Franklin PMC Kids Ride scheduled as an "in person" event for Sep 25

On Sunday, September 25th, the Franklin PMC (Pan Mass Challenge) Kids Ride will be one of 20 PMC Kids Rides throughout the New England area. In 2020 and 2021, the ride was held virtually, but we are excited to host the ride live again this year. 

PMC Kids Rides are mini bike-a-thons that involve children 3 to 14 in the PMC mission by providing them the opportunity to fight cancer just like adults. From a Tikes and Trikes area to a 10-mile ride, the PMC Franklin Kids Ride challenges young cyclists of all skill levels. 

It’s a great way for kids to learn about the importance of giving back and introduces them to volunteerism and fundraising and offers a way for children to become part of the PMC mission in a safe and athletic way. 100% of every rider-raised dollar directly supports cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Since the first ride in 1998, the PMC Kids rides program has raised more than $10 million.

Franklin PMC Kids Ride scheduled

Though this ride takes place in Franklin, we welcome all towns to join. We encourage kids to form teams and ride to honor a friend or loved one who has been touched by cancer. To provide riders with additional motivation, the PMC recognizes participants in the Kids Rides program who go above and beyond their fundraising. 

Riders who raise $450 or more will be honored as a PMC Kids Ride Heavy Hitter, and riders who raise over $950 will be honored as a PMC Kids Ride Breakaway. Each will be honored with a special PMC item and a certificate to distinguish their achievement. In the past, many kids have lemonade stands, car washes, bake sales, and yard sales to raise money for their ride. These kids have so much passion and determination; they feel like they are making a difference, and each year they say, “I can’t wait to ride again the next year”.

Franklin PMC Kids Ride

The Franklin PMC Kids Ride will be held on Sunday, September 25th, from 8 AM to 12 PM. The ride will start and end at the Jefferson School, located at 628 Washington Street in Franklin. Kids can select from a 3, 6, or 10-mile course. Younger participants, not yet on two wheels, can take part in the Tikes and Trikes course in a contained area at the school. 

This area has several fun stations and activities for the little ones, including a car wash, gas station, snack stand, craft table, face painting, and more. Kids can also enjoy an after-ride celebration with music, games, food, and more. There is a $20 rider registration fee which includes a Tee shirt and goodie bag and a $40 fundraising minimum for all riders. 

Register online at https://kids.pmc.org/franklin. All local communities are encouraged to participate. For more information, please contact Lisa Marchioni at lisabxyz@verizon.net

Living Statues to make appearance at the Franklin Cultural Festival - Sep 10

Watch pieces of history come to life at this year’s Franklin Cultural Festival! We are lucky enough to be joined by three different LIVING STATUES this year - you won’t want to miss it!

Be sure to join us on September 10th from 12-6pm for artisan booths, live performances, great food, a beer/wine garden, and more for your whole family to enjoy!

Ben Franklin, Harriet Tubman, and Betsy Ross will make an appearance! 

Shared from the Cultural Festival social media posts  ->   https://www.facebook.com/100000855565679/posts/pfbid0gtqnZeBGyBWmfkCGFQBo1D311xS8QxKX5rR4dPUvvFLARkey5orwwewgTi29u3Dwl/

Living Statues to make appearance at the Franklin Cultural Festival

Franklin Art Association: Monthly Meeting & Demonstration - Sep 7 at 6:30 PM

Wednesday September 7: 

FAA Monthly Meeting & Demonstration 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the Franklin Senior Center.

Deborah Drummond will be our invited artist for our first meeting on September 7. Deborah is a Boston area artist who for many years practiced as a professional freelance illustrator/designer and photographer. She returned to painting non-objective abstraction working in acrylic, collage and printmaking and will share her experience and techniques. Her work is focused on non-objective abstraction in acrylic, collage and printmaking. Mid-century and color field art are primary influences and inspiration in her work.

Franklin Art Association

Current drought conditions for Franklin, update scheduled for Town Council meeting Sep 7

"The different categories of drought actually increased across the Northeast this week with the exception of the extreme drought area which did shrink thanks to those heavy rain showers south of Boston. #Drought2022"

One of the presentations scheduled for the Town Council meeting on Weds Sep 7 is an update on the Franklin water status per the drought. The presentation is not yet posted. The Town Council agenda can be found online ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/september_7_2022_town_council_agenda.pdf

Meteorologist Dave Epstein tweet shared from Twitter ->    https://twitter.com/growingwisdom/status/1565352398339465217

Additional maps and info can be found at Drought.gov/

The Franklin specific info can be found ->   https://www.drought.gov/location/02038%2C%20Franklin%2C%20Massachusetts

historical info for Norfolk County

Current drought conditions for Franklin, update scheduled for Town Council meeting Sep 7

FHS Boys' & Girls' Basketball Annual Golf Tournament - Sep 26

Come out for a fun day of golf and support the Franklin High School boy's & girl's basketball teams!

About this event

Come join us Monday, September 26 for the FHS Boys' & Girls' Basketball Annual Golf Tournament.

• SHOTGUN start at 8:30 am, REGISTRATION starts at 8:00 AM
• GREAT FUN AND GREAT FRIENDS
• WIN PRIZES!- WINNING TEAM, LONGEST DRIVE, CLOSEST TO THE PIN, RAFFLES, & AUCTION
• LUNCH INCLUDED ON THE COURSE

Individual & group tickets available - CLICK "REGISTER"

WANT TO SPONSOR? CLICK ON "REGISTER" AND CHOOSE TO BE AN EVENT SPONSOR (TEE, LONGEST DRIVE, CLOSEST TO THE PIN).

All major credit cards accepted!

Registration closes on September 22, 2022  =>   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-franklin-high-school-boys-girls-basketball-golf-tournament-registration-352954304827

If you prefer, you can pay by check or by Venmo. Checks should be made payable to "FHS Basketball Booster Club" and sent to Mike Fales at 12 Ridgeview Rd, Franklin, MA 02038

Venmo - @FranklinLady-Panthers

If registering offline, please email your foursome information to fhsbasketball@gmail.com

HAVE QUESTIONS?

email us: fhsbasketball@gmail.com

call: Greg Tracey (774) 291-9105 or Shawn Allen (617) 483-0359

FHS Boys' & Girls' Basketball Annual Golf Tournament - Sep 26

Register O’Donnell Reports on August 2022 Real Estate Activity in Norfolk County

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that the August 2022 numbers relative to Norfolk County recordings indicate a notable decrease in overall real estate activity, particularly with mortgage activity, as compared to the August 2021 numbers, but continue to show an increase in average sale prices from a year ago.

“Our data indicates that the Norfolk County real estate numbers in August demonstrate a continued slowdown in the market compared to 2021 but a slight increase from the month of July,” noted Register O’Donnell. “There were 11,640 documents recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in August, a 29% decrease from August 2021 but up 7% from July, 2022”.

“The number of deeds for August 2022, which reflect real estate sales and transfers, both commercial and residential, show a decrease of 16% from August, 2021 but an increase of 5% from the previous month of July, 2022. Sale prices climbed again when compared to 2021. The average sale price in August was $1,107,598, a 13% increase compared to August 2021, but surprisingly show a 17% decrease from July. Total dollar volume of commercial and residential sales is down, decreasing 5% from one year ago and decreasing 13% from last month,” noted the Register.

Overall lending activity show a continued pronounced trend downward for the month of August. A total of 1,991 mortgages were recorded during the month, a significant decrease of 46% compared to a year ago but slightly up 6% from July, 2022. “It appears that the increase in the mortgage interest rates and the fact that many consumers have already refinanced continue to impact mortgage activity,” noted O’Donnell.

A continuing cause for concern in Norfolk County is the number of pending foreclosures. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds has been closely monitoring the foreclosure market. In August, there were 7 foreclosure deeds recorded as a result of mortgage foreclosures taking place in Norfolk County, one more than in August, 2021 and two fewer than in July.  However, there were 33 Notices to Foreclose, the first step in the foreclosure process, recorded in August, up significantly from the 15 recorded in August 2021. “The dramatic increase in the number of these notices is alarming. It indicates that more of our neighbors are facing financial challenges going forward”, said O’Donnell.  “We will continue to track 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 again this month at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds.   There was a 13% decrease in homestead recordings in August 2022 compared to August 2021. “The reduction in recorded Declarations of Homestead is not too surprising where the sales of homes continue 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, “August real estate activity in Norfolk County continues to show a decline from last year. We still see the increase in sale prices from last year as indicating a continuing lack of available real estate inventory but in comparing the numbers with last month’s, it appears the market may be starting to cool off.”

To learn more about Registry of Deed’s 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.

Real Estate Activity in Norfolk County - August 2022

Hockomock Girls Soccer: Players to Watch in 2022 - FHS' Anderson

HockomockSports.com has published its listing of Girls Soccer Players to Watch for the fall 2022 season. We share the FHS athlete and link to the full listing below.

 

NORAH ANDERSON, SENIOR – FRANKLIN

Franklin retained its Kelley-Rex crown last season and once again it was a stout defense that helped the Panthers bring home the title. Anderson was dominant in the heart of the Franklin back line, growing into her role as the veteran and vocal leader of the defense. While she brings physicality and athleticism, Anderson is also a smart defender, reading plays and sensing where the danger is to be in the right spots. Franklin had nine clean sheets last year, allowing only 11 goals in 18 games and only twice allowing more than one goal in a game. Anderson is a major factor in that solidity at the back, whether defending attackers one-on-one, providing cover for her teammates, or starting a counterattack with a well-timed pass. The Panthers will have their sights set on a three-peat this fall and Anderson’s presence in the center of the back line will be a major reason that they enter the season as favorites in the Kelley-Rex.

For the full listing of Hockomock League girls soccer players to watch

https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-girls-soccer-players-to-watch-in-2022/

FHS Panthers

Save the date! DPW "Touch a Truck" event scheduled for Oct 15 from 10 AM to 2 PM

Calling all kids (young and old), the Franklin DPW has scheduled their "Touch a Truck" event for Saturday, Oct 15 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Rain date = Sunday Oct 16, same time

Save the date! DPW "Touch a Truck" event scheduled for Oct 15 from 10 AM to 2 PM

Franklin Senior Center - lots of events scheduled for September, check out the newsletter for details!

The Senior Connection September 2022 Newsletter is up! Come check out all the fun programs planned at the Senior Center!  

Call to Register 508-520-4945 #seniorcenter #activeaging https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/

Shared from Twitter ->    https://twitter.com/FranklinSrCntr/status/1564686960215707648

Franklin Senior Center - lots of events scheduled for September, check out the newsletter for details!

One of the activities is the monthly Franklin Q&A session I host to answer your questions on what is happening in and around the Town of Franklin. 

Scheduled for Wednesday, Sep 21 at 11:00 AM. This is a hybrid session. You can participate at the Senior Center, or join via the Zoom link. To get the remote link, use this form to get the mailing list ->   https://forms.gle/msAkPaJjzztdzst96

vyhlif6896/f/uploads/september_2022_final_newsletter_yeah_buddy.pdf

Wine Barre returns to Intermission on Sep 8 & Sep 22

Wine Barre 02038 returns September 8 & 22 from 7:00-9:30 PM! 

Adults are invited to stop by Intermission for wine and charcuterie boards by Kim Rezendes!

Shared from Instagram ->  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch-gq9dvNUc/

Wine Barre returns to Intermission on Sep 8 & Sep 22

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, Sep 5, 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

11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM A More Perfect Union – Discussing American Politics and Current Events - Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, State Rep Jeff Roy, Chris Woolf, and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = MONDAY

7:00 am ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports

9:00 am 4th of July 2022: School of Rock

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:30 pm Sandhya: Cupcakes

1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 3

3:30 pm Physician Focus: Straight Talk on Pain Medication

4:00 pm Veterans' Oral History Project: Dave Cargill

5:30 pm Senior Connection: COVID Updates

6:30 pm Veterans' Call: Steve Croueau

7:30 pm Frank Presents: Keith Carreiro

8:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Bus-14

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = MONDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

10:00 am Public School Concert: Strings School 05-16-16

12:00 pm Public School Event: Jazz Night 01-23-19

2:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports

3:00 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

4:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Beverly 11-04-21

6:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v King Philip 10-27-21

8:30 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = MONDAY

8:00 am Planning Board: 08-22-22

2:00 pm Planning Board: 08-22-22

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf  

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Franklin, MA: Town Council - September 7 Meeting Agenda

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
September 7, 2022 - 7 PM

 

 

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. July 20, 2022  -?   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/3a._july_20_2022_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review.pdf

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled.

6. HEARINGS - 7:00 pm - None Scheduled.

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Dean College President Kenneth Elmore J.D. and Chancellor Edward M. Augustus, Jr.
b. Discussion: Drought Conditions - Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Director & Doug Martin, Water/Sewer Superintendent
c. Discussion: Massachusetts State Seal & Motto  ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8c._state_seal_motto_-_google_docs.pdf
 

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Bylaw Amendment 22-883: Amendment to Water System Map, 2nd Reading (Motion to
Approve Bylaw Amendment 22-883 - Majority Roll Call Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9a._bylaw_amendment_22-883_water_map_0.pdf
b. Resolution 22-59: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-59 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9b._22-59_peg_verizon.pdf
c. Resolution 22-60: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($3,289), Senior Center ($250), Franklin Historical Museum ($200) (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-60 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9c._22-60_gift_acceptance.pdf
 

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
 

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
 

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
 

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
 

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.
 

15. ADJOURN
 

Note:
Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda doc and remote connection info ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/september_7_2022_town_council_agenda.pdf

Dean's mascot "Boomer" out on the lawn for major events

Franklin TV: Our Open Board Meeting

It was Business as Usual – Almost.

Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 9/4/2022

If you say, “Who wants to attend a board meeting – ?”  (Crickets chirping – ) 

If you say, “ Who wants to come to our Block Party?”  (That’s more like it. ) 

Great food, music and weather. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves.

a view of the participants

Ben Gardner's Boat provided musical entertainment

Plan on joining us next year. See you then. 

And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 
And, thank you for watching.

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf  

Open meeting highlights:

Annual Support for Local Charities:  $6,000.00

• Franklin Food Pantry, Hockomock YMCA, Safe Coalition, Franklin EDU Foundation, Random Smiles Project, Monument Restoration, July 4th Coalition, Special Edu Parents Council

3 Student Scholarships:  $1,500.00 each

• Franklin High: Nipun Goel, Samuel Reis
• Tri-County: Joshua Mariotti

Wes Rea - retiring as our Treasurer

- We thank him for 10 years of steady leadership

Public vote to reaffirm a 3 year term for: (unanimously voted)

John Milot, Stephen Sherlock, Jim Derick as Franklin.TV board members

Our progress on facilities and programs

• Our government meetings, school sports, and civic events are now on YouTube, Live and On Demand
• Our studios have reopened following COVID
• We continue to advance our partnering and information programming with Franklin Matters 
• wfpr•fm's FCC license renewed to 2030 
• Radio programming remains strong, thanks to Zoom and our dedicated On-Air volunteers

The handout for the 'official' public meeting of Franklin TV. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17yjpkB-x5mbTnsvF38xaa8zSMZncn1Wp/view?usp=sharing

Get your pre-order in for a Franklin Cultural Festival t-shirt by Sep 9, pick it up Sep 10

We have some amazing t-shirts available to commemorate the upcoming Franklin Cultural Festival on September 10!

Advance orders will be accepted through September 9, and you’ll be able to pick it up at the Festival on the 10th! Limited quantities available, so order yours today.

100% of the proceeds will go towards funding this and future festivals for all community members to enjoy.

Purchase here using EventBrite: bit.ly/fcfshirt

Shared from Instagram ->  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch0xQ2eoGdG/

Get your pre-order in for a Franklin Cultural Festival t-shirt by Sep 9, pick it up Sep 10

The Pumpkins Are Coming in October!

Pumpkin season is here. St. John’s Church is ready with its 3rd Annual Pumpkin and Gourd Sale for the entire month of October, from Sunday, October 2nd through the 30th.

Hours for business:

• Monday-Friday 4:00-6:00
• Saturday 10:00-4:00
• Sunday noon-4:00

The pumpkin patch will be on the front lawn at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin MA. Great photo opportunity for your friends, kids and family!

You can feel good about purchasing St. John’s pumpkins. The pumpkins are grown using sustainable agricultural practices that help benefit the environment. They are grown in a region of New Mexico with 42% unemployment, providing jobs for Navajo people.  

In addition to supporting the Navajo Nation in New Mexico, your purchase also supports St. John’s Church and its work right here in our community.

For more information:

Call 508-528-2387

Email: Admin@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

Visit us on Facebook at St John’s Episcopal Church

See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

The Pumpkins Are Coming in October!