Franklin Solar Challenge - meeting documents

The flyer available for those attending the Franklin Solar Challenge meeting on Wednesday, Sep 10 is available here:





The presentation used by SolarFlair can be viewed here




My notes from the meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/09/franklin-solar-challenge-solarflair.html

and here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/09/franklin-solar-challenge-next-step.html

The solar farm under construction at Mount St Mary's Abbey in 2013

If you would like to explore joining the Franklin Solar Challenge, you can find out more with the Franklin Planning and Community Development Dept.
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Planning/initiatives/solarize.pdf

Franklin Food Pantry: Volunteers Needed for Mobile Pantry Monday, Sept. 15

Hello Volunteers,

We are looking for a couple of volunteers for our Mobile Pantry at Winter Street this Monday from 1:00-4:00.  Responsibilities include loading the truck with a few crates, loading coolers with refrigerator items, heading to location (1 mile away), unloading crates, assisting clients with selections, weighing items and other assistance as needed.

It is a wonderful opportunity to volunteer in our community and see the complete circle!

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Many thanks,

Franklin Food Pantry

Lisa

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Lisa Buccella and Maria Weiss

Volunteer Coordinators

Franklin Food Pantry

43 West Central Street

PO Box 116

Franklin, MA 02038

508-528-3115, press 5 for volunteer line voicemail

www.franklinfoodpantry.org

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Dean Leadership Institute Announcement - Werner canceling

Dean Leadership Institute Announcement Dear Stephen, Thank you for registering to attend Dean College's Fall Dean Leadership Institute Executive Lecture Series event, scheduled for September 23, 2014. We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, Tom Werner is unable to present the Dean Leadership Institute Executive Lecture. We are working with The Boston Red Sox to secure a new date and we apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you again for being a friend of Dean College.

Forward this email Dean College | 99 Main Street | Dean Hall | Franklin | MA | 02038

News from Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	August 2014 Real Estate Activity Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell reported today real estate activity in Norfolk County, MA for the month of August, 2014 was flat with small growth in real estate sales volume offset by continuing challenges faced by the mortgage industry. One bright spot for the month of August, 2014 was the average sales price for commercial and residential property stood at $608,535, a healthy 13% increase year over year.  O'Donnell expressed continued confidence that the worst of the real estate slump has been surmounted and real estate activity, particularly in Norfolk County, would continue to show signs of improvement. O'Donnell stated, "The increased average real estate sales price is the clearest evidence that Norfolk County is an attractive place to live and conduct business. Overall, the improving economy, evidenced by the reduced unemployment rate in Massachusetts, particularly east of Rt. 495, will in the near term result in increased real estate activity and improvements in the mortgage market". Total dollar volume of real estate activity for the month of August, 2014 increased 1% year over year. For the month of August, 2014, total sales volume was $699 million dollars compared to August 2013 figure of $693 million. The total number of deeds recorded fell 11% year over year with 1,149 recorded in August compared to 1,289 recorded in August, 2013. Mortgage market continued to face challenges in August, 2014. Total number of mortgages recorded in August, 2014 fell 24% year over year. Key factor in the reduced mortgage recording activity continued to be a slowdown in mortgage refinance activity. Total mortgage indebtedness did increase 49% year over year. The total mortgage indebtedness for August, 2014 was $1.9 billion compared to $1.3 billion in August, 2013. Foreclosure deed recordings also remained flat. Twenty-one foreclosure deeds were recorded in August, 2014 compared to 20 in August, 2013. Monitoring of foreclosure deeds continues to be a top priority of Register O'Donnell and the staff of the Registry of Deeds. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, working closely with its partners South Shore Home Consortium and Neighbor Works Southern Mass, continues to help identify services and counseling for those Norfolk County homeowners who have recently received a Notice of Foreclosure from a lender. Homestead recording activity in August, 2014 decreased 13% year over year. A total of 1,138 Homesteads were recorded in August, 2014 compared to 1,315 in August, 2013. Information on the advantages of filing a Homestead Act can be found on the Registry website www.norfolkdeeds.org. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High Street, Dedham, MA 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

Forward email Norfolk County Registry of Deeds | 649 High Street | Dedham, | MA | 02026-1831

Franklin High School Sports Teams all Win on Friday!

Hockomock sports provides a good source for all the FHS sports scores. In the results from Friday we find:

Football

Franklin, 27 @ Framingham, 21 - Final (OT)
1st Quarter: Andrew Parent 14-yard rush (6-0).
4th Quarter: Jake Lyons 1-yard rush (13-21); Kyle Skidmore 22-yard pass to A. Parent, A. Parent 2-pt rush good (21-21).
Overtime: A. Parent 7-yard rush (27-21).

FHS Panthers

Boys Soccer

Franklin, 3 @ Sharon, 0 - Final - Tim LaRowe scored a goal and had an assist, Billy Dorion and Cal Harmon each scored once and James Fredrick had the shutout in net for the Panthers.

Girls Soccer

Sharon, 0 @ Franklin, 3 - Final - Taylor Cogliano had a goal and an assist in the win for the Panthers. Bailey Knous and Alexis Stowell each scored a goal as well.

you can read all the scores from the Hockomock League action on Friday here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-091214

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 9/12/14 - THU 9/18/14

FRI 9/12   12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market - Town Common
FRI 9/12   6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center

MON 9/15   3-6pm   Farmers Market at Whole Foods Plaza in Bellingham.

WED 9/17   6:30-7:30pm   Doggie Tales: Read to a dog. Franklin Public Library, grades 2 and up. Sign up at the desk.
WED 9/17   7pm   Franklin SEPAC Workshop - Open to Public, Free, Franklin Municipal Building.

THU 9/18   7-8:30pm   14th Annual High School Fair for 8th grade students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School in Franklin.

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com

Franklin Library: Fun on the Trail

The Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee has collaborated with the Franklin Library to put this pair of events together. Your child makes an art craft one Saturday (Sept 20) and then takes a walk on the trail the next (Sept 27) to find the art craft.

Nice combination of art and exercise!

Fun on the trail

This was shared from the Franklin Library page here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/09/fun-on-trail.html

For more info about the Rail Trail, you can visit their website here
http://franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/