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1 FM #1388 - School Cmte Legislative Forum - 02/24/25 1:58:43
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This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee Legislative Forum held on Monday, Feb 24, 2025 . The Forum was held in the FHS Lecture Hall and broadcast via cable, Zoom, and to YouTube by Franklin TV. The audio of that recording is available here as a podcast. School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan was host, welcomed Superintendent Lucas Giguere who provided a briefing on the school redistricting and school budget. Chair Callaghan turned to the legislative delegation, Senator Becca Rausch and State Representative Jeff Roy for their opening remarks before getting into some prepared questions. After the prepared questions, the audience was allowed to ask questions or make comments. The recording runs about 1 hour & 55 minutes, so let’s listen in. -------------- The Franklin TV video is available for replay here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuUN6giRqc0 The agenda doc can be found -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242025-1582 My full set of notes taken during the meeting can be found in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pX-uJFiDmOih9nE4vdq9QSr7qeGlQwQH/view?usp=drive_link Photos taken during the event -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/821vCMxw7Br6KakP8 ------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio ( wfpr.fm ) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley" . The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"…
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1 FM #1387 - Joint Budget Listening Session #3 - 02/19/25 2:12:53
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This session shares the Joint Budget Listening Session held Wednesday, February 19 , 2025 at the Franklin Senior Center. All 10 members participated along with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. School Supt Lucas Giguere missed the session due to school break week. Brief statements by TA Hellen and School Committee Vice Chair David McNeill opened the session before going to the audience for questions and comments. At least 13 folks stepped up to comment or ask a question, some multiple questions. Link to the Town page with the budget materials for both Town and School sides https://www.franklinma.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=500 As of today, $3.6M short, may change slightly but that is the ballpark for today. Town budget coming out in April. Cherry sheet link to MA Dept of revenue as referenced by Town administrator Jamie Hellen https://www.mass.gov/cherry-sheet-estimates The recording runs about 2 hours 12 minutes , so let’s listen in. -------------- The agenda doc https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02192025-1559 The agenda packet includes: a. Town Administrator FY26 Budget Update #4 Memorandum - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4201/Town-Administrator-FY26-Budget-Update-4-Memorandum- b. Updated FY26 Budget Model (1/30/25) - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4191/02b-FY26-Budget-Control-Sheet---Control-Summary c. Estimated Override Matrix - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4190/02c-Override-Tax-Rate-Impact-Calculationxlsx---Sheet1 d. Board of Assessors Request Letter https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4189/02d-Board-of-Assessors-Support-for-Administrative-Assistant The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/HWM25y_m2Bk?&t=552 Franklin Public Schools had a tri-fold handout available for participants. A PDF copy for you to view and download is here -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q02Jpzl96WslZNUv6hMeXzwEmwVXCuoM/view?usp=drive_link My notes captured during the meeting can be found in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1639lkClEA8IfavpdIKCQq_MbW2i1AsMB/view?usp=drive_link The Dr Bergen, School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan discussion on the history of school cuts Audio link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pqiBAoPBMg The Fire Dept presentation on ambulance call volume at the Feb 5 Town Council meeting https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/02/town-council-approves-capital-budget_8.html ------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio ( wfpr.fm ) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley" . The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"…
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Laura Doherty , Franklin Food Pantry Associate Director. We had our conversation at the Franklin Food Pantry at Edwin’s. Laura provides a brief story on her road to The Pantry then we get to talk about The Pantry Strategic Plan. It was funded by a grant from the MetroWest Health Foundation specifically for use in building capacity. The Pantry developed the strategic plan with involvement of multiple stakeholders groups and is now able to bring the plan to life. The recent holiday meal distribution is one example of how the strategic plan led to the enhancements that resulted in almost 1,000 meals distributed during Nov & Dec 2024. Disclosure: during the conversation you will hear that I was previously on the Food Pantry Board. I am currently volunteering on a couple of committees to help the Food Pantry mission. The recording runs about 39 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Laura ------------- Franklin Food Pantry strategic plan -> https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Strategic-Plan-2024-to-2027.pdf Food Pantry current needs page -> https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/pantry-needs/ Amazon wish lists -> https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2SIL7UR08ZZUC?ref_=wl_share Sign up for a public tour of the Pantry -> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4baaa622a4f4c43-pantry#/ The Franklin Food Pantry is here for you. If you need us, we are here with not only food, but useful programs and resources for individuals, seniors and families struggling with food insecurity. If you can support us, we thank you - visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org to explore volunteering, donating funds, donating food, or supporting our Capital Campaign to keep the lights on and the programs, from food elves to weekend backpack stuffing. It truly takes a village to keep our food pantry running and supporting the increasing demand, supporting our Franklin neighbors. -------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio ( wfpr.fm ). This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit www.franklin.news or www.Franklinmatters.org/ If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley" . The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"…
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1 FM #1385 - Joint Budget Listening Session #2 - 02/12/25 2:23:49
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This session shares the Joint Budget Listening Session held Wednesday, February 12 , 2025 at the Remington/Jefferson cafetorium. 8 of the 10 members participated along with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and School Supt Lucas Giguere. Brief statements by TA Hellen and by Supt Giguere opened the session before going to the audience for questions and comments. About 10 folks stepped up to comment or ask a question, some multiple questions. Link to the Town page with the budget materials for both Town and School sides https://www.franklinma.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=500 As of today, $3.6M short, may change slightly but that is the ballpark for today. Towb budget coming out March 5. Cherry sheet link to MA Dept of revenue as referenced by Town administrator Jamie Hellen https://www.mass.gov/cherry-sheet-estimates The recording runs about 2 hours 20 minutes , so let’s listen in. -------------- The agenda doc https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/Joint-Budget-Subcommittee-6/?#_02122025-1560 The agenda packet includes: a. Town Administrator FY26 Budget Update #4 Memorandum - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4201/Town-Administrator-FY26-Budget-Update-4-Memorandum- b. Updated FY26 Budget Model (1/30/25) - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4191/02b-FY26-Budget-Control-Sheet---Control-Summary c. Estimated Override Matrix - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4190/02c-Override-Tax-Rate-Impact-Calculationxlsx---Sheet1 d. Board of Assessors Request Letter https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4189/02d-Board-of-Assessors-Support-for-Administrative-Assistant The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/UWOc6uLkOO0?&t=356 My full set of notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/14ZqQ_mjYRrkcoszx1YVW-JVq4o9CSz1V/view?usp=drive_link ------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio ( wfpr.fm ) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley" . The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"…
This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. We recapped the School Committee meeting of February 11, 2025. We cover Keller Kids “Student Council” led the pledge Approval of the FY 2026 Superintendent’s Recommended budget & discussion Redistricting is intertwined with the budget, Transportation update coming March 11 School Calendar for Sept 2025 to start after Labor Day to allow for move School Committee calendar to provide for a transition to new committee in Nov Encourage participation in the Listening Sessions (4 remaining) The recording runs about 35 minutes, so let’s listen in. -------------- Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net School Committee Meeting Info The Franklin TV video is available for replay here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfqefUMtloU&t=51 The agenda doc can be found -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/School-Committee-35/?#_02112025-1571 Meeting packet (other docs as they are released after the meeting will get posted here) -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/february-11%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/756881 My full set of notes taken during the meeting can be found in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xUU7zppEaNgj9xN442EdbZnFvnqI3VSM/view?usp=drive_link Photos taken during the meeting can be found in one album https://photos.app.goo.gl/wUQtiMDnwKLSQyTa9 ------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio ( wfpr.fm ) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley" . The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"…
This session shares my conversation with the newly former Chair of the Master Plan Update Committee Glenn Jones. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, February 10, 2025. This session focused on the review of the full process and approval of the Master Plan to help guide Franklin for the next 10 years. We had talked at the beginning of the process (Feb 2023) and also before the major Open House event at Dean College (March 2024). Links for those are shared below. The recording runs about 58 minutes, so let’s listen in. -------------- “Final” version of the Master Plan -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4018/Final-Report We met in Feb 2023 to talk about the beginning of the Master Plan effort https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/talking-about-master-plan-committee.html We also met in March of 2024 talking about the forthcoming Open House at Dean College and gathering resident input https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/03/glenn-jones-talks-about-what-master.html ------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio ( wfpr.fm ) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley" . The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"…
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1 FM #1382 - Talk Franklin; 5 hot topics - 02/11/25 1:39:11
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This session of the radio show shares our “ Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen in the Municipal Building on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Several folks joined in this roundtable discussion on a variety of hot topics around development. Joining the discussion Breeka Li Goodlander, Conservation Director Cathleen Liberty, Health Director Bryan Taberner, Director of Planning & Community Development Joel D’Errico, Franklin resident & developer Joe Halligan, Franklin resident & developer Brad Chaffee, Franklin resident & developer for Camford Property Group Gus Brown, Building Commissioner Key topics Main development issue, change Then 5 things that are top complaints Traffic Density Environmental concerns Too many school children Character of the Town The recording runs about 1 Hour & 40 minutes. Let’s listen to this conversation on Franklin’s development hot topics -------------- Town of Franklin page https://www.franklinma.gov/ Community calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar Master Plan (as approved by Planning Board & Town Council) https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4018/Final-Report Jimmy McMillen, founder of the “Rent is too Damn High Party” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rent_Is_Too_Damn_High_Party -------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio ( wfpr.fm ) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/ If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley" . The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"…
This session shares my conversation with Brian McGonigal , franchise owner of Caring Transitions operating in Franklin/Milford along with Eric Eidswick , Business Development Manager. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio Studios on Monday, January 27, 2025. We talk about Caring Transitions services Senior relocation, downsizing, estate sales Start with a phone call or web interaction Free in home consultation Can lead to a proposal and contract for services Personalized to meet your needs The recording runs 44 minutes, so let’s listen in. -------------- Caring Transitions web page -> https://www.caringtransitions.com/locations/mode/franklin-milford Estate sales page -> https://ctbids.com/ Tip & Trick to assess item value -> eBay app - download, take a photo, do a search, go to “Sold & Completed items” “Your Kids Don’t Want Your Stuff” https://www.amazon.com/Your-Kids-Dont-Stuff-Memoir-ebook/dp/B0BN2B7KQP “Nobody Wants your Sh-t - Decluttering before your die” https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61271940-nobody-wants-your-sh-t ------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio ( wfpr.fm ) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley" . The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"…
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1 FM #1380 - Franklin (MA) School Cmte Mtg - 02/11/25 1:42:55
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This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025 . All 7 members participated in Council Chambers. The public section of the meeting was comparatively short. They did enter Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations and did not return to the public meeting. Quick recap The Keller Student Council stepped forward to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to open the meeting During the Superintendent's report, there was recognition of 4 FHS musicians who were selected to the All-State Music Festival; Emma Anderson (French horn), Ace Eagerman (string bass), Alex Fioavanti (?) and Emily Lou, (violin) During the discussion prior to the vote on the budget, a number of teachers from elementary, middle, and high school stepped up to comment on the decline of funding over the years, the impact on the students and their educational development effects on college prep with a limit on foreign language options less than optimal and not talked of impacts to the new schedule at both elementary & middle levels while individual classes size is maintained within guidelines,the teacher workload increases The committee did vote 7-0 on the proposed budget; I assume it is possible to make further adjustments (as hoped for by some of the teachers) given the position we are in for this budget cycle The budget as approved does assume a successful override although that decision remains before the Town Council at a March meeting, after the listening sessions are completed. Date and amount of override to be determined School calendar for the 2025-2026 year was approved. It does start after Labor Day this year to enable the move in Sept 2025 to be completed. Resumption of pre-Labor Day start is expected for the next school year Discussion on a draft of the School Committee meeting calendar covered multiple topics mostly around the local election in November and to prepare for a new committee to be able to transition into their new role more easily than prior Motion to enter into Executive session, not to return to public meeting for contract negotiation discussions The recording runs about 1 hour & 40 minutes, so let’s listen in. -------------- The Franklin TV video is available for replay here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfqefUMtloU&t=51 The agenda doc can be found -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/School-Committee-35/?#_02112025-1571 Meeting packet (other docs as they are released after the meeting will get posted here) -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/february-11%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/756881 My full set of notes taken during the meeting can be found in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xUU7zppEaNgj9xN442EdbZnFvnqI3VSM/view?usp=drive_link ------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio ( wfpr.fm ) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley" . The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"…
This session of the radio show shares my Cultural Conversation with Cory Shea and John Ristaino in the Franklin TV & Franklin Public Radio Studio on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Cory Shea , is the Town of Franklin Director of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy. Yes, a big title. John Ristaino, is the Chair of the Franklin Cultural Council. We talk about the relationship between the Cultural Council and the Cultural District and Cory's role in helping with the collaboration between these two groups and with the cultural entities in Franklin. We talk about the 6 priorities of the Council Council that guided their grant process. The applicants should have addressed these priorities in their application and in many cases worked with the Council to clarify what was being asked for and what would be done with the grant. The recording runs about 48 minutes. Let’s listen to this Cultural Conversation with Cory & John. -------------- Town of Franklin page https://www.franklinma.gov/ Cultural District page https://www.franklinculture.org/ Cultural District Committee page https://www.franklinma.gov/593/Cultural-District-Committee Cultural Council Committee page https://www.franklinma.gov/590/Cultural-Council Community calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar -------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio ( wfpr.fm ) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/ If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley" . The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"…
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This session shares my conversation with Felicia Oti, Director of the Franklin Public Library. We were joined by many of her staff, see the names below. We had our discussion virtually on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. I opened the conversation with my recitation of “Hail, hail, the gang's all here… what the heck do we care now?” We all care about the Franklin Library which is why we are here now, and are about to find out some of the breadth of services they cover. Felicia Oti, Library Director Allison Smith, Deputy Director Kara Naff, Circulation Supervisor Vicki Earls, Head of Reference Mitzi Gousie, Public Services Librarian Caleigh Keating, Youth Services Librarian Among the many services the Library offer are: Digitization of Franklin History US Citizenship test prep Subscription to Khan Academy Volunteer Income Tax Assistance ( VITA) both a opportunity that provides training for those that volunteer , as well as a service for those with income less than 65K to file their taxes Decodable books for beginning readers now in the library Citizen science kits co-sponsored by Conservation Commission From Mass Cultural Council, Franklin Cultural Council & Franklin Cultural District come grant funded programs, including a typewriter orchestra concert coming in April The show notes include links to the Library page and to the calendar of events where registration for some of the events is required/recommended. The recording runs about 58 minutes, so let’s listen in. -------------- Franklin Public Library page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/233/Franklin-Public-Library Event calendar -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) https://franklinma.gov/313/English-for-Speakers-of-Other-Languages- Prior recording April 2020 #248 https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/04/fm-248-franklin-public-library-staff.html ------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio ( wfpr.fm ) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley" . The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"…
This session shares my conversation with Sarah Amaral, Director and Ariel Doggett, Programming & Volunteer Coordinator with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. We talk about Key special events throughout February A short month but not short in activities And many other aspects of the very busy and fun place that the Senior Center is for the whole community, not just seniors! The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter. The recording runs about 35 minutes, so let’s listen in. -------------- Franklin Senior Center page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging February 2025 newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4307/February-2025-Newsletter?bidId= Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945 ------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio ( wfpr.fm ) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley" . The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"…
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1 FM #1376 - Franklin (MA) Town Council Mtg - 02/05/25 2:45:58
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This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, February 5, 2025. 7 of the members participated in Council Chambers, 2 were absent (Chandler & Hamblen). Quick recap: Fire Department - Promotions Captain Matthew Kelly & Lieutenant Jeffrey Ward PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of September Drive and Countryside Lane and Drainage Lots Parcels A and B and Easements b. New Common Victualler Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Approval of Karan Goswami as the Manager - Kaushik Restaurants Inc. d/b/a Mirchi Indian Cuisine PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION - ALS/BLS Trends - EMS Battalion Chief Billy “Numbers” Blanchard, EMS Captain Laurie Kaye Legislation for action (all votes passed with the same via roll call or voice vote 7-0-2 (2 absent) Resolution 25-07: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of September Drive and Countryside Lane and Drainage Lots Parcels A and B and Easements Bylaw Amendment 25-924: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service - First Reading Resolution 25-10: Adoption of the 2025 Master Plan for the Town of Franklin https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4018/Final-Report Resolution 25-04: Capital Improvement Plan Resolution 25-02: Statewide Opioid Settlement Fund Appropriation Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-919: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 20 of the Code of the Town of Franklin - Signs (at C. 3.) Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-920: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 20 of the Code of the Town of Franklin- Signs (at E.2.) Bylaw Amendment 25-922: Amendment to Sewer System Map Bylaw Amendment 25-923: Amendment to Water System Map Resolution 25-08: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 Resolution 25-09: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($50), Veterans’ ($2,550), & Recreation ($8,405) Let’s listen to the meeting recording which runs about 2 hours and 45 minutes. Audio link -> -------------- Franklin TV video is ready for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/4rx-pHX5q_Q?&t=161 The Agenda doc and most materials released for this session -> https://franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02052025-1546 Fire Dept presentation on call volume leading to an increase in ambulance rates https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4402/Fire-EMS-Presentation-2525?bidId= My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z9V6bpd4oFls9lbGgb1nzVoDhi8wu6cV/view?usp=drive_link ------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio ( wfpr.fm ) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley" . The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"…
This session of the radio show shares our “ Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conference Bridge on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Our conversation condenses the Council meeting of Wednesday night (Feb 5) with a focus on two questions: • ok, what just happened? • What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers? Topics for this session Fire Department - Promotions Captain Matthew Kelly & Lieutenant Jeffrey Ward PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of September Drive and Countryside Lane and Drainage Lots Parcels A and B and Easements b. New Common Victualler Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Approval of Karan Goswami as the Manager - Kaushik Restaurants Inc. d/b/a Mirchi Indian Cuisine PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION - ALS/BLS Trends - EMS Battalion Chief Billy “Numbers” Blanchard, EMS Captain Laurie Kaye Legislation for action Resolution 25-07: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of September Drive and Countryside Lane and Drainage Lots Parcels A and B and Easements Bylaw Amendment 25-924: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service - First Reading Resolution 25-10: Adoption of the 2025 Master Plan for the Town of Franklin https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4018/Final-Report Resolution 25-04: Capital Improvement Plan Resolution 25-02: Statewide Opioid Settlement Fund Appropriation Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-919: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 20 of the Code of the Town of Franklin - Signs (at C. 3.) Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-920: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 20 of the Code of the Town of Franklin- Signs (at E.2.) Bylaw Amendment 25-922: Amendment to Sewer System Map Bylaw Amendment 25-923: Amendment to Water System Map Resolution 25-08: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 Resolution 25-09: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($50), Veterans’ ($2,550), & Recreation ($8,405) Let’s listen to my conversation with Tom as we recap the Town Council meeting held this week -------------- Franklin TV video is ready for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/4rx-pHX5q_Q?&t=161 The Agenda doc and most materials released for this session -> https://franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02052025-1546 Fire Dept presentation on call volume leading to an increase in ambulance rates https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4402/Fire-EMS-Presentation-2525?bidId= My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z9V6bpd4oFls9lbGgb1nzVoDhi8wu6cV/view?usp=drive_link -------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio ( wfpr.fm ) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/ If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley" . The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"…
This session shares the Master Plan Update Committee meeting conducted Wednesday, February 5, 2025. They met for the final time. The key item on the agenda was to approve some minutes from prior meetings. The recording runs about 7 minutes, so let’s listen in. -------------- The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/eCmkY0Hl6ow?&t=559 The agenda doc -> https://franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02052025-1544 My notes for this short meeting can be found in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jrQGcK9JolOVsljUYPob_1yxkLDisy-g/view?usp=drive_link “Final” version of the Master Plan (at least as of 1/20/25) -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4018/Final-Report ------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio ( wfpr.fm ) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley" . The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"…
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