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| Summer Music Camp at Encore Music Academy |
Summer Camp runs July 8 through August 29, 2024
For more information, call 508-533-7700 or visit www.encoremusicacademy.net
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Registration for Summer Music Camp at Encore Music Academy is open now!
For more information, call 508-533-7700 or visit www.encoremusicacademy.net
The Franklin Culture account on Instagram is active again! Yay!!!
"For those of you who are new to following @franklinculture, Welcome! This account is overseen by the Town of Franklin’s Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy Director.
The Franklin Cultural District Instagram is here to help promote collaborative community wide programming; with a focus on local arts and culture.
Share your information with us by tagging @franklinculture, or help make our arts #artshappenhere grow!
Shout Out to @franklinhistoricalmuseum for sharing archival imagery of Franklin’s festivities. The photograph used here was from a 1980 Labor Day celebration"
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C4YMeaHR1Wj/
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| Shout Out to @franklinhistoricalmuseum for sharing archival imagery of Franklin’s festivities. The photograph used here was from a 1980 Labor Day celebration |
Franklin Arts Academy: Art Showcase and Open Mic Night - March 14
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| Art Showcase and Open Mic Night |
"Hello everyone!
Our Art Showcase and Open Mic Night with Music Production Club is this Thursday, the 14, from 6 - 8 PM!
Any students may sign up using the QR codes and everyone is welcome to attend with an admission fee of a donation to the Franklin Food Pantry!
We hope to see you there!"
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C4WOi3tPWof/
What's happening to the Wednesday (March 13) meeting broadcasts?
Franklin Public Schools Comprehensive Facilities Planning Subcommittee Meeting
Event Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 5:00pm
- being audio recorded by Franklin Matters/Franklin Public Radio for broadcast later
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Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting
Event Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 5:45pm
Agenda ->
- being recorded and live broadcast by Franklin TV to Zoom, Comcast/Verizon, & YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@franklintownhalltv8887/streams
Town Council Meeting
Event Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 7:00pm
Agenda ->
- being recorded and live broadcast by Franklin TV to Zoom, Comcast/Verizon, & YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@franklintownhalltv8887/streams
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| Town Hall TV, home of government content for FranklinTV, Franklin, MA |
Fundraising for Paige W's Worksman Side-By-Side Electric
"I work with special needs students. There’s a little girl in my classroom that entered a fundraiser to win a bike to improve her quality of life.
I’m sending you the link to it in hopes that you can reach your followers and I’m hoping with your assistance we can win this child her first bicycle!
Donations aren’t necessary unless people feel inclined to! If she gets enough votes and places 1st in her bike category; she’ll receive one!
Pedaling our way to a victory! Please help us"Link -> https://www.greatbikegiveaway.com/paigeypie
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| Fundraising for Paige W's Worksman Side-By-Side Electric |
Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday
9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era
11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY
7:00 am Martin Luther King: Music and Spoken Word
9:00 am Mental Health: Shannon Nesbitt
10:00 am Frank Presents: Brian Cousins
12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese
12:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Italian Cookies
1:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 1
3:30 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Tom Mercer
4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: The Road to Tsongas Center
5:30 pm Physician Focus: Oral Health
6:00 pm Senior Connection: Updates
7:00 pm Martin Luther King: Music and Spoken Word
8:30 pm Franklin Fallen Heroes
9:30 pm The Black Box: T3
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY
7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Winter Music 2022
9:00 am MICCA Festival 2019
11:30 am FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 01-05-23
2:00 pm Mental Health: Shannon Nesbitt
3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: The Road to Tsongas Center
4:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Basketball v Andover 02-29-24
6:30 pm FHS Jazz Cafe 2024
8:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Xaverian 03-07-24
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY
8:00 am School Committee 03-05-24
2:00 pm School Committee 03-05-24
6:00 pm Joint Budget Subcommittee 03-06-24
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Monday, March 11, 2024
Victor and Lisa Romanul, in concert March 24 at LIVEArts
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This Chalkboard Chat recaps the Superintendent's School Budget & next steps (audio)
FM #1154 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1154 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation with Franklin School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan and Ruthann O’Sullivan. We had our conversation via the Zoom conference bridge on Friday, March 8, 2024.
The School Committee had their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. We recap that meeting in our discussion as well as get their insights on the Joint Budget meeting as well as the Comprehensive School Facilities Planning work also underway.
Topics:
Superintendent Recommended Budget for FY 2025
Joint Budget Subcommittee meeting March 6 started the formal process to develop the FY 2025 budget including the decision around a possible override
The recording runs about 42 minutes so let’s listen to my “chalkboard chat” with School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan and Ruthann O’Sullivan. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1154-chalkboard-chat-03-08-24
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Contact info for Dave Callaghan callaghand@franklinps.net
Contact info for Ruthann O’Sullivan osullivanr@franklinps.net
School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee
Superintendent’s Recommended budget -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/files/recommended-fy25-budget
03/05/24 meeting Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/3-5-24-agenda
Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/march-5-2024-school-committee-meeting
Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sEe-JcCn_k
The “Chalkboard Chat” image was the result of a joint collaboration with Mickayla Callaghan. Thank you!
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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.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| This Chalkboard Chat recaps the Superintendent's School Budget & next steps (audio) |
FHS Empty Bowls community workshop a success
Yesterday (03/09/24), Empty Bowls hosted a Saturday Open Studio at FHS. It was a wonderful morning filled with students, parents, and returning EBers who have attended many Saturday Studios over the years.
Thank you to all who helped EB prepare for the 9th annual fundraiser. The event takes place on Thursday May 23rd and tickets go on sale in early April through the Franklin Food Pantry’s website.
@franklinfoodpan @franklinmatters.ma @fhs.pantherbook @franklinculturalcouncil02038 @fhs_emptybowls
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C4V3OvAuQEd/
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| FHS Empty Bowls community workshop a success |
Norfolk County Monthly Property Sales Increase for 2nd Month
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reports that Norfolk County recordings in February 2024 show a slight increase in the total number of documents recorded, which includes an increase in property sales and mortgage recordings compared to February 2023. This marks the second month in a row that year over year property sales have increased.
The Registry of Deeds recorded 6,787 documents in February 2024. This was 1% more than in February 2023 and a 10% decrease compared to January 2024.
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| Norfolk County Monthly Property Sales Increase for 2nd Month |
“Looking at the recordings from the past few months indicates that real estate activity in Norfolk County seems to be holding steady with some increases in property sales," stated Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell. "It is still very early in the year, and with the traditional home buying season yet to begin, it will be important to continue monitoring these trends and to see how external factors, such as interest rates, may impact the real estate market in the coming months to see if this positive momentum will be sustained throughout the year.”
The total number of deeds recorded for February 2024, which reflects both commercial and residential real estate sales and transfers, was 961, which was nearly equal to the number in February 2023. However, looking at just commercial and residential real estate sales, the number was up 1% from last year.
“Despite some difficult market conditions, the total number of commercial and residential property sales in February 2024 showed a slight increase compared to the previous year,” stated Register O’Donnell. “This year-over-year increase may suggest that the prospects of lower mortgage interest rates, predicted by some market observers to come down by the first half of the upcoming year in 2024, are bringing buyers to the table early.”
The average sale price of commercial and residential properties for February 2024 rose to $994,236, a 5% increase compared to February 2023 but a decrease of 2% from January 2024. The total dollar volume of commercial and residential sales is up, increasing 6% from last year but down 11% from last month.
O’Donnell noted, “With a limited supply of available properties on the market, any increase in demand is likely to cause an increase in the average property sales price. Unfortunately, when prices rise without a corresponding rise in inventory, it may result in increased competition among buyers. This makes it harder for homebuyers in general, but especially for first-time homebuyers.”
For the month of February, lending activity showed an increase compared to the same month a year ago, the first time this has happened in over a year. A total of 916 mortgages were recorded in February 2024, up 1% from February 2023 and 4% less than last month.
“The increase in lending activity this month is likely a product of the increase in the number of property transactions compared to 2023,” stated O’Donnell. “This may suggest that while some homeowners are still hesitant to make moves with average mortgage interest rates above 6%, others are not dissuaded by current interest rates, but time will tell if this trend continues.”
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds continues to closely monitor the foreclosure market. In February 2024, there were 6 foreclosure deeds recorded as a result of mortgage foreclosures taking place in Norfolk County, whereas in February 2023, there were 3 recorded. The total number of notices to foreclose, the first step in the foreclosure process, increased from last year, going from 26 notices in February 2023 to 43 in February 2024.
“We all experience unforeseen events in our lives. Sometimes these events are beyond our control and can have a devastating impact on our finances. I would urge anyone struggling to pay their mortgage or who knows someone who is struggling to contact one of the non-profit organizations listed on our website, www.norfolkdeeds.org,” said O'Donnell.
For the past several years, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds has partnered with Quincy Community Action Programs (617-479-8181 x376) and NeighborWorks Housing Solutions (617-770-2227) to help anyone facing challenges paying their mortgage. Another option for homeowners is to contact the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Consumer Advocacy and Response Division (CARD) at 617-727-8400.
O’Donnell concluded, “Real estate activity in Norfolk County is showing some positive trends, which is a good start to the year, but the housing market still has a few hurdles to overcome, including a limited inventory of available properties on the market, which is driving up prices and making it difficult for some buyers to find affordable options. To determine whether this positive momentum will last for the entire year, it will be important to keep an eye on these trends and observe how outside factors may affect the real estate market in the upcoming months.”
To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, “like” us on Facebook at facebook.com/norfolkdeeds. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @norfolkdeeds.
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High St., 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, and 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 at (781) 461-6101 or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.
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