The Model 3 - "the power of a trusted brand"

A good story on "the power of a trusted brand"

Shady stories of a small business owner in the Boston area

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The Blind Spot 'Shady' stories in the life of a Brazilian small business owner April - 2016 Roger Magalhaes Shades IN Place Inc. Owner & Blind Installer I love my Toyota Prius but.....something just happened and I will have to let it go. Find out what by reading my monthly news below. Just a hint: fasten your seat-belts   The Model 3 I like cars... but I am not one of those guys that knows how many horsepower  The 1966 Ford Mustang GTS has under the hood if you know what I mean. I am more of the great design, reliability and money vs benefit kind of guy. So when Tesla Motors announced last month the release of their affordable version of a electric car - the Model 3, I had to get one. I have been a long time super fan of Tesla Motors and its impressive cutting edge technology and exquisite designs. So on March 31st off I went to a Tesla showroom and planked down US$1,000 to reserve my own Tesla Model 3. But let me make it clear (in case you are not aware) : the Model 3 not even exists yet. That's right: Tesla is going to start production of that model soon and the first units are expected to be delivered around Fall of 2017. Call me crazy? Perhaps, but that's the power of a trusted brand and I for one am very happy waiting for my new car. Like cars, window treatments - read shades, blinds and shutters are manufactured by hundreds of brands  all over the globe and thanks to the internet you can pretty much buy any brand, any style from any place as quick as you can say "Tesla Model 3 - can't wait to get mine." But here's my question to you: who would help you navigate through the sea of options and even service your shades if you ever need assistance? Yeah...good luck with that. That's the reason why I - via Shades IN Place only offer four brands : Lutron, Hunter Douglas, Alta Window Fashions and Norman Shutters. After a decade in business these companies has proven to be on the leading edge of the industry always developing new products, innovative styles and supporting my current clients if services are ever needed. Spring is here and it is the time of the year for remodeling your home or creating that so wanted addition on the back of the house. I would be very honored to discuss your project and offer and expertise if you ever need. To schedule a test drive, I mean, a home consultation please click here or just call or text me via 508-904-2108 If I don't answer pronto, I may be driving on the highway, but I will get back to you shortly. Cheers!! But Before I Go..... Check it our my YouTube channel with some cool videos of recent jobs featuring some of our automated window treatment options Good bye vertical blinds..... What I do... People don't shop for window coverings often. In fact many haven't  bought new shades in 15 - 20 years! My job is to introduce you to the many wonderful features & benefits  that automated shades have to offer. As a result you will be able to control privacy, home security (protection) and prevent sun fading via smartphones and tablets whether you are home or away. Stay IN Touch postal services:  Shades IN Place Inc. 76 Grove St. Franklin MA 02038 email - roger@shadesinplace.com call / text - 508-904-2108 office - 508-520-6700 fax - 508-445-8800 shake hands - 76 Grove St Franklin MA 02038 web - www,shadesinplace.com read - download brochure schedule - Book An Appointment resources - My Power Team Consumer $aving$ For the month of April / May there are some rebates available on selected products plus volume discount as follow:  Buy 5+ units -  5% discount Buy 10+ units - 10% discount   Buy 15+ units -  15% discount Call 508-520-6700 Copyright © 2016. All Rights Reserved.

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In the News: town common concrete repairs, 1776 Financial shredding event, FDP Progressive Dinner

"Workers hope to have improvements on the town common veterans memorial complete before Memorial Day. 

The project aims to replace and re-grade the areas around the monument stones themselves. 

Dale Kurtz, the town veterans agent, said the intent is to beautify the area."The memorial is a great place," he said. "Lots of people stop by, and it's well-kept by the garden club."

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concrete sections removed from around some of the memorials to be repaired and improved

"1776 Financial, 443 E. Central St., Franklin, will hold a shredding event from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 14 in its parking lot. 

Participants can shred tax returns, bank statements, receipts and other paper documents. Those attending are asked to bring one nonperishable food item for Franklin Food Pantry."

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"The Franklin Downtown Partnership will hold a progressive dinner at staggered times beginning at 5 p.m. May 15. 

Organizers will offer options at several downtown restaurants. Attendees can also take chances to win raffle items donated by FDP-member businesses. 

“Our progressive dinner is one way we are reminding our community to visit Franklin’s downtown eateries during the road construction process. What better way than to have people walking through downtown, enjoying local restaurants and entertainment with friends?” said event organizer Jane Curran, owner of Jane’s Frames and FDP board member."

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LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, May 4th

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, May 4th !

Experience the health benefits of joyful laughter on Wednesday, May 4th (and every first Wednesday of the month) from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. 

Smile

Laughter Yoga is a unique and playful practice that does not rely on humor, jokes or comedy. Laughter Yoga will have you smiling frequently and laughing heartily. Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! 

New laughers are always welcomed! $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. Please bring your water bottle because laughing can be dehydrating. 

Laughter Yoga

Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. If you have any questions, just call them at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com. 

See more information and other opportunities to laugh at www.letslaughtoday.com. 

Franklin Library reopens May 2 at 25 Kenwood Circle

A reminder to all Franklin residents that the Public Library will be reopening in its temporary location at 25 Kenwood Circle this coming Monday May 2nd.

Please note the temporary location is in an industrial park with other businesses in the same building. We ask the residents to please make sure you are walking into the correct building. The town will install three signs to help guide everyone, but please be cognizant of where you are going.

The library hours will remain the same.

The phone will remain the same at 508-520-4940.

For more information about the Franklin Public Library Move and Renovation please click here

temporary location for the Franklin Library at 25 Kenwood Circle

until the sign gets placed on the building, look for the blue library book return containers

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds: Positive Trends for 1st Quarter 2016 Real Estate Activity

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Sees Positive Trends for 1st Quarter 2016 Real Estate Activity After a careful review of 1st quarter numbers, Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell reports that there is generally overall good news when it comes to Norfolk County real estate activity with a few exceptions. "The 1st quarter of 2016 saw a robust market with total volume of commercial and residential real estate sales coming in at $1.48 billion, a solid 12% increase from the same time period in 2015. In addition, the number of real estate sales transactions increased a healthy 18% for the quarter. "However, average sale price of commercial and residential real estate fell 9% to $721,660. It is too early to know whether a market correction is underway relative to real estate sales price or this figure represents a onetime aberration," noted Register O'Donnell. "Regarding the mortgage market," stated O'Donnell, "the total number of mortgages recorded was 6,504, a 3% reduction from 1st quarter 2015. We will need to watch this number closely to see if a trend is occurring." The Register further stated, "with that said, total mortgage financing increased a whopping 39% to $4.0 billion. Some of this increase can be largely attributed to a commercial mortgage that was recorded in February." One area of concern was the continued increase in foreclosure activity. The Register noted, "the number of foreclosure deeds recorded for Norfolk County was 76, an increase of 4% from the same quarter last year. More disconcerting was the increase in the number of Notice to Foreclose Mortgage filings, the first step in the foreclosure process. A total of 214 Notice to Foreclose Mortgage filings took place during the 1st quarter compared to 136 during the same timeframe in 2015. "I agree with the prevailing feeling that the increased foreclosure filings are attributable to lending institutions working through past delinquent mortgage loans, some going back to the 2008 economic downturn. While we sometimes get caught up in looking at these numbers as statistics, it should be noted that foreclosures have a very human face." To help those facing a foreclosure, the Registry continues to partner with Quincy Community Action Programs at (617) 479-8181 ext-376 and Neighbor Works Southern Mass at (508) 598-0950 for those who have received a Notice to Foreclose Mortgage from a lender. Another option for homeowners is to call the Massachusetts Attorney General's HomeCorps program at (617) 573-5333. On the consumer front, the number of Homesteads recorded increased 15% year over year. "A Homestead provides limited protection against the forced sale of a homeowner's primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000. I urge Norfolk County homeowner's to consider this important consumer protection tool," said Register O'Donnell. In conclusion, O'Donnell stated, "I am encouraged by the 1st quarter results of real estate activity in Norfolk County. I believe the favorable weather we experienced compared to the past winter spurred activity. It's pretty clear that Norfolk County remains an attractive location for individuals, families and businesses to live and work. As long as the eastern Massachusetts economy remains vibrant and real estate inventory does not take a significant dip, we should be able to maintain this market momentum. Overall, Norfolk County appears to be moving towards a robust spring real estate season." 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. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 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, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or on the web at www.norfolkdeeds.org. Register William P. O'Donnell Norfolk County Registry of Deeds email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-234-3336 web: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org

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FY 2017-2018 School Calendar options for consideration

The Calendar Subcommittee has two options for consideration for the 2017-2018 school year. These options are scheduled for discussion at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 26.

• Both start before Labor Day
• Neither provide the Wednesday before Thanksgiving
• One has both Feb and Apr vacation weeks (Option 1)
• One has a 'long' weekend in Feb and the April week (Option 2)

Option 1

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzI40-pPFDXhYTZkd1pOVlBRZ0U/view?usp=sharing

Option 2

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzI40-pPFDXhQjV5Qm05MWhzbjA/view?usp=sharing

Parmenter School at sunrise

For more about the School Committee visit their page on the Town of Franklin website
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/index

In the News: Mac City showcases its offering, Spectra pipeline activity picking up

"As Paul Sullivan serves up a golden, gooey helping of his gourmet mac and cheese, he cannot stress enough the freshness of his recipe. When tasters wrap the four-cheese blend of white and sharp cheddar, Swiss and Monterrey jack around their forks, they tell him they couldn't agree more. 

Sullivan's new restaurant, Mac City, was one of 20 local eateries represented at this year's Taste of Holliston, a food-tasting event for local restaurants to show off their finest menu items and meet residents who will hopefully go on to become loyal customers. 

After opening Mac City in Franklin earlier this month, taking over the former Mac Deli space and completely revamping the menu, this is Sullivan's first Taste of Holliston. With his classic mac and cheese recipe and a chicken-broccoli mix, he gained a lot of new fans around town. 

"It's important to be seen and to get your name out there," he said. "We're not your average sub and pizza place and we pride ourselves on being as fresh as possible."

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Mac City, on West Central St in downtown Franklin

"The proposed Kinder Morgan natural gas pipeline along the state’s northern border died as an idea last week, but the Spectra pipeline slated to run through the Milford area shows no signs of succumbing to the same fate. 

In fact, activity around Spectra’s Algonquin Gas pipeline is starting to pick up.
Town halls in all the communities affected (Medway, Bellingham, Franklin, Millis, Milford and Upton) were slapped with legal notices late last week detailing some upcoming hearings. The public hearings, held by the Massachusetts Energy Facility Siting Board, provide an opportunity for concerned residents, property abutters and local officials to make a case for or against the pipeline. The hearings are one piece in a complex puzzle of hearings and document filings that Spectra must go through to get state and federal approval."

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lawn sign in Franklin 

Blood drive - Apr 30 - Charter School

"Please join us for a very special blood drive on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School, 201 Main Street, Franklin.

In memory of his father, Mike Pepin, Boy Scout Matt Pepin has chosen, as his Eagle Project, to honor his dad's memory by helping patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital by hosting a blood drive.

For your comfort and convenience, Matt has arranged coffee and donuts to be served during morning hours and pizza for lunch.

Thank you for helping to make "Mike's Drive" a success."

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School

Follow the link to check out the blood donation guidelines and to sign up. There are only a few spots left   https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0d48a8aa2fa7f85-mikes