Town Council expresses frustration with ABCC regs, approved license transfer (video)

The Franklin (MA) Town Council met on Thursday, May 22 for it's second budget hearing as outlined in Town bylaws. Given that the questions on the FY 2026 budget were effectively covered on Wednesday, and with the special election scheduled for June 3, the hearing was continued to June 4 to close out the budget process.

Depending upon the results of the vote on June 3, if the override is successful, then the budget can be approved as proposed. If the override fails to pass, then the proposed cuts will need to be determined before the budget is finally approved.

7 of the Councilors were present for Thursday's session (Chandler and Pellegri absent). Dellorco left the Council Chambers during the public hearing on the alcohol license transfer and did not return.

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/KxgDYAmr-zM?&t=95

The agenda and released documentation for this session ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05222025-1753 

Quick recap:

• Public hearing on License Modification - Change of LLC Managers & Change of Ownership (Beneficial Membership) Interest of a Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License: Franklin Shed, LLC d/b/a The Shed, Located at 340 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038
• After explanation, measure approved. Effectively, the 2 existing owners expanded ownership to include two of their employees.
• 2 Public hearings were opened as the items were directly and intimately related to each other and needed to be reviewed together.
• Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License: DeVitas Market, LLC d/b/a DeVita’s Market, Located at 198 East Central St
• Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Table & Vine, Inc., Located at 348 East Central St
• Attorney Cornetta carefully explained the moving parts that would effectively transfer the beer & wine license from the Big Y to DeVita's and the all alcohol license at DeVita's would transfer to Big Y. As the 2 licenses are so close to each other, the transfer was not in the realm of denying based upon the case law already established. 
• The prior transfer Big Y attempted was successfully and legally denied as it would have changed the mix of licenses in the East Central neighborhood. This current transfer simply swapped licenses within the half mile locations and did not materially change the overall license impact.
• Mr Halligan is establishing an LLC to purchase DeVitas, maintain operation with the beer & wine license, allowing Mr Donovan to retire from the business. He will also upgrade the building and operations including installation of a grease trap.
• The Big Y has successfully operated other all alcohol licenses without issue in MA, including the current beer & wine license in Franklin. They will bring in a new manager for the license and rotate the current manager within their operations as they normally do.
• Councilor Dellorco expressed his frustration with the move and acknowledged that aside from the legalities, he would vote no. He left the public hearing before the vote.
• Councilor Cormier-Leger attempted to motion to have the transfer vote tabled to a future meeting, it did not get the majority vote (tied 3-3) so the votes proceeded as scheduled and both transfers passed 5-1-3 (5 for, 1 against (Cormier-Leger) and 3 absent)
• The second FY 2026 Budget hearing was opened, after some discussion, it was continued to the June 4 Town Council meeting.

My notes as captured via Twitter/x during the session can be found in one PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zc-q92nV-paFAQ3DXWbqcucn-NRwRCVE/view?usp=drive_link

Town Council expresses frustration with ABCC regs, approved license transfer (video)

Franklin, MA: Agenda for Town Council meeting May 22, 2025 at 7 PM

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

May 22, 2025 - 7 PM

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

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.

c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. April 30, 2025

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

a. License Modification - Change of LLC Managers & Change of Ownership (Beneficial Membership) Interest of a Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License: Franklin Shed, LLC d/b/a The Shed, Located at 340 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038

i. License Transaction # 5a.  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5673/4a-SHED

Table & Vine

b. Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License: DeVitas Market, LLC d/b/a DeVitas Market, Located at 198 East Central St., Suite 2, Franklin, MA 02038

i. License Transaction # 5b.  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5674/4b-DEVITAS

c. Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Table & Vine, Inc., Located at 348 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038

i. License Transaction # 5c.  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5675/4c-TABLE-AND-VINE

d. FY26 Town Council Annual Operating Budget Hearing

i. FY26 Voting Document -> 

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5662/FY26-Voting-Document-2

ii. FY26 Town Administrator Budget Message (per Town Charter Section 6-4-1)  

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5322/FY26-Budget-Narrative

iii. Appendix A Town Administrator Recommended Budget Voting Document & Budget Book (per Town Charter provision 6-5-1 & 6-5-2)  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5246/Appendix-A-Town-Administrator-Recommended-Voting-Document-and-Budget-Book

iv. Appendix B Franklin Public School District Budget Book  

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5269967/-FY26_Franklin_Budget_Book_.docx_-_Google_Docs_1_.pdf

5. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. License Modification - Change of LLC Managers & Change of Ownership (Beneficial Membership) Interest of a Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License: Franklin Shed, LLC d/b/a The Shed, Located at 340 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038

b. Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License: DeVitas Market, LLC d/b/a DeVita’s Market, Located at 198 East Central St., Suite 2, Franklin, MA 02038

c. Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Table & Vine, Inc., Located at 348 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038

d. Farmer-Brewery Farmers Market License - Rushford Brewery

6. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 25-31: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($180)

(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-31 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5664/25-31--Gift-Acceptance---Sr-Ctr

7. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda doc ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05222025-1753 

Town Council hears of clean audit and renewal of AAA rating among items on a varied and busy meeting (video)

The Town Council met as scheduled on Wednesday evening, May 7 starting a few minutes after 7 PM with all 9 Councilors present.

The Franklin TV recording is available for review -> https://www.youtube.com/live/BjLJUaJedMc&t=389

The agenda and released documents for this session ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072025-1719

Quick recap:

• Town Clerk Nancy Danello provides some updates on the early voting, last day to register, etc. for the FY 2026 override special election June 3
• School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan provides some updates on the redistricting efforts, how the savings will lay the foundation for the future assuming the override does pass
• Citizens comments:
• J Callaway-Tripp, thanks for the Parmenter property deed adjustment; Future use of whatever the property be designated for, requesting a Town wide vote as it did back in the early 1950's; Request a town committee to determine the future of the property
• M Minnichelli quotes Yogi Berra, reminding that we should set a target, the 10% is a state requirement
• J Nutting speaking for the override
• Sherlock spoke to the FinCom budget hearings (watch, listen, read almost complete) and Pen to Picture event May 10 at the Library
• J Cohen asking for help in speaking for clarity on the issues around the override, stopping building is not the same as voting on the override
• Recognition
• Police Department - Swearing in of New Police Officer, Tyler Hosley
• Police Department - Recognition of New Town of Upton Chief of Police, Chief Nicholas Palmieri, former Sergeant of the Franklin Police Department

2 minute recess 

• Public hearing
• New Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Approval of Karan Goswami as the Manager - Kaushik Restaurants Inc. d/b/a Mirchi Indian Cuisine. Attorney and applicant participated remotely. Applicant had started ABCC application without legal assistance, withdrew it from ABCC and with legal guidance resubmitted. No real changes to application operational details; Motion to approve, second, passes 9-0
•  Public hearing
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-935: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 24, Floodplain District. No comments or questions from public or Council, had also been approved by Planning Board  Motion to move to 3nd reading, second, passes 9-0
• License Modification - Change of Manager of a Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License: The Chateau Restaurant of Franklin, Inc. d/b/a The Chateau, Motion to approve, second, passes 9-0
• Presentation: 
• FY24 Financial Audit - Scott McIntire, CPA, Managing Director, CBIZ, we have a clean audit result this year. Scott compliments to the Town for preparing and executing in the audit, Entirely new set of staff to conduct this audit, a clean audit opinion. This reflects an evaluation of the internal controls of the Town operations
• Jamie also updated that the recent bond application resulted in renewal of our AAA rating, a major accomplishment to continue this
• What does the triple AAA mean? The lowest interest rate is available to use and will save us millions of dollars; Beaver St interceptor project is at 1.5% interest, in today's market it would be about 4%
• Legislation for action
• Resolution 25-28: Extension of the Time Period for the Automatic Reverter Contained in the Deed of Former Town-owned Land Off Panther Way Previously Conveyed to the Franklin Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund; Motion to approve, second, passes 9-0
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-927: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of The Code Of The Town of Franklin, Definitions (Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen) - Second Reading;  & Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-928: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Attachment 3, Use Regulation Schedule, Part II Principal Uses (Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen)  - Second Reading; Both measures Motion to approve, second; Discussion, there has been interest expressed; Passes 9-0 via roll call
• TA Report highlights
• Budget hearing May 21-22, will be continued to June 4 to do the votes that night after the
• override results are available
• How does development affect the budget? Jamie will do his best to address, will be beneficial for community discussion as part of the hearing 5/22. Jamie will be attending the ZBA meeting at the request of the chair and members. Will be part of other discussions on the 444 East Central St item for as long as it goes
• Best Western no longer housing emergency shelter as of July. Budget issues were not being created by that State item. The Town has not spent a dollar on that
• Bids came in on budget for the cupola, hopefully work will start June/July when contractor will be available
• Cricket field being built and opening here on Pond St (behind Kennedy)
• Sculpture Park new features there
• Porchfest will also feature a Cornhole competition June 7

My notes collected in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YrOYu85-re20L0v7tmmAvCY2e54ir5sY/view?usp=drive_link

License swaps scheduled for public hearing: Table & Vine, Inc. to DeVitas Market; DeVita’s Market to Table & Vine

Transfer and Change of Location of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages

Package Store License From DeVita’s Inc. d/b/a DeVita’s Market to Table & Vine,

Inc.  -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05222025-1728

Transfer and Change of Location of a Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages

Package Store License From Table & Vine, Inc. to DeVitas Market, LLC d/b/a

DeVita’s Market  -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05222025-1729

License swaps scheduled for public hearing: Table & Vine, Inc. to DeVitas Market; DeVita’s Market to Table & Vine

Franklin, MA: Town Council agenda for meeting scheduled May 7 at 7 PM

Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
May 7, 2025 - 7 PM

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

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.
c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None Scheduled.

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

a. Police Department - Swearing in of New Police Officer
i. Tyler Hosley
b. Police Department - Recognition of New Town of Upton Chief of Police
i. Chief Nicholas Palmieri, former Sergeant of the Franklin Police Department

5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled.
 

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS

a. New Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Approval of Karan Goswami as the Manager - Kaushik Restaurants Inc. d/b/a Mirchi Indian Cuisine, Located at 14 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038
i. License Transaction #7a.

b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-935: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 24, Floodplain District
i. Legislation For Action #9a.  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5509/6b-Floodplain

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. New Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Approval of Karan Goswami as the Manager - Kaushik Restaurants Inc. d/b/a Mirchi Indian Cuisine, Located at 14 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5506/7a-1---LICENSE-TRANSACTION---Kaushik-Restaurants-Inc-d_b_a-Mirchi-Indian-Cuisine---Google-Docs

b. License Modification - Change of Manager of a Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License: The Chateau Restaurant of Franklin, Inc. d/b/a The Chateau; Located at 466 King St., Franklin, MA 02038  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5525/7b-Chateau-Change-of-Manager

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Presentation: FY24 Financial Audit - Scott McIntire, CPA, Managing Director, CBIZ

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5518/Town-of-Franklin-MA---Issued-06302024-Financial-Statements---FINAL-1

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-935: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 24, Floodplain District - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-935 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5507/9a-ZONING-BYLAW-AMENDMENT-25-935---Flood-Plain---Google-Docs

b. Resolution 25-28: Extension of the Time Period for the Automatic Reverter Contained in the Deed of Former Town-owned Land Off Panther Way Previously Conveyed to the Franklin Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-28 - ⅔ Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5515/9b-25-28---Extension-of-Time-Period-for-Automatic-Reverter---Panther-Way

c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-927: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of The Code Of The Town of Franklin, Definitions (Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen) - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-927 - ⅔ Majority Roll Call Vote)   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5512/9c-27-927-and-27-928---Shared-Kitchens

d. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-928: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Attachment 3, Use Regulation Schedule, Part II Principal Uses (Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen) - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-928 - ⅔ Majority Roll Call Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5513/9d-1---ZONING-BYLAW-AMENDMENT-25-928---Use-Regulations---Shared-Use-Commercial-Kitchen-1

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Joint Budget Subcommittee
d. Police Station Building Committee
e. GATRA Advisory Board

 

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled
 

15. ADJOURN

 

The agenda doc also includes remote participation info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072025-1719

  

Franklin, MA: Town Council agenda for meeting scheduled May 7 at 7 PM

Town Council gets a second chance to approve all alcohol license transfer between BJs & Pour Richard's (audio)

FM #1268  This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1268 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, June 26, 2024.  All 9 members were present in Council Chambers. We took an extract of the full meeting, separating the all alcohol license transfer between Pour Richard’s and BJs for this segment of audio.

The transaction in June was twofold; Pour Richard’s ownership is changing, they are transferring their all alcohol license to BJs. In return, BJs will transfer the beer & wine license they have to the new owners of Pour Richard’s.

Should have been a straightforward move, both parties had done the prior paperwork, both parties were in good standing, the Town departments, and ABCC had given prior approval; the formality of the transfer needed to be completed. 

As one BJs lawyers stated:

“I'll be as brief as I can. There are two main premises to licensing in Mass and the first is to serve the public need. That's basically the overall picture of location, and number of licenses, and in this case, this swap will definitely serve the public need because it's really not changing what's going on now other than moving the all alcohol portion slightly down the road to a different operator.

Now the second basic premise is for licensing to promote the common good and although I I find those confusing, I used to always think well what's the difference? Well the common good really focuses not on the town, and not on the town's landscape, but on the operator, and the specific location, and the specific way that the package store will operate. “

Later in the hearing, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen answered a question on a possible policy around not providing all alcohol to big box stores.

“Basically there's just nothing in town policy or code that I'm aware of, and I just conferred with the town attorney that could speak to that too, that does not,  I want to be respectful of Councilor Frongillo’s position if that's his priority as a voting member of the council that's a different matter, and it could be other members of the council as well or other members of the public, but we have no policy on the books that prohibits that.

Actually I believe that's actually a policy that might even be challengeable legally because now you're making a judgment on a license on determinations that are not grounds for denial of a license, and would be an automatic approval on an appeal.  So I just want to make sure the Public's clear about that there's a difference between an opinion, and what we have in terms of a bylaw, we do not have a bylaw, we do not have a policy that's official about this.“

 

The public hearing closed, and both steps of the transfer were denied by 6-3 votes via roll call (Mercer, Jones, Hamblen for; Cormier-Leger, Chandler, Pellegri, Dellorco, Frongillo & Sheridan against)

• Both BJs and Pour Richards have appealed to the ABCC. Their respective hearings are scheduled for later in September
• The Town when it filed the paper with ABCC noting the denial apparently did not fill out the reason for denial (likely because they did not challenge on either of the 2 legitimate grounds for denial)
• Pour Richard’s had made a public appeal directly to the Council to reconsider righting the incorrect vote they had cast
• In advance of the ABCC decision likely favoring both BJs and Pour Richard’s, the measure is back before the Council

We’ll see what happens Wednesday night

Let’s listen to the replay of the June 26 segment which runs for about an hour and 6 minutes.  Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1268-town-council-mtg-06-26-24-extract/

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The Franklin TV video of the June 26 session (5 hour 50 minutes) can be found ->   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkF-BLT5Vns  Skip forward to about 1:05, just after the recognition of Comptroller Chris Sandini’s recognition, is when the BJs-Pour Richard’s segment starts. It runs to about 2:08.

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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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In this Quarterbacking session, we condense the 5 hour 45 minute Town Council session June 26 to less than 30 minutes (audio)

FM #1242 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1242 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. The Council met on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 for the last meeting of the Fiscal Year 2024. As the session was a marathon one, extending into Thursday morning, completing at 12:45 AM, we met on Friday to recap the long 5 hour and 45 minute session. 

We look to focus on 

• ok, what just happened? 

• What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

Topics for this session:

• Recognition 

• of Rabbi Tom Alpert retiring

• Of Gabrielle “Ellie” Dalton & Community Outreach Dog, “Officer” Ben Franklin

• Failed to approve the license transfers between BJs and Pour Richard's. Likely to be appealed and appeal upheld by ABCC (the reasons the Council verbalized for denial are not within the 2 criteria allowed per ABCC regulations, as I understand things)

• After much discussion, cut the Town budget $1.1M to provide that money to the FPS school budget. Also in principle agreed to fund another $1M next month from debt stabilization

• Raised water rate, Trash/recycle rate, & storm water rate

g. By-Law Amendment 24-910: Chapter 82, Municipal Service Fees Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Water Usage Rates - Second Reading 

h. By-Law Amendment 24-911: Chapter 82, Municipal Service Fees Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Curbside Trash Fee - Second Reading 

i. By-Law Amendment 24-912: Chapter 82, Municipal Service Fees Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Stormwater Service Charge - Second Reading  (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-912 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

• TA Report

• Road condition report published

• Finance reorganization

• Linda Darling appointed, Chris Sandini retiring, Kerri Bertone appointed, org chart coming next time

The recording runs about 27 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Tom.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1242-town-council-quarterbacking-06-28-24

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The Franklin TV broadcast 06/05/24  ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkF-BLT5Vns 

Agenda - > 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_june_26_2024.pdf 

Updated budget document -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/june_26_2024_town_council_meeting_agenda_fixed.pdf

My notes for this meeting  captured via Twitter can be found in one PDF file -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fFz4yUhZUIdxhE9P_mi6ASkaLwWnMiw5/view?usp=drive_link 

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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"

In this Quarterbacking session, we condense the 5 hour 45 minute Town Council session June 26 to less than 30 minutes (audio)