Via Twitter from Principal Hanna (4/10/22):
"Congrats to @MrsRudsitMusic @FranklinHSOrch on being honored @MechanicsHall today.
Performances were top notch! "
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| Congrats to @MrsRudsitMusic @FranklinHSOrch on being honored @MechanicsHall today |
Monday, April 11, 2022
FHS Orchestra performs at Mechanics Hall
Pantherbook: interviews with DECA students reveal insights on the business program
Grace Tucceri writes on her interview with Aradhya Garg, elected to a state office for DECA:
"DECA at FHS has reached a new height this year. 87 exceptional students went to States, with 27 state finalists and an additional 24 of them placing in the Top 5, qualifying for the International Career Development Conference. Even more impressive, Aradhya Garg, a junior at FHS, got elected as a state officer for Action Team 64. I interviewed him about the experience and his future goals."
Continue reading the article ->
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| FHS’s very own Aradhya Garg was elected to Mass DECA’s State Action Team 64 this year! |
Sofia Smith interviews Abby Auerr and Maya Sankaran to get more info about the DECA State competition:
"The DECA States competition took place on March 11th this year, with almost 90 Massachusetts teens attending the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.
Abby Auerr and Maya Sankaran are two seniors at Franklin High School who attended the competition. The two students both joined DECA this year, and have been quite successful despite having less than a year of experience.
DECA is a non-profit student organization that prepares emerging adults and entrepreneurs in marketing and finance. "
Continue reading the article ->
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| DECA States: Teens Experiencing the Business World |
Register O’Donnell Reports on March 2022 Real Estate Activity in Norfolk County
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that the March numbers relative to Norfolk County real estate activity decreased as compared to March 2021 but showed an increase over February’s numbers.
“Our data indicates that the Norfolk County real estate market in March slowed when compared to March 2021 but has rebounded somewhat when compared to the February numbers”, noted Register O’Donnell. “There were 12,402 documents recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in March, a 38% decrease from March, 2021 but an increase of 21% from last month.
“The number of deeds for March 2022, which reflect real estate sales and transfers both commercial and residential, decreased by 8% from March 2021 but increased by 58% from February. Sale prices continue to increase compared to last year but now appear to be leveling off. The average sale price in March was $1,122,863, a 23% increase compared to March 2021 but down 8% from February. Total dollar volume of commercial and residential sales also showed gains from one year ago, increasing 13% and surprisingly are up 46% from February,” noted the Register. “The March number compared to February may be skewed somewhat by a small number of high priced commercial transactions. Four separate sales of commercial properties together totaling over $200 million dollars were recorded in March. It remains to be seen if this trend continues into the second quarter.”
Overall lending activity showed a decrease again for the month of March. A total of 2,399 mortgages were recorded during the month, a 56% decrease compared to a year ago but up 24% from last month. “It appears that many consumers have already refinanced given the past low interest rate environment, although the mortgage activity is starting to pick up from earlier this year, perhaps due to a concern about rates increasing,” noted O’Donnell.
A continuing cause for concern in Norfolk County is the number of foreclosures. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds has been closely watching the foreclosure market. During March, there were 5 foreclosure deeds recorded as a result of mortgage foreclosures taking place in Norfolk County, one more than in March, 2021. However, there were 11 Notices to Foreclose, the first step in the foreclosure process, recorded in March, down from 16 recorded in March 2021, and down from 27 recorded last month. “These numbers remind us that some of our neighbors are still facing financial challenges”, said O’Donnell. “We will continue to monitor these numbers.”
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, 508-587-0950 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. Register O’Donnell stated, “If you are having difficulty paying your monthly mortgage, please consider contacting one of these non-profit agencies for help and guidance.”
Homestead recordings by owners of homes and condominiums decreased this month at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds. There was a 17% decrease in homestead recordings in March 2022 compared to March 2021 but an increase of 39% from February. “The comparison from last March is not too surprising where the sales of homes have started to level off, but all homeowners, not just new purchasers, should keep in mind that a recorded Declaration of Homestead provides limited protection against the forced sale of an individual’s primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000,” noted O’Donnell. “We want to see folks protecting the biggest asset most of us have, our homes. I would urge anyone who has not availed themselves of this important consumer protection tool to consider doing so. The recording fee is only $36. Feel free to visit the Registry website at www.norfolkdeeds.org to get more information on homesteads and to make sure you have taken advantage of this protection.”
Register O’Donnell concluded, “March real estate activity in Norfolk County continues to show a decline from last year but looks like it’s beginning to pick up as we head into the second quarter. We still see available real estate inventory as a source of concern in Norfolk County but clearly, the market is not as hot as last year. Whether this translates into more and better opportunities for buyers, particularly first time buyers, remains to be seen.”
The Registry of Deeds continues to be open to the public for business. Registry personnel are processing in-person recordings while vigilantly maintaining Covid related protocols. The drop-off box located at the main entrance of the Registry Building will continue to be available for use by those members of the public who may not be comfortable entering the Registry of Deeds Building The volume of documents recorded electronically for many of our institutional users continues to increase.. We are also receiving documents in person, via regular mail, Federal Express, UPS and from our drop-off box located just outside our main entrance at 649 High Street, Dedham, MA.”
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@
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| March 2022 Real Estate Activity in Norfolk County |
Franklin Rotary selling tickets to Ayer Rotary's Ducky Wucky Race
Ducky Wucky is back and we want to know “Where will you go?” …and enjoy dinner for 2 ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD…yes we said ANYWHERE!
About the Race:
The race is run on the Nashua River and will be held on Saturday May 21, 2022. Due to COVID concerns there will be no spectators.
Each rubber duck has a number imprinted on it that corresponds to a ticket number.
A $40 ticket for example, will be assigned to 13 ducks.
The Grand Prize is "Dinner for Two Anywhere in the World!" This includes airfare, two-night hotel stay and dinner for two (alcohol not included). The winner has two years to book their trip.
All winners will be notified directly by the Ayer Rotary Club and may also see the winners, runner-up prizes & official rules on www.DuckyWucky.
Tickets are limited so call us today!!
Also look for Rotary Club of Franklin, MA at a local venue near you!!
Thank you for your support!
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| Franklin Rotary selling tickets to Ayer Rotary's Ducky Wucky Race |
Shared from Rotary Facebook posting -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/FranklinRotary/permalink/10160163095604083/
Upcoming Sessions for the 50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups
Tuesday April 12 - 10 am - Practice Interviewing (Ed Lawrence, facilitator)
If already registered with the program, you can use the same link you have used to join previous Tuesday sessions this year.
Thursday April 14 - 11 am - Savvy Seeker Series: MassHire Services with special guest Kim Leonard, Dept of Career Services
Thursday April 21 - 2 pm - Special Event: Personal Branding with special guest Stephen Melanson
Register in advance for this special event:
https://zoom.us/meeting/
Tuesday April 26 - 10 am - Job Applications (Melody Beach, facilitator)
If already registered with the program, you can use the same link you have used to join previous Tuesday sessions this year.
Thursday April 28 - 11 am - Savvy Seeker Series: Reimagining Gender with special guest Sarah Gustafson
Register in advance for this event:
Wednesday May 4 - 2 pm - Savvy Seeker Series: The Sociology of Aspirations with special guest Ofer Sharone
Register in advance for this event:
New to the program? Registration is Required: https://50plusjobseekers.org/
For more information contact Denise Magnett: 50plusjobseekersadmin@
This free program is available through a grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) andthe Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Thank you,
Ed Lawrence
Group Leader, MCOA
CPRW; NCOPE; Member, CPRW Certification Committee
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| Upcoming Sessions for the 50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups |
MetroWest Visitors Bureau Awarded Tourism Recovery Grant
The MetroWest Visitors Bureau (MWVB) announced today (Apr 5, 2022) that they have been awarded $99,000 by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) as part of the Travel and Tourism Recovery Grant Program. This grant award will help fund the MWVB’s new “We Are MetroWest” campaign, designed to highlight the diversity of MetroWest, as well as the following projects by their collaborative partners:
• Natick Cultural District’s Natick Nights, Holi Festival, and Multicultural Day marketing
• Framingham Centre Common Cultural District’s “Many Cultures, One Heart” public art project and multicultural festival marketing
• MetroWest Chamber of Commerce’s guide to underrepresented businesses
• Town of Marlborough’s Brazilian Festival, Greek Festival, Marlborough Food Truck & Arts Festival, and Labor Day Weekend event marketing
• Town of Ashland’s “The Corner Spot” marketing
• Framingham Together’s diversity video
The Bureau’s executive director Erin Lynch says “MetroWest is an incredibly vibrant region, with a variety of cultural experiences to offer its residents and visitors. This award is exciting because it celebrates so many aspects of who we are as a welcoming and inviting destination.”
Part of the “We Are MetroWest” campaign will include a public TV series with episodes highlighting the diversity of MetroWest and its many ethnic and cultural communities and festivals. Episodes will air throughout MetroWest and on the MWVB’s YouTube channel. A new section of the website will be created to promote all “We Are MetroWest” events and activities.
Sign up to receive updates here: https://www.metrowestvisitors.org/#newsletter
The MetroWest Visitors Bureau promotes travel and tourism throughout the 19 towns of the MetroWest region: Ashland, Bellingham, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Medway, Milford, Millis, Natick, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, and Westborough. For more information, please visit the MWVB website at www.metrowestvisitors.org
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| Metrowest Visitors Bureau Awarded Tourism Recovery Grant |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, Apr 11, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday
9 AM 12 PM and 6 PM Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Todd Monjur
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews
11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM A More Perfect Union – with Dr. Michael Walker-Jones,
Representative Jeff Roy and Dr. Natalia Linos
Representative Jeff Roy and Dr. Natalia Linos
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = MONDAY
7:59:00 am Mass Department of Public Health: CO-VID 19
8:00:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman
9:00 am Concerts on the Common: Jamie Barrett & Electric Youth
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Chicken Salad
12:30 pm Sandhya: Cupcakes
1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Spring
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 5
5:30 pm Senior Connection: Hearing Loss
6:00 pm Veterans' Call: Social Security
7:30 pm Frank Presents: Shawn Dooley
8:12 pm Frank's Musings: Back to Ukraine
8:30 pm The Black Box: Wicked
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = MONDAY
7:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1
8:30 am FHS Boys Varsity Tennis: v Canton 04-04-22
10:30 am All-Town Showcase: Chorus and Orchestra
12:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Milford 04-07-22
1:30 pm ArtWeek: Games
2:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman
6:30 pm Critical Conversations: Social Media
8:30 pm Track and Field: v Taunton 05-18-21
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = MONDAY
8:00 am Planning Board: 03-28-22
12:00 pm Community Preservation: 04-05-22
2:00 pm Planning Board: 03-28-22
7:00 pm Planning Board: LIVE, Chambers, 813 7178 0452
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
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