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News and Happenings for Franklin, MA

May 27, 2011

Touch a Truck family fun for kids in Franklin, MA

Franklin, MA opened its Public Works facility to the public May 21, 2011 for a Touch a Truck event for children.  It was a great opportunity […]
May 23, 2011

Single stream recycling success in Franklin, MA

Franklin, MA is reaping the rewards of the single stream recycling program it implemented last year. Not only is the system extremely easy for town residents […]
May 19, 2011

MA economy adds 19,500 jobs; unemployment falls below 8 percent

The Massachusetts economy continues to add jobs, building on recently reported momentum.  Experts predict that the number of MA jobs will regain pre-recessionary highs by 2013 […]
May 16, 2011

Surprising exhibition opens Franklin Art Center this Friday

What does Franklin MA’s downtown shoe store have in common with fine art?  You’ll be able to experience the surprising answer yourself this Friday evening 7 […]
May 15, 2011

Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center celebrates 30 years

An important member of the thriving performing arts community in Franklin, MA is celebrating 30 years of service this month. The Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center started […]
May 11, 2011

Good news on MA economy you may not have heard

You might have missed recent news reports detailing positive developments in the Massachusetts economy. This good news has been easy to miss because so much of […]
May 2, 2011

Greater Boston home prices fall

Greater Boston home prices took a tumble in the most recent release of the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index.  The decline in Boston home prices is encouraging […]
May 1, 2011

New FHA guidelines may hurt condo sales and refinancings

The FHA recently began implementing previously proposed changes to its guidelines governing government-insured mortgage financing for condominiums. Among these new FHA mandates is a requirement that […]
April 30, 2011

406 Park Street Wrentham MA 02093

406 Park Street in Wrentham, MA is an exciting antique home for sale at a compelling price. Many updates and a desirable location on a pretty […]
April 26, 2011

Save money by downloading free eBooks from your MA public library

If your local public library is part of the Minuteman Network in Massachusetts, you can now borrow books digitally.  So long as you have a library […]
April 18, 2011

Inventory of homes for sale in MA rises back up to 2009 levels

It would take 10 and a half months for all the single family homes currently for sale in Massachusetts to find buyers according to data maintained […]
April 13, 2011

Mortgage rate predictions for 2011

Mortgage rates are supposed to rise in 2011, according to the general consensus of the finance industry at the start of the year.  But here we […]