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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
What is Strong Towns about? (video)
Norfolk Registry of Deeds: video on the IT Department issue (video)
November 22, 2021
The 3 Norfolk County Commissioners are reviewing and will vote on adopting a paid consultant’s recommendation to eliminate the on-site Registry IT Technology Department that has worked with and for Registry staff, Registry users and stakeholders, municipal departments and the general public.
Attached is a video link https://youtu.be/luTAt2RfbGM on aspects of this IT Technology issue. Also here is a link https://chng.it/YY9MvxNqcq to an on-line petition on behalf of the Registry’s interests you may see fit to sign and/or circulate.
The Norfolk Registry of Deeds needs to keep its current on-site Registry IT Technology Department. Technology has helped modernize Registry operations. Technology protects the land records which provides the real estate legal title to your home and facilitates the collection of revenues that get used in your community including funding your Community Preservation Act (CPA) projects.
There is a Norfolk County Commission meeting hearing on this IT Technology proposal scheduled for December 8, 2021. If you are as concerned about the negative effects of this proposal as I am or you have received good service from the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, please notify the Norfolk County Commissioners. Norfolk County Commissioners, Joseph P. Shea, Chair, Peter H. Collins, Richard R. Staiti 614 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026 or email them at: JandJSheaquincy@gmail.com, Petercollins@collinsandcollinspc.com Rrstaiti55@yahoo.com
I want to wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving.
Sincerely yours,
William P. O’Donnell
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
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email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org
phone: 781-461-6116
web: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org
Job Search Event for Recent College Graduates
Via Ed Lawrence:
In addition to my library, outplacement, and Mass Council on Aging work, I partner with my town's Natick Service Council to assist local residents. Here is a flyer for an upcoming workshop.
Please share this info with any person you feel could benefit.
The Brack Center is thrilled to host another workshop for recent or upcoming college graduates to discuss how to be successful in the workplace.
Transitioning from school life to a career can be surprisingly difficult.
There are some obvious and less than obvious things that you can do in your job that will help you get through the initial learning curve, kickstart your career, and ensure your success.
Join our managers and HR experts on Wednesday December 1st at 3:00 PM to hear their advice on what you can do to accelerate career development and what missteps to avoid.
Job Search Event for Recent College Graduates |
On the seventh day before leaving Facebook , My true love sent to me
On the seventh day before leaving Facebook
My true love sent to me
Seven tweets a twitter'
Happy anniversary Franklin Matters! Goodbye Facebook! (audio)
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/11/happy-anniversary-franklin-matters.html
Yes, the count down is underway....
follow Franklin Matters on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters
On the seventh day before leaving Facebook , My true love sent to me |
#StandByYourPan - avoid residential fires on Thanksgiving
"More residential fires occur on #Thanksgiving than any other day of the year -- twice as many as the next most frequent day.
#StandByYourPan when boiling, broiling, or frying, and use a timer when baking or roasting: https://mass.gov/service-details/thanksgiving-fire-safety"
#StandByYourPan - avoid residential fires on Thanksgiving |
Monday, November 22, 2021
Wonderful World of Wine: "Thanksgiving Food And Wine - What To Serve With The Bird 2021"
"Thanksgiving Food And Wine - What To Serve With The Bird 2021" |
Mask Waiver for Franklin High School - Implementation process, timeline, and details proposed
Re: Agenda Item for Discussion/Action - Policy EBCFA Face Coverings
As you are aware, DESE approved a Mask Waiver for Franklin High School since the vaccination rate at the school is above 80%. With this waiver, the School Committee can make a local decision to ease the mask mandate for vaccinated students and staff, making wearing a mask or face covering optional for these individuals. The following memo outlines a proposed timeline, details, and process.
Background Information:
● The overall vaccination rate at FHS is 82%.
● There have only been 10 cases at FHS since the start of the school year. This is 10% of the FPS cases but FHS has 35% of the school population.
● We have had no evidence of in-school transmission or clusters at FHS.
● Hundreds of students eat lunch, unmasked, in the cafeteria each day.
● Masks become optional for vaccinated FHS students and staff
○ Beginning December 13, 2021 through December 23, 2021 (this will allow us to see if we have an uptick in cases following the Thanksgiving holiday and plan for implementation); then again, beginning January 10, 2022 following the winter break.○ Families complete an attestation form related to vaccination status and permission to share it
○ Unvaccinated FHS students and staff○ All visitors, regardless of vaccination status○ All individuals in the Nurse’s office○ All individuals on buses/school transportation○ All spectators/audience members at events, regardless of vaccination status○ Vaccinated individuals identified as close contacts
● Masks remain optional as long as the following metrics are met
○ 14-day percent positivity in Franklin less than 4%○ There is no evidence of in-school transmission○ There is no evidence of clusters based on classroom or activity
While this will not be welcome news to all, the sentiment I sense from FHS is that the school community is generally in favor of relaxing the mask mandate for vaccinated individuals. Masks are only one mitigation strategy among many that we are using to prevent the spread of COVID. Important FHS mitigation strategies also include vaccination, UVGI throughout the entire school, portable HEPA filtration units, good hand hygiene practices, monitoring symptoms and staying home when sick, Test and Stay for close contacts, and symptomatic COVID testing.
Mask Waiver for Franklin High School - Implementation process, timeline, and details proposed |
FHS Cheerleaders bring home the D1 MA State Championship
"2021 D1 STATE CHAMPIONS
This team has been through so much this season and could not have put on a better performance today. LETS GO"
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FHScheer_/status/1462589245823111177
"PERFORMANCE CHEER BRONZE MEDALIST Division 1 Framingham High School - Third place medal
PERFORMANCE CHEER SILVER MEDALIST Division 1 Bridgewater Raynham High School - Second place medalPERFORMANCE CHEER GOLD MEDALIST Division 1 GOLD MEDALIST Franklin High School - First place medal
@FranklinHS #msaacheer"
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSAA_33/status/1462590153483034631
FHS Cheerleaders bring home the D1 MA State Championship |
FHS' Batla and Peng compete in MIAA D1 Cross Country Championships
"Alex Batla (10) and Charlene Peng (12) participated in the MIAA Cross Country Division 1 Championship at the Wrentham Development Center. They ran well and were very competitive representing Franklin High School. Great XC Season!"
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1462211208459739137
Good luck to Charlene and Alex at the D1 all state meet tomorrow! (Coach Bailey photo) |
Franklin (MA) Police sees first shift where female officers outnumber male
"BIG day at the FPDShared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1462422769803698181
For the first time in the history of the Franklin Police Department, the number of female Officers on shift outnumber the male officers!" https://t.co/WtCdWFoaiC
Franklin (MA) Police sees first shift where female officers outnumber male |