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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
FTC Consumer Alerts: Top tips for avoiding scams at the holidays
Monday, December 2, 2019
Franklin Public Schools - Decision on schools delay or whatever to be made in AM
December 2, 2019
Dear Franklin Families and Faculty/Staff,
We continue to follow the weather forecast carefully. Current predictions call for snow picking up overnight and continuing into the morning hours. There is some uncertainty in the storm’s intensity and timing, which could reduce snow totals.
Therefore, a decision about a delayed school day or cancellation will not be made until the early morning hours. Notification is usually sent between 5:00 and 5:30 AM.
Sincerely,
Franklin Public Schools
Franklin Public Schools - Decision on schools delay or whatever to be made in AM |
Franklin Public Schools: No Afterschool/Evening Activities for Monday Dec 2, 2019 due to the weather
Monday, December 2, 2019 - 1:00 PM
Dear Franklin Families and Faculty/Staff,
We continue to monitor weather conditions and the forecast calls for snow to continue in our area through the afternoon and into the evening with falling temperatures.
As a result of the forecast, all afternoon and evening activities for Franklin Public Schools will be cancelled today, Monday, December 2, 2019.
Sincerely,
The Franklin Public Schools
Franklin Public Schools: No Afterschool/Evening Activities for Monday Dec 2, 2019 due to the weather |
Franklin Schools - Opening on time Monday, Dec 2
Monday, December 2, 2019
Dear Franklin Families and Faculty/Staff,
We have been monitoring weather conditions and the forecast for today very carefully. Additionally, we have been communicating with both DPW and Facilities regarding the treatment of the roads and snow removal around our schools. Based on the current conditions, Franklin Public Schools will open on time on Monday, December 2, 2019.
Given that some sidewalks may be slippery, emergency busing will be in effect in the morning and students walking or waiting along routes will be offered rides by our drivers.
Sincerely,
The Franklin Public Schools
Dear Franklin Families and Faculty/Staff,
We have been monitoring weather conditions and the forecast for today very carefully. Additionally, we have been communicating with both DPW and Facilities regarding the treatment of the roads and snow removal around our schools. Based on the current conditions, Franklin Public Schools will open on time on Monday, December 2, 2019.
Given that some sidewalks may be slippery, emergency busing will be in effect in the morning and students walking or waiting along routes will be offered rides by our drivers.
Sincerely,
The Franklin Public Schools
Franklin Schools - Opening on time Monday, Dec 2 |
FHS' Bonnet-Eymard, Jackson named to 2019 Hockomock League Volleyball All Stars
HockomockSports.com has announced the official 2019 Hockomock League Volleyball All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.
Hockomock League MVP
For the complete listing
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-volleyball-all-stars/
Hockomock League MVP
- Taylor Harris, Canton
- Allyson Bonnet-Eymard, Franklin
- Bridget Jackson, Franklin
For the complete listing
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-volleyball-all-stars/
FHS' Bonnet-Eymard, Jackson named to 2019 Hockomock League Volleyball All Stars |
FHS' Paterson, Faro named 2019 Hockomock League Golf All Stars
HockomockSports.com has announced the official 2019 Hockomock League Golf All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league
Hockomock League MVP
Hockomock League All Stars
For the complete listing
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-golf-all-stars/
Hockomock League MVP
- Chris Lavoie, Canton
Hockomock League All Stars
- Jack Paterson, Franklin
- Quinten Faro, Franklin
For the complete listing
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-golf-all-stars/
FHS' Paterson, Faro named 2019 Hockomock League Golf All Stars |
Register O’Donnell Promotes Protection Against Real Estate Fraud
Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell today reminded Norfolk County homeowners of a free on-line Consumer Notification Service offered by the Registry of Deeds to protect county property owners against fraud.
“The Federal Bureau of Investigation, (F.B.I.),” noted Register O’Donnell, “continues to assign resources to combat property/deed and mortgage fraud. Many jurisdictions across the country have reported unscrupulous individuals recording fraudulent land documents making it appear they own another person’s home or property. Fortunately, we have not seen this type of crime take place in Norfolk County. My intent here is not to upset county property owners but to make sure my office is out front helping consumers protect their home.”
Any owner of real property in the twenty-eight communities comprising Norfolk County can join the approximately 1,100 homeowners already utilizing the service by signing up for the Consumer Notification Service free of charge by doing the following: Go to the Registry’s website www.norfolkdeeds.org, and click on the Consumer Notification Service Get Consumer “Alerts” button to complete the initial registration. From there, follow the remaining sign-up instructions.
Once you have signed up for the service, each subscriber will be able to input two names, individual or business, and the corresponding city or town in Norfolk County for monitoring. They can monitor their real estate records for such activities as changes in deeds, mortgages, mortgage discharges, non-mortgage liens, Homesteads or other land documents that might be recorded against the property. O’Donnell stated, “The process to sign-up for the service is user friendly and will only take a few minutes of your time. While the program will not prevent the fraud, it will allow residents to find out about it in a more timely manner.”
If a document is recorded against one of the names inputted for monitoring, the subscriber will be alerted via email, usually within 24 hours. The person can check the Registry’s on-line land research records at www.norfolkresearch.org as an option. If a subscriber believes a fraudulent land record has been recorded against their property, they should then immediately contact the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101. After talking with a Registry employee, the subscriber will be given a list of public safety referrals by the Registry.
Register O’Donnell concluded, “Our core mission here at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is to make sure the recording of land documents is accomplished in a secure, accurate and accessible manner. I also want to be proactive in taking any and all steps to minimize the effects of fraudulent activity related to land document recordings. The Registry’s Consumer Notification Service provides a level of protection to the program’s subscribers against dishonest individuals who commit real estate or land document fraud. After all, the biggest asset most of us have is our home. I urge people to sign up for this free program.”
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 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.
“The Federal Bureau of Investigation, (F.B.I.),” noted Register O’Donnell, “continues to assign resources to combat property/deed and mortgage fraud. Many jurisdictions across the country have reported unscrupulous individuals recording fraudulent land documents making it appear they own another person’s home or property. Fortunately, we have not seen this type of crime take place in Norfolk County. My intent here is not to upset county property owners but to make sure my office is out front helping consumers protect their home.”
Any owner of real property in the twenty-eight communities comprising Norfolk County can join the approximately 1,100 homeowners already utilizing the service by signing up for the Consumer Notification Service free of charge by doing the following: Go to the Registry’s website www.norfolkdeeds.org, and click on the Consumer Notification Service Get Consumer “Alerts” button to complete the initial registration. From there, follow the remaining sign-up instructions.
Once you have signed up for the service, each subscriber will be able to input two names, individual or business, and the corresponding city or town in Norfolk County for monitoring. They can monitor their real estate records for such activities as changes in deeds, mortgages, mortgage discharges, non-mortgage liens, Homesteads or other land documents that might be recorded against the property. O’Donnell stated, “The process to sign-up for the service is user friendly and will only take a few minutes of your time. While the program will not prevent the fraud, it will allow residents to find out about it in a more timely manner.”
If a document is recorded against one of the names inputted for monitoring, the subscriber will be alerted via email, usually within 24 hours. The person can check the Registry’s on-line land research records at www.norfolkresearch.org as an option. If a subscriber believes a fraudulent land record has been recorded against their property, they should then immediately contact the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101. After talking with a Registry employee, the subscriber will be given a list of public safety referrals by the Registry.
Register O’Donnell concluded, “Our core mission here at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is to make sure the recording of land documents is accomplished in a secure, accurate and accessible manner. I also want to be proactive in taking any and all steps to minimize the effects of fraudulent activity related to land document recordings. The Registry’s Consumer Notification Service provides a level of protection to the program’s subscribers against dishonest individuals who commit real estate or land document fraud. After all, the biggest asset most of us have is our home. I urge people to sign up for this free program.”
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 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 O’Donnell Promotes Protection Against Real Estate Fraud |
Sunday, December 1, 2019
FPAC presents The Nutcracker - Dec 7 & 8
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will kick off December with the holiday classic: The Nutcracker, presented December 7 and 8 at the Franklin High School Auditorium. Experience all the festive magic and colorful splendor of The Nutcracker as FPAC stages its cherished annual production of the holiday classic with live orchestra, special guest artists, and more than 100 area dancers.
The Nutcracker remains a highly anticipated and treasured part of the FPAC season - a popular holiday tradition for more than 20 years. The world-famous ballet, set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, delights the imaginations of audiences young and old with a professional production at a reasonable price.
Tickets are available at www.FPAConline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370
The Nutcracker remains a highly anticipated and treasured part of the FPAC season - a popular holiday tradition for more than 20 years. The world-famous ballet, set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, delights the imaginations of audiences young and old with a professional production at a reasonable price.
Tickets are available at www.FPAConline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370
FPAC presents The Nutcracker - Dec 7 & 8 |
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Dec 4, 2019
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- None
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
- None
5. APPOINTMENTS
- None
6. HEARINGS
Franklin Tax Classification Hearing
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/12-4-19_memo_tax_rate_hearing.pdf
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. 99 Restaurants of Boston, change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers & Change of Ownership Interest, 847 West Central Street
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
- None
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-80: Tax Classification Residential Factor (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-80 - Majority Vote (5))
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-81: Tax Classification - Open Space Exemption (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-81 - Majority Vote (5))
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-82: Tax Classification Small Business Exemption (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-82 - Majority Vote (5))
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-83: Tax Classification Residential Property Exemption (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-83 - Majority Vote (5))
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-84: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Public Library, $10,500 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-84 - Majority Vote (5))
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-85: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Senior Center, $250 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-85 - Majority Vote (5))
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-86: Town Council 2020 Meeting Calendar (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-86 - Majority Vote (5))
10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-87: Appropriation of Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per M.G.L Ch.44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-87 - Majority Vote (5))
10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-88: Ad Hoc Stormwater Utility Fee Study Committee (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-88 - Majority Vote (5))
10j. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Bylaw Amendment 19-846: Chapter 153 Stormwater Management - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw 19-846 to a 2nd Reading - Majority Vote (5))
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
- None Scheduled
ADJOURN
The full set of documents released for this agenda can be found
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/december-4-town-council-meeting
in PDF form
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/12-4-19_tc_full_agenda.pdf
rain garden at Parmenter managing the storm water when it rains |
Choose and cut your own Christmas tree at Lyon Landscape Nursery
"Looking for a Christmas tree this year?
Come on over to Lyon Landscape Nursery located on 250 Bent street starting Friday (11/29) at 8 AM to get your own locally grown tree. Trees under 8’ are $55, over 8’ $75."
We stopped by on Saturday to walk the rows of tree to pick out a nice one for our house.
Choose and cut your own Christmas tree at Lyon Landscape Nursery (Lyon Nursery Facebook photo) |
Info shared from Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2793680260645052&set=gm.2461858754084136&type=3&theater
"Unprecedented changes in all aspects of society will be required to avoid the worst effects of climate change"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"Massachusetts is trending toward its long-term greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, but the effort to reduce global emissions is failing, according to a new United Nations report.
“The summary findings are bleak,” the UN reported in the 10th edition of its emissions gap report. “Countries collectively failed to stop the growth in global GHG emissions, meaning that deeper and faster cuts are now required.”
The report, prepared by scientists who assessed “all available information,” concluded that greenhouse gas emissions have risen at a rate of 1.5% per year in the last decade, and total greenhouse gas emissions reached a record high in 2018. Emissions from energy use and industry grew 2% in 2018.
The UN said there’s a growing political focus on “the climate crisis” in several countries, driven in part by protests, and that “technologies for rapid and cost-effective emission reductions have improved significantly.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191201/un-reports-bleak-findings-on-global-greenhouse-gas-emissions
"The annual Sustainable Development Goals Report provides an overview of the world’s implementation efforts to date, highlighting areas of progress and areas where more action needs to be taken to ensure no one is left behind.From the UN page on the SDG Report 2019
Four years since the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals, the 2019 Report notes progress in some areas, such as on extreme poverty reduction, widespread immunization, decrease in child mortality rates and increase in people’s access to electricity, but warns that global response has not been ambitious enough, leaving the most vulnerable people and countries to suffer the most."
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/progress-report/
The report itself can be found in sections or downloaded as a PDF from here
https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/2019/
"Unprecedented changes in all aspects of society will be required to avoid the worst effects of climate change" |
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Franklin Police "Fill a Cruiser" toy drive a success
"To say that today’s Fill a Cruiser Toy Drive was successful would be an MASSIVE understatement. We stopped counting after filling 8 cruisers.
To the people who saw our posts online and showed up with presents and to those who donated after shopping at Marshall’s, we can’t thank you enough! We definitely exceeded all expectations today. Our classroom is going to be out of commission for awhile!"
"Come have your photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Franklin Police Department! Pictures are free with an unwrapped gift for our community toy drive."
Follow the event on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/577070339523257/
Reminder: Christmas on the Common - Dec 1
On December 1, Concerts on the Common will have Santa arriving on the Franklin Fire Truck and the lighting of the trees.
Time is 4:00 PM.
Santa will be welcomed by Mike the DJ who will entertain the children with games and music.
Santa will give gifts to the children. Goodies and milk will be available.
Thanks to the Franklin High School hockey team who will have decorated the Common on November 30th with wreathes made by Hillside Nurseries
For a classical preparation for Santa's arrival, stop by the Library at 2:00 for a concert.
Time is 4:00 PM.
Santa will be welcomed by Mike the DJ who will entertain the children with games and music.
Santa will give gifts to the children. Goodies and milk will be available.
Thanks to the Franklin High School hockey team who will have decorated the Common on November 30th with wreathes made by Hillside Nurseries
Mark your calendar for "Christmas on the Common" - Dec 1 |
For a classical preparation for Santa's arrival, stop by the Library at 2:00 for a concert.
"The Renaissance V Brass Quintet will play a Holiday Concert, at the Franklin Public Library on Sunday, December 1, 2:00 PM."https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/11/franklin-library-renaissance-v-brass.html
December 1, Concerts on the Common |
Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee: December Events
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MBTA: Franklin Line notice for weekend of Nov 30 - Dec 1
On Saturday Nov 30 and Sunday Dec 1, normal train service will operate on the Franklin Line. The weekend shuttle bus between South Station and Forge Park/495 will resume on December 7 to allow for PTC implementation work.
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As a reminder, Weekends, through Dec 22, Franklin Train service is replaced by free buses between Forge Park/495 and Readville for a Fairmount Line connection while PTC is installed. There will be no service at Back Bay, Ruggles, Endicott, Islington and Norwood Depot.
Additional weekends may be added to the train service suspension between Forge Park/495 and Readville as work progresses on the Franklin line. However, it will operate on normal train schedule during Thanksgiving weekend (Nov 30- Dec 1).
Please visit https://www.mbta.com/FRKwork for more details about bus shuttle schedules. Visit MBTA.com/PTC for more information on how this project will improve commuter rail safety and travel. Passengers may experience delays of up to 30 minutes as a result of shuttle bus connections.
There will be no Franklin line service at Back Bay and Ruggles stations on weekends. Please travel to South Station to reach a Franklin Line station. If you are travelling inbound, please board a Worcester/Framingham line Train for direct connection to Back Bay or a Providence/Stoughton line Train for a direct connection to Back Bay or Ruggles.
We also recommend the subway: board the Red Line at South Station and transfer to the Orange Line at Downtown Crossing to reach Back Bay or Ruggles.
Due to proximity of adjacent stations, bus shuttles will not serve Endicott, Islington and Norwood Depot stations:
8:40pm and 10:40pm departures from Forge Park as well as 11:20pm departure from South Station will be accommodated by a bus for the entire trip between South Station and Forge Park (including the portion between South Station and Readville).
Thank you for your patience while we improve the signal system on your Commuter Rail line.
For more information: https://www.mbta.com/FRKwork
Last Updated: Nov 29 2019 04:19 PM
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As a reminder, Weekends, through Dec 22, Franklin Train service is replaced by free buses between Forge Park/495 and Readville for a Fairmount Line connection while PTC is installed. There will be no service at Back Bay, Ruggles, Endicott, Islington and Norwood Depot.
Additional weekends may be added to the train service suspension between Forge Park/495 and Readville as work progresses on the Franklin line. However, it will operate on normal train schedule during Thanksgiving weekend (Nov 30- Dec 1).
Please visit https://www.mbta.com/FRKwork for more details about bus shuttle schedules. Visit MBTA.com/PTC for more information on how this project will improve commuter rail safety and travel. Passengers may experience delays of up to 30 minutes as a result of shuttle bus connections.
There will be no Franklin line service at Back Bay and Ruggles stations on weekends. Please travel to South Station to reach a Franklin Line station. If you are travelling inbound, please board a Worcester/Framingham line Train for direct connection to Back Bay or a Providence/Stoughton line Train for a direct connection to Back Bay or Ruggles.
We also recommend the subway: board the Red Line at South Station and transfer to the Orange Line at Downtown Crossing to reach Back Bay or Ruggles.
Due to proximity of adjacent stations, bus shuttles will not serve Endicott, Islington and Norwood Depot stations:
- -Endicott station customers, please use Readville or Dedham Corp stations.
- -Islington station customers, please use Dedham Corp station.
- -Norwood Depot customers, please use Norwood Central or Dedham Corp station.
8:40pm and 10:40pm departures from Forge Park as well as 11:20pm departure from South Station will be accommodated by a bus for the entire trip between South Station and Forge Park (including the portion between South Station and Readville).
Thank you for your patience while we improve the signal system on your Commuter Rail line.
For more information: https://www.mbta.com/FRKwork
Last Updated: Nov 29 2019 04:19 PM
MBTA: Franklin Line notice for weekend of Nov 30 - Dec 1 |
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