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| Open Space Ribbon Cutting at Schmidt Farm scheduled for Friday, Oct 27, at 11 AM |
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| the front view as newly renovated |
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| the original sign was restored by "Signs by Cam |
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| banner of the Alarm Robotics group renting the facility |
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| sign acknowledging the use of CPA funding |
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| Councilor Debbie Pellegri & Chair Tom Mercer share a laugh |
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| the ribbon cutting moment |
On Friday, October 13 beginning at 10:00 AM all are welcome to attend a ceremonial ribbon cutting at Franklin's Red Brick Schoolhouse located at 2 Lincoln Street, to celebrate the restoration of the building's exterior.Built in 1833, the Red Brick Schoolhouse is one of the oldest one-room schoolhouses in the United States, and a cornerstone of Franklin's history.
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| Red Brick Schoolhouse Ribbon Cutting - Oct 13 at 10 AM |
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. May 24, 2023 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3a._may_24_2023_tc_meeting_minutes_-_draft_for_review.pdf
a. Community Preservation Committeehttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5a._appointments_-_cpc.pdfi. Citizen At Large: Michael Giardinoii. Citizen At Large: Lisa Oxfordiii. Conservation Commission: Jeffrey Livingstoneiv. Historical Commission: Phyllis Malcolmv. Housing Authority: Christopher Feeleyvi. Planning Board: Jay Mellovii. Recreation Advisory Board: Wayne Simarrian
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| Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for June 21, 2023 Meeting |
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| memorial marker for Henry "Ski" Faenza |
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| Town Clerk Nancy Danello, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Town Councilor Melanie Hamblen having some fun |
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| CPA sign at entrance to Nason St tot lot |
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| Recreation Director Ryan Jette |
By William P. O'Donnell, Norfolk County Register of Deeds
Dear Friends of the Registry, Registry Stakeholders, and Norfolk County Residents, I wanted to take a moment and share with you some history and information about the Community Preservation Act that I think you might find interesting.
The Community Preservation Act (CPA) is the result of more than two decades of work to create legislation that would provide all 351 Massachusetts cities and towns with a tool to preserve their most unique natural, community, and physical infrastructures in the face of rapid expansion and development.
The CPA allows cities and towns to establish a Community Preservation Fund to preserve open space, historic preservation, affordable housing, and outdoor recreation. The CPA Act also creates a statewide Community Preservation Trust Fund, which is managed by the Department of Revenue (DOR) and makes annual contributions to municipalities that have signed on to the CPA.
The Community Preservation Act was signed into law on September 14, 2000. Today, there are 194 Massachusetts communities that have adopted this act. Of the 28 communities that make up Norfolk County, 19 communities have adopted the law. As of December 31, 2019, fees collected for the Community Preservation Act were increased to $50.00 for most land documents recorded and $25.00 for municipal lien certificates. The Registry of Deeds, at no additional cost to the Commonwealth or local communities, collects these revenues once a land document is recorded and forwards the monies to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue on a monthly basis. The funds forwarded to the Commonwealth are then redistributed back to the communities that have adopted the Community Preservation Act.
The fees for the CPA are set by the State Legislature on land documents recorded here at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds. The following chart provides an illustration of the funds generated by the CPA in your community based on recorded real estate filings for that community during the 2022 calendar year.
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, which is located at 649 High Street, Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, genealogists, municipalities, and others with a need for secure, accurate, and accessible land record information. For assistance, please contact our Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or visit our website at www.norfolkdeeds.org.
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT (CPA)
SURCHARGES BY TOWN FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2022
TOWN | TOTAL |
AVON | $44,675.00 |
BELLINGHAM | $157,250.00 |
BRAINTREE | $243,450.00 |
BROOKLINE | $359,250.00 |
CANTON | $212,950.00 |
COHASSET | $96,525.00 |
DEDHAM | $191,825.00 |
DOVER | $59,400.00 |
FOXBOROUGH | $139,125.00 |
FRANKLIN | $233,800.00 |
HOLBROOK | $89,150.00 |
MEDFIELD | $103,400.00 |
MEDWAY | $112,750.00 |
MILLIS | $86,175.00 |
MILTON | $205,950.00 |
NEEDHAM | $248,625.00 |
NORFOLK | $99,300.00 |
NORWOOD | $184,975.00 |
PLAINVILLE | $71,050.00 |
QUINCY | $528,000.00 |
RANDOLPH | $233,800.00 |
SHARON | $136,800.00 |
STOUGHTON | $224,400.00 |
WALPOLE | $189,500.00 |
WELLESLEY | $222,225.00 |
WESTWOOD | $122,875.00 |
WEYMOUTH | $426,750.00 |
WRENTHAM | $110,325.00 |
I hope you find this data informative and helpful. In the meantime, if I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me at 781-461-6116 or by email at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.
GOOD DEEDS: Community Preservation Act - Surcharges by Town for 2022
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| The reconstruction is underway at the Nason St tot lot, a project of CPA funding |
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| Community Preservation Committee Meeting - March 7 at 7 PM |
a. FY24 Budget Approvalb. FY24 Project slate
i. Open Space Appropriationsii. Fletcher Field Playground Improvements - $150,000iii. Nason Street site work preparation - $25,000iv. Beaver Street Challenge Course - $150,000
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| Community Preservation Committee Meeting - March 7 at 7 PM |
The Community Preservation Committee held it public hearing on Tuesday Feb 7 at 7 PM. The hearing recording only runs 27 minutes.
Ideas were submitted in person and via email. As this is now our second year of operation, while the hearing is legally required to be posted and held once a year, the idea and proposal generation is effective open all the time and consideration will be provided when such are received.
Meeting agenda document -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/cpc_agenda_-_feb_7_2023.pdf
Video link -> https://youtu.be/xhTzBf8dZ-g
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| CPC public hearing gets ideas on ADA access for trails among other items |
The Franklin Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 7pm.
This informational hearing will involve a discussion of Franklin's needs, possibilities and resources regarding community preservation and the use of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to address these issues, as permitted by the CPA.
a. Anyone may suggest a Community Preservation Act project
b. To file a suggestion, idea or proposal, please visit our online permitting system, or attend in person and make a suggestion
c. All ideas are welcome via online, in person or a simple email to the Town Administrator at jhellen@franklinma.gov
You may access the agenda and links here: https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/cpc_agenda_-_feb_7_2023.pdf
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| Community Preservation Committee Public Hearing - February 7, 2023 |
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| Notice of Public Hearing - Community Preservation Committee - Annual Hearing - Feb 7. 2023 |
a. October 4, 2022
a. Red Brick School Houseb. King Street Memorial Park Design
a. 2022 CPA Trust Fund Distributionb. Community Preservation Act Fund Balances
a. Considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Public Body
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| Community Preservation Committee meeting scheduled for Dec 6 at 7 PM |
FM #864 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 864 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. We had our conversation via conference bridge.
Topics for this session
Municipal aggregation
Right of First Refusal – Schmidt’s Farm purchase recommended by CPC and public hearing held by Town Council; CPA funding key
Downtown parking bylaws pending 2nd reading (Nov 2 meeting)
Dean student parking issues (Chancellor Augustus) did hold first neighborhood alliance meeting
Election, vote by mail ballots being sent by Town Clerk’s office
The conversation runs about 34 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie
Audio file -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Schmidts-Farm--Downtown-Parking-and-Election-Information-e1phind/a-a8njdi0
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Municipal aggregation information
https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator/pages/municipal-aggregation
Town Council meeting video -> https://youtu.be/N6qHB7PJMq8
Town Council meeting audio -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-100522.html
Election collection for Nov 8, 2022 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/election-collection-2022-state-election.html
Community & Cultural District calendar https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html
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| Talk Franklin with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen discusses parking |
