Congrats to team MA, 1st place at senior nationals! Congrats to Kate who placed in 3 events in individuals and was 10th AA!
So proud of @_katerudolph @_lizziebrown_ @carolinewoelfel @FHSSports @BuzzMyfm @FranklinMatters @KatCornetta
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/fhs_gymnastics/status/1528055452600356864
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| FHS' Rudolph, Brown, and Woelfel perform well at Senior Gymnastics Nationals |
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| FHS' Rudolph, Brown, and Woelfel help MA take 1st place at Senior Gymnastics Nationals |
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| unidentified FHS runner competing in the high hurdles |
Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell today reminded Norfolk County homeowners about the importance of filing for Homestead protection.
O’Donnell noted, “If you own a home, and it is your primary residence, you have an automatic homestead exemption of $125,000. However, if you file a Declaration of Homestead at the Registry of Deeds, the exemption increases to $500,000. The Homestead law provides a homeowner with limited protection against the forced sale of their primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000 if they have filed. This is especially important when you consider that for most of us, a home is our most valuable asset. Consumers should take steps to protect that asset.”
Another feature of the Homestead law is the allowance for the filing of an Elderly Homestead Declaration, which defines an elder as a person who is 62 years of age or older and provides protection of $500,000 for each qualified person.
The Register further noted, “Back in March of 2011, the Homestead law was updated so that a valid Homestead cannot be terminated when refinancing a mortgage. Other changes that took place back in 2011 state that a Homestead can provide protections for a primary home even if it is held in a trust. The definition of a primary residence was also expanded to include a manufactured or mobile home.”
While the Homestead statute provides important protections for homeowners, it is important to note there are certain debts that are exempted from protection under the Homestead Act. These include federal, state and local tax liens, as well as mortgages contracted for the purchase of a primary home and nursing home liens. Most other mortgages, debts, and encumbrances existing prior to the filing of the Declaration of Homestead, along with probate court executions for spousal and child support, are also not covered under the Homestead protection statute.
Declarations of Homestead are recorded at the Registry of Deeds for a state imposed fee of $36.00. Additional information about the Homestead law, and the forms are available at no cost by going to the Registry’s website at www.norfolkdeeds.org.
Register O’Donnell concluded, “I want to reiterate that a Homestead provides limited protection against the forced sale of a homeowner’s primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000. While the debt is still owed, homeowners can have peace of mind knowing that with a Homestead recorded at the Registry of Deeds, their primary residence cannot be forcibly sold to satisfy most debts. If you have any questions about a Homestead, please contact our Customer Service Center at 781-461-6101, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30AM-4:30PM. Our trained staff are more than willing to answer any questions you may have.”
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@
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| Register O'Donnell Promotes Massachusetts Homestead Act |
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| FHS newsletter for week of May 23, 2022 |
The Franklin Police Department will be conducting our annual active shooter training on Monday 5/23 and Tuesday 5/24 from 9 AM to 1 PM at the old Charter School located on the corner of Main Street and Pleasant Street.
There will be a heavy police presence both days in the area. Signs, barrels, and other markers will be in the area as a reminder.
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1528387410215804928
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| active shooter training scheduled for Mon/Tues 5/23 - 5/24 |
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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
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.
b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three 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.
a. FY23 Town Council Annual Operating Budget Hearingi. FY23 Voting Document (https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/voting_document_fincom_level_fy23.pdf)
FY23 Town Administrator Budget Message (per Town Charter Section 6-4-1)
Appendix A1 - Town Administrator Recommended Budget Voting Document & Budget Book (per Town Charter prevision 6-5-1 & 6-5-2)
Appendix B1 - Franklin School Committee Recommended FY23 Budget Executive Summary
Appendix C1 - Historic Data: Budget Breakdown
Appendix C2 - Historic Data: Operating Revenue
Appendix C3 - Historic Data: Fixed Cost
Appendix C4 - Historic Data: Local Aid
Appendix C5 - Historic Data: Local Receipts
Appendix C6 - Historic Data: Assessments
Appendix C7 - Historic Data: New Growth
Appendix C8 - Historic Data: Free Cash Balances
Appendix C9 - Historic Data: FC & RE
Appendix D1 - Stormwater Brochure and Summary
Appendix D2 - DPW Director Brutus Cantoreggi Stormwater Ad-Hoc Committee presentation
Appendix E - COVID-19 Federal Stimulus Update
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| Franklin, MA: Town Council - Budget hearing #1 - May 25, 2022 |
Join us for the annual Memorial Day Parade to honor those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice.
A ceremony will follow on the Town Common at Noon. All are welcome!
Parade route map:
Parade route map
Memorial Day - Parade starts at 10:30, ceremony at Town Common at noon
a. Proposed Town Administrator FY22 Capital Plan Round 2 & Final Recommendations to move to the full Town Council -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2022-05-25_capital_round_2_memo.pdf
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| Capital Budget Subcommittee - Agenda - May 25, 2022 - 5:30 PM |
Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Saturday:
Solid effort by the boys as they finish 8th at the Hock Championships. Scorers from the meet:
Tyler Powderly (1st 400M) Michael Gillespie (3rd Disc) Will Klawson (3rd 200M, 6th 100M) Connor Kucich (4th 800M) Brendan O'Leary (5th 400H) Tyler Apicella (7th Mile) https://twitter.com/FranklinXCTrack/status/1528092475717472259
Also scoring for the boys: Andrew Jolie (8th Jav) Jake Vaccarezza (8th 400M) 4x800 (7th Nisbet, Boozang, Orr, Sieczkiewicz) 4x100 (4th Trinanes, W Klawson, Kryzak, Ribiero) 4x400 (4th Vaccarezza, Baird, Kucich, Powderly)
Amazing effort by the girls today as they win the Hock Championship! Scorers from the meet Sarah Dumas (1st 400H, 1st HJ, 4th 100H) Lily DeForge (1st Disc, 1st SP ) Liz Hopkins (2nd SP, 3rd Jav) Jill Fenerty (2nd HJ) Darby Nicholson (3rd Disc, 6th SP) Riley Fitzpatrick (3rd 400H)
Also scoring for the girls: Charlene Peng (3rd Mile)
Alex Batla (4th 2M) Kyra McSweeney (4th HJ) Sophia Cuneo (5th 400M) Ella Chandaria (5th 400H) Alex Alvarado (6th 800M) Anna Cliff (8th TJ) Katie Barrow (8th 800M) Barra Pfluke (8th 100H)
And the relays: 4x800 (2nd M Griffith, L Costa, McLaughlin, Powderly)
4x100 (5th DiDomenico, C Loukota, Bruno, Pfluke) 4x400 (2nd Cuneo, O Costa, Fitzpatrick, Cliff)
FHS girl shot putters take 1st 2nd and 6th ! Also the Girls Shot Put Champion stays in Franklin. there to pass over the honors to
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| Congrats to the girls for winning the 2022 Outdoor Hockomock League Championship |
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"BOTH OF THE Republican candidates for governor achieved their goals at the Republican state convention Saturday in Springfield – and they did it without ever mentioning the popular GOP incumbent they are seeking to replace, Charlie Baker.
At a convention where delegates appeared to tilt toward the right, Geoff Diehl, a strong supporter of Donald Trump, cruised to an easy victory, capturing 71 percent of the delegate vote."
"Republican activists Saturday overwhelmingly endorsed a Donald Trump-backed conservative for governor at the Massachusetts GOP convention, where speakers leaned heavily into national themes and culture war debates, railing against abortion, characterizing Democrats as “evil,” and issuing vague yet vulgar warnings about the state of education.
Geoff Diehl, a former Whitman state lawmaker who’s trumpeted Trump’s false claims the 2020 election was rigged, received 71 percent of the 1,194 votes cast by party delegates, winning the party’s backing for governor. Diehl, also a former US Senate candidate, far outpaced Chris Doughty, a Wrentham business owner running for office for the first time, who cleared the 15 percent threshold of delegate support needed to appear on the Sept. 6 ballot."
