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| New Horace Mann Plaza sign from Signs by Cam |
FM #1704 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1704 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin Public Schools Horace Mann Legacy Subcmte Mtg held on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Meeting chaired by School Committee Vice-Chair Dave Callaghan. Members Ruthann O’Sullivan (in person) and Reis Hansen (remotely) participated. Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Director of Operations Colin Boisvert participated.
Quick recap
History of the chocolate chip cookie shared Cookies provided for those present
Resource doc for committee to collect information about Horace to build the
base of understanding for the group to help prepare the story to be used by the committee for the community awareness
May 2 film to be shown at museum Kids play area to understand Horace as he grew up. Presentation on the Research around the middle period of Horace's story in Franklin scheduled for Sunday. Multiple ideas to add to the weekend to augment the activity and improve the draw appeal
Children's Museum checking with the Library to coordinate some younger age activities and info
Motion to adjourn
The meeting runs about 1 hour and 20 minutes, so let’s listen in.
Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1704-fps-horace-mann-legacy-subcmte-mtg-03-30-26/--------------
The agenda for this meeting can be found https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03302026-2211
My full set of notes in a PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/16dsOWdxcZ5Mn79mQAsfLMZVIDfbnTwXJ/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
And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share, and show you what, and how we do what we do
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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| Library & Senior Center events |
Board of Assessors
Monday, March 30 Time: 8:30 AM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03302026-2212
Franklin Agricultural Committee
Monday, March 30 Time: 7:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03302026-2215
Franklin School Committee - Horace Mann Legacy Subcommittee
Monday, March 30 Time: 7:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03302026-2211
Library Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Monday, March 30 Time: 7:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03302026-2216
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| Library & Senior Center events |
Conservation Commission Meeting. (Zoom only)
Thursday, February 26 Time: 7:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/559?fileID=8093
To all members of the Franklin, MA community,
I am writing to share with you an exciting new opportunity for civic engagement in Franklin via a role on the Horace Mann Legacy Subcommittee.
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| Horace Mann |
In August, the School Committee voted to create the Horace Mann Legacy Subcommittee as a means to guide the development of initiatives that honor the life, legacy, and enduring influence of Horace Mann. This work will focus on the following primary areas:
Horace Mann Campus Identity & Physical Recognition – Establishing a clear, consistent, and historically grounded identity for the Horace Mann Campus through visible but restrained physical and digital markers.
Community Awareness & Storytelling – Increasing public understanding of Horace Mann’s life, legacy, and connection to Franklin through educational and interpretive efforts.
Public Education Advocacy (Informational) – Supporting historical education and awareness related to public education, without engaging in lobbying or political advocacy.
We are seeking interested community members to serve as voting members of this committee! Specifically, we are seeking:
4 community members at-large
1 Franklin Middle School student representative
1 Franklin High School student representative
to serve alongside members from the Franklin School Committee, Historical Commission, Cultural Council, and Town Council on this 12-person subcommittee.
The subcommittee will meet monthly and is scheduled to serve until May 4, 2027 unless extended by School Committee vote.
If you are interested, please communicate your interest through the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/NjuLBgHVfQsREvRv7
All submissions will be reviewed at the next subcommittee meeting, currently scheduled for Friday, January 23, and interested parties will be contacted following this review.
If you have any questions, you can reach me at reish@franklinps.net.
Submitted Respectfully by Reis Hansen on behalf of the Horace Mann Legacy Subcommittee
FM #1575 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1575 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin Public Schools Horace Mann Legacy Subcmte Mtg held on Monday, Nov 3, 205 at 6:00 PM. Meeting chaired by School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan. Members Ruthann O’Sullivan and KP Sompally participated remotely. Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Director of Operations Colin Boisvert participated.
QUick recap
Draft doc for scope and mission of the subcmte being reviewed
Overall question is how do we engage the entire community to understand, appreciate and honor his legacy with an education focus. But acknowledge that he did have other interests in his career
Goals around three arenas:
The named campus, the physical presence
Education
Advocacy
Discussion on guardrails to keep subcmte from wandering off the tasks
Discussion on composition of committee, representation from various stakeholder groups; final decision up to full School Committee
Draft doc to be updated based upon discussion and used by next committee
Motion to adjourn
The meeting runs about 1 hour and 8 minutes, so let’s listen in.
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1575-fps-horace-mann-legacy-subcmte-mtg-11-03-25/--------------
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| Horace Mann Legacy Subcmte |
The agenda doc ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11032025-1988
My full set of notes in one PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D9Xt-u6fNJ-Tm36qwcYo2ywfj-2A-uC8/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
And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share, and show you what, and how we do what we do
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"