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By Grace Allen Wrentham’s Old Fiske Museum is holding a Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 5 from 10-2. The public is invited to the free event, which will welcome the holidays and showcase
the town’s art and artifacts. The museum will be decorated by the Sohoanno Garden Club. The renovated building, originally the town’s library, is open to the public only once a month. Built in 1894, the museum now houses both the town’s Histori-
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By Grace Allen In November, some Norfolk residents were notified that Animal Control had received numerous phone calls regarding coyotes in the southwest area of town, including a large animal with an injured paw. Recent coyote attacks on several dogs in Franklin already had Norfolk dog owners on edge. One of the dogs, attacked near the Norfolk line, died. According to Norfolk’s Animal Control Officer Hilary Cohen, the owner had let the animal out into the back yard and “it was over in a second.” Officer Cohen, who is the Eastern Vice President of the Animal Control Officers Association of Massachusetts, said coyotes are nothing new in Norfolk, but people are more aware of them because of social media. In fact, according to the MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, coyotes are now in every town in the state. Coyotes are considered opportunistic feeders, and will make a meal from whatever is available, including small pets. “I would not be leaving any small animal outside unattended,” said Cohen.
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According to Greg Stahl, Chairman of the Historical Commission, the goal of the monthly open houses is to educate the public about the town’s history as well as showcase the work of local artists. His group’s unique partnership with the Cultural Council keeps the events vibrant and current. Stahl said work is still ongoing to gather and display at the museum all historic items from Wrentham’s past. Some artifacts are currently stored offsite, but the group tries to rotate items for the monthly open houses. “The goal is to get all of it to the Fiske Museum,” said Stahl, citing ongoing renovation in the building. One benefit of the open houses, said Stahl, is that residents see what’s on display and then bring in their own items of local historical significance, so the group’s collection can grow. Recently, a construction crew in the area uncovered a buried sign printed with directions to Wrentham’s famed Weber Duck Inn (“We Raise the Ducks We Serve”), an upscale establishment open in
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According to Tooker, the Cultural Council has reached out to KP High School in hopes of partnering with the school’s art department for future projects and events. A student from the school attends the group’s meetings to share information and ideas. The group’s biggest event is Arts on the Common, held on the first Saturday after Memorial Day. Planning is underway for the 4th annual event, which will feature artwork, performances, demonstrations, and more. The event has grown bigger each year, said
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Norfolk Lions Annual Christmas Tree Sale Group Collecting Coats and Food Pantry Items The Norfolk Lions Club annual Christmas Tree Sale is in full swing. Trees will be sold from 3 to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. The sale is held at the lot next to the Dunkin’ Donuts on Main Street in Norfolk, and will continue until all trees are sold. The Lions will trim the bottom of the trees, wrap them, and secure to cars. The group will accept cash or checks. Residents are encouraged to shop early for best selection. The fresh trees come from northern Maine, and include Balsam and Frasier Firs, as well as wreaths. The Lions will also be selling tree bags and tree life preservative to promote needle
retention and keep the trees fresh through the holiday season.The Lions note that it takes 10 to 12 years of growing time and professional care to bring a Christmas tree to harvest. All of the proceeds from the sales of the trees go right back into the Norfolk community and to various Lions charities. “Monies that the Lions generate go to seed such research as blindness prevention, diabetes prevention and numerous other causes,” said Dave Brady, this year’s President and King Lion. “Norfolk Lions have donated over $250,000 in the 50-plus years of service to the community.” In addition to the tree sales,
there will be a collection bin at the lot for Coats 4 Kids. Drop off coats in good condition for men, women and children and they will be dry-cleaned courtesy of Anton’s Cleaners. Also, the Lions will be collecting non-perishable food donations for the Norfolk Food Pantry, which experiences increased demand during the holiday season. Bill Hawkins, co-chairman of the Christmas Tree Sale, said “Contributions to the Norfolk Food Pantry would be appreciated and could not come at a better time of year.” Again this year, the Boy Scouts of Norfolk will be offering a tree pick up service after the holidays.
For $10, the Scouts will pick up a tree at any house in Norfolk and bring it to the transfer station for recycling. Register for this service when purchasing a tree at the lot. The month-long tree sale event is one of the Norfolk Lions Club’s most important fundraisers and a great opportunity for the Lions to connect with members of the community during the holiday season. The Lions Club thanks the owners of Norfolk’s Dunkin’ Donuts for their continued support and use of
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Ring in the Holidays with the Jingle Bell 5k Registration is now open for Norfolk Community League’s 14th annual Jingle Bell 5k Run/ Walk. The event will take place on Saturday, December 5 at 11 a.m., starting and ending at the H. Olive Day School in Norfolk. Runners and walkers of all ages are encouraged to dress up and can participate as individuals or as a “Reindeer Team” -- a great way for families and friends to run together and save. Proceeds from the race will benefit The Santa Foundation,
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hybrid. They do exist, according to Cohen, but have not arrived in Massachusetts yet. The animal in question is simply a big coyote, said Cohen, who has seen it herself. She suspects someone must be feeding the animal, out of misplaced sympathy for its injury. “We’ve had plenty of threelegged animals in town. He’s healthy, except for his right front paw. He’s big, his coat is in great condition,” she explained, adding she chased him back into the woods when she saw him. “He has the basic instinct to be afraid, but there’s not enough fright where he is hanging out.”
Cohen stresses residents should not try to help or feed the large coyote, or any other wild animal. “For some people, it would pull on their heartstrings, seeing an injured animal. So they give
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Santa is Coming to Town on Sunday December 6th Santa Claus will roll into Norfolk on Sunday, December 6th and a host of groups will turn out to celebrate his arrival with a variety of activities. Santa and his entourage will be ushered into town by the highly acclaimed King Philip High School Marching Band under the direction of Mr. Joshua Wolloff. Prior to the parade, Santa stops in at Hillcrest Village to hand out cookies and treats and receive hugs and kisses from the residents. Shhhhh don’t tell Mrs. Claus! Santa’s parade will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Hillcrest Village on Rockwood Road. Santa’s elves, Frosty the Snowman, the Grinch, Norfolk Police and Fire Departments, area Scouts, and others will join Santa along Route 115, through the center of town, turning right onto Liberty Lane and ending at the Norfolk Library. At 4:00 p.m. residents are in-
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Wrentham Lions to Sell Christmas Trees The Wrentham Lions Club will be selling Christmas trees starting on Saturday, November 28 at the Wrentham American Legion on South Street near Wampum Corner. Trees will be sold on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Wednesdays through Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m., weather permitting, and until trees run out. In addition, the group will have an “Honor Box” available for cus-
tomers to purchase trees when no one is around. Just pick out a tree and drop in cash or a check made out to the Wrentham Lions Club. The high-quality trees are from Allagash View Farms, a family-owned and operated farm in Maine dedicated to growing superior Christmas trees. All proceeds from the tree sale will go to various Wrentham charities, including the Food Pantry, the Senior Citizen Christmas
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Women’s Success Network Plans January Meeting The Women’s Success Network (WSN) will host a “New Year, New Goals, and New You” meeting on Wednesday, January 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Luciano’s Restaurant in Wrentham. Guest speaker Terry Wildemann will share tips on how to “Transform into a Prosperity Magnet” and succeed on your own terms. Wildemann is a four-time international best-selling author and businesswoman with 40 years of experience in various fields.
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NCTV Promotes Media Literacy By Grace Allen Last month, Norfolk Cable TV took part in the nation’s first Media Literacy Week. You could say they were ahead of the game: back in September, the station held a Media Literacy Month. According to Katy Woodhams, NCTV’s Executive Director, the station’s Media Literacy Month was a natural complement to another September event, National Literacy Month. Woodhams, who graduated from UMass Amherst, had a solid foundation in media literacy at the school and thought the community could benefit from a month-long event at her station. Media literacy aims to create thoughtful users of digital media, and teaches safe and responsible behavior online. The station’s Media Literacy Month in September included workshops, drop-in technology help, and documentary screenings. During the month, NCTV drew the attention of the organizers of Media Literacy Week, and the station was asked to partner with the national group for November’s event. “They found us because of our hashtag,” said Woodhams. Canada has held a Media
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Literacy Week for the past 10 years, but this November was the first time the United States participated. Only 100 media outlets across the country were official participants this first year, and NCTV was one of them. Woodhams said Media Literacy Week at her station was simply a shortened repeat of September’s month-long series. Both events served to illustrate the technology
and media needs of the community, as well as determine the kind of content and education NCTV can provide in the future. The station hopes to partner next year with the library and schools, offering speakers and media education for all ages. This year’s events were also geared toward all ages, but the biggest group of participants was over 50. According to Woodhams,
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workshops on social media and its privacy controls were especially popular. “It’s something our generation has taken for granted because we’ve grown up with it,” said Woodhams, “but the older generation doesn’t know what they are looking at.” Woodhams, who graduated from KP High School in 2007, was active in the school’s awardwinning KPTV program. Because of that connection, NCTV has collaborated with the high school, sharing equipment and borrowing KPTV’s drone. Woodhams is perhaps uniquely qualified to lead the local discus-
sion about media literacy. She is, after all, young enough to understand the possibilities and pitfalls of the digital media age, but also cognizant of the electronic generation gap. “Parents don’t necessarily know what their kids are doing online,” said Woodhams. “They don’t know what’s acceptable and what’s not acceptable.” She added, “The internet is a permanent thing, and once you put something online, it’s there forever. Media literacy is about protecting yourself, protecting your friends, protecting your family and become a responsible contributor to media.”
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FPAC’s The Nutcracker to Feature Over 100 Area Dancers Performance Includes Guest Soloists, Professional Orchestra The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) proudly presents The Nutcracker, bringing special guest artists, world-class musicians and more than 100 area dancers to one suburban stage. FPAC invites audiences to fall under Drosselmeyer’s dreamy spell and join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a journey full of surprises and wonder. A popular holiday tradition for more than two decades, The Nutcracker remains a highly anticipated and treasured part of the FPAC season. Set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, the timeless ballet delights the imaginations of audiences young and old with festive magic and colorful splendor. FPAC presents The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 6 at 2 p.m. at the Franklin High School auditorium, 218 Oak Street, in Franklin. FPAC’s magical journey of The Nutcracker features a professional orchestra under the direction of Peter Cokkinias, who celebrates his 12th year as music director/conductor of FPAC’s Nutcracker orchestra. Guest artists Vilia Putrius and Mindaugas Bauzys, company dancers with
Hartford Ballet and American Ballet Theatre companies. Additional choreography is by Casey Harkness Andrade and Clyde Nantais. Marina Van Winkle is rehearsal assistant for Cherubs and Marzipan Corp. With a focus on youth development and a commitment to live music, the nonprofit FPAC celebrates its 25th anniversary this season. Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation is FPAC’s Premier Sponsor. Big Y and Waters Corporation are FPAC 2015 Holiday Sponsors. Tickets are $30-$34. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or www. FPAConline.com or call (508) 528-3370. Festival Ballet Providence, will perform the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Dr. Drosselmeyer will be played by Aaron Andrade of Lincoln, Rhode Island. A choir will sing the ethereal choral parts that accompany the enchanting Snow Scene that closes the ballet’s first act. FPAC’s production also showcases the talents of scores of area
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Alpaca Ranch Annual Holiday Open House & Boutique December 5th & 6th Features Lots of Alpacas & Alpaca Products – Acorn Alpaca Ranch, Millis, MA Acorn Alpaca Ranch at 99 Acorn St., Millis, will host its annual Holiday Open House On December 5th and 6th. Visitors are welcome between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to interact with the friendly alpacas in the Ranch Barn and browse the fine Alpaca Products in the Holiday Boutique. The Ranch, in addition to breeding and selling the alpacas, offers yarn made from the fiber of their own alpacas as well as luxurious, warm, non-allergenic garments made from alpaca fiber. These items make great gifts to jump start your holiday shopping and warm up someone’s holiday and winter. Among the soft alpaca clothing available will be alpaca socks, scarves, mittens, hats and other warm products. For knitting and crocheting there is a wide variety of both natural and dyed colored yarns. If you have ever thought of owning alpacas, you can talk directly to Bob and Louise Hebeler about alpaca care, husbandry and how to get started. You will be surprised at how affordable it can be to start your own small herd of alpacas. With 17 years of experience to guide you, and a wide choice of Alpacas for sale, this is the place to begin. For the second year, we will be joined by our good friend Sue Robinson from Buzz10 Honey with plenty of Local Honey to sweeten your holiday.
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Congratulations to the Cataract Surgery Center of Milford for Achieving Re-accreditation. Glen K. Goodman, M.D., F.A.C.S, Medical Director of The Cataract Surgery Center of Milford is pleased to announce the recent successful re-accreditation survey. “Our facility has met the stringent requirements for the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, AAAASF. AAAASF requires rigorous standards to be met in order to achieve accreditation”, Dr. Goodman states. All accredited clinics must pass inspection of all practice standards in the following categories: • General environment and patient safety. • Operating room environment. • Policies and procedures. • Recovery room environment.
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Living Healthy Excellence in Cataract Surgery: What you should expect in 2015 By: Roger M. Kaldawy, M.D., Milford Franklin Eye Center Cataract surgery is by far the most common surgery performed in the United States. With advanced technology and highly skilled surgeons, modern cataract surgery should be a rather quick outpatient and a minimal risk procedure. If you are considering cataract surgery, your expectations should not only be to improve your vision, reduce glare at night, see brighter and more vivid colors and improve your day to day activities, but you should also be given an opportunity to reduce your dependence on glasses or contacts and in many cases eliminate this need. In 2015, many choices exist on where to have the surgery and by whom. What is more confusing and potentially misleading is that many provid-
ers claim they are or provide “the best” without defining what their “best” means or having their own definition of the same. Here are the specific questions to ask when you are trying to select the ideal resources, experience, skills and outcomes for cataract surgery. What type of anesthesia am I going to get? With modern cataract surgery, most surgeries should be completed under topical anesthesia and local sedation. Local sedation means that the anesthesiologist will give you minimal sedation, allowing you to recover your activities after surgery almost immediately with little or no health risk. Topical anesthesia means that the surgery eye becomes numb with drops. No need for injections and shots around or behind the eye. No shots translates into no risk of bleeding and
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serious complications from the shots. Ask your surgeon about his techniques and how your procedure will be performed. What are the risks? One of the most dreaded risks of cataract surgery is accidental damage to the posterior capsule, which is the back wall of the bag holding your lens. The best practices have a rupture rate of 2 to 4 per thousand cases. The source of this information should be credible, and ideally made available by an independent review committee in a surgery center. Ask your surgeon about his/ her complication rate and how is this monitored. Does the surgeon have an independent review committee in his/ her center to validate this rate? What is the rate of infections in your center? Another potentially devastating risk of cataract surgery is an infection inside the eye called “endophthalmitis.” Ask about the percentage of patients getting this infection in the center you chose for your operation. The source of this information, again, should be credible, and ideally made available by an independent review committee inside the surgery center. Where will the surgery be performed? Different centers have different equipment and resources. For instance, Massachusetts has only few centers offering bladeless cataract surgery. Bladeless laser assisted surgery should be an option if you want to re-
duce dependence on glasses and treat low grades of astigmatism at the same time as your cataract surgery. This technology can also soften the cataract if it is dense and thick, allowing a safer and better outcome as it is the case in a specific eye disease called Fuch’s dystrophy. Ask your Ophthalmologist if he/ she is able to offer this technology. What type of advanced technology is available at the center? Larger centers can often times afford better technology. For instance, a new technology called ORA can allow the surgeon to adjust the power of the lens implant placed in the eye while you are having the surgery. This is critical if you had LASIK before. This technology has the added benefit to reduce errors in the implant power calculations and improve chances of reducing your need for glasses after surgery. Ask your surgeon is this technology is available in his/her center. What type of implant am I going to get? Different lens implants can be used during cataract surgery with different materials, quality and ability to reduce your need for glasses. A lower cost does not always translate into savings, as you may be getting a different implant with a lower base cost and not used by the majority of surgeons. Ask your surgeon what type of implants he/ she uses and why. Will my need to wear glasses be reduced? Cataract surgery is a wonderful opportunity to limit or eliminate your need for glasses. As the surgeon removes the cataract, there is an opportunity to replace the cloudy lens with a special high
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animals at Stony Brook. Join us as we explore the sanctuary grounds for wildlife signs and learn how animals get ready for winter (think chipmunks and squirrels). After our walk we will return to the nature center for a craft and to warm up. For ages 6-10. Fee: $9m/$11nm per person Nature’s Fireworks: Sunday, December 13th, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Each December a spectacular display of meteors is available to all who choose to brave the weather and darkness. This year in the northern hemisphere everyone with a clear night sky can witness a show that has captured the imagination of viewers for centuries. The Geminids Meteor Shower
is considered by many to be the best show in the winter night sky. The Geminids are known for producing up to 120 multicolored meteors per hour at their peak. Bring your sleeping bag (if the weather is cold) and lawn chairs, hats, scarves and gloves. We’ll supply the hot drinks and snacks. Minimum age 8. Fee: $15m/$18nm per person. Pre-registration is required for all programs (except as noted). For more details, visit the Mass Audubon webpage at www.massaudubon.org or contact us at 508-528-3140. Register by phone, email (stonybrook@massaudubon.org), fax (508-553-3864) or in person. Stony Brook is located at 108 North Street in Norfolk.
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Stay Healthy and Lose Weight During the Holidays By John Vacovec, Physical Therapist and CEO, Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab, Inc. The holidays are a great time to celebrate with family and friends but they are also associated with an abundance of food and a decrease in physical activity. This can cause weight gain, which can cause aches and pains. With a little bit of discipline and planning, this can be one of the healthiest holiday seasons you’ve ever had.
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Wrentham public health nurses are offering flu shots in their office, located at town hall. Office hours for flu shots are: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9 to 10 a.m., and 1 to 4 p.m.; and Tuesdays, 9 to 10 a.m. and 1 to 7 p.m. Shots are available for ages 12 and older. There is no charge for the shot. You must bring your insurance card, but those without insurance are welcome. Contact the Wrentham Public Health Nurses at 508-384-5485 with questions or to schedule a home visit, or visit www.Wrentham.ma.us for more information.
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The 15th annual Haunted Train Ride was a huge success again this year! The event was co-sponsored by Norfolk Community League (NCL) and the Norfolk Lions. The event was held on Saturday, October 17 at the Holmes Bus Company fields. Over 1700 riders and guests rode the train through the haunted woods and visited the brand-new Ghoul Bus. The proceeds from this year’s event are going to worthy Norfolk causes through distributions from the NCL Charitable Trust and Norfolk Lions. In addition to raising $7,300, the event collected a truck full of donations for the Norfolk Food Pantry. The woods were haunted by local community groups including NCL, Norfolk Fire, Norfolk Lions Club, Robert Letalien, Dave Lutes, Joe Sebastiano, Johnny Griffin of One Cup Coffee, Karen Clement, and Mary Ellen DuBois and Norfolk Girl Scouts. The Ghoul Bus was decorated and haunted by Dave Brady of the Norfolk Lions and the King Philip High School Drama Club. Over 100 teen volunteers assisted this year from the following organizations: King Philip (KP) High School, KP Middle School, KP Leos, KP Drama Club, Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, Franklin High School, Mount Saint Charles Academy, Pope John Paul High School, Marian High School, Bishop Feehan High School, Eleanor N. Johnson Middle School, Walpole High School, Barnstable High School, Cape Cod Community College, Xaverian High School, Ursuline Academy, The Woodward School, Norfolk Boy Scouts Pack 80, Boston College High School, Catholic Memorial High School, and Blessed Sacrament School The pumpkins in the patch were carved by Norfolk Girl Scouts and Norfolk Cub Scouts as well as community members. The newly-expanded Haunted Café served up plenty of
food, drinks and snacks. The Haunted Train Ride and Ghoul Bus were planned by committee members Tom Grant, Don Hanssen, Bill Hawkins, Al Bozza, Ann Marie Smith, Dave Lutes, Joe Sebastiano, Dave Brady from the Lions, Lynne Covel, Kim Shura, Karen Courtney, Melissa Dugas, Larissa Hewitt, Jennifer Tharrett, Tracy Hilfrank and Tara Spellman from NCL. The Norfolk Lions Club currently has 89 men and women members and is growing! The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Novatos Bar and Grill on Rt. 1A in Norfolk. For more information or to get involved with the Norfolk Lions Club, contact Lisa Roney, Membership Chairman at norfolklionsclub@yahoo.com, or any other Lion member. Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with nearly 1.35 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in 206 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world. Visit www.lionsclubs.org for more information. The Norfolk Community League is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Norfolk residents and strengthening community spirit by organizing social, family-based, fundraising, and charitable activities. Membership is a key component to making this happen. NCL Members enjoy access to groups and clubs as a way to meet people in town and make new friends. Membership dues help the organization plan events that are fun for members and the community. Information on the Norfolk Community League can be found at www. norfolkcommunityleague.org.
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Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals
Tax planning for the year ahead presents similar challenges to last year due to the unknown fate of the numerous tax extenders that expired at the end of 2014. These tax extenders may or may not be reauthorized by Congress and made retroactive to the beginning of the year. In the meantime, let’s take a look at some of the tax strategies that you can use right now. General tax planning strategies that taxpayers might consider, include the following: Sell any investments on which you have a gain or loss this year. For more on this, see Investment Gains and Losses, below. If you anticipate an increase in taxable income in 2016 and are expecting a bonus at yearend, try to get it before December 31. Keep in mind, however, that contractual bonuses are different, in that they are typically not paid out until the first quarter of the following year. Therefore, any taxes owed on a contractual bonus would not be due until you file a tax return for tax year 2016. Prepay deductible expenses such as charitable contributions and medical expenses this year using a credit card. This strategy works because deductions may be taken based on when the expense was charged on the credit card. If your company grants stock options, you may want to exercise the option or sell stock acquired by exercise of an option this year if you think your tax bracket will be higher in 2016. Exercise of the option is often but not always a taxable event; sale of the stock is almost always a taxable event.
Accelerating Income and Deductions Accelerating income into 2015 is an especially good idea for taxpayers who anticipate being in a higher tax bracket next year or whose earnings are close to threshold amounts ($200,000 for single filers and $250,000 for married filing jointly) that make
them liable for additional Medicare Tax or Net Investment Income Tax. Here are several examples of what a taxpayer might do to accelerate deductions: Pay a state estimated tax installment in December instead of at the January due date. However, make sure the payment is based on a reasonable estimate of your state tax. Pay your entire property tax bill, including installments due in year 2016, by year-end. This does not apply to mortgage escrow accounts. It may be beneficial to pay 2016 tuition in 2015 to take full advantage of the American Opportunity Tax Credit, an above the line deduction worth up to $2,500 per student to cover the cost of tuition, fees and course materials paid during the taxable year. Forty percent of the credit (up to $1,000) is refundable, which means you can get it even if you owe no tax. Try to bunch “threshold” expenses, such as medical and dental expenses--10 percent of AGI (adjusted gross income) starting in 2013--and miscellaneous itemized deductions. For example, you might pay medical bills and dues and subscriptions in whichever year they would do you the most tax good. Threshold expenses are deductible only to the extent they exceed a certain percentage of adjusted gross income (AGI).
Health Care Law If you haven’t signed up for health insurance this year, do so now and avoid or reduce any penalty you might be subject to. Depending on your income, you may be able to claim the premium tax credit as long as you meet certain requirements.
Additional Medicare Tax Taxpayers whose income exceeds certain threshold amounts ($200,000 single filers and $250,000 married filing jointly) are liable for an additional Medicare tax of 0.9 percent on their
tax returns, but may request that their employers withhold additional income tax from their pay to be applied against their tax liability when filing their 2015 tax return next April. High net worth individuals should consider contributing to Roth IRAs and 401(k) because distributions are not subject to the Medicare Tax. If you’re a taxpayer close to the threshold for the Medicare Tax, it might make sense to switch Roth retirement contributions to a traditional IRA plan, thereby avoiding the 3.8 percent Net Investment Income Tax as well
For amounts withdrawn at age 65 or later, and not used for medical bills, the HSA functions much like an IRA. To be eligible, you must have a high-deductible health plan (HDHP), and only such insurance, subject to numerous exceptions, and must not be enrolled in Medicare. For 2015, to qualify for the HSA, your minimum deductible in your HDHP must be at least $1,250 for single coverage or $2,500 for a family. Summary These are just a few of the steps you might take. Please contact the office for assistance with
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implementing these and other year-end planning strategies that might be suitable to your particular situation. Jeffrey Schweitzer can be found at Northeast Financial Strategies Inc (NFS) at Wampum Corner in Wrentham. NFS works with individuals and small businesses providing financial and estate planning, insurance, investments and also offers full service accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, income tax preparation, and notary public services. For more information, stop by the office, call Jeffrey at 800-560-4NFS or visit online - www.nfsnet.com
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Other Year-End Moves Retirement Plan Contributions. Maximize your retirement plan contributions. If you own an incorporated or unincorporated business, consider setting up a retirement plan if you don’t already have one. It doesn’t actually need to be funded until you pay your taxes, but allowable contributions will be deductible on this year’s return. If you are an employee and your employer has a 401(k), contribute the maximum amount ($18,000 for 2015), plus an additional catch-up contribution of $6,000 if age 50 or over, assuming the plan allows this and Pantone 549 C income restrictions don’t apply. Pantone Cool Gray 2 C If you are employed or selfemployed with no retirement plan, you can make a deductible contribution of up to $5,500 a year to a traditional IRA (deduction is sometimes allowed even if you have a plan). Further, there is also an additional catch-up contribution of $1,000 if age 50 or over. Health Savings Accounts. Consider setting up a health savings account (HSA). You can deduct contributions to the account, investment earnings are tax-deferred until withdrawn, and amounts you withdraw are tax-free when used to pay medical bills.
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Candy Give Back Donates to Soldiers The Norfolk Community League sponsored a Halloween Candy Give Back on Monday, November 2 at the FreemanKennedy School in Norfolk. Local children and residents dropped off excess Halloween candy, while the Norfolk schools supplied letters
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A Holiday Cabaret – KP Drama and GAPS presents a holiday musical. Tickets are $10/ adults and $8/12 and under and seniors. King Philip Regional High School, 201 Franklin St., Wrentham. 7 p.m. Other shows: December 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and December 13 at 2 p.m. December 16 Blood Pressure Clinic – The Wrentham Public Health Nurse will hold a Blood Pressure clinic for anyone who lives or works in Wrentham. All ages wel-
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Holy Beer and Chocolate! Chocolate goes with so many things – coffee, tea, red wine… but the latest “fav” for chocolate pairing is – yes – you got it – beer! That’s why the nuns of St. Mary’s in Wrentham and their brothers at St. Joseph in Spencer joined efforts to produce a beer and chocolate gift set for this holiday season. The limited offer will appear next week, on the shelves of select craft beer stores in Massachusetts; an attractive 750 ml bottle of Spencer Trappist Ale, crowned with a package of Trappistine Dark Pairing Chocolates. Yum! Trappist monks and nuns, who live by the rule of St. Benedict, are directed by that rule to “live by the work of their hands”. Each community has its own business with which it supports its life of prayer. Here in Massachusetts, it’s the sisters of Mount Saint Mary’s Abbey with their handcrafted candies. In Spencer, it’s the monks of St. Joseph’s Abbey, long known for
their Trappist Preserves, who are now producing the first Belgianstyle Trappist Ale ever to be produced on US soil. And there are more flavors on the way. While the Trappist monks and their sisters across the country have long touted and supported one another’s products, they saw this as a unique opportunity to come together and create a pairing of their specialties. “The dark chocolates pair well with the Spencer Trappist Ale – and we anticipate they’ll be even better with the Trappist Imperial Stout – planned for release in January,” commented marketing director Mary Jo Finkenstaedt of Trappistine Quality Candy. “We are pleased to be able to pair our chocolates with the traditional ales for which the Trappists are so well-known in Europe. We hope to increase consumer awareness of our inter-connection, and the long history of the order’s dedication to quality and value that is synonymous with anything Trappist.”
In the meantime, the monks will release a special brew for the holidays – Trappist Holiday Ale. Look for it, too, at your local craft beer stores. In addition, with the help of their Marketing Director, Mary Jo Finkenstaedt and outside consultant Chip Strapp, the sisters are building a wholesale network for their candy. You can now find their candy at select Whole Foods Markets, Roche Brothers, and a number of gift shops in the area, including With Heart and Hand in Norfolk and Terrazza in Franklin and Wellesley. “Candy is a gift for all occasions, and we want to remind the public year-round that it would give us great joy to be part of their celebrations. Year-round sales will also help the sisters to maintain the balance between work and prayer that is characteristic of their life,” commented Chip Strapp, an independent consultant who is helping the sisters with growing the business. “We hope you’ll stop by our gift shop this fall/holiday season.
Fr. Isaac labels the 750 ml bottles of Spencer Trappist Ale for the limited release pairing set, which will appear on the shelves of select craft beer stores in Massachusetts next week.
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sweet finish to your visit,” adds Mother Maureen, Abbess. Stop by the Chapel for some quiet reflection, or participate in our liturgy of the hours. All are welcome!
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Sports KP Field Hockey Returns to Tourney By Christopher Tremblay Staff Sports Writer Less than a year removed from a 3-12-3 season, the King Philip field hockey squad was looking to forget about that year and move onto this season. Under the guidance of head Coach Liz Hathaway, the Warriors were able to turn things around this fall and post a 9-7-2 regular season record, finishing third in the Kelley-Rex Division and fifth overall in the Hockomock League. The turnaround started with
the five returning seniors, who took it upon themselves to provide their leadership abilities to motivate the rest of the team in the offseason to work hard so that they could succeed in the upcoming campaign. The four senior captains, midfielder Mary O’Connor, defender Courtney Foley, forward Casie Curtin and sweeper Rachel Stephens, along with defender Jen Taylor, not only got the team moving in the right direction prior to the season getting underway, but showed the underclassmen what it takes to succeed on the field. From her midfield position O’Connor was able to tally four points (2 goals and 2 assists) for the Warriors this fall, but it was her great ball control and elimination moves that excited her coach, while Foley was one of the harder hitters in the league. Both girls are the only remaining players from King Philip’s last tournament experience. “These two have been with
me since their freshman year,” Hathaway said. “They were on the team the last time that we made the tournament and are looking forward to getting back there at any expense.” Curtin, a three-year varsity player, was the team’s leading scorer notching 14 points (7 goals and 7 assists), but also was not afraid to play defense. “Casie is a terrific athlete who can do everything on the field,” the coach said. “She’s a great defender as well as an offensive threat.” The three captains will all be
taking their field hockey skills to the next level as they play for Division 3 colleges. Stephens was a poised individual in her sweeper position, while Taylor always did her job on defense, stopping just about every offensive rush the opposition threw at her without receiving the accolades of a scorer. Offensively the Warriors also got solid seasons from junior Caitlin Donahue, who scored 10 goals and added 3 assists, and freshman Alli Meehan (6 goals and 3 assists) playing in the last third of the season. Sophomore Christina Hathaway tallied 5 points for the Warriors, playing both mid field and defense. The second-year athlete can not only move the ball exceptionally well, but possesses big play defensive skills as well. Another key component to the Warriors success was sophomore keeper Abby Campbell. As a freshman she was able to see action in about half of KP’s
games last year, but this season the job was all hers. A yearround select club field hockey team member, the sophomore keeper faced 184 shots on the season while allowing only 16% or 29 of them to get past her for goals. Coach Hathaway loves the passion that she brings to the field and knows she can only get better. Coming into the season Ha-
thaway knew that she had a talented bunch of girls that could earn their spot in the Division 1 South Field Hockey Tournament. “I felt really confident with this team,” she said. “The captains and I attended a Pro Active Coaching Program where we adopted four team standards; four pillars that we not only stood for, but believed in (Respect, Commitment, Confidence and Compete). If we did this daily in practice as well as games we would be successful.”
overtime got to us and as the game went on we just didn’t have the legs to keep up with them.” In addition to the four pillars the Warriors took upon, Hathaway felt it important to become one with the community; to do things off the field as well as on. This field hockey family did things like food drives and fund raisers off the field to raise awareness in the community. Despite losing her five seniors to graduation, Hathaway is looking forward to next year
King Philip qualified for the tournament and defeated Plymouth South 1-0 in a triple overtime thriller, but then fell to neighboring Franklin 4-0 in their next game. “During the season we played Franklin tough both times, one point games, but in the playoffs it was a different story,” the coach said. “We were extremely motivated, but I think the triple
with the strong group of freshman and sophomores who got that valuable tournament experience. “The freshman and sophomores will be another year older and they should help us compete at a high level,” Hathaway said. “If we can keep this momentum moving forward it’ll leave us in a good spot to be near the top of the league.”
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Sports It’s a ‘Bridge Year’ for KP Boys Basketball By Ken Hamwey Staff Sports Writer After losing all five starters and nine players total from last year’s team, coach Matt Coute isn’t prepared to label his 2015-16 boys basketball squad at King Philip as a “rebuilding project.’’ He prefers to call the coming campaign a “bridge year.’’ The Warriors, who finished with an 11-9 record last year and qualified for tourney action, will be without Ryan Layman, who enrolled at Tilton Academy in New Hampshire, and also graduated starters like Nick Dumont, Erich Ryan, James O’Brien and Jorge Casado. KP will be young but Coute, nevertheless, is eager to get his second year as head coach under way. “My goal was to keep our young kids together and teach them our system,’’ said Coute, who guided Bishop Connolly to the state title in 2013. “We’re young but we’ve got some experience. I like our talent, our basketball IQ , our versatility on offense and our depth. My concerns are with our rebounding and our ability to close out games. We’re in a bridge year and that means we’ve got a chance to qualify for tourney play by getting to that magic number of 10 wins.’’ Coute’s team last year was the first Warrior contingent to qualify for tourney play in four years. His troops are aiming for two straight berths and it’s likely they’ll employ a selective up-tempo style on offense and a defensive strategy that’ll focus on flexibility with traps and presses.
KP’s trio of captains are a quality group led by juniors Noah Goodwin (6-3) and Will Weir (6-2) and senior Ben Smith (6-1), who’s been recovering from a torn ACL. Goodwin is a swingman, Weir plays forward and Smith is a shooting guard. “Noah was our sixth man last year,’’ Coute said. “He’s a strong kid who is versatile. He has the most experience, can shoot off the dribble, has good court vision and he can pass. He averaged about six points a game last year.’’ Weir will either start or become the Warriors first player off the bench, and Smith will be counted on for offensive contributions. “Will is a good rebounder who can outmuscle other frontcourt players,’’ Coute said. “He can set screens and run all day. He’s an underrated scorer. Ben is a consistent three-point shooter who’s improved greatly over last year. He’s able to rebound and can guard bigger opponents.’’ Junior Seth Sullivan, a 5-10 off-guard, and sophomore Tom Madden, a 6-4 forward, likely will get starting roles. “Seth can score in bunches,’’ Coute said. “He shoots off the dribble or off screens. He’s got a quick release, hits three-pointers and he’s able to maneuver to create his own shot if a play breaks down. Tom is one of our better rebounders who can score inside, shoot threes and make free throws. He’s talented, coachable and fearless.’’ Freshman Kyle Layman, a 6-2 forward, is a talent Coute plans to utilize. “Kyle can shoot
and also finish around the rim,’’ Coute said. “He’s one of the best rebounders I saw in summer league. His ball-handling can improve but he’s going to get playing time.’’ Senior RJ McCarthy, a 6-3 center who played football, should provide KP with an inside presence. Coute envisions McCarthy as a frontcourt starter. “If RJ rebounds, plays defense, makes layups and sacrifices his body, he’ll get playing time,’’ Coute emphasized. “He’s a strong kid who’s big
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plus is rebounding.’’ Rounding out Coute’s nucleus is junior Matt Lehoullier, a 5-11 point guard who’s in the mix
to start in the backcourt, and Pharaoh Davis, a transfer from Norwood. “Matt is the best pure point guard we have,’’ Coute noted. “He’s got a pass-first mentality but I want him to shoot more. His turnover numbers are low and he’s steady and calm. He doesn’t get rattled when he’s in traffic. Pharaoh brings a year of varsity experience from Norwood. He’s quick and is strong to the hoop. He could play the point or on the wing.’’ Coute, whose team last year lost to Durfee in tourney action, rates defending champ Mansfield as the team to beat for the KellyRex Division title. He also lists Franklin and North Attleboro as viable contenders. “As far as KP goes, there’s probably a perception that we’ve lost a lot and won’t be in the mix,’’ Coute said. “I think our kids will be hungry and have a slight chip on their shoulders. We’re not looking at rebuilding; we just want to bridge this year to productive seasons down the road.’’ KP will open at home against Stoughton on Tuesday, December 15.
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