Community Preservation Cmte gets update on project status, funding status, sets next meeting for Feb 5 (video)

The Community Preservation Committee met as scheduled on Wednesday, Dec 18 at 5:00 PM in the 3rd floor training room.

All members of the committee present for this session. Franklin tv broadcasting to Comcast and Verizon subscribers as well as to Zoom and YouTube

Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMyHAV9qzy8

Agenda doc and CPA fund report status for FY 2025 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/cpc_agenda_-_dec_18_2024.pdf

Quick Recap -> 

• Town Administrator Jamie Hellen providing an update, introduces Evan Lacasse as Deputy Financial Officer and budget analyst who will be picking up the details of CPA as things go forward
• Updates on current CPA funded projects:
• Cupola out for bid, should start next year some time
• Franklin Ridge about half financed at this point, starting infrastructure work in 2025
• Rod & Gun club didn't get funding, apparently did get their own funding
• Q on Davis Thayer, (old high school), Police Station Building Cmte hired architect, open house planned for current station, architect hired. Middle of 2025 should get to site selection. There are some issues with Parmenter, and with DT, so it will an interesting decision. DT page has the reports and expression of interests proposal, zoning would also be needed for most other uses (https://www.franklinma.gov/davis-thayer-building-reuse-advisory-committee). W Batchelor not liking the police station at Parmenter (not yet a decision). "no one can convince me otherwise"
• CPA funds could be used for historical preservation of Davis Thayer
• Review of the CPA fund status provided in the agenda doc
• Walking thru the 2nd page which shows the balances by category, expenses, encumbered amounts, etc. So we have at least $2M available
• Discussion on next meeting, Feb 5, 5 PM target for public hearing
• Money is one thing but town bandwidth is an issue
• Motion to adjourn, passes 9-0

Community Preservation Committee: Agenda for Meeting Weds Dec 18 at 5 PM

School Committee votes to allow 54 former DT students & siblings not to redistrict at a cost of $75K (audio)

FM #1295= This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1295 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024. All 7 members participated in Council Chambers.

Quick recap:

• Decision on the overall redistricting proposal was approved at their last meeting but one aspect of that 'tabled' to this meeting: the choice on how to include the former Davis Thayer students. The motion had been amended and then tabled for further clarification on the total number of students involved. The number grew in the time between meetings so if the parents of former DT students choose to stay with Keller rather than move to the new district, they (1) provide their own transportation for the duration of their students' elementary education (2) the district comes up with a net new teacher for one year (approx. $75K) to pay for the increase in enrollment in the new north elementary rather than the south. With the approval (by a 4-3 vote) tonight, the District will now be contacting those affected parents who will need to make a decision in the next couple of weeks. The numbers provided for students covered by this opportunity are if all choose to take it. One would think that providing the extra transportation (rather than taking advantage of the district busing) would result in not all taking this choice. We'll see how it works out.

• A change to the calendar for this school year was approved to add 3 half days in June to provide a block of 4 half days to enable the teachers and other personnel time to pack for the move before the school year ends. As the override failed, this is one of the consequences of the lack of money the district has to operate. The vote to approve was passed by 6-1 after a motion to 'table' the decision for 1 meeting failed by a 3-4 vote.

• Approval of the goals for the superintendent passed by a 7-0 vote.

• Consent agenda was passed by a 7-0 vote.

The recording runs about 2 hours & 55 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1295-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-10-22-24/

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Franklin TV -> https://www.youtube.com/live/ff3Vn-2hi0g?si=0REBBEJdliJoXiyW&t=186 

School Committee agenda -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4941932/SCAGENDA_10-22-24.pdf

My notes for the full session are captured in one PDF file ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F633bBHQYfntqvuKD_XocZBsiRQouF1j/view?usp=drive_link 

Photos of the Davis Thayer decision information can be found in one album ->

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ow3w1ZoXM7dDrMD88 

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For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

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School Committee votes to allow 54 former DT students & siblings not to redistrict (audio)

School Committee votes to allow 54 former DT students & siblings not to redistrict at a cost of $75K (video)

The Franklin, MA School Committee took a long time and some tough votes to make two decisions on the redistricting process before them on Tuesday. Given that one was a decision 'tabled' from their prior meeting, and another was almost 'tabled' to a future meeting, one would hope that such decisions do get made on time in future meetings otherwise they'll run the risk of running out of time, period.

The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/ff3Vn-2hi0g?si=0REBBEJdliJoXiyW&t=186

The meeting agenda can be found ->   https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4941932/SCAGENDA_10-22-24.pdf

Quick recap:

• Decision on the overall redistricting proposal was approved at their last meeting but one aspect of that 'tabled' to this meeting: the choice on how to include the former Davis Thayer students. The motion had been amended and then tabled for further clarification on the total number of students involved. The number grew in the time between meetings so if the parents of former DT students choose to stay with Keller rather than move to the new district, they (1) provide their own transportation for the duration of their students elementary education (2) the district comes up with a net new teacher for one year (approx. $75K) to pay for the increase in enrollment in the new north elementary rather than the south. With the approval (by a 4-3 vote) tonight, the District will now be contacting those affected parents who will need to make a decision in the next couple of weeks. The numbers provided for students covered by this opportunity are if all choose to take it. One would think that providing the extra transportation (rather than taking advantage of the district busing) would result in not all taking this choice. We'll see how it works out.
• A change to the calendar for this school year was approved to add 3 half days in June to provide a block of 4 half days to enable the teachers and other personnel time to pack for the move before the school year ends. As the override failed, this is one of the consequences of the lack of money the district has to operate. The vote to approve was passed by 6-1 after a motion to 'table' the decision for 1 meeting failed by a 3-4 vote.
• Approval of the goals for the superintendent passed by a 7-0 vote.
• Consent agenda was passed by a 7-0 vote. 

My notes for the full session are captured in one PDF file ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F633bBHQYfntqvuKD_XocZBsiRQouF1j/view?usp=drive_link

Photos of the Davis Thayer decision information can be found in one album ->

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ow3w1ZoXM7dDrMD88

School Committee votes to allow 54 former DT students & siblings not to redistrict (video)

Franklin, MA: School Committee agenda for meeting Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee 

October 22, 2024 -  7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

A G E N D A

“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”

Call to Order Mr. Callaghan

Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan

C. Payroll Mr. McNeill

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. None

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. Davis Thayer Family Consideration Vote 1

An attendance area exemption to the boundary line for the twenty-five (25) fifth graders transferred to Helen Keller due to the Davis Thayer closure in 2021.

Transportation will not be provided.  https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4942831/Discussion_Action_A_-_DT_Consideration_Vote_1.pdf

B. Davis Thayer Family Consideration Vote 2

An attendance area exemption to the boundary line for the siblings of fifth graders moved to Keller due to the Davis Thayer closure in 2021. Transportation will not be provided.  https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4942832/Discussion_Action_B_-_DT_Consideration_Vote_2.pdf

C. Davis Thayer Family Consideration Vote 3

An attendance area exemption to the boundary line for the siblings of identified former Davis Thayer students beyond fifth grade transferred to Hellen Keller due to the Davis Thayer closure in 2021. Transportation will not be provided.  https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4942833/Discussion_Action_C_-_DT_Consideration_Vote_3.pdf

D. Revised 2024-2025 School Calendar

I recommend approval of the revised 2024-25 School Calendar as discussed.  https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4942835/Discussion_Action_D_-_Revised_2024-25_School_Calendar.pdf

E. Policy - First Readings

I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed:

● AC - Nondiscrimination

● ACAB - Harassment, Including Sexual Harassment   

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4942836/Discussion_Action_E_-_Policy.pdf

F. Superintendent’s Goals

The chair recommends approval of the Superintendent’s Goals as discussed.  https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4942837/Discussion_Action_F_-_Supt_Goals.pdf

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. October 1 Enrollment Report

B. ACCEPT quarterly Report

C. HR Staffing Report

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from your October 8, 2024 meeting as detailed.

B. ASMS Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the ASMS PCC for in-house enrichment as detailed.

C. Keller Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,600.00 from the Keller PCC for field trips as detailed.

D. Student Activity Account Approval

I recommend approval of the Student Activity Accounts as detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Adjournment

The agenda doc contains remote participation info -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4941932/SCAGENDA_10-22-24.pdf

Franklin, MA: School Committee agenda for meeting Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024 at 7 PM

Franklin, MA: Town Council meeting agenda for Wednesday, Sep 4 at 7 PM

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

September 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street 

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. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. August 14, 2024

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Conservation Commission: Lui Puga (term expiration correction to 2026)

b. Council on Aging: Tina Powderly

c. Finance Committee: Ken Ojukwu

d. Franklin TV Board of Directors

i. Anne Bergen

ii. William “Ken” Norman

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM

a. Vote to reopen the June 26, 2024 Public Hearing: Transfer, Change of Location, Pledge of Collateral and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License: Rye's Wine Incorporated d/b/a Pour Richard’s Wine & Provisions Located at 835 West Central Street, Suite 2, Franklin, MA 02038

i. License Transaction #7a

b. Vote to reopen the June 26, 2024 Public Hearing: Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Mormax Corporation d/b/a BJ’s Wholesale Club Located at 100 Corporate Drive, Franklin, MA 02038

i. License Transaction #7b

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. Transfer, Change of Location, Pledge of Collateral and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License: Rye's Wine Incorporated d/b/a Pour Richard’s Wine & Provisions Located at 835 West Central Street, Suite 2, Franklin, MA 02038

b. Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Mormax Corporation d/b/a BJ’s Wholesale Club Located at 100 Corporate Drive, Franklin, MA 02038

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Pete Fasciano - Franklin TV

i. Legislation for Action #s 9a & 9b

 

 

b. Chapter 61B Right of First Refusal on Maplegate Country Club

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/memo_-_chapter_61b_right_of_first_refusal_on_maplegate_country_club.pdf

c. Davis-Thayer Reuse

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8c._1_-_memo_-_davis_thayer_reuse.pdf

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 24-53: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-53 - Majority Vote)

b. Resolution 24-54: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-54 - Majority Vote)

c. Resolution 24-55: Health Care Group Insurance Transfer

(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-55 - Majority Vote)

d. Resolution 24-56: Gift Acceptance - Recreation Department ($2,000)

(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-56 - Majority Vote)

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Economic Development Subcommittee

c. Budget Subcommittee

d. Master Plan Committee

e. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee

f. Police Station Building Committee

g. GATRA Advisory Board

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCILOR COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

a. For the sole purpose to review, approve and vote to release Executive Session minutes

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes 

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda doc contains remote participation info ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/2024-09-04_town_council_agenda.pdf

Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee met to approve meeting minutes with 6-0-3 vote via roll call (audio)

FM #1245 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1245 in the series. 

This session shares the audio for the Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcmte meeting held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. The meeting was conducted in a hybrid manner from the Council Chambers. 

2 members were in the Chambers, 3 remote via Zoom, and 1 via phone call  (speaker phone) for a total of 6 of the 9 members participating and hence a quorum. 

The purpose of the meeting was for the Committee to review and approve their prior meeting minutes which had been delayed in being prepared. Each set of minutes were raised for approval, seconded, and passed by the same 6 (yes) - 0 (no) - 3 (absent) vote via roll call. The 2 minutes for June 2024 were approved as amended to correct some name spellings for the Dean College participants.

The meeting adjourned when the approvals were complete. The recording runs about 18 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1245-davis-thayer-reuse-subcmte-mtg-07-17-24/

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The Franklin TV video broadcast of the session is available for replay ->    https://www.youtube.com/live/AiXAHBkF0sU?si=sE9Ygr4XdzO0vFLU&t=211 

The agenda   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/dt_meeting_agenda_7.17.24.pdf 

Davis Thayer Ruse Subcommittee page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/davis-thayer-building-reuse-advisory-committee 

My notes were captured during the meeting and contained in one PDF file https://drive.google.com/file/d/12g_QTbKXKluDaNWBJPhTmRiBg5hCx8zQ/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"

Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee - agenda for July 17 meeting at 4 PM

Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee met to approve meeting minutes with 6-0-3 vote via roll call (video)

The Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee met as scheduled Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in Council Chambers with a hybrid quorum. 2 members in Chambers, 3 via Zoom, and one via phone call for a total of 6 members of the 9, three were absent.

The Franklin TV video broadcast of the session is available for replay ->    https://www.youtube.com/live/AiXAHBkF0sU?si=sE9Ygr4XdzO0vFLU&t=211

The agenda was to convene and approve the prior meeting minutes. All the minutes were approved by the same 6-0-3 vote via roll call. The 2 minutes for June 2024 were approved as amended to correct some name spelling for the Dean College participants.   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/dt_meeting_agenda_7.17.24.pdf

Davis Thayer Ruse Subcommittee page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/davis-thayer-building-reuse-advisory-committee

My notes were captured during the meeting and contained in one PDF file https://drive.google.com/file/d/12g_QTbKXKluDaNWBJPhTmRiBg5hCx8zQ/view?usp=drive_link

Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee - agenda for July 17 meeting at 4 PM

Town of Franklin: Meetings Taking Place - Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Tomorrow there will be three different meetings taking place at Town Hall!

The Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee will meet at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers.  Agenda ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/dt_meeting_agenda_7.17.24.pdf

This will be followed by the Economic Development Subcommittee at 5:45 PM in the Council Chambers  ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/edc_agenda_july_17_2024.pdf

Finally, the night will end with the Town Council meeting at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/tc_agenda_july_17_2024.pdf

Town of Franklin: Meetings Taking Place - Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/meetings-taking-place-tomorrow-wednesday-july-17-2024

Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee - agenda for July 17 meeting at 4 PM

Davis-Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee 

Agenda & Meeting Packet 

July 17, 2024 4:00 PM

Agenda: 

1. Approval of Meeting Minutes 

a. July 18, 2023  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2023-07-18_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdf

b. August 15, 2023   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2023-08-15_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdf

c. September 19, 2023   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2023-09-19_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdf

d. October 17, 2023   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2023-10-17_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdf

e. November 28, 2023   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2023-11-28_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdf

f. June 10, 2024   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2024-06-10_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdf

g. June 25, 2024   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2024-06-25_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdf

2. Adjourn

Agenda includes remote participation info ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/dt_meeting_agenda_7.17.24.pdf

Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee - agenda for July 17 meeting at 4 PM

Davis Thayer Reuse Cmte wants to keep the building, lease the land, and do something for arts & culture (audio)

FM #1240 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1240 in the series. 

This session shares the audio for the Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcmte meeting held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The meeting was conducted in the Council Chambers. 

The second meeting of the month, and last of the time period per the Committee Charge. This session was a more ‘formal’ review of the Expression of Interests in the building/property. Four were scheduled to present this night. Two joined together to collaborate on a single proposal.  

After hearing the brief presentations from the three proposals, the committee reviewed and revised the draft report to the Council with their recommendation. The recommendations were high level (keep building, lease land, etc.) and not picking or recommending a specific proposal. 

The report will be presented to the Town Council in a future meeting for the next steps (Council likely to authorize a formal Request for Proposal (RFP)) to get into the real selection process. Cost remains a driving factor, hence what can one of the proposals do with their financing and little (if any) assistance from the Town.

 

The recording runs about almost 2 hours, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1240-davis-thayer-reuse-subcmte-mtg-06-25-24

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The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cruuseXmHqc

1. Expressions of Interest Presentations

a. 7:00 to 7:20 - Dean College combined with Camford Property Group  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/rei_davis_thayer_letter_of_interest_proposal_narrative_and_project_description_-_dean_college.pdf 

b. 7:20 to 7:40 - Pennrose, LLC  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/pennrose.pdf 

c. 7:40 to 8:00 - HFA and TMC Properties   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/tmc_hfa_davis_thayer_submission_email.pdf 

2. Final Recommendation to the Town Council - the draft was revised to remove "if possible", change the date from Dec to June 30, change # of proposals from 4 to 3 and approved as amended. Other typos were to be sent to Town Administrator Jamie Hellen to include in the updated version. The amended version was approved via roll call vote (one member was remote) 9-0.

a. Draft Letter   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2024-06-26_davis-thayer_reuse_committee_recommendation.pdf 

My notes can be found in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-v2wyKzAdoDYv68PiueotKmBFbdIeuLA/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"