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 *
Sunday, March 5, 2023
FY 2024 Budget Narrative for discussion at Joint Budget Subcommittee meeting March 8, 2023 - 7 PM
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Town Council meeting recapped & more as we join TC Quarterbacking with Talk Franklin for this session (audio)
FM #888 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 888 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the combined Town Council Quarterbacking session with our "Talk Franklin" conversation. I am grateful for the alignment of the schedules to have Town Council Chair Tom Mercer along with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Asst Administrator Alecia Alleyne. We conducted our conversation via conference bridge.
Topics for this session
PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
Becki Carloni - Franklin Fire Department
PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
Presentation: Recreation Department, Ryan Jette, Director of Recreation
Discussion: Davis-Thayer Reuse Committee
LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
raise to minimum wage &
Increase in opportunity for veterans to take advantage
If a disabled veteran, can have a family member do the work for the benefit
budget adjustment prior to tax rate hearing
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Franklin Open Space and Recreation Plan Process
Town Council teasers
Tax hearing coming Nov 30
Old South Meeting House
Annual license renewals
The conversation runs about 45 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Tom, Jamie, and Alecia
Audio file -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Talk-Franklin-with-the-Town-Council-e1rfsjn
--------------
Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator
Town Council page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council
Nov 16, 2022 agenda ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-nov-16.html
Nov 30, 2022 agenda ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/nov_30_town_council_agenda.pdf
And the Doug Flutie anniversary was indeed on Nov 23, 1984 (the day after we recorded this session) https://www.boston.com/sports/college-sports/2019/11/22/doug-flutie-hail-mary-miracle-in-miami/
--------------
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"
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
We welcome Alecia to our "Talk Franklin" conversation with Jamie and I about the Nov 8 election and Town Council topics (audio)
This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and we welcome for the first time to join us Alecia Alleyne, Assistant to the Town Administrator. We had our conversation via conference bridge.
Topics for this session
Welcome Alecia
November 8 election
early voting continues in Town Clerk's office
observation sessions for opening & depositing scheduled
Town council
Recap: Legislative delegation visit, Schmidt’s Farm purchased approved with CPA funds
teaser: parking by laws; budget adjustment, tax rate hearing scheduled for Nov 30 & a snow update
The conversation runs about 25 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie and Alecia. Audio file -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Election-Information--the-Purchase-of-Schmidts-Farm-e1q4e31/a-a8pn91a
--------------
Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator
Oct 19, 2022 agenda -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/october_19_town_council_agenda_0.pdf
Oct 19, 2022 meeting YouTube video -> https://youtu.be/2vd8NUH0kt0
Schmidt’s Farm presentation (Chap 61a right of first refusal) -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/schmidt_farm_61a_presentation.pdf
Nov 2, 2022 agenda ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/november_2_town_council_meeting.pdf
--------------
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"
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Talk Franklin with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen discusses parking, municipal aggregation, Schmidt's Farm and more (audio)
FM #864 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 864 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. We had our conversation via conference bridge.
Topics for this session
Municipal aggregation
Right of First Refusal – Schmidt’s Farm purchase recommended by CPC and public hearing held by Town Council; CPA funding key
Downtown parking bylaws pending 2nd reading (Nov 2 meeting)
Dean student parking issues (Chancellor Augustus) did hold first neighborhood alliance meeting
Election, vote by mail ballots being sent by Town Clerk’s office
The conversation runs about 34 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie
Audio file -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Schmidts-Farm--Downtown-Parking-and-Election-Information-e1phind/a-a8njdi0
--------------
Municipal aggregation information
https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator/pages/municipal-aggregation
Town Council meeting video -> https://youtu.be/N6qHB7PJMq8
Town Council meeting audio -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-100522.html
Election collection for Nov 8, 2022 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/election-collection-2022-state-election.html
Community & Cultural District calendar https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html
--------------
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"