Gus Brown & I talk inspections, permits, line of sight, and the need for smart building (audio)

FM #1256 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1256 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Town of Franklin Building Commissioner Gus Brown. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio studio on Thursday, July 18, 2024. 

We talk about 

• His road to the Building Commissioner role

• Inspections department scope and permits

• Key info for residents (on permits, pools, line of sight, etc.)

• Need for smart building to keep growing revenue

The recording runs about 51 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1256-town-of-franklin-gus-brown-07-18-24/

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Building & Inspections page => https://www.franklinma.gov/building-inspections-department   

Permit information page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/node/22/files 

Online Permits page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/building-inspections-department/pages/line-permitting 

Town of Franklin business guide -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_business_guide_5_0.pdf 

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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.

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