Franklin Area Nonprofit Network (FANN) Meeting - April 19, 2021

The agenda and confirmed listing of introductions for this session. There are three open spots for this evening. Use the form to register for tonight or at least get on the listing for a future session.

Note: We will record the meeting. This will enable the capture of the introductions for each org to be prepared for sharing by the group and the org. 

April 19, 2021 - 7 PM

Meeting link info:

Topic: Franklin Area Nonprofit Network - Intros1

Time: Apr 19, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting agenda for April 19, 2021

700 PM Call to order, review agenda and any housekeeping - Steve Sherlock

710 PM Introductions Friends of Franklin Elders, Inc

715 PM Franklin Neighbor Brigade

720 PM Franklin Food Pantry

725 PM Rotary Club of Franklin MA

730 PM Metacomet Land Trust, Inc.

735 PM Franklin Public Library

740 PM St. Vincent de Paul Society, St Mary Franklin

745 PM open - NPO 8 

750 PM open - NPO 9 

755 PM open - NPO 10

800 PM FANN Topic for the month Franklin TV - Franklin Public Radio

820 PM Wrap Up, Actions, Next Month agenda Steve Sherlock 

(NPO introductions on schedule, Topic for the month…)

Franklin Area Nonprofit Network (FANN) Meeting - April 19, 2021

Pantherbook: Nation Honor Society holds food drive

"From April 5th to May 1st, the National Honors Society advisors and members have organized a food drive to support the Franklin Food Pantry.

Students can support the drive by leaving donations in buckets available at the Town Hall, FHS Lobby, or police station.

If you would rather donations be picked up at your house, fill out this google form  to arrange for a volunteer to pick up supplies from your house."

Continue reading the article online 

https://franklinpanthers.us/clubs-activities/2021/04/17/nhs-hosts-food-drive/ 

Google Form to schedule pickup

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kz1LenT4EomPE-rte1aTgb3YHjVJXXy3BCm9FRyrToQ/viewform?gxids=7628&edit_requested=true

Pantherbook: Nation Honor Society holds food drive

Good Deeds: COVID-19 and the Registry

It has been over a year since the Coronavirus entered our vocabulary and our lives.  What was said of the 1918 influenza pandemic can be said of COVID-19, “Nothing else-no infection, no war, no famine- has ever killed so many in as short a period.”  The most important recognition of this COVID-19 pandemic is that it has taken the lives of our fellow Americans and individuals across the globe.  The loss of life from COVID-19 has had such a devastating impact on the individual that lost the battle against this deadly disease and the grieving family and friends left behind.  There has been both a physical as well as mental toll from COVID-19 on individuals that survived the battle against this debilitating disease.  Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost their lives due to the Coronavirus and those that have been impacted by Coronavirus.
 
The employees who work at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds were recently recognized as “Every Day Heroes” by D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches.  This recognition program honors groups of individuals who stand out in their community during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Thank you D’Angelos for saluting the effort and service that I see demonstrated every work day by the employees of the Registry of Deeds. The Norfolk Registry of Deeds employees have kept the Registry open and operational every work day since Governor Baker declared a State of Emergency back on March 10, 2020.
 
Why is this so noteworthy?  By keeping the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds open for the recording of land documents while the COVID-19 pandemic has been ongoing, the Norfolk County real estate economy and market was able to remain viable.  These dedicated employees had a hand in making sure if you were a seller your house got sold or if you were a buyer you have your new home to live in.  Think of all the individuals impacted by what goes on at the Registry of Deeds- the banks that lend the money, the real estate brokers, builders, contractors, plumbers, painters, home inspectors, appraisers and so many more whose livelihood depends on what takes place at the Registry of Deeds.
 
The Coronavirus pandemic that has swept the globe has brought medical concerns, financial pressures and a host of negative impacts in the daily lives of all of us.  As someone tasked with running the Registry of Deeds I greatly appreciate what the Registry employees have done and continue to do during this trying period of time.  Each Norfolk Registry of Deeds employee is an “Every Day Hero” for doing their job and doing it well.
 
Governor Baker in his Executive order issued on March 23, 2020 defined COVID-19 essential services.  There is a reason Registry of Deeds personnel were listed in the Governor’s order.  No the services provided do not rise to the impactful jobs done by all our first responders- our police, our fire fighters, our EMTs, our nurses, doctors and medical personnel.  A big thank you to all of these workers and all they have done during this COVID-19 pandemic. 
 
But did you know that with the Coronavirus pandemic raging, the Norfolk Registry of Deeds employees recorded a total of 179,2660 land documents during 2020.  This is a 19 percent increase compared to the previous year.  Through the first three months of 2021 there have been 50,935 documents recorded.  There has been busy real estate activity despite COVID-19 that has led to increased revenue collections at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds.  Over $68 million dollars was collected in calendar year 2020 due to the efforts of Registry employees.  These monies get forwarded to the State where they help pay for critical programs at the state, county and local levels including public safety, health care, education and social services.  These collected funds are also used for the Community Preservation Act (CPA) projects in our local communities.  All this is why Registry of Deeds workers were deemed essential workers during COVID-19 under Governor Baker’s order.
 
The safety and health of all our Registry employees has been our chief priority.  Social distancing in the work place, changing up work stations, wearing masks, utilizing the Registry Disaster Recovery office and like all of you just being cognizant of the realities of Coronavirus has worked at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds.  Not every Registry of Deeds in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, there are 21 of them, can say they were NOT shut down during the Coronavirus pandemic.  Knock on wood the Norfolk Registry of Deeds is one of those Registries that has not been shut down during the Coronavirus pandemic. 

The modernization initiatives implemented at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds assisted in making sure operations during the Coronavirus continued.  There is an internet land record research library at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds that goes all the way back to its founding in 1793.  Registry’s records are brought into homes and businesses via the Registry website at www.norfolkdeeds.org.  Electronic recording is available to record documents.  You can contact the Registry Customer Service Department at 1-781-461-6101 with any questions.  But it takes people to make sure modernization initiatives and technology work.  The Norfolk Registry of Deeds employees are those people.
 
My wish  to the Registry employees and all of you is that you and your loved ones keep well and healthy.  Be well.  Be safe.
 
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.

Good Deeds: COVID-19 and the Registry

50+ Job Seekers Group - this week's events

Upcoming events from the 50+ Jobseekers Networking program.

Join us for these exciting events

Hello 50+ Job Seeker! TGIF! Mark your calendar with the line-up of workshops and events coming for the rest of this month! And learn about how you may be eligible for free internet and a Chromebook! 50+ BILINGUAL WORKSHOP: WED APR 21st at 1pm We invite you to attend our first Bilingual Workshop: April 21, 1-3pm: Skills Assessment and New Career Pathways *Advanced Registration Required for this Workshop* Please Share attached flyers: English Spanish Register here:  https://50plusjobseekers.org/outreach/registration/ Register Here Thurs, Apr 22nd: 10-1130am: INTERACTIVE PANEL EVENT I CAN HEAR YOU NOW! Why Listening is a Silver Bullet in your Job Search Toolbox with Jennifer Wasmer, DaySpring Communications In this workshop, we'll explore and practice techniques that will immediately improve your listening skills. We'll also learn the basics of the Authentic Communication Methodology and see why LISTEN is its central principle.   Thursday, April 22nd, 10-1130am *Advanced Registration is Required for this Special Event* Share the attached Promotional Flyer with your network! Register here:   https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqfuqopjspG9fMkFRWh94kb4Ovz75LL7CW Register Here Announcing the MIC Initiative! How Mass Internet Connect can help YOU! Are you being held back in your job search because you have no internet or poor internet connectivity? Are you in need of a laptop or Chromebook?? MIC is a Partnership comprised of the Mass Technology Collaborative [MTC] and MassHire Career Center System. To find free or low cost internet and computers, please follow these simple steps: Learn about the Mass Internet Connect [MIC] that provides free internet and Chromebooks: https://www.mass.gov/mic Register with MassHire JobQuest: https://jobquest.dcs.eol.mass.gov/jobquest/ Call MassHire  Career Centers near you and ask for internet and Chromebook: https://www.mass.gov/masshire-career-centers   50+ Interactive Workshop Series in April: Session #7: Using LinkedIn as a Job Search Tool: Fri 4/9-1pm; Tues 4/13-10am; Mon 4/19-630pm   Session #8: Create a Marketing Plan for your Job Search: Fri 4/23-1pm; Tues 4/27-10am; Mon 5/3-630pm   G2G Networking Session: April 20th at 10am. Link to Attend Workshops and G2G Networking Sessions Please visit our website for additional information! For questions, contact 50plusjobseekersadmin@mcoaonline.com MCOA | 50plusjobseekers.org

No trash/recycle pick up delay until Memorial Day

Yes, it is Patriots Day. While Town offices, the Library, etc. are closed today, there is no one day delay for trash/recycle this week. There is no delay on the calendar until May when Memorial Day rolls around.

The current issue of the recycling flyer can be found online

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2020-2021.pdf

No trash/recycle pick up delay until Memorial Day

CommonWealth Magazine: real work begins on climate change; legislative fixes possible for essential worker problems

"The real work begins now on climate change" 

"THIS SPRING, as flowers and trees begin to bloom in New England, our clean energy industry is also ready to blossom after decades of delays and setbacks. 

Last month Gov. Charlie Baker signed one of the strongest climate bills in the nation, committing to reduce emissions 50 percent by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Boston, Massachusetts’ largest city, launched a municipal energy program to expand access to renewable energy for residents, including low-income families, and is considering nation-leading regulations to address carbon emissions from our biggest source – large buildings. Worcester has committed to 100 percent renewable energy by 2045.  Even smaller towns across the Commonwealth, like Arlington, Melrose, and Natick, are developing plans for net-zero emissions by 2050."

Continue reading the article online 

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/opinion/the-real-work-begins-now-on-climate-change/ 

"Legislative fixes for essential worker problems"

"ESSENTIAL WORKERS have always played a significant role in our society, but their roles were especially amplified since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Elected officials, the public, and many business owners continue to praise the critical work these essential workers do. They had the difficult task of keeping our society afloat by being on the frontline of many services including healthcare, groceries, and mail delivery. But still, the workforce has been suffering from a lack of government support. The unemployment rate in Massachusetts has faced a 4.4 percentage point increase, with 165,423 more workers unemployed compared to March 2020.

Just as COVID-19 laid bare the racial and economic disparities present in sectors from education to healthcare, the deep inequities that create an uneven playing field for workers and working conditions have become more visible and severe."

Continue reading the article online 

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/opinion/legislative-fixes-for-essential-worker-problems/

FY 2022 - Town of Franklin budget proposal

The Town of Franklin FY22 Town Administrator's Proposed Budget materials are available on our website.  

Find all of the Proposed Budget information posted here 

https://franklinma.gov/town-budget/pages/fy-22-budget-materials 

Shared from Twitter:  https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1383109138587222016

FY 2022 - Town of Franklin budget

This will be the first of a series on the FY 22 budget. Each part of the series will focus on a part of the process or an aspect of the budget. All in preparation of the Finance Committee budget hearings Apr 27-28-29 and May 4; as well as the Town Council budget hearings May 26-27. The final vote on the budget is scheduled for the May 27 meeting.