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Fallen Hero Recognition: W. Franklin Lynch, World War I |
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Fallen Hero Recognition: W. Franklin Lynch, World War I |
Today's local leader shout-out goes to Roberta Trahan of @TOFranklinMA.
A dedicated nurse of 47 years, Roberta is a pillar of the community, having served on the School Committee, serving as VP of @FranklinDowntwn and supporting many groups.
Thank you, Roberta!
#mapoli #WHM2024 https://t.co/ecfJPz6Wai
Senator Becca Rausch recognizes Roberta Trahan for Women's History Month |
"Lance Corporal Richard Lincoln Desper was born on February 12, 1947 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Desper. Richard lived at 45 Coutu St. with his parents, four brothers, and 13 sisters.
According to the war Department's official telegram Corporal Desper died five miles north of An Hoa in Quong Nan province of fragmentation wounds inflicted by mortar fire while on a search-and-clear mission with the Marine Corps in Vietnam on February 26, 1969. This was Corporal Desper's second tour of duty in the war zone having previously served in Vietnam with the Navy."
Lance Corporal Richard Lincoln Desper |
Lance Corporal Richard Lincoln Desper |
Congratulations to @FranklinHS own @GraceTucceri for being selected to the Massachusetts Scholastic Press 2024 All-State High School Journalism Staff.
Grace is one of only 12 student in MA to receive this honor. https://t.co/g1Q3cRuFmb
Grace Tucceri recognized |
This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. All 9 members of the Council participated in the Council Chambers.
Quick recap:
Proclamation: William “Ken” Norman - Ken was recognized with a Town proclamation and State House of Representative resolution for many years of service on the Board of Assessors (16 years) and many other committees.
2024 Annual Alcohol License Renewals - all approved, 8 being held for payment and final inspection completion
Resolution 23-71: Town Council Approval of County ARPA Funds - Council approved application to Norfolk County for ARPA awards in the total amount of $1,359,000
Police Dept - $559,000
Sewer projects - $500,000
Franklin Food Pantry - $100,000
SAFE Coalition - $100,000
YMCA Bernon Family Branch - $100,000
ARPA Direct funds announced for
$1M to reconstruct Baron Road
$420,000 for replacement & construction of visitor bleachers at the high school field
Bylaw Amendment 23-902: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Inserting Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of - Second Reading - approved by 7-2 vote (Jones, Dellorco voted no)
Bylaw Amendment 23-903: A Bylaw to Amend the code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service - Second Reading - mattress fee raised to $65, unanimously approved (9-0)
Resolution 23-72: Davis-Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee Charge - Extension of Committee Terms and Deadline to Make Final Report -
Resolution 23-73: Revised 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule
Resolution 23-74: Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Transportation Network Companies (TNC) Ride Assessment Transfer and Appropriation - new MA General Law requirements for separate transaction to make this accounting for approx. $7,000 complete
Resolution 23-75: Gift Acceptance - Police Dept. ($5,000), Veterans’ Services Dept. ($3,145) & Senior Center ($200) - community continues to be generous, thank you
Resolution 23-76: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44,§53F3/4 - quarterly transfer also per MA General Law requirements to account for the fund transfer - for which Franklin TV & Radio very much appreciates as it allows them to provide the broadcast services for Town & School meetings, School sporting events, and for which community does benefit
The recording runs 1 hour and 30 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on Dec 20, 2023. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1118-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-12-20-23
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The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7Ehd1OodT0
Town Council agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_12.20.23_0.pdf
My full set of notes captured via Twitter during the meeting are collected in a single PDF for easier reading -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A1QMobHrI25X20jG3tFX8XpFgcon6tTH/view?usp=drive_link
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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
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Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
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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!
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Board of Assessors Chair Chris Feeley presenting the ToF proclamation to Ken Norman |
Ken posing with State Representative Jeff Roy |
FM #1117 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1117 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares a special year end episode combining "Talk Franklin'' with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Administrator Amy Frigulietti and “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conference Bridge on Thursday, December 21, 2023.
Topics for this session
Proclamation: William “Ken” Norman - Ken was recognized with a Town proclamation and State House of Representative resolution for many years of service on the Board of Assessors (16 years) and many other committees.
2024 Annual Alcohol License Renewals - all approved, 8 being held for payment and final inspection completion
Resolution 23-71: Town Council Approval of County ARPA Funds - Council approved application to Norfolk County for ARPA awards in the total amount of $1,359,000
Police Dept - $559,000
Sewer projects - $500,000
Franklin Food Pantry - $100,000
SAFE Coalition - $100,000
YMCA Bernon Family Branch - $100,000
ARPA Direct funds announced for
$1M to reconstruct Baron Road
$420,000 for replacement & construction of visitor bleachers at the high school field
Bylaw Amendment 23-902: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Inserting Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of - Second Reading - approved by 7-2 vote (Jones, Dellorco voted no)
Bylaw Amendment 23-903: A Bylaw to Amend the code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service - Second Reading - mattress fee raised to $65, unanimously approved (9-0)
2023 year in review, January 3, hit the ground working on 2024
The recording runs about 38 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie, Amy & Tom on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1117-talk-franklin-special-year-end-episode-12-21-23
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Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator
Talk Franklin podcast page -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin
Town Council agenda for Dec 20, 2023 meeting ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_12.20.23_0.pdf
Recap & video for Town Council session 12/20/23 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/12/town-council-closes-out-calendar-year.html
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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!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
"Talk Franklin" Special Year End Episode combines with Town Council Quarterbacking - 12/21/23 (audio) |
The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities to more than 1,300 individuals per year. The Franklin Food Pantry is not funded by the Town of Franklin. We are grateful for our many partnerships, including that with the Greater Boston Food Bank, that allow us to achieve greater buying power and lower our costs. Donations and grants fund our food purchases, keep our lights on, and put gas in our food truck.
Programs include home delivery, a weekend backpack program for Franklin school children in need, mobile pantries, emergency food bags, and holiday meal packages. The Pantry is located at 341 W. Central St. in Franklin, Massachusetts on Route 140. Visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.
Today (Tuesday, Sep 12) is National Police Woman's Day and the Franklin Police Department wants to acknowledge our female police officers for all they do for the FPD. Today only roughly 13% of the police force in the United States is made up of women. National Police Woman Day hopes to rectify that by encouraging more women to join the profession.We wish to acknowledge:
- Officer Tara Lagoa
- Detective Leanne Baker
- Officer Amanda Ayer
- Officer Andressa Rosa
- Detective Laura Canavan
- Officer Victoria McVicar
- Clinician Kallie Montagano