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FM #1390 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1390 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in Council Chambers. All 4 members of the subcommittee participated in Chambers (Hamblen, Sheridan, Frongillo & Chandler).
Quick recap
The meeting started and then restarted to get to the correct Zoom link so a few minutes were repeated for some on the video recording and net new for others on the proper Zoom link. This audio recording only includes from the restart
The shared kitchen definition and addition to the use tables for commercial (not residential) zones was discussed, clarified, and then moved to bring to the Town Council by a 4-0 vote
The naming of the Crossing Neighborhood District and the minor additions was agreed to in concept but after discussion determined that it is an opportunity to do more with than "just renaming". Especially with the Master Plan approved, some of those items can be considered for implementation here
Motion to adjourn, passes 4-0
The recording of the meeting runs about 58 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1390-economic-development-subcmte-mtg-02-26-25/
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Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aC6kDo1DtM&t=408
The agenda doc -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/02/economic-development-to-review-proposed.html
My full set of notes captured during the meeting
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CkUfWVxVbGsGOp9bj8Ew6yDP8BiZDsvy/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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Happy Birthday Franklin |
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Joint Budget Listening Session |
The agenda packet includes:
a. Town Administrator FY26 Budget Update #4 Memorandum - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4201/Town-Administrator-FY26-Budget-Update-4-Memorandum-
b. Updated FY26 Budget Model (1/30/25) - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4191/02b-FY26-Budget-Control-Sheet---Control-Summary
c. Estimated Override Matrix - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4190/02c-Override-Tax-Rate-Impact-Calculationxlsx---Sheet1
d. Board of Assessors Request Letter https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4189/02d-Board-of-Assessors-Support-for-Administrative-Assistant
Joint Budget Subcommittee Meeting
This cast features FSPA Broadway Faculty Members Emily Koch @embkoch as Debra and Jim Hogan @jimhogan220 as Buddy
"A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of 5 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL. It features Tony Award-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen) and direction by Tony-nominated director Jessica Stone.Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush … and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure."
March 5 at the VFW Post 3402
"Due to the Senior Center closure, our monthly Veterans Coffee Social will be held this month only (March) at the VFW Post 3402, 1034 Pond St, Franklin, MA"
Dr Anne Bergen:
"Welcome to Mental Health, the crisis of our time.
My name is Anne Bergen. I am the host of this series of programs brought to you by Franklin TV whose mission is really to bring important topics relevant to the community out so we can inform the residents aware of issues that are very very important.
The issue we have to address is mental health."
Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF0EhkQQZD8
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Mental Health: Diane Plouffe & Jamie Barrett (video) |
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https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ |
Time/Day | Saturday |
7:00 AM | Jazz Journey 1 - Hines |
8:00 AM | Jazz Journey 2 - Hines |
9:00 AM | Wine - Lenzi/Simone |
10:00 AM | Frank's Music - Falvey |
11:00 AM | Music |
12:00 Noon | Music |
1:00 PM | Wine - Lenzi/Simone |
2:00 PM | FM Radio - Sherlock |
3:00 PM | FM Gov - Sherlock |
4:00 PM | FM News - Sherlock |
5:00 PM | Frank Musings/Presents - Falvey |
6:00 PM | Turntable - Vibe/PaulyG |
7:00 PM | Turntable - Vibe/PaulyG |
8:00 PM | Blues - Derick/Remissong |
9:00 PM | Blues - Derick/Remissong |
10:00 PM | Music |
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