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Friday, July 19, 2024
Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee met to approve meeting minutes with 6-0-3 vote via roll call (audio)
Thursday, July 18, 2024
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
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Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee - agenda for July 17 meeting at 4 PM |
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Town of Franklin: Meetings Taking Place - Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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
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Town of Franklin: Meetings Taking Place - Wednesday, July 17, 2024 |
Monday, July 15, 2024
Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee - agenda for July 17 meeting at 4 PM
a. July 18, 2023https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2023-07-18_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdfb. August 15, 2023https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2023-08-15_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdfc. September 19, 2023https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2023-09-19_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdfd. October 17, 2023https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2023-10-17_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdfe. November 28, 2023https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2023-11-28_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdff. June 10, 2024https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2024-06-10_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdfg. June 25, 2024https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2024-06-25_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdf
Friday, June 28, 2024
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
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
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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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Davis Thayer Reuse Cmte wants to keep the building, lease the land, and do something for arts & culture (video)
a. 7:00 to 7:20 - Dean College combined with Camford Property Grouphttps://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, LLChttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/pennrose.pdf
c. 7:40 to 8:00 - HFA and TMC Propertieshttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/tmc_hfa_davis_thayer_submission_email.pdf
a. Draft Letter https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2024-06-26_davis-thayer_reuse_committee_recommendation.pdf
Davis Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee scheduled to meet Tuesday, June 25 at 7 PM |
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Davis Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee scheduled to meet Tuesday, June 25 at 7 PM
a. 7:00 to 7:20 - Dean Collegehttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/rei_davis_thayer_letter_of_interest_proposal_narrative_and_project_description_-_dean_college.pdfb. 7:20 to 7:40 - Pennrose, LLChttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/pennrose.pdfc. 7:40 to 8:00 - HFA and TMC Propertieshttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/tmc_hfa_davis_thayer_submission_email.pdfd. 8:00 to 8:20 - Camford Property Group, Inc.https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/camford_property_group.pdf
a. Draft Letter https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2024-06-26_davis-thayer_reuse_committee_recommendation.pdf
Davis Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee scheduled to meet Tuesday, June 25 at 7 PM |
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Davis Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee seems to reach consensus on land lease, keeping building (audio)
FM #1235 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1235 in the series.
This session shares the audio for the Davis Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Subcmte meeting held on Monday, June 10, 2024. The meeting was conducted in the Council Chambers.
They had not met this year awaiting the receipt of Expression of Interests in the building/property. Five were confirmed received by the due date, May 31.
After much discussion including hearing briefly from 3 of the 5 who happened to be present, the committee reached consensus on keeping the building intact, exploring a lease arrangement for the land, liking the mixed use proposals that may include housing.
The recording runs about 1 hour and 35 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1235-davis-thayer-bldg-reuse-subcmte-mtg-06-10-24
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The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV5S5rdihD0
The agenda and links to the proposals and appraisal:
1. Property Appraisal Review
a. Real Property Appraisal Report, Shepherd Associates, LLC - May 1, 2024 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/1a._2024_davis-thayer_real_property_appraisal_report.pdf
2. Expressions of Interest
a. Matthew Zajac
b. Dean College
c. Pennrose, LLC
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/pennrose.pdf
d. HFA and TMC Properties
e. Camford Property Group, Inc.
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/camford_property_group.pdf
My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/18sdxZAwZejdks44Wd9QcQCw5HhQ7IErC/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!
------------------
You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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Davis Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee has 5 Expressions of Interest to consider - June 10 at 7 PM |
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Davis Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee seems to reach consensus on land lease, keeping building (video)
a. Real Property Appraisal Report, Shepherd Associates, LLC - May 1, 2024 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/1a._2024_davis-thayer_real_property_appraisal_report.pdf
a. Matthew Zajachttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/matthew_zajac_davis_thayer_music_mecca_proposal_1.pdfb. Dean Collegehttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/rei_davis_thayer_letter_of_interest_proposal_narrative_and_project_description_-_dean_college.pdfc. Pennrose, LLChttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/pennrose.pdfd. HFA and TMC Propertieshttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/tmc_hfa_davis_thayer_submission_email.pdfe. Camford Property Group, Inc.https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/camford_property_group.pdf
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Davis Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee has 5 Expressions of Interest to consider - June 10 at 7 PM |
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Davis-Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee has 5 Expressions of Interest to consider - June 10 at 7 PM
a. Real Property Appraisal Report, Shepherd Associates, LLC - May 1, 2024 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/1a._2024_davis-thayer_real_property_appraisal_report.pdf
a. Matthew Zajachttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/matthew_zajac_davis_thayer_music_mecca_proposal_1.pdfb. Dean Collegehttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/rei_davis_thayer_letter_of_interest_proposal_narrative_and_project_description_-_dean_college.pdfc. Pennrose, LLChttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/pennrose.pdfd. HFA and TMC Propertieshttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/tmc_hfa_davis_thayer_submission_email.pdfe. Camford Property Group, Inc.https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/camford_property_group.pdf