Student Spotlight: FHS junior, Amal Alkhalaf, shares her story about living through the war in Syria. @FHSPantherbook https://t.co/Taa2GY3kC0
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| Student Spotlight: Amal Alkhalaf |
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| Climate Action in Boston, Friday, October 29 |
Panther Fans: Beginning with the round of 16 for ALL MIAA Playoffs, ticket sales will be online via GoFan. Digital tickets only!!! Be sure to download the GoFan App in the App Store or https://t.co/1k19miTbHeShared from Twitter
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| FYI - high school playoff tickets will be digital only |
"Six times more natural gas is leaking into the skies of Boston than is officially reported, new research shows. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, also suggests that gas could be escaping not only from distribution pipelines but from inside businesses and homes as well — a finding that some say may be overstated.Natural gas is made up primarily of methane, which — when released directly into the atmosphere instead of being burned first — has more than 80 times the warming potential of carbon dioxide over a 20-year period.The study monitored natural gas methane emissions in the Boston area between 2012 and 2020. It found that an average of 49,000 tons of methane leaked into the air each year. That amounts to an estimated 2.5 percent of all gas delivered to the metro area and is equivalent to the carbon dioxide emissions of roughly a quarter-million cars operating for a year."
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| Crews replaced old underground gas pipes along Summit Avenue. The pipes were leaking and killing trees, adversely affecting health, and contributing to climate change.MARK LORENZ FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE/FILE |
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"The town budget, open space, development, the master plan and the town charter are all topics that have the attention of candidates seeking election to the city's top governing board.In all, there are 12 residents hoping for one of nine spots on the Town Council. Eight candidates are incumbents hoping for re-election on Nov. 2 — the ninth seat was left open by the recent resignation of Matt Kelly.Read about some of each candidate's key issues below. Each is listed in order of their appearance on the town ballot."
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| Milford Daily News: Town Council candidate summaries |
- The Milford Daily News recently published an article on all 12 candidates for Franklin School Committee. Please see the link below and don't forget to get out and vote! https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/country-gazette/2021/10/25/12-candidates-vie-seven-seats-franklin-school-committee/6116633001/
- The Planning Board candidate summaries can be found online https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/country-gazette/2021/10/25/meet-candidates-franklin-planning-board/6132869001/
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| Milford Daily News - School Committee candidate summaries |
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| Franklin Pop up shops Expand |
Media Contact: Lily Rivera riveral@franklinps.net Office:508- 520-4888
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| Franklin Cultural Council announce Halloween Decoration Contest winners |
FM #646-647-648 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 646-647-648 in the series.
This session shares part of the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: members of the Town Council and Town Administration personnel, the Police retirement and promotion individuals, along with their guest and family members were in the Council Chambers, some members of the public participated in person, some via the Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
I’ve split the just about two hours and forty minutes ( 2:40 total elapsed time) into three (3) logical segments:
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda. Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of Oct 20, 2021
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Agenda document -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/october_20_2021_town_council_agenda.pdf
Agenda folder -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/october-20-town-council-agenda
My notes from the meeting ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/recap-town-council-approves-creation-of.html
Town Council Quarterbacking session (a short recap with Council Chair Tom Mercer) ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/town-council-quarterbacking-with-chair.html
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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| Town Council Meeting - 10/20/21 - three audio segments |
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Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell reported that third quarter (July-September 2021) real estate stats showed an increase in residential and commercial sales, while mortgage lending numbers experienced a decline.
Register O'Donnell noted, "The recently concluded third quarter of the calendar year, the average Norfolk County real estate sales price, both residential and commercial, increased 16% to $1,001,738. Total real estate volume, again both residential and commercial, was $3.7 billion, a 23% increase year over year."
Register O'Donnell further stated, "The third quarter of the calendar year figures also show an overall 10% increase in the number of properties sold countywide from 5,893 to 5,342 for the same quarter of 2020."
For the third quarter of 2021, the number of land documents recorded, (such as deeds, mortgages, Homesteads, mortgage discharges, etc.) was 48,341, a 3% drop from the previous year. Register O'Donnell noted, "These figures are pointing that things are starting to slow down. We will continue to watch these numbers."
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| Q3 Year 2021 Real Estate Activity Report |
Another area that is slowing down was the 10,869 mortgages recorded at the Registry during the third quarter of the calendar year 2021 compared to 12,900 for the same time period in 2020. This is a sixteen percent (16%) decrease in the third quarter of 2021 over the same period in 2020. Total mortgage borrowing was $8.9 billion for the third quarter of the year compared to $5.3 billion during the third quarter of 2020. "With the relatively low interest rates, consumers seem to be more comfortable borrowing money, however it appears most consumers who were going to refinance have done so." stated the Register.
Norfolk County homeowners continued to benefit from the Homestead Act. A total of 3,840 Homesteads were recorded during the third quarter of the calendar year, which is comparable to last year's 3,822 Homestead recordings. "The Homestead law provides limited protection against the forced sale of an individual's primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000. I urge Norfolk County residents to consider this important consumer protection tool," noted O'Donnell.
Another sobering indicator was the uptick in foreclosure activity in Norfolk County. A total of 18 foreclosure deeds were recorded versus 9 filed during the third quarter of 2020. In addition, there was a significant increase in the number of Notice to Foreclose Mortgage recordings, the first step in the foreclosure process.
O'Donnell stated, "While the eastern Massachusetts economy remains on a solid footing, there are still those in Norfolk County experiencing economic hardship, in many cases through no fault of their own. The Registry continues to work with Quincy Community Action Programs, (617-479-8181 x376), and NeighborWorks Housing Solutions, (508-587-0950) to help homeowners who have received a Notice to Foreclose Mortgage document. A third option is to contact the Massachusetts Attorney General's Consumer Advocacy and Response Division (CARD) at 617-727-8400."
Register O'Donnell concluded, "While the numbers were a bit contradictory, I am confident that Norfolk County real estate remains a very strong commodity. The Registry will continue to monitor the housing inventory levels and future real estate indicators closely."
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 and Instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds.
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.
"My work is about technology's effect on us and our ability to work with Future technology," says Chris Blue Lamb Toubeau.Please note the time change: reception moved up to 11:30 AM. Join us to meet the artist on November 14 at FUSF. Masks required, 50-person limit indoors. Refreshments outdoors.
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| Art Wall at FUSF: Schedules reception with Chris Blue Lamb Toubeau - Nov 14 |
• Tuesday - November 16th from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.• Friday - November 19th from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.• Saturday - November 20th from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.• Sunday - November 21st from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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| DPW confirms no leaf/yard waste pickup this November 2021 |
