Saturday, February 14, 2015

MBTA: Service change - No Parking after 7:00 PM Saturday



Parking will be prohibited at all MBTA stations parking lots from 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2015, until 5:00 a.m. Monday, February 16, 2015 in order to enhance snow clearing efforts. 

Due to the impending Blizzard, parking will be prohibited in all MBTA station parking lots from 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2015, until 5:00 a.m. Monday, February 16, 2015. All vehicles left in MBTA station parking lots are subject to towing.

Last updated: Feb 14 2015 07:12 AM

Click here for more information: http://www.mbta.com/riding_the_t/parking/default.asp?id=25318
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Franklin Station before the major snow falls this winter
Franklin Station before the major snow falls this winter

News from Norfolk County Registry of Deeds



Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

O'Donnell Reports on Jan '15 Real Estate Activity

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell reported a mixed bag when it came to real estate activity in Norfolk County for the opening month of January 2015.

"On one hand, the lending market had some respectable numbers," Register O'Donnell noted, "January 2015 saw a 19% increase in the number of mortgages recorded. These positive numbers were spurred by continuing low interest rates and an improved economy in eastern Massachusetts," noted Register O'Donnell.

However, the number of land documents recorded in Norfolk County this January remained basically flat, totaling 10,040, a 1% decrease from January 2014 numbers.

Additionally, the total volume of commercial and residential real estate prices fell 13% in January 2015 compared to the same time last year. Compounding this slide was that average sale price of commercial and residential property fell by 15% to $656,328 based on real estate sold in January 2015 compared to the same time last year. These numbers were somewhat skewed due to two big commercial real estate transactions that took place in Braintree and Brookline in January of 2014.

Register O'Donnell also reported that the total number of deeds recorded declined by a modest 5% in January 2015 compared to January of last year. A total of 1,006 deeds were recorded in Norfolk County during January, 2015.

Homestead recordings in January 2015 decreased by 8% year over year. A total of 659 Homesteads were recorded this January, compared to 717 in January 2014. Information regarding the Homestead Act, which provides limited protection against the forced sale of an individual's primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000, can be found on the Registry's website at www.norfolkdeeds.org.

"The total number of foreclosure deeds recorded remained flat in January 2015. A total of 20 foreclosure deeds were recorded in January 2015, the same number as the previous January. The Registry continues to work with its partners South Shore Consortium and Neighbor Works Southern Mass to help Norfolk County homeowners who have received a Notice of Foreclosure from a lender," noted O'Donnell.

The Register concluded, "I remain cautiously optimistic about the real estate market in Norfolk County. The inclement weather experienced at the end of January did not help our transaction numbers. Despite the challenges faced in January, the mortgage market continues to show small signs of improvements. Barring a downturn in the economy or action taken by the Federal Reserve related to interest rate increases, I hope the improvements in the mortgage market continue."

To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, "like" us on facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter @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

phone: 781-234-3336
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
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Norfolk County Registry of Deeds | 649 High Street | Dedham, | MA | 02026-1831

Friday, February 13, 2015

MBTA: Saturday - service changes // Sunday - service suspension

Saturday


Late Night bus/subway services will not be offered Sat night/Sun morn (Feb 14-15). The last subway trains will depart downtown Boston no later than 12:50 am. 
As part of its preparations for the next major snow storm, the MBTA will not be offering Late Night bus or subway services Saturday night/Sunday morning (February 14-15). 
The last subway trains will depart downtown Boston no later than 12:50 a.m. 
This will allow MBTA personnel to get a jump start on snow-clearing operations and other maintenance activity before 3:30 a.m. (when Late Night service would typically end). 
The MBTA apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
Last updated: Feb 13 2015 02:45 PM


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Sunday



Due to the impending blizzard conditions, all MBTA services will be suspended Sunday, February 15th. There will be no Subway, Trolley, Commuter Rail, Bus, or Ferry service the entire day. 
The MBTA is taking this action to ensure the safety of our customers and employees, which is our top priority. The projected heavy snow and high winds will significantly inhibit the MBTAs ability to deliver safe and reliable service.

The suspension of service will also allow MBTA crews to keep clearing snow and ice from tracks, the third rail and switches. A decision about the status of service for Monday will be made Sunday.

Last updated: Feb 13 2015 05:24 PM

Click here for more information: http://www.mbta.com/winter/
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screen grab of  MBTA webpage
screen grab of  MBTA webpage

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 2/13/15-2/19/15

FRI 2/13   1:30pm   Adult Coffee and Craft: Fabric Memo Board at Franklin Public Library
FRI 2/13   6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
FRI 2/13   7pm-10pm   Middle School Winter Dance for 5-8th graders at Tri-County HS in Franklin
FRI 2/13   8-9:50pm   Frozen Friday DJ Public Skate at Pirelli Arena

SAT 2/14   8pm   Black Box Jazz Series: April Hall Quartet

TUE 2/17   1pm   Liquid Nitrogen Demonstrations by Chris Towle at Franklin Public Library - grades K and up

WED 2/18   10:30am-12pm   Winter Carnival at Franklin Public Library: games, prizes, music, face painting and more!
WED 2/18   7-8:30pm   Small Business Marketing Co-Op - First Public Meeting at The Cake Bar. Small Business owners as well as consumers are welcome to attend this brainstorming session.

THU 2/19   6:30pm   Ken Gloss: Value of old and rare books, at Franklin Public Library
THU 2/19   6:30pm   Open Mic Night at The Cake Bar, FREE admission, acoustic and a cappella performers are welcome!

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

Attn Parents: Kindergarten Registration - Apr 13 and Apr 15




The Franklin Public Schools announces
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION!

April 13th      4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
April 15th      4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Horace Mann Middle School – Cafeteria
224 Oak Street, Franklin

Children who will be 5 years-old on or before August 31, 2015 are eligible to attend kindergarten during the 2015-16 school year. 

Parents or guardians should plan to attend one of the two registration sessions, however children need not attend

Required forms as well as additional information can be found on the ECDC website http://franklinecdc.vt-s.net/pages/index  or by contacting Kelty Kelley, ECDC Principal @ 508 541-8166 or kelleyk@franklin.k12.ma.us.

Oak St - Horace Mann on a summer day
Oak St - Horace Mann on a summer day

Kelty Kelley, Principal
F. X. O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
Phone:  508-541-8166
Fax:            508-541-8254

"There is no hand so small that it cannot leave an imprint on the world!" Klub Kidz

“We don’t notice things like that"


A School Committee member this week blasted a policy change to allow schools to accept memorials for current or former students who have died, saying he doesn't believe the district should single out people for remembrance. 
Trevor Clement, who has served on the committee for two years, said Tuesday he’d vote against the change because “no one person, especially in death, especially after they’ve gone, is more important, more worth remembering.” 
The proposed revision was spurred by a local family’s attempt to gift a $15,000 panther sculpture to the high school in remembrance of their daughter. 
Brad and Rita Graci have offered a permanent memorial to the high school in memory of their daughter Kristin Graci, a 2007 Franklin High graduate who died in 2010 at the age of 21 from complications of leukemia.
Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150213/NEWS/150218351/1994/NEWS#sthash.Om4Q3rHP.dpuf


You can view the video replay of the School Committee meeting here
http://view.liveindexer.com/ViewIndexSessionSL.aspx?ecm=635594037975271250&indexSessionSKU=xp620LQTRMrfBFRQ12z8sA%3D%3D&siteSKU=L7qhQ46xin/r3Z0jcDVCNw%3D%3D

image of the porposed Graci Class of 2007 Memorial
image of the porposed Graci Class of 2007 Memorial

You can review my notes of the meeting reported from the Council Chambers Tuesday evening
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/02/live-reporting-discussion-only-items.html

The text of the policy documents can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/02/franklin-public-schools-memorial-policy.html


FHS girls basketball tops Milford, face Mansfield Friday night

From Hockomock Sports we find the girls basketball result from Thursday:

Milford, 30 @ Franklin, 74 - Final - Aubrie Kutil led the way for the Panthers with 14 points, all in the first half. Lauren Rudolph added 11 points and Jill Spolidoro had 10. Franklin jumped out to a 48-14 lead at halftime.
FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

For additional results from the Hockomock League on Thursday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-021215


On tap today, Mansfield visits Franklin for the girls game at 6:30 PM and the boys play at Mansfield in the Hockomock League "game of the week" also at 6:30 PM

http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-021315