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Page 14 Medway & Millis Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com October 2018 Your Home Could Be Your Greatest Asset. Protect It. Here’s the good news: Property values continue to rebound after the Great Recession. In fact, Zillow.com reports that, as of August 31, 2017, the median home value in the U.S. stood at $201,900—an increase of 6.9% in just one year. So what’s the bad news? In 2013, the last year for which there are statistics, home mortgage debt was the largest household liability, representing between two-thirds and three-quarters of total household debt.1 Given these statistics, it’s easy to see why so many new homeowners are eager to purchase mortgage insurance from their lenders. That way, if something tragic happens, they can be sure that the lenders will be paid in full and that their families will retain ownership of this valuable asset. Be sure to consider all the options. It’s important, however, for homeowners to realize that there are other ways to protect the lifestyle and wealth of their families. Personally owned life insurance, for example, can perform many of the same functions as mortgage insurance, but it offers greater flexibility. That’s because life insurance gives your beneficiaries the freedom to determine how the death benefit will be spent. Let’s take a look at why that might be important. You—and your loved ones— may want greater flexibility. While your family can always use the death benefit to retire the mortgage, there may be more immediate financial needs. With life insurance, they have the option of using the money to pay medical bills, cover funeral expenses, or simply keep the household up and running in your absence. It may also make sense for your loved ones to pay down the mortgage over time, so they can use the insurance proceeds for other purposes and take advantage of the mortgage interest deduction. What’s more, personally owned life insurance is portable, so as long as your policy remains in good standing, you will remain covered—no matter where you live or how many times you move. Of course, most people don’t buy a home simply for its value— but now, more than ever, that is an important consideration. If your home—and any equity you have built up—represents your largest financial asset, be sure to weigh all your options and take whatever steps you can to protect it. No matter what you decide to do, there’s a good chance that you—and your loved ones—will sleep better for it. This educational third-party article is provided as a courtesy by Michael Damon, Agent, (CA Ins. Lic. 0I60938) New York Life insurance Company. To learn more about the information or topics discussed, please contact Michael Damon at (508) 321-2101. 1 John C. Weicher, “The Distribution of Wealth in America, 1983- 2013,” Hudson Institute, January 31, 2017. https://www.hudson.org/ research/13095-the-distribution-ofwealth-in-america-1983-2013 Join us October 14 Mount Saint Charles Academy A Catholic, college-preparatory, 6th-12th grade academy since 1924 Dean College Ranks Among the Top Best Regional Colleges Dean College, a private, residential college located in Franklin, Massachusetts, has been ranked 23nd in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report for the Best Regional Colleges, North category. Additionally, Dean placed 12th in this category for Best Value Schools. This is the eighth consecutive year that Dean College has received the Best College honor and 3rd consecutive year for Best Value. “We are thrilled to be recognized by U.S. News and our peer institutions once again this year,” said Dr. Paula M. Rooney, Dean College President. “It signals the overall strength of Dean’s academic experience and the emphasis we place on student success.” U.S. News & World Report is a multi-platform, publisher of news and information. The U.S. News ranking system for the Best Regional Colleges rests on two pillars. The formula uses quantitative measures that education experts have proposed as reliable indicators of academic quality, and it is based on research of what matters in education, including: graduation rate performance, academic reputation, and financial selectivity among others. This year’s ranking is a testament to The Dean Difference – the hands-on and engaging faculty & staff, strong academic support, valuable internships, and real-life workforce preparation that Dean College provides. For more information on U.S. News & World Report, visit www.usnews.com/education. For more information on Dean College, visit www.dean. edu. Dean College Presents: Scapino!, October 25-28, 2018 The School of the Arts at Dean College will perform Scapino!, beginning Thursday, October 25 through Sunday, October 28, 2018. Inspired by the French playwright Molière’s original 1671 play, Les Fourberies de Scapin, Frank Dunlop and Jim Dale have heightened Molière’s comedy with slapstick and burlesque, resulting in a story of the most engaging nonsense. Set in contemporary Naples, Italy, two sons, two daughters, and two fathers find themselves mixed up in the crafty Scapino’s plot to solve romantic problems faced by two of his friends. A fasttalking, quick-thinking scamp, Scapino cleverly manipulates and cajoles everyone into doing what he intends them to do. The Dean College production of Scapino! will take place in the Main Stage in the Campus Center at Dean College, 109 West Central Street, Franklin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. General admission is $22, Seniors $12 and Children $7. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.dean.edu/boxoffice. Fine & Performing Arts Equestrian Team Attend our Open House Sunday, Oct. 14 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Figure Skating School All prospective families are invited for mass at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 800 Logee Street, Woonsocket, R.I. 02895 | 401-769-0310 | mountsaintcharles.org Additional open houses: AP Capstone Diploma Thursday, Oct. 18 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Marine Corps League “Once a Marine, Always a Marine” Norfolk County Detachment Meetings held 3rd Tuesday of each month (except July and August) 7PM Norwood V.F.W., 193 Dean Street, Norwood, MA 02062 For Membership Info contact Bill Maguire 617.710.6722
A10 MILFORD DAILY NEWS Tuesday, July 18, 2017 By Heather Gillis Hgillis@wickedlocal.com Franklin Firefighter Paul Molla explains on Monday how the new hearing protection devices the department recently purchased work. The headsets were purchased with a $65,000 grant supported by State Rep. Jeff Roy, D-Franklin and Sen. Karen Spilka. [PHOTOS BY HEATHER GILLIS/WICKED LOCAL] Franklin Firefighter Paul Molla appears with State Rep. Jeff Roy, D-Franklin, far right, and Sen. Karen Spilka, middle, on Monday. October 2018 Medway & Millis Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com Page 15 A Proven Commitment to Delivering Local Aid $100,000 SAFE Coalition $65,000 Protective Hearing Equipment for Franklin Fire Department FRANKLIN FIRE DEPARTMENT New headsets help prevent hearing loss Roy, Spilka appear successfully muffled outside noise and noted after securing grant how they will benefit the department. “When you hear the sirens from the trucks at any parade in Franklin, FRANKLIN – State you know how loud those Rep Jeff Roy, D-Franklin sirens can be,” Spilka said. and Sen. Karen Spilka, “The firefighters need to D-Ashland, made a trip be able to hear…I think to the fire station Monday (the headsets) are going morning to get a firsthand look at the newest all fire departments.” to become a standard for tools they helped purchase for the department. lin permanent firefighter President of the Frank- Roy and Spilka worked association Charles Allen together to secure a said the new headsets are $65,000 grant to fund a necessary addition. 60 hearing protection “This is a very big tool devices for Franklin for us that will help to firefighters. protect our hearing and The new items will help keep us focused while avoid potential hearing responding to a call,” loss, said Fire Chief Gary Allen said. McCarraher. Firefighter and paramedic Paul Molla said the “The hearing protection devices are headsets devices have been used on that reduce the noise every call the past month. firefighters are exposed “They are very comfortable and light,” Molla to within and around the fire apparatus,” said. “They’ve worked out McCarraher said. “They very well. These are for incorporate an intercom our protection. “ system so they can talk Molla said he shopped to one another as well as around before opting to connection with the radio purchase the headsets system.” from Setcom Inc. Communications out of Texas. McCarraher said studies reported by the “Their customer service National Institute of was great,” Molla said. Occupational Safety and “They sent someone to us Health (NIOSH) show right away to give a demonstration. The price was that 38 percent of firefighters sampled had also very good, we were mild to moderate hearing loss; 14 percent were headsets within the grant able to purchase all the found to have profound amount.” hearing loss. Molla and McCarraher “Other studies indicate the implementation Spilka for supporting both thanked Roy and of hearing conservation, their department and which include these type working together to provide the $65,000 grant. of hearing protection, have shown no evidence “Firefighters put their of hearing loss,” McCarraher said. and safety and security lives on the line for us Roy and Spilka tried is top priority. This was a on the headsets and no brainer for both of us,” both agreed the devices Roy said. “Medway Community Farm is grateful to Jeff Roy for the fervent energy he has devoted to supporting healthy-food-fromhealthy-farms initiatives that focus on sustaining healthier people here in Massachusetts. Thank you, Representative Roy!” Marcia Coakley, MCF Board $1,000,000 SNETT Trail State Representative Massachusetts 10th Norfolk District Franklin & Medway “Jeff worked tirelessly on behalf of the SAFE Coalition to ensure we had the solid foundation we needed to succeed, including advocating for one of two $50,000 grants that provided the funding we needed. Jeff’s extraordinary efforts resulted in the successful formation of the coalition.” Jim Derick, SAFE Coalition $50,000 Horace Mann Statue $50,000 Veteran’s Memorial Pathway $28,191,931 Chapter 70 education aid to Franklin $10,412,849 Chapter 70 education aid to Medway $918,942 Chapter 90 road funding for Franklin $396,211 Chapter 90 road funding for Medway $275,000 Capital Campaign grant for the Franklin Performing Arts Center $350,000 to renovate recreational spaces in Medway $200,000 to renovate King Street Field in Franklin $100,000 towards the New England Center for Children Partner Program at Parmenter Elementary in Franklin $100,000 for Medway THRIVE program $100,000 for the construction of a new Department of Public Services building in Medway $60,000 for Franklin and Medway to address school safety concerns with solar powered school zone lights $183,020 Green Community Grant Franklin Housing Authority Grant Housing for those with intellectual disabilities $50,000 to Medway Community Farm $50,000 for the Franklin Downtown Partnership $25,000 Charles River Meadowlands “Jeff supports the arts with an understanding of the impact culture has on our local economy. His advocacy for the Franklin Performing Arts Company is critical and helped lead to the opening of THE BLACK BOX.” Raye Lynn Mercer, Director, Franklin School for the Performing Arts Legislation to create Regional Dispatch Center ELECTION DAY VOTE! November 6th $50,000 for an Accessible Van for Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School $50,000 for the MetroWest Veterans District $35,000 to Medway for historical document preservation $22,000 for an upgrade of the Communications and Pager Technology at the Medway Fire Department $21,000 for the Senior Citizens Health and Safety Program in Medway To learn more please visit: www.jeffreyroy.com
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