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"At the dawn of the 19th century, the world population hit a big milestone: 1 billion people.Over the next 220 years, the number grew to eight times that, or the 8 billion people who live on the planet today, with half of the growth occurring since 1975.This continuous climb in global population has been possible thanks to advancements in healthcare and nutrition. However, the UN forecasts that rapid growth will slow down—and may even stop entirely by 2100—because of falling fertility rates.What does that mean for modern nation states conditioned to expect a constant influx of new citizens and labor to power their economies? And how can those changing economies adapt to a shrinking population?To understand that, we need to first untangle fertility rates, and why they’re falling."
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
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 235
Kim Visits Champagne
Listeners of the show know Kim loves bubbly! In this episode the "bubbly queen" talks about her trip to Champagne France.
We discuss:
And so much more! Hear the excitement and passion Kim has for the Champagne region and how she plans to pass it on.
Cheers
Kim And Mark
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Episode 235-Kim Visits Champagne France by The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
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There will be NO DELAY for curbside trash or recycling the week of April 17th, 2023 despite the Patriots Day holiday.
Trash will be picked up on your regular day.
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Project Just Because is asking for our help again this year with clothing. They specifically have a high need for toddler boys-teenage and men's clothing of all sorts. Any other clothing is needed too. They accept new and used clothing in excellent condition. They cannot except anything with rips, stains, broken zippers, any item with names inside the label, anything without a size listed, anything smelling musty, or anything with animal fur. Items that must be new are pajamas, undergarments, bathing suits, hats, socks, and shoes.
Project Just Because manages numerous year-long and seasonal programs that are offered to all Massachusetts residents in need. They are committed to help in the most vulnerable, individuals and families. Their goal is to provide every person that walks in the door with what they need. Project Just Because gives an experience that is conducted with compassion and dignity, and that is respectful of culture and diversity. They also have dramatically expanded their program offerings and are serving more clients than ever.
Donations are being asked to be collected and dropped off on the front porch of Linda Gagnon by the April 28th. Once you sign up you will see Linda's address under your scheduled event.
Thank you!
Linda Gagnon and Cheryl Ferri
Franklin MA Neighbor Brigade Chapter Co-Leaders
FranklinMA@neighborbrigade.org
www.neighborbrigade.org
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