handbooks. The adjustment to the budget given the additional money approved in the State budget (versus what was forecasted to be approved) was requested to offset the high school parking fee. 

With the Town Council meeting scheduled for Aug 14 canceled during the afternoon, the Schools will need to wait until the rescheduled meeting Aug 21 for confirmation of the budget change.


Superintendents Report
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/superintendents_report_to_school_committee_august_13_2019.pdf

Student handbooks were updated for the new school year
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-handbooks


Live reporting: to Executive Session not to return...
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/08/live-reporting-to-executive-session-not.html
 
Live reporting: Information matters - Consent agen...
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/08/live-reporting-information-matters.html

Live reporting: School Committee - Aug 13, 2019
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/08/live-reportin

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Aug 13, ...
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/08/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-aug.html 

School Committee - Recap - August 13, 2019

Annual Craft Fair - Nov 9

Save the Date!!! The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club is hosting their annual Craft Fair on Saturday, November 9, 2019. 

This long-running Franklin tradition will be held at Tri-County High School, 147 Pond Street, Franklin from 9 AM to 3 PM. We are excited to host over 70 artisans at this juried craft fair. All proceeds are donated to local charitable organizations. 

In addition, there will be a bake sale table and we welcome donations of non-perishable goods that will be brought to the Franklin Food Pantry. 

Vendor applications are still being accepted; they are available on our website at franklinnewcomers.com. We only accept applications for homemade items not commercially manufactured items.

 

Annual Craft Fair - Nov 9