FM #1229 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1229 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. The Council met on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 for the first of their 2 normal meetings for June. Our schedules coordinated to talk on Thursday morning to recap the long 4 hour session the night before..
We look to focus on
ok, what just happened?
What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?
Topics for this session:
Electric Youth high point of session
Verizon cable contract renewal
Farmers Market licenses for La Cantina, Blisspoint Meadery
Public Hearing on King St business zoning proposal
Moved to second reading by 5-4 vote
Final approval requires 6 Yes votes
Friendly 40b approved by 5-4 vote
Still needs to work through the permit process, etc.
Zoning bylaws referral to Planning Board
3 measures regarding MBTA compliance
Mixed use zoning definition
EDC recommendation changed on parking minimums
Still to come back to Council for discussion & vote
TA Emergency shelter update
No town funds spent for anything
Schools reimbursed from State for their additional support costs
The recording runs about 26 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Tom.
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1230-town-council-quarterbacking-06-06-24--------------
The Franklin TV broadcast 06/05/24 -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps1PnsDuPwE
Agenda and supporting documents ->
My notes for this meeting captured via Twitter can be found in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/190oyby8h5rC5ivDqN4lKAOV5PBP2UCM4/view?usp=drive_link
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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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| This Town Council Quarterbacking session recaps the 4 hour Council meeting in about 25 minutes (audio) |
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