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 *
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
WHY we (Ken Ojukwu) are voting YES for FRANKLIN! (video)
Monday, June 10, 2024
WHY we (Rob Vacca) are voting YES for FRANKLIN! (video)
Sunday, June 9, 2024
WHY we (Susan Rohrbach) are voting YES for FRANKLIN! (video)
Saturday, June 8, 2024
WHY we (Sue Cass) are voting YES for FRANKLIN! (video)
Friday, June 7, 2024
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Voices of Franklin: A letter to Franklin’s 65+ community from your fellow seniors
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Voices of Franklin: A letter to Franklin’s 65+ community from your fellow seniors |
Short videos being shared with reasons to Vote Yes for Franklin (video)
Thursday, March 28, 2024
One Franklin could use some "Lit volunteers" for their Literature Campaign
"Are you a parent/grandparent/caregiver for a school aged child in Franklin?
Do they take the bus?Do they play a sport, play in the jazz band? Are they in a club? Are you?Do you want to help spread awareness about this budget deficit, but have no time to give?Our team is looking for those with no time to give for 'Lit(e)' work by creating a team of "Lit Volunteers" to drop off literature (see what we did there?) Their purpose will be to drop off information to fellow parents/caregivers, friends and neighbors.
People who you probably already see at the bus stop, playground, soccer field, etc... or perhaps you could help by dropping some literature off to your child's classmates or neighborhood (no door knocking, just door hangers). We drop the printed materials right to your home when they're ready to go out.
Many hands make light work, come be a part of the solution! Please fill out the form below if you want to help. "
Monday, February 26, 2024
Will you sign the One Franklin petition to put an override request on the ballot?
"one tool we have for getting this on the ballot this budget season, June 2024.
We (One Franklin) will campaign hard in April and May.
Otherwise, if we wait until November, the schools will suffer, and the problem will increase requiring an even larger number. "
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Will you sign the One Franklin petition to put an override request on the ballot? |
Thursday, February 22, 2024
One Franklin: Community Coffee Conversations at Birchwood Bakery from 7 to 9 PM today
"Beginning Feb 22, then continuing every other Thursday 7-9 PM. One or more members of One Franklin will be at Franklin’s Birchwood Bakery to connect, discuss the latest developments around an override proposal and to just have good conversations at a great spot in town.All are welcome to come by and say hi ultimately we are all working together for the same outcome… One Franklin, where everyone benefits from our united effort to nurture and value our community."
Monday, February 5, 2024
Community Coffee Conversations: One Franklin
"Beginning Feb 22, then continuing every other Thursday 7 to 9 PM. One or more members of One Franklin will be at Franklin’s Birchwood Bakery to connect, discuss the latest developments around an override proposal and to just have good conversations at a great spot in town.
All are welcome to come by and say hi ultimately we are all working together for the same outcome… One Franklin, where everyone benefits from our united effort to nurture and value our community. "
Next conversation, Thursday Feb 22
For more information about One Franklin -> https://onefranklinma.com/
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Community Coffee Conversations: One Franklin |
Thursday, January 4, 2024
One Franklin "New Year's Resolution Event" scheduled for Jan 11, 2024 at 67 Degrees
One Franklin New Year's Resolution Public Event!Thursday, January 11, 202467 Degrees Brewing, Franklin
Sunday, December 17, 2023
One Franklin’s New Years Resolution - Jan 11, 2024 from 6 to 9 PM
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Franklin Town Clerk Nancy Danello walks us through voting process for the Oct 24 Tri-County Election, then for the Nov 7 Biennial Election (audio)
FM #1074 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1074 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Town Clerk Nancy Danello conducted in her office at the Municipal Building on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
We talk about
The Tri-County election October 24
The biennial Town of Franklin election Nov 7, includes the debt exclusion to fund the Tri-County building
The show notes include links to the Town Clerk page and to the Tri-County information.
The recording runs about 27 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1074-franklin-ma-town-clerk-nancy-danello-10-03-23
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Town Clerk’s page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk
Tri-County new building page -> https://www.tri-countybuilding.com/
Tri County School Building Project - Karen Maguire, Tri County Superintendent (presentation to Town Council) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._tri_county_presentation.pdf
Building update meeting in June, 2023 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/06/tri-county-building-project-update.html
Tri-County Election Announcement -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/important-news-tri-county-district-wide-election-10242023
Memo from Town Administrator - Tri-County Election if approved: Estimated Cost Per Household -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/imce/u353/8b._1_-_memo_-_tri_county_school_financing.jpg
Tri-County Election Warrant -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/tri-county-warrant
Tri-County Sample Ballot -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/news/tri-county_10-24_sample_ballot.pdf
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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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Thursday, October 5, 2023
One Franklin will be at the Farmers Market on Friday, Oct 6 from 2 to 6 PM
One Franklin will be featured at the Community booth during the Farmers Market this Friday 10/6 from 2-6.
We will have some elected leaders also stop by from School Committee and Town Council to connect with voters and encourage engagement from the community in the override discussion.
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One Franklin will be at the Farmers Market on Friday, Oct 6 from 2 to 6 PM |
Sunday, August 20, 2023
This Town Council Quarterbacking session with Tom Mercer covers the Aug 16, 2023 Council meeting (audio)
FM #1042 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1042 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 August 16, 2023:
ok, what just happened?
What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?
We cover the following key topics
APPOINTMENTS a. Agricultural Commission i. Daniel Morse
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-898: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements
b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-899: Marijuana Use Overlay District, A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map
Presentation: DPW Project Updates - Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Director
i. Current Project Updates
ii. Pavement Management Program & Sidewalk Plan
iii. Water Tank Master Plan
Discussion: Proposition 2 ½ Operating Override
i. Process - Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator
ii. Campaign & Political Finance and Ethics Laws - Mark Cerel, Town Attorney
Near Future outlook
Police Station Building Committee meeting – 8/23 – 6 PM (Council Chamber)
Master Plan Committee – 8/23 6:30 PM (3rd floor)
Dean College President Ken Elmore will provide an update at next session
Our conversation runs about 38 minutes. Let’s listen to this session of Town Council Quarterbacking recorded Aug 17, 2023. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1042-town-council-quarterbacking-08-17-23
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The complete agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_aug_16_2023.pdf
The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/vlYIlCbc4hs
The PDF with my Twitter thread of notes is available here https://drive.google.com/file/d/17mCqfZ5ZEaL6jBcpFEFFOrqh8NrW6noP/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 your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
Saturday, August 19, 2023
State Ethics Commission Feedback Shared by One Franklin
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From: Ruthann OSullivan
Date: Fri, Aug 18, 2023 at 3:45 PM
Subject: State Ethics Commission Feedback
To: Nancy Danello
Cc: Jamie Hellen, Tom Mercer, Denise Spencer, Kenneth OjukwiHello Nancy (and friends)!!I wanted to let you know that I spoke to the State Ethics Commission, Attorney John Macdonald specifically. I told him about the One Franklin Ballot Question Committee, as well as the fact that I am running for School Committee.He verified what the OCPF had said, which is that I can run for School Committee without it being a conflict. Once elected, I will have the same restrictions as other members. However, I plan to contact his office once again if elected and get specific clarity as to my limitations working with One Franklin, which appear to be around fundraising and using municipal resources as expected.Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions for me. Have a great weekend!!!Ruthann O'Sullivan508-397-7785
State Ethics Commission Feedback Shared by One Franklin |