You can also visit the Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/
or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038
Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
FM #980 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 980 in the series.
This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer in our Town Council Quarterbacking session. This is one of the series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior night’s Town Council meeting.
Akin to one of the many sports post-game analysis broadcasts we are familiar with in New England, this would be a discussion focused on the Franklin Town Council meeting of Apr 26, 2023:
ok, what just happened?
What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?
We cover the following key topics
2 license transactions
• Transfer of Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License and Approval of Parth Patel as the Manager - Marlboro Food, Inc. d/b/a 7-Eleven, Located at 664 Union St. https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/7a._1_license_transaction_-_7-eleven_transfer_of_section_15.pdf
• Robert Vozzella / La Cantina Winery - Farmer-Winery, Farmer’s Market License https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/7b._license_transaction_-_la_cantina.pdf
1 piece of legislation
• Resolution 23-28: Town Council Approval of County ARPA Funds (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-28 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9a._23-28_arpa_700k.pdf
PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Discussion: Open Space & Recreation Plan Update - Breeka Li Goodlander, Conservation Agent and Natural Resources Manager https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._1_-_memo_-_osrp_presentation_.pdf
b. Discussion: Display of Flags on Town Flagpoles or Property https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8b._flags_0.pdf
Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes.
Our conversation runs about 32 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council Quarterbacking session recorded Apr 27, 2023
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The agenda doc can also be found on the Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_april_26_2023_0.pdf
My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a-fQYmqnEnma1RPjufiBjVjft3nJ5-GW/view?usp=share_link
Franklin TV meeting video -> https://www.youtube.com/live/VTsQ6p7Pc_w?feature=share
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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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Davis: 4G, 2AConsigli: 4G, 2ASacchetti: 2G, 2AO'Brien, Walshe: 2G eachCorvi: 13 savesAlexander: 19-29 on faceoffs
Great team W for the boys... Officially halfway through the season and we're sitting at 8-1. #onegoal
Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 16 vs. Longmeadow, 10 – Final |
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Franklin Senior Connection - May 2023 Newsletter |
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"Panther News: Friday, April 28, 2023
@FHScheer_ @FranklinMatters @FHSSports @FranklinHS @FranklinPSNews @FHSPantherbook"
https://t.co/37dXYprRyk via @YouTube
Tomorrow (Saturday) morning (weather permitting) the Franklin Youth Baseball Organization has its annual little league parade.
Starting around 9 AM you can expect temporary road closures on West Central St by the Davis Thayer School, Cottage St, and Peck St.
https://t.co/ZpNQXvPIzt
Friday, April 28
9:00am - Arts & Culture Listening Tour - Session 2 (Franklin Public Library)
6:00pm - Northeast Groove (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:30pm - Dean Dance Company (Ticketed performance) (Dean College Main Stage)
Saturday, April 29
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
12:00pm - Favorite Poem Project (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - Dean Dance Company (Ticketed performance) (Dean College Main Stage)
6:00pm - Corner 2 Corner (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:30pm - Dean Dance Company (Ticketed performance) (Dean College Main Stage)
7:30pm - Electric Youth 2023 (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
8:00pm - John Gorka (ticketed event, masks required) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)
Sunday, April 30
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - Dean Dance Company (Ticketed performance) (Dean College Main Stage)
Wednesday, May 3
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)
7:00pm - Franklin Art Association (monthly meeting) (Franklin Senior Center)
7:00pm - FHS Jazz Concert (Franklin High School)
Thursday, May 4
10:00am - Writer's Quiet Space (Escape Into Fiction)
2:00pm - What is wrong with my Houseplants? (virtual) (Franklin Public Library)
6:00pm - Ken Barney (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Papilia's Wood Fired Pizza (food truck) (La Cantina Winery)
6:30pm - Franklin LGBTQ Alliance (monthly meeting) (Franklin Public Library)
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Favorite Poem Project™ with Steve Sherlock and Camille Napier BernsteinChoose a favorite published poem that you have long treasured or recently discovered. Read it for a recording celebrating National Poetry Month for later inclusion on Steve’s podcast.Note: Poems may not be ones you or family members or friends have written.
Limit: Five minutes reading time.
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There were 2 events scheduled, only 1 remains - Saturday, April 29, from noon to 3 PM |
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit 501©3 organization made up of more than 350 business owners, residents, and community leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. Residents can join the Downtown Partnership for only $25. The Partnership manages events like the Strawberry Stroll and the Harvest Festival, and initiatives such as beautification, streetscape design, greenspace, alley murals, and sculpture projects.For more information go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org.
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Volunteers Wanted for May 20 Downtown Beautification Day (photo from 2018) |