Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)

• This slot features my conversation with State Senator Becca Rausch on her accomplishments, goals and campaign   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/senator-becca-rausch-and-i-had-wide.html

10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points

11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)

• This hour features with State Representative Jeff Roy. He shares his thoughts on lifelong learning, meaningful challenges, information transparency, and more https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/state-representative-jeff-roy-shares.html

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

7:30 am It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig

8:30 am Care For Ukraine

10:00 am Franklin Art Association: Dave Kaphammer

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Candy Apples

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Sandya: Crepes

1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Fire Safety

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 show 4

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 6

3:30 pm Veterans' Call: PACT Act

4:00 pm Celebrate With Pride: Pt. 1

6:30 pm 4th of July 2022: Michael Rivelis

9:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Ken DoRosario

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2021

8:30 am Cultural District: Brent Selby

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness

11:00 am Public School Event: FHS Winter Music 2019

1:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v Mansfield 10-03-22

3:00 pm ArtWeek: Games

3:30 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

8:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Concord-Carlisle 10-06-22

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

8:00 am Town Council: 10-05-22

12:30 pm Finance Committee: 09-28-22

2:00 pm Town Council: 10-05-22

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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Howl-o-ween dog costume contest at Dog Park, Oct 16

The Furry Friends of Franklin has scheduled the second annual dog Halloween costume contest for Sunday, October 16, at the Dacey Filed dog park from 10:00 AM to Noon.

Howl-o-ween dog costume contest at Dog Park, Oct 16

Download a copy of the flyer -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rnKJ2QXKOvmjr-r1vrr1iV4NCVIzesZ-/view?usp=sharing

Town of Franklin: Early Voting Schedule for Nov 8, 2022 Election

Early voting for the Town of Franklin voters will be held in the Municipal Building at 355 East Central St. There Will Be NO Early In Person Voting At Franklin High School

• Saturday, October 22 - Early Voting in person 9:00 am until 3:00 pm

• Monday, October 24 - Early Voting in person between 8:00 am until 4:00 pm

• Tuesday, October 25 - Early Voting in person between 8:00 am until 4:00 pm

• Wednesday, October 26 - Early Voting in person between 8:00 am until 6:00 pm

• Thursday, October 27 - Early Voting in person between 8:00 am until 4:00 pm

• Friday, October 28 - Early Voting in person between 8:00 am until 1:00 pm

• Saturday, October 29 - Last Day to Register to Vote and Early Voting in person 9:00 am until 5:00 pm

• Monday, October 31 - Early Voting in person between 8:00 am until 4:00 pm

• Tuesday, November 1 - Early Voting in person between 8:00 am until 4:00 pm

• Wednesday, November 2 - Early Voting in person between 8:00 am until 6:00 pm

• Thursday, November 3 - Early Voting in person between 8:00 am until 4:00 pm

• Friday, November 4 - Early Voting in person between 8:00 am until 1:00 pm

More information on the election can be found on the Town Clerk's page

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

Town of Franklin: Early Voting Schedule for Nov 8, 2022 Election

Yard Sale & Jewelry Sale - Oct 15 - 9 AM to 1 PM

Franklin Federated Church will hold a Yard Sale & Jewelry Sale on Saturday, October 15 from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Church on Main St. 

The sale will happen rain or shine.

Yard Sale & Jewelry Sale - Oct 15 - 9 AM to 1 PM

FHS boys soccer tops Xaverian 3-0 on Monday

HockomockSports.com posted the results of Hockomock League competition on Monday, October 10, 2022. We share the FHS results here and provide the link to the full set below.

Boys Soccer = Franklin, 3 vs. Xaverian, 0 – Final 

– After a scoreless 40 minutes, Franklin dominated the second half to the tune of three goals and earned a season sweep of the Hawks. Andrew O’Neill opened the scoring less than three minutes into the second half off of a feed from Trey Lovell, and then just three minutes later Noah Cain doubled the lead on an unassisted strike. With just over 10 minutes to play, sophomore Garrett Scagliarini set up classmate Vignan Kamarthi to make it 3-0.

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-10-10-22/

FHS Panthers

A Presentation of Norwood’s Notable Land Records

On Thursday evening, October 27, 2022, at Norwood’s Morrill Memorial Library, there will be a presentation by Norfolk Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell entitled “Norwood Notable Land Records: People, Places & Properties”. The program is a follow-up to a celebration held in June at the Norwood Town Hall commemorating Norwood’s 150th anniversary.

The “Norwood Notable Land Records: People, Places and Properties” storyboards will again be on display, highlighting Norwood’s rich history, its illustrious stories and the wonderful people that have made and make Norwood such a vibrant community. Documents recorded at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds connected to Norwood’s rich history and the notable stories and people behind them are the basis of a free booklet that will be available to those attending the event.

Norfolk Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell who is helping to organize the event explained, “The booklet tells a piece of the story of Norwood from its earliest days to the present. What has made Norwood such a great community are its people. The individuals highlighted in those records represent a cross-section of the community. Norwood is a special place and should be celebrated. I’m happy to be a part of it.”

Register O’Donnell and the Norwood 150th Steering Committee hopes you can join them for the presentation on Thursday, October 27 from6:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Simoni Room at Morrill Memorial Library. This event is free but registration is required. To reserve your seat, go to https://www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/ or call the library reference desk at 781 769-0200 x 2. 

L-R: Norwood Selectman Helen Donahue, Ollie Abdallah first women elected to Norwood office, "John Adams", Norfolk Registrar William O'Donnell

EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application Nu Style Jewelry Factory - Oct 24 - 6 PM (remote only meeting)

The Town of Franklin is applying for an EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application for the Nu Style Jewelry Factory Site, at 21 Grove Street, Assessor Map 276 Lot 22 in Franklin, Massachusetts. 

A public meeting to discuss the Cleanup Grant Application and to receive comments will be held on October 24, 2022 at 6:00PM remotely. 

Access to the zoom meeting is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8794211 or call on your phone at 312-626-6799, meeting #87942694211. 

The Draft Cleanup Grant Application includes an Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives may be reviewed in the Department of Planning & Community Development during regular office hours. 

Please contact the Department of Planning & Community Development at (508) 520-4907 if you require further information or if you need to make arrangements to provide translation services for the hearing impaired, or for persons with language barriers.

Shared from Town of Franklin ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/epa_grant_public_hearing_notice.pdf

Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central St

Ribbon Cutting for New United Regional Chamber of Commerce Member Attleboro Dental Group

Friday, Sep 29, 2022, we cut the ribbon at new United Regional Chamber of Commerce member Attleboro Dental Group, 1174 South Washington Street, Suite 400, North Attleboro (across from the Emerald Square Mall in the 7 Mile Shops).

 

Dr. William Herr and Dr. Andrew Luccio welcomed the group and State Representative Adam Scanlon presented a citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives from himself and Senator Paul Feeney. Feeney’s Chief of Staff Keith Drucker represented the senator at the event.

Attleboro Dental Group is open for all dental care procedures and emergency needs. Protecting the health and safety of their patients, families, and team members is their number one priority. Their office in the 7 Mile Shops is this practice's second location, the first being Capron Park Dental, which is across the street from the park. Patients are able to go to either location which opens up more available hours for treatment.

 

At Attleboro Dental Group, their goal is to provide superior dental care for patients in Attleboro as well as the surrounding towns of Mansfield, Plainville, North Attleboro, Norton, Valley Falls, and Central Falls. Their team has decades of experience in dentistry. Combining that expertise with their state-of-the-art dental offices results in dental care unlike any other.

 

To learn more about Attleboro Dental Group, visit www.attleborodentalgroup.com. To schedule an appointment, call 774-331-0260.

L to R: URCC President/CEO Jack Lank, Senator Paul Feeney’s Chief of Staff Keith Drucker, State Representative Adam Scanlon, Dr. William Herr, Dr. Andrew Luccio, Casey Araujo, Christina Powers, Dr. Aliza Hanif, Carolyn Rogers, Sandra Barbosa, Dr. Alyssa Neelley, Jessica Pfanstiehl

How to save money on utilities this winter and avoid scams

How to save money on utilities this winter and avoid scams By Colleen Tressler When temperatures drop, it often costs more to stay comfortable in your home — and scammers know that. This alert is the first in a series to help you get your home ready for winter, save money, and avoid fraud.  Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2022/09/how-save-money-utilities-winter-and-avoid-scams

How to save money on utilities this winter and avoid scams

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022

• 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

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 8, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Franklin Art Association: Vincent Crotty

9:00 am It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig

10:00 am Frank Presents: Shawn Dooley

10:30 am Frank Presents: Charles Bailey

11:00 am Senior Connection: Maggie Gundersen

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Sandya: Crepes

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 show 4

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 6

3:30 pm Arts Advocacy: Impact

4:00 pm ArtWeek: Games

4:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 9 - Coronas

5:30 pm Physician Focus: Prescription Drug Abuse

6:00 pm Care For Ukraine

7:30 pm Once Upon A Town: Franklin 500

8:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Frank Padula Band

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

9:00 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2021

11:00 am FAA: Art From The Heart

12:00 pm Public School Event: FHS Winter Music 2019

2:00 pm It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig

3:00 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

6:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer: v Attleboro 10-07-22

8:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v Mansfield 10-03-22

10:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Mansfield 10-03-22

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

8:00 am School Committee: 09-27-22

12:00 pm Finance Committee: 09-28-22

2:00 pm School Committee: 09-27-22

7:00 pm School Committee: LIVE, Chambers, 846 2022 4524, Passcode: 032106

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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Community Preservation Committee recommends CPA funds for purchase of Schmidt's Farm (audio)

FM #860 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 860 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Community Preservation Committee meeting held in Council Chambers on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. 

Chair: C Feeley, D McNeill, M Doyle, J Livingstone, P Malcolm, M Giardino, R Power, L Oxford [W Simarian, absent]

Town Administration: J Hellen, A Alleyne, K Bertone   

The meeting approved the minutes of the prior meeting via voice vote (8-0-1; 8 for, 0 against, 1 absent). 

Town Administrator Jamie Hellen walked through the right of first refusal option on the Schmidt Farm property. After discussion and clarification questions, the Committee voted to recommend use of CPA funds for the purchase with an 8-0-1 vote (8 for, 0 against, 1 absent).

Jamie also provided some project updates on work underway (Red Brick School exterior renovation) and work being held (Nason St tot lot, Historical Msueum cupola).

The recording runs about 27 minutes, so let’s listen to the Community Preservation Committee discussion on Oct 4, 2022.

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-860-community-preservation-cmte-mtg-10-04-22

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Meeting agenda =>   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/10.04.22_cpc_agenda.pdf  

Schmidt Farm presentation doc -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/schmidt_farm_61a_presentation.pdf 

My notes -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aTK3-U4PeOUqI2qn-KDNUn49s72eh5jg/view?usp=sharing 

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Community Preservation Committee recommends CPA funds for purchase of Schmidt's Farm (audio)

St. Mary's Women's Faith Formation group scheduled to start new series Oct 12, 2022

The St. Mary's Women's Faith Formation group is please to announce that we will be viewing the Symbolon series: "The Catholic Faith Explained" by Dr. Edward Sri.  This series from the Augustine Institute consists of ten videos on a variety of topics.  We will view one 1/2 hour video each session and allow time for discussion and sharing.  

Our meetings will be via Zoom and are on a new night - the second Wednesday of the month from 7 - 8 pm.  Please visit our web page (https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/womens-faith-formation)  for further information and to access the Zoom link.  

All women are welcome to attend!

St Mary's Faith Formation Announcement - Oct 12

Tri-County RVTHS Carpentry Students Build Pearl Harbor Display Case

Juniors and Senior Carpentry Students Build New Cabinet for North Attleboro Town Hall

Edward “Shorty” Ruest

Antonio Morabito reached out to Tri-County last year for a new display case to house their Pearl Harbor memorabilia. The cabinet showcases an article about the Pearl Harbor Bombings and photos taken at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, by Edward “Shorty” Ruest, a North Attleboro resident serving in the Navy as a Seaman 1st Class aboard the USS Independence during World War II. Ruest had 10-battle stars denoting his combat battles with enemy forces and was a Purple Heart Recipient.

The case is flanked by the American Flag and a POW/MIA Flag. It hangs above an empty memorial chair in honor of POW/MIAs. The project was worked on throughout the 2021-2022 school year and was built using solid wood and a glass sliding door purchased from local small business, Franklin Glass Company. 

Pearl Harbor Display Case

Seniors Israel Pereira of Blackstone and Connor Bertram of Franklin built the cabinet between projects with the guidance of their teachers, Mark Spillane and Jeremy Barstow, and finished days before graduation. 

Conner Jackson of North Attleboro, Sam Sepulveda of Medway, and Justin DeMarino of Plainville (Class of 2023) helped deliver the new case to the North Attleboro Town Hall, where it is installed in the lobby. 

“It was an absolute pleasure working with the Tri County students. We were impressed with their enthusiasm and their pride in craftsmanship. We are pleased to have their work house an important piece of North Attleboro history prominently displayed in our Town Hall,” commented Antonio Morabito, Assistant Town Manager of North Attleboro.

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

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that the September 2022 numbers relative to Norfolk County recordings indicate a continuing decrease in overall real estate activity, particularly mortgage activity, as compared to the September 2021 numbers

“Our data indicates that the Norfolk County real estate numbers in September demonstrate a continued slowdown in the market compared to 2021 and for the first time it appears that the average sales price is leveling off,” noted Register O’Donnell. “There were 9,972 documents recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in September, a 35% decrease from September 2021 and a decrease of 14% from August, 2022”.

“The number of deeds for September 2022, which reflect real estate sales and transfers, both commercial and residential, show a decrease of 23% from September, 2021 and a decrease of 16% from the previous month of August, 2022. Sale prices for September appear to have leveled off when compared to September 2021. The average sale price in September was $1,082,714, a decrease of 1% compared to September 2021. Total dollar volume of commercial and residential sales is down, decreasing 24% from one year ago and decreasing 16% from last month,” noted the Register.

Overall lending activity show a continued trend downward for the month of September. A total of 1,693 mortgages were recorded during the month, a significant decrease of 55% compared to a year ago and down 15% from August, 2022. “It appears that the sharp increase in the mortgage interest rates has significantly impacted 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 September, there were 6 foreclosure deeds recorded as a result of mortgage foreclosures taking place in Norfolk County, one less than in September, 2021.  However, there were 37 Notices to Foreclose, the first step in the foreclosure process, recorded in September, up significantly from the 10 recorded in September 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 21% decrease in homestead recordings in September 2022 compared to September 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, “September real estate activity in Norfolk County continues to show a decline from last year. In comparing the numbers with last year, it appears the market may be starting to cool off.”

To learn more about Registry of Deed’s events and initiatives, like us on Facebook® at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on Twitter® at twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and Instagram® at 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.

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

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 223 - Chewy, Countries Signature Wines

Wonderful World of Wine with Kim Simone, Mark Lenzi shared their most recent podcast episode. Listen here (or on your favorite podcast app).

Audio file -> https://www.podpage.com/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www/episode-223-chewy-countries-signature-wines/

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 223-Chewy, Countries Signature Wines

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 223 - Chewy, Countries Signature Wines