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Monday, October 24, 2022
Lifelong Community Learning: Reminder - Basketball For Women, register now for Nov 22 start
Did you get your tickets to Cinderella (Broadway Version)?
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Pantherbook: Spotlight Story - Mr. Walsh
Katie Barrow writes this "spotlight story" on Mr. Walsh.
"Q: How many years have you been teaching at Franklin High?A: 26 yearsQ: Why did you want to become a teacher?A: Mr. Walsh loves getting to talk about history and politics as his job and became a teacher because he loves teaching about this material"
Continue reading the spotlight story online ->
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| Mr. Walsh teaches US History II and AP Gov. |
Register O’Donnell Delivers 2022 Third Quarter Real Estate Activity Report
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that 3rd quarter (July-September 2022) Norfolk County recording statistics indicate residential and commercial sale prices continued to level off, while the number of notices to foreclose rose sharply.
During the recently concluded 3rd quarter of the 2022 calendar year, the average Norfolk County real estate sales price for both residential and commercial properties increased 11% to $1,107,041. Total residential and commercial real estate volume was $3.26 billion, a 13% decrease over the same period in 2021.
“The rise in interest rates has had an impact on so many levels, in regards to the statistics at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds,” said O’Donnell. “Total document volume for the last three months, July, August, and September (2022), is down significantly. One of the components of document volume, the number of deeds recorded, indicates a decrease in property sales.”
For the 3rd quarter of 2022, the number of land documents recorded, such as (deeds, mortgages, homesteads, mortgage discharges, etc.), was 32,496, a 33% decline from the 3rd quarter of 2021. The number of deeds, both commercial and residential, recorded was 4,642, a 21% decrease over the same time span last year.
“With the increase in interest rates, consumers seem to be less inclined to borrow,” noted O’Donnell. “Norfolk Registry of Deeds statistics indicate nearly half the total number of mortgages were recorded compared to 3rd quarter numbers in 2021.”
There were 5,570 mortgages recorded at the Registry during the 3rd quarter of the calendar year 2022 compared to 10,869 in the 3rd quarter of 2021, a 49% decrease. Total mortgage borrowing was $3.67 billion in this quarter, compared to $8.9 billion during the same period in 2021.
“The economic concerns and problems that the country is facing now are spilling over and impacting the local real estate market.” O’Donnell added, “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 the 3rd quarter, there were 20 foreclosure deeds recorded as a result of mortgage foreclosures taking place in Norfolk County, two more than in the 3rd quarter of 2021. Alarmingly, there were 91 Notices to Foreclose, the first step in the foreclosure process, recorded in the 3rd quarter of 2022, up significantly from 30 in the 3rd quarter of 2021.
“The dramatic increase in the number of these notices is concerning. It indicates that more of our neighbors are facing financial challenges going forward,” said O’Donnell. “We will continue to track these numbers.”
O’Donnell stated, “While the eastern Massachusetts economy remains on solid footing, there are still those in Norfolk County experiencing economic hardship, in many cases through no fault of their own. The Registry continues to work with Quincy Community Action Programs, (617-479-8181 x376), and NeighborWorks Housing Solutions, (508-587-0950) to help homeowners who may have received a Notice to Foreclose document. A third option is to contact the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Consumer Advocacy and Response Division (CARD) at 617-727-8400.”
Register O’Donnell concluded, “The economy, particularly the employment numbers in eastern Massachusetts, appears to be strong. However, going forward, inflation, rising interest rates, as well as global and national economic factors, will likely result in a continued slowdown of the Norfolk County real estate market.”
To learn more about the 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.
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| Register O’Donnell Delivers 2022 Third Quarter Real Estate Activity Report |
60 Minutes: "Dominion Voting Systems CEO speaks out against conspiracy theories" (video)
"Can you flip votes in the computer system? Can you add votes that did not exist?" Anderson Cooper asks Dominion Voting Systems CEO John Poulos. "Absolutely not," Poulos says. See the interview, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Video link -> https://youtu.be/31grSlMVFDU
Shared from CBS News: ->
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dominion-voting-systems-ceo-machines-conspiracy-theories-60-minutes-2022-10-23/#app
The MA voting system administered by the Secretary of the Commonwealth and used by Franklin (along with the other 350 communities) is
- paper ballot based
- the voter registration system is a closed network (not part of Internet)
- highly secure
Frank Presents: Rachel Plukas & Allan Earls (video)
Democratic Town Committee Chair Rachel Plukas and Republic Town Committee Chair Alan Earls sat with Frank Falvey to discuss the role and background of the town committees in MA.
Video link -> https://youtu.be/3Je8yBqMLeY
For all the Franklin election information for the State Nov 8, 2022 election visit
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/election-collection-2022-state-election.html
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| Election Collection 2022: State election November 8 |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, Oct 24, 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 – 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
8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini
9:00 am 4th of July 2022: Granite Brass
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Stromboli
12:30 pm Sandya: Pasta
1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Apple Crisp
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 5
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 7
3:30 pm Veterans' Call: VA Pension
4:00 pm Physician Focus: Winter is Coming
7:30 pm Frank Presents: Rachel Plukas & Allan Earls
8:00 pm Frank Presents: Mark Lenzi
8:30 pm Franklin Cultural Council: Pamela Means
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = MONDAY
7:00 am Public School Concert: Sullivan Winter Music 2019
8:30 am Critical Conversations: Social Media
10:30 am Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 1 12-11-18
12:30 pm Public School Event: FHS Winter Jazz Night '22
2:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini
3:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Mansfield 10-03-22
4:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Taunton 10-17-22
8:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v Untitled
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = MONDAY
8:00 am Planning Board: 10-17-22
12:00 pm Community Preservation: 10-04-22
2:00 pm Planning Board: 10-17-22
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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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Town of Franklin, MA: Finance Committee - Oct 26, 2022 - 7 PM
Finance Committee Meeting
Agenda & Meeting Packet
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - 7:00 PM
Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
3. Approval of Minutes: 9-28-22 & 10-18-22
4. The Bill Dowd “Deep Dive” Series:
a. Presentation: Assessing Department, Kevin Doyle & the Franklin Board of Assessors
5. Future Agenda Items
6. Adjourn
Please find the agenda and links for the October 26th, 2022 Finance Committee meeting posted here: https://t.co/nzAX525RCo
Shared from Twitter -> https://t.co/yJj0iyvERL
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| Town of Franklin, MA: Finance Committee - Oct 26, 2022 - 7 PM |
Franklin.TV: Autumn = This! When I looked up, there it was
Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 10/23/2022
Autumn’s Cathedral
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| Autumn = This! When I looked up, there it was |
It’s 6A, Saturday. I cling to coffee, shuffling toward my office – and there it was. Literally, at my front door. (OMG! Let the choral angels sing in praise. Glorious!) This is the image of Autumn that you read about in tourism brochures. I grabbed my smartphone and – (clik). There is no camera that can do justice to what I see. Vivaldi’s ‘Seasons’ underscores the moment in my head.
This is the week.
Do take a moment or two when and where you can to just stop and take it all in.
And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.
And, thank you for watching.
Vivald's The Four Seasons -> https://youtu.be/0HK-y-kBAUk
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
FHS girls soccer team drops close match 1-0 to Bishop Feehan
Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Saturday, October 22, 2022. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.
Girls Soccer = Franklin, 0 @ Bishop Feehan, 1 – Final
– Ava Graham broke the deadlock with 14 minutes to play, lifting Feehan past Franklin in a battle of two of the top teams in Div. 1. Rachel Welch made eight saves for the Panthers in a game that felt like a playoff preview.
For other results around the Hockomock League
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Reminder: St John’s Episcopal Affordable Housing Development, Community Meeting Scheduled for Oct 23 - 6:30 PM
Several years ago, St John's was approached by a for-profit developer that wanted to purchase most of our 20 acres of woods to build single-family homes. Our mission is about serving the community, not making a profit, so we refused this proposal. And, we started to discern what is the best use of this vital asset that we have.
We started to weigh our prime objectives: 1) To provide something that’s needed by the community, 2) To honor Creation by preserving most of the land for natural habitat, and 3) To provide needed revenue for the survival of the parish.
I attended a Franklin Town Council meeting where I learned that the Franklin Housing Authority manages about 200 units of housing for families, individuals, seniors and disabled people. There are 1300 individuals and 2500 families on the waiting list, but only about 20 units turn over each year. So affordable housing is desperately needed in Franklin and elsewhere.
That's when St John's started exploring what it would take to offer such a gift to the community. We were introduced to The Community Builders, a non-profit affordable housing developer, and decided to partner with them. They built and still manage Eaton Place on Veterans Memorial Drive, Franklin. We want to provide housing for people who can't afford to live in the town where they grew up.
So this project will be for people who make less than 60% of area median income (AMI) (some units will be for 50% and even 30% of AMI, so VERY low income). It will use less than a quarter of our 20 acres, and the rest will remain wild. We plan to create walking paths to connect with DelCarte, and even some public parking, so that the community can enjoy the land.
You are invited to an informational meeting on Sunday, October 23rd at 6:30 PM at St John's. We look forward to receiving your feedback.
Peace,
Rev Kathy
St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin
For more information:
Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
Like us on Facebook and Twitter
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org
Download a copy of the flyer for community meeting on Oct 23
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| St John's affordable housing proposal |
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| St John's Episcopal Church |
Frank Presents: Charles Bailey (video)
Candidate Charles Bailey, running for the 10th Norfolk District as a Republican, sat with with Frank Falvey to record an episode of Frank Presents
For all the Franklin election information for the State Nov 8, 2022 election visit
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/election-collection-2022-state-election.html
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| Election Collection 2022: State election November 8 |
Frank Presents: Shawn Dooley (video)
Frank Falvey interviews State Senate candidate current House Representative for 9th Norfolk District, Shawn Dooley
Video link -> https://youtu.be/hmDeGfvTgQE
For all the Franklin election information for the State Nov 8, 2022 election visit
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| Election Collection 2022: State election November 8 |
Merriam-Webster: "We Added 370 New Words to the Dictionary for September 2022"
via Merriam-Webster
"The dictionary chronicles how the language grows and changes, which means new words and definitions must continually be added. When many people use a word in the same way, over a long enough period of time, that word becomes eligible for inclusion. Here are a selection of words that met the criteria for our most recent update."
Continue reading the article online ->
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| "We Added 370 New Words to the Dictionary for September 2022" |
FTC to Explore Rulemaking to Combat Fake Reviews and Other Deceptive Endorsements
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| FTC to Explore Rulemaking to Combat Fake Reviews and Other Deceptive Endorsements |
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