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 *
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Dean College Announces New Deans For School Of The Arts And Sanders School Of Business
Monday, September 18, 2023
Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee - Agenda for Sep 19, 2023 meeting at 7 PM
a. Arts and recreation centerb. Police stationc. Various housing options
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Mass Creative offering an Advocacy & Organizing Fellowship
"Great opportunity for people want to deepen their arts advocacy knowledge. Apply for this fellowship."
Via Mass Creative
"We're happy to announce that we're relaunching the MASSCreative Advocacy & Organizing Fellowship! This is a stipended year-long leadership development cohort for artivists, creative workers, & emerging cultural leaders. "
"Applications are now open & close on September 22nd. Visit the link to learn more & apply today! https://mass-creative.org/resources-for-fellows… "
Mass Creative offering an Advocacy & Organizing Fellowship |
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Talk Franklin: Jamie and I go 'long' talking patience, process, and engagement results - 04/28/23 (audio)
FM #985 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 985 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. We had our conversation in person at the Senior Center. We had already been involved in back-to-back sessions and added our recording session to this slot on Friday, April 28, 2023.
We usually watch the clock to keep the session shorter but we were having such a good discussion we went with the flow.
Topics for this session
Arts & Culture listening session (2nd of 3 scheduled)
Senior Center volunteer recognition event
Finance Committee budget hearings scheduled May 8, 10, & 11
Town Council hearings scheduled for May 24 & 25
The recording runs about 55 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie on Friday, April 28, 2023
Audio file -> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkfranklin/episodes/State-of-Franklin---May-2023-e23gcru
Town FY 2024 budget page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/webforms/fy-24-budget-materials
Arts & Culture survey -> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4AWODps2aVQd_tzHIGfcJBRwUdpvYB9jK3hgfxploSWc7zw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Town of Franklin calendar for May meetings & events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar/month/2023-05
Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator
Talk Franklin podcast page -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin
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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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Talk Franklin: Jamie and I go long talking patience, process, and engagement results - 04/28/23 (audio) |
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Arts & Culture Listening Tour - Apr 28 at 9 AM
Arts & Culture Listening Tour - Apr 28 at 9 AM |
Thursday, March 23, 2023
What do you want to tell the Survey about Arts & Culture in Franklin?
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The Arts & Culture Survey is open for your input! |
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The Arts & Culture listening tour |
Friday, March 10, 2023
Arts & Culture Listening Tour Updated; Your feedback is needed
The Town Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Arts and Cultural Initiatives is seeking input from residents and community stakeholders on all things arts and culture. Take the survey today: https://buff.ly/3mEA7Kh
Access event details here: https://buff.ly/3F9YoOv
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Register for (free) to participate in the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium scheduled for March 30, 2023
If you haven't registered for the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium, 2023, please register.
The Franklin Cultural Council's symposium, "Uplifting the Arts: the Intersection of Culture and Economy" is scheduled for Thursday, March 30, at Dean College in the Guidrey Center.
The featured speaker is Michael Bobbitt, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council.
The panelists include Edward M. Augustus, Jr., Chancellor, Dean College; Carolyn Cole, Program Officer, Mass Cultural Council; and Erin Lynch, Executive Director, MetroWest Visitors Bureau. The moderator for the evening is Kaye Kelly, Professor, Berklee College of Music.
The event is open to all and is free. Light refreshments will be available. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the program begins at 6:30 pm. Please register so we know that you are coming. Select Symposium to register. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Monday, March 6, 2023
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Register to participate in the free Metrowest Arts and Culture Symposium - March 30
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Metrowest Arts and Culture Symposium |
Thursday, February 23, 2023
You're Invited to the Franklin Arts & Culture Listening Tour!
You're Invited to the Franklin Arts & Culture Listening Tour!
Help shape the future of Arts & Culture (A&C) during the town's Master Plan update process.
The Franklin Town Council has established an Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Arts and Cultural Initiatives. The Ad Hoc Subcommittee will host 3 sessions as part of their listening tour. The purpose of these tours is to gather community input to help inform the direction of arts and culture for the next 10 -15 years as part of the town's Master Plan Update process.
Your input will help define what Arts and Culture (A&C) is to Franklin and shape where we as a community want it to be. By embedding our communal vision for the arts into long range planning, we can ensure our vision for the arts is developed further and well maintained by the creative community as it continues to evolve.
Dean College, Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center 1st floor in the Campanella Boardroom. (Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar)
Franklin Public Library, Meeting Room (School St. entrance). (Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar)May 19, 2023 - 10 AM - 12 PM
Escape Into Fiction, 12 Main St. Franklin, MA (Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar)
The Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Arts and Cultural Initiatives is composed of the following Town Council members:
- Cobi Frongillo, Chair
- Ted Cormier-Ledger, Vice Chair
- Melanie Hamblen, Clerk
See the attached poster or click here to learn more!
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/events/421731
Monday, January 9, 2023
Franklin Panthers recognized, Historic Districts info shared, goals update provided and 4 committees authorized (audio)
FM #913 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 913 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. All 9 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers.
Quick recap:
Franklin Panthers 4th grade football team recognized for winning the State Championship
Video and info shared on the 2 National Register Historic Districts in Franklin that was prepared by Vicki Earls, Franklin Public Library
Town Council Goals Update in the middle of this two year term was provided by Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator
Renewal of Municipal agreement with Tri-County for school resource officer
Ratification of 3 contract adjustments with Police (2) and Fire (1)
Authorize formation of four committees
Arts & Culture
Master Plan
Police Station
Davis Thayer reuse
The recording runs just over 2 hours. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on January 4, 2023. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-913-town-council-mtg-01-04-23
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Meeting agenda and documents released for this session ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/franklin-ma-town-council-meeting-agenda.html
The National Register Historic Districts presentation -> https://youtu.be/KdGHozDRa1E
Watch the Franklin.TV video replay on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/N-WomocGBlc
My notes in one threaded PDF document -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iIH7JAlnlgN69HDkUYIS-3U44pUSUW15/view?usp=share_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"
Sunday, January 8, 2023
Town Council Quarterbacking gets inside the meeting of Jan 4, the recognition, legislation, and creation of 4 committees (audio)
FM #912 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 912 in the series.
This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. This is one of a series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior 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 Jan 4, 2023:
ok, what just happened?
What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?
We cover the following key topics
PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
a. Proclamation: Franklin Panthers 4th Grade Football Team
PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
National Register Historic Districts in Franklin - Vicki Earls, Franklin Public Library https://youtu.be/KdGHozDRa1E
Town Council Goals Update - Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8b._goals.pdf
LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Renewal of Municipal agreement with Tri-County for school resource officer
Ratification of 3 contract adjustments with Police (2) and Fire (1)
Authorize formation of four committees
• Arts & Culture
• Master Plan
• Police Station
• Davis Thayer reuse
Our conversation runs about 41 minutes
Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes.
Let’s listen to this session of Town Council Quarterbacking recorded Jan 5, 2023
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-912-town-council-quarterbacking-01-05-23--------------
Meeting agenda and documents released for this session ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/franklin-ma-town-council-meeting-agenda.html
The National Register Historic Districts presentation -> https://youtu.be/KdGHozDRa1E
Watch the Franklin.TV video replay on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/N-WomocGBlc
My notes in one threaded PDF document -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iIH7JAlnlgN69HDkUYIS-3U44pUSUW15/view?usp=share_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 your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"