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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Franklin Public Schools: District Newsletter - October 2020
Franklin Senior Center: Outdoor Concert - Tuesday, 1:00 and 2:15 PM
Senator Becca Rausch: "Continuing to stay safe during COVID-19"
The White House Outbreak of COVID-19 is a stark reminder that even though we are all tired of pandemic-related restrictions, COVID-19 is still here, still very much our reality. In Massachusetts, in fact, case levels are rising. The most recent data report from the Department of Public Health indicates that 9 of the 12 municipalities in our district experienced notably increased levels of COVID-19 infection (reflected as green, yellow, or red on the map below). You can find more information in the weekly and daily reports available at the Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 dashboard.
Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 dashboard
I strongly encourage everyone to wear a mask whenever you are in a public space, practice physical distancing, and limit your social engagements to small groups, held outdoors. We should all take advantage of the last few weeks of Fall in New England, before the freezing temperatures arrive.
In Needham, I had the pleasure of visiting Rafi Nova, a company that demonstrates outstanding innovation and adaptation in the wake of economic downturn and a public health crisis. Run by my constituents Marissa and Adam Goldstein, the business shifted its operations in the early stages of the pandemic to accommodate the growing need for personal protective equipment. They're keeping us safe and stylish with their beautiful selection of masks. Two of my favorites: their mask encouraging folks to VOTE, and a transparent mask (called the “smile mask”) enabling lip reading for folks who are deaf or hard of hearing and easing nerves for students and teachers.
As always, if you or any of your loved ones in my district have fallen on hard times during this pandemic, please do not hesitate to reach out to my office. My office line is 617-722-1555 and my email is becca.rausch@masenate.gov. We are here to help. You can also find robust resources to help you navigate through COVID-19 on my website.
Wishing you and your families strength, health, and resilience.
Yours in service,
Senator Becca Rausch
“This year, more than ever, we have seen the importance of the Food Pantry to our Franklin Community"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"The Franklin Food Pantry recently announced that the annual Franklin Turkey Trot will still happen in 2020, but will occur with a few changes to keep runners safe and provide help to pantry neighbors.
While the turkey trot will still officially run on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 26, each runner can run or walk their own personal 5-kilometer course when it is most convenient and can map out their favorite course anywhere throughout town. Once runners have finished the race, they can post a picture on social media sharing that they completed their run and their time while tagging the Franklin Food Pantry and using the hashtag #turkeytrot2020.
The registration fee of $25 goes directly to the Franklin Food Pantry, keeping donations local to help feed those in need, and participants can register at franklinturkeytrot.org.
The Franklin Food Pantry will not be able to accept food donations in lieu of the fee. The first 100 registrants will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Runners can also purchase a T-shirt directly from the registration page."
In the News: "Secretary Galvin expects historical turnout to exceed 2016"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"Voter turnout for the Nov. 3 election is projected to be double the record-setting number of ballots cast in the Sept. 1 state primaries, and even exceed the historical 75% voter turnout in the 2016 election.
Secretary of State William F. Galvin said more will be known about the expected high turnout in the next week as early voting began Saturday and will continue through Oct. 30.
“I’m hopeful. It seems the level of interest is there,” Galvin said in a telephone interview last week. “We had 3.3 million votes in 2016. It seems we will exceed that. We’ve seen a continuing rising number of people registering to vote.”
The historical voter turnout — expected as well in some other parts of the country and driven by the hotly contested presidential race — is also the result of a massive expansion of mail-in voting due to concerns about crowded polling places during the coronavirus pandemic."
The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 24. Visit the Town Clerk page for office hours to register in person https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk or register online https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleidx.htm
the early voting schedule for Franklin |
Franklin Matters - Questions and Answers via Zoom - Oct 21
Town of Franklin, MA: Reason #3 - #ThinkFranklinFirst
Monday, October 19, 2020
Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee
Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee are in need of donations. We are a 501(c)(3) public charity. Contributions are tax deductible.
Our tax # is: 82-3353876. With the fundraisers we had in the past we were able to purchase
- doggie poop bags (24,000 bags a year. cost is $678.56)
- hand sanitizer (12 bags a year cost $233.44)
- dog toys and tennis balls( cost $180.00)
- and last year we purchase two park benches for the park (cost $783.00).
Our next project coming up soon is a weather shed for the dog park so people can stay out of the rain and winter weather. We have set up a checking account with Dean Bank and your donation will go directly into our account. Please make your check payable to: Furry Friends of Franklin, Inc
You can either stop in at any Dean Bank location or mail your donation to: Dean Bank, 21 Main St. Franklin ,Ma. 02038.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Gennarino D'Onofrio
President of Furry Friends Franklin Dog Park
Reverse Trunk or Treat - Oct 24, 2020
Must stay in Vehicle in order to obey COVID regulations. Truckers will be wearing masks and gloves and handing out individual bags of candy."
Bicycle recycling Event - Oct 24
Here’s an opportunity to get rid of those unwanted bicycles cluttering up your garage or shed: donate them for a good cause at the charity bike drive being held Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Franklin Recreation Department Headquarters located at 275 Beaver Street in Franklin, MA.
The bike drive is being held by Franklin High School senior Alex Gardenier, who is an Eagle Scout candidate with Boy Scout Troop 99. He is conducting the bike drive to benefit the charitable organization Bikes Not Bombs (https://bikesnotbombs.org/about).
For more details on what, when, etc. https://02038.com/2020/10/charity-bike-drive-in-franklin-oct-24/
Bicycle recycling Event - Oct 24
Register O’Donnell Discusses Online Research Capability for Genealogy and History Enthusiasts
Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell today reminded genealogy enthusiasts and those with an interest in the rich history of Norfolk County that all Registry hand-written land documents have been transcribed and are available for viewing via our website www.norfolkdeeds.org.
Register O’Donnell noted, “Since the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic back in mid-March of this year, many have had to stay close to home. Certainly, freedom of movement has been curtailed for individuals and families who have a concern about contracting the coronavirus. Many have spent hours online catching up with family and friends via social media. If you are looking for something new to do and have always been curious about your family history or local history, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds can be a valuable source of relevant information via its online research offerings.”
“A few years back, the Registry and its vendor completed a project which transcribed all our hand-written land documents dating back from 1793 to 1900. Prior to this effort, these hand-written documents were in many cases difficult to near impossible to read. With the transcription project completed, our over 8 million land documents can be accessed for viewing from the comfort of your home via our website www.norfolkdeeds.org.”
It should be noted that while the transcribers made a best effort to translate these hard to read documents, their accuracy is not guaranteed. “These transcribed documents,” noted O’Donnell, “are not legal documents in and of itself, and are not considered binding on the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds or its employees. It is considered merely a convenient reference for Registry users. For documentation purposes, users should refer to the scanned image of the original document instead of the transcribed image.”
Concluding his remarks, Register O’Donnell stated, “While the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds building in Dedham remains closed to the general public due to the COVID-19 state of emergency, our online research offerings remain a viable way for genealogists and history buffs to perform research from the comfort of their homes. Please know that as your Register of Deeds, I continue to take very seriously my core responsibility to be the custodian of land document information in Norfolk County. Myself and the Registry staff strive each and every day to ensure the accuracy and accessibility of these land documents. I am proud that future generations will be able to access these land documents and read the transcribed images with the ongoing goal of ensuring a correct record of land documents here in Norfolk County.”
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 Discusses Online Research Capability for Genealogy and History Enthusiasts |
Grateful Moments Memory Cafe - Oct 19, 2020 at 2 PM
Hello All,
We hope that you can join us today for our Grateful Moments Memory Cafe featuring board certified music therapist Linda LaSalle. Linda's music is sure to lift your spirits and bring back memories. She will also share tips on how to use music to bring more peace and happiness into your life! Linda plays harp, guitar and sings.
Click below to Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86387129663?pwd=MDdmLzR6RnhnZ09SbVFMQ1JsRG4yQT09
Meeting ID: 863 8712 9663
Passcode: 614115
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Ariel Doggett
Virtual Program Coordinator
Respite Coordinator
"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll
There is no act of kindness too small