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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Presidential Primary Election Day - March 5 from 6 AM to 8 PM at Franklin High School
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Early Voting at FHS starts Feb 24 and runs through March 1
- February 24 (Saturday) 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- February 26 (Monday) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- February 27 (Tuesday) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- February 28 (Wed.) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- February 29 (Thursday) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- March 1 (Friday) 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tabulator/Ballot Testing for the Presidential Primary - Weds, Feb 21 at 9 AM
Tabulator/Ballot Testing for the Presidential Primary 3/5/2024 Will be held on Wednesday, February 21st in the Town Council Chambers
Town of Franklin: Tabulator Testing shows ballots will be read properly (photo from testing in Oct 2022) |
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Reminder: 2024 Presidential Primary Election Schedule for Town of Franklin Voters
- February 24 (Saturday) 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- February 26 (Monday) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- February 27 (Tuesday) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- February 28 (Wed.) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- February 29 (Thursday) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- March 1 (Friday) 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Monday, February 5, 2024
Annual Town Report Of The Town Clerk's Office: FY 2023 Report
population figures that have been reported over the past years |
Annual Town Report Of The Town Clerk's Office: FY 2023 Report |
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Nancy Danello joins this "Talk Franklin" episode to talk elections with Jamie, Amy and I (audio)
FM #1144 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1144 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares a new format for "Talk Franklin'' with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Administrator Amy Frigulietti.
This episode features a conversation on the 2024 elections with Town Clerk Nancy Danello. We recorded our discussion in person in the 3rd floor Training Room on Thursday, January 25, 2024.
Topics for this session
Quick news highlights
Franklin Ridge received $8.5M funding
Town Council goals set for next 2 years
Jamie elected as Vice-President of Mass Municipal Assoc (MMA)
Elections for 2024
Presidential Primary - March 5
State Primary - September 3
Presidential Election - November 5
Quick outlook
Council Meeting - Jan 31
Finance Mtg - Feb 6
Council Mtg - Feb 28
Joint Budget Cmte - March 6
The recording runs about 47 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie, Amy & Nancy on Thursday, January 25, 2024 Audio link -> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Talk-Franklin---A-Podcast-from-the-Town-Administrators-Office-e2f34do/a-aatdjc7
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Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator
Talk Franklin podcast page -> https://open.spotify.com/show/6q76wsRAKGPuEZ8mzEGvP2
Town Clerk page for Elections -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerkelection-administrator/pages/important-information-regarding-elections-voting
Top 10 billboard hits on voting
https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/election-themed-songs-james-brown-alice-cooper-hits-7572297/
10. Paula Webb, “Please, Mr. President” (No. 60, 1975)
9. Black Sheep, “The Choice Is Yours” (No. 57, 1992)
8. Jeezy feat. Nas, “My President” (No. 57, 2008)
7. The Radiants, “Voice Your Choice” (No. 51, 1965)
6. Johnnie Taylor, “I Could Never Be President” (No. 48, 1969)
5. James Brown, “Funky President (People It’s Bad)” (No. 44, 1974)
4. Johnny Sea, “Day For Decision” (No. 35, 1966)
3. Alice Cooper, “Elected” (No. 26, 1972)
2. Re-Flex, “The Politics of Dancing” (No. 24, 1984)
1. Arcadia, “Election Day” (No. 6, 1985)
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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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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Town of Franklin: 2024 Presidential Primary Election Schedule
- February 24 (Saturday) 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- February 26 (Monday) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- February 27 (Tuesday) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- February 28 (Wed.) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- February 29 (Thursday) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- March 1 (Friday) 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Harriet DiMartino receives Franklin's Boston Post Cane as it's oldest resident
Harriet was born on April 18, 1922, in Lancaster NH to Cora Congdon (Nurse) and Frederick Congdon (Clerk of Probate Coos County). She attended Lancaster schools and graduated from Lancaster High School where she was an excellent student and a basketball star.
Harriet attended the University of New Hampshire where she met the love of her life, Dominic DiMartino. They both loved ballroom dancing. After their first dance together, there was only one name that filled Harriet’s dance cards.
Dom, a civil engineering graduate of UNH, was drafted into the Army and was assigned to the China Burma India Theater assisting with the building of airport runways with the Army Corps of Engineers. She received a degree in accounting from UNH. During the war, Harriet taught school in Berlin NH and The Catskills NY.
Dom & Harriet were married on June 1, 1946, shortly after Dom returned home from India. They moved to Franklin in 1950 where they built their home on Lincoln Street. Along with being a mother to five children, Harriet was co-owner, Vice President and bookkeeper for the D DiMartino Construction Company which was established in 1962.
Harriet was a devout Episcopalian and converted to Catholicism to attend church with her husband and family. She was an active member of the Franklin Catholic Women Club for many years.
Every summer, the day after school ended, she loaded up the children and family dog in the beach wagon and headed to West Falmouth where the family spent most summers at the cottage built by Dom in 1954.
She was a fabulous baker of pies and cookies, until aging affected her ability to mix the dough. Her cookie jars were always filled with homemade treats for those who visit and there was usually an apple or rhubarb pie on the kitchen counter.Upon retiring she and Dom spent 6 months of the year in their condo in Hollywood, Florida, where Harriet served as the association treasurer of the condo association. Summers were spent at their “new” home in West Falmouth, built in 1986 adjacent to the cottage. Annually, there were two brief returns to 2 Meetinghouse Lane in Franklin for the transition from Florida Snowbird to Cape Codder and back. They were married for 64 years until Dom’s passing in 2011. Harriet continued the annual north to south migration until 2018.
Harriet continues to be a die-hard Patriots and Red Sox fan. She and Dom were 25-year Patriots season tickets holders (before the Pat’s became a historic team.) Admittedly, Harriet was the bigger sports fan than Dom.
Since 2018, Harriet has resided in her home in Franklin full time. She enjoys crossword puzzles on the TV via an app, watching the Red Sox, MASH DVDs, and weekly Sunday Mass broadcast from Notre Dame University. She is a devoted and loving mother to five children, grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of eight great- grandchildren.
State Rep Jeff Roy, Harriet DiMartino, Town Clerk Nancy Danello |
State Rep Jeff Roy, Harriet DiMartino, Town Clerk Nancy Danello, accompanied by Harriet's children |
Sunday, November 12, 2023
Franklin, MA: Town Council agenda for Nov 15, 2023 meeting
a. Resolution 23-60: Adoption of the Procedures Manual of the Franklin Town Council (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-60 - Majority Vote)
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
a. October 18, 2023
a. Agricultural Commissioni. Cynthia Garboski
a. Presentation: Franklin Elks Riders Donation to Veterans’ Services Departmenti. Legislation for Action #9fb. Discussion: Open Meeting Law, Public Records, Ethics and Conducting a Public Meeting - Mark Cerel, Town Attorney
a. Capital Budget Subcommitteeb. Economic Development Subcommitteec. Budget Subcommitteed. Master Plan Committeee. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committeef. Police Station Building Committeeg. GATRA Advisory Board
Franklin, MA: Town Council agenda for Nov 15, 2023 meeting |
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Official Results for the Town of Franklin Biennial Election - Nov 7, 2023
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Town of Franklin Biennial Election Unofficial Results - Nov 7, 2023 (audio)
The Town of Franklin Biennial Election Unofficial Results as read off by Town Clerk Nancy Danello in the Franklin High School gym on Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023. A group of 40 or so candidates and their supporters were present to listen to the results.
- In the Town Council race, the 9 incumbents held off the one challenger.
- The Tri-County debt exclusion passed
- Only
62003100 voters cast ballots, a disappointing turnout
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1094-town-of-franklin-biennial-election-unofficial-results-11-07-23
The “Election Collection” for 2023 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/07/franklin-election-collection-2023.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"
Town of Franklin: UNOFFICIAL Biennial Election Results - Nov 7, 2023 |