Franklin Matters Q&A - August 26 at 1:30 PM (hybrid session - Senior Ctr and Zoom link)

Get your Franklin MA questions answered on Thursday, August 26 at 1:30 PM. 

This is a hybrid event coordinated with the Senior Center = "Franklin Matters Q&A with Steve Sherlock"

• Held at the Franklin Senior Center for those who want to meet in person
• A Zoom session is also available for remote participation

Zoom info

Topic: Franklin Matters Q&A (audio* recording session)

Time: Aug 26, 2021 01:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Q&A on Franklin Matters - August 26 at 1:30 PM

Q&A on Franklin Matters - August 26 at 1:30 PM

Get your Franklin questions answered on Thursday, August 26 at 1:30 PM. 

This is a virtual event coordinated with the Senior Center = "Franklin Matters Q&A with Steve Sherlock"

email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend

Q&A on Franklin Matters - August 26 at 1:30 PM

Franklin Library Program: Spark Joy, Franklin - Aug 18

Franklin Library Program: Spark Joy, Franklin!

Spark Joy, Franklin!
Live Q&A, Wednesday, August 18, 7:00 PM

Certified Silver level Konmari Consultant Shannon Honeycutt will be bringing the life-changing magic of tidying to you through her Spark Joy Program. Find out what it means to lead a life that Sparks Joy. You will learn the KonMari philosophy and guiding principles needed to tidy once and for all and leave you feeling motivated to Spark Joy in your home, office, and life! Be sure to have a standard t-shirt and a pair of pants ready for the folding activity as you will be learning the famous KonMari Vertical folding technique.

The pre-recorded program will be available to view at https://sparkjoycharlotte.com/franklin Tuesday, August 17, 7:00 a.m. through Thursday, August 19, 7:00 a.m. The live question and answer session is Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom.

Shannon Huneycutt is the founder of Spark Joy Charlotte and trained by tidying expert Marie Kondo. Marie is the author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and the creator of the KonMari MethodTM, which is a style of tidying focusing on decluttering and organizing your space by keeping only those items you love.

Franklin Library Program: Spark Joy, Franklin - Aug 18

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/franklin-library-program-spark-joy-franklin

audio from the Franklin Matters Q&A session held on July 22, 2021

FM #587 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 587 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Franklin Matters Question and Answer (Q&A) session held on July 22, 2021. The session was coordinated with Ariel Doggett of the Franklin Senior Center and conducted via Zoom. 

This is the audio recording of the brief presentation and then the Q&A discussion we had. A copy of the presentation document is linked below. 

We did have an interruption in the recording (at approx. 18 mins)  as my network connection hung up. Ariel provides a brief recap of what was discussed while I was trying to reconnect. We managed to continue without another interruption.

The August session scheduled for Aug 28, 2021 will be hybrid. I plan on being in a room at the Senior Center and make the Zoom link available for folks to participate virtually.

The recording runs about 48 minutes, so let’s listen to the Franklin Matters Question and Answer (Q&A) session.

Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/faf2ba27-a404-4223-bbd2-ed41f0ec7fa8

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Presentation link -> https://www.slideshare.net/shersteve/franklin-matters-qa-july-22-2021 

Demographics study by FPS ->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/2-25-20_demographics_presetation_0.pdf 

Building study by FPS ->  https://www.franklinps.net/district/davis-thayer-facilities-analysis/files/facilities-assessment-report 

Wfpr.fm podcast collection -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/franklin-matters-radio.html

Franklin Senior Center ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 

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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audio from the Franklin Matters Q&A session held on July 22, 2021

Link to presentation doc used during the session

https://www.slideshare.net/shersteve/franklin-matters-qa-july-22-2021

 

Franklin Matters Q&A - July 22, 2021 from Franklin Matters

Franklin Matters Q & A with Steve Sherlock

Please join us for an informative and informal Q&A session with Steve Sherlock.  Bring your Franklin Questions!  Thursday July 22nd at 1:30 PM.  Please share with anyone you think would enjoy the discussion.

Click Below to join Franklin Matters Q&A with Steve Sherlock

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Franklin Matters Q & A with Steve Sherlock

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Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator

Respite Coordinator

Supportive Day Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Q&A on Franklin Matters - July 22 at 1:30 PM

Get your Franklin questions answered on Thursday, July 22 at 1:30 PM. 

This is a virtual event coordinated with the Senior Center = "Franklin Matters Q&A with Steve Sherlock"

email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend

Q&A on Franklin Matters - July 22 at 1:30 PM

 

Franklin Matters Q & A Thursday at 1:30 PM

Franklin Matters Q & A Thursday at 1:30 PM

click below to join Franklin Matters Q & A Thursday, June 17th at 1:30
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Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator

Respite Coordinator

Supportive Day Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Q&A on Franklin Matters - June 17 at 1:30 PM

Get your Franklin questions answered on Thursday, June 17 at 1:30 PM. 

This is a virtual event coordinated with the Senior Center = "Franklin Matters Q&A with Steve Sherlock"

email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend

Q&A on Franklin Matters - June 17 at 1:30 PM

Your Franklin Questions Answered - May 20

There are 2 opportunities to get your Franklin questions answered on Thursday, May 20, 2021.

at 8:30 AM  Coffee with State Rep Jeff Roy and Town officials

Please pre-register here and you will be sent an email confirmation and link

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kdu2spjsiGtx0AUbmkjiKA_LqhIZK9G8L

at 1:30 PM  Franklin Matters Q&A with Steve Sherlock

email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend

 

Your Franklin Questions Answered - May 20 - part 1

 

Your Franklin Questions Answered - May 20 - part 2

Franklin Matters Q & A Thursday April 29 at 1:30

We look forward to seeing you on zoom Thursday April 29th at 1:30.  Bring your Questions!

Franklin Matters Q & A with steve Sherlock
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Franklin Matters Q & A Thursday April 29 at 1:30

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Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator

Respite Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Franklin Matters Q & A - Apr 29 - 1:30 PM

Thursday, April 29 at 1:30 PM - Franklin Matters Q & A via Zoom with Steve Sherlock.

Email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend. 

Hear what is happening in our town and bring your questions for Steve!

 

Franklin Matters Q & A - Apr 29 - 1:30 PM

FM #502 - Franklin Matters Q&A - 03/18/21 (audio)

FM #502 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 502 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Franklin Matters Q&A session held by the Senior Center held Thursday, Mar 18, 2021. The session was conducted virtually via Zoom conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I do use a brief presentation deck to open the session (link below). A couple of recent photos and screen captures of the webpages and the “watch list” are among the key items to share and open the discussion. After that, we are there to answer your questions. 

Among the topics we discussed in this session;  my ‘watch list’ for 2021 including vaccine availability, the School Committee budget, Town budget cycle, after Davis Thayer - the next step for the School Committee is developing the long range ‘master plan’ for the school district. 

The recording runs just about 45 minutes so let’s listen in. Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b19835d0-f25e-46fc-9189-330f02e6f7ad

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Presentation deck

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RgkTpVpCMuWuWYyJJuSk-iVmYLBpnXm7el0zeA5okmI/edit?usp=sharing 

Franklin Senior Center newsletter

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/connection-newsletter 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 

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"

 

FM #502 - Franklin Matters Q&A - 03/18/21 (audio)

Franklin Questions and Answers - 2 opportunities - Thursday, Mar 18

There are 2 opportunities to get your Franklin questions answered on Thursday, Mar 18.

at 8:30 AM  Coffee with Rep Roy and Town officials

Please pre-register here and you will be sent an email confirmation and link

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoc-CvrzIuE9VNmhoc4ZCdayglNzqATXpa

at 1:30 PM  Franklin Matters Q&A with Steve Sherlock

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Franklin Questions and Answers - 2 opportunities - Thursday, Mar 18

FM #491 - Talk Franklin - 03/12/21 (audio)

FM #491 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 491 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing and Communications Specialist Anne Marie Tracey. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about: 

Pandemic and recovery, vaccines (not locally delivered), re-opening (Library 3/22)

Budget cycle starting

• FinCom got preview of revenues
• budget subcommittee meeting Weds
• SchComm budget previewed Mar 9

ThinkFranklinFirst

Earth Day Registration

Senior Coffee hour 3/18 at 8:30 AM

Franklin Matters Q&A 3/18 at 1:30 PM

Links to the key topics covered here are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 31 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie and Anne Marie.  Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e1f74225-b958-4790-8883-e1cb0ddbc442

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Town of Franklin COVID-19 page = https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/vaccination-and-covid-19-data 

Finance Committee meeting - revenue estimates
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/fm-490-finance-committee-meeting-031021.html 

School Committee meeting budget first view
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/fm-486-school-committee-mtg-030921-p2.html 

#Project Envoy - March schedule = https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/project-envoy/ 

Dan Feerick interview =  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/fm-484-dan-feerick-for-project-envoy.html 

#ThinkFranklinFirst gift cards = https://franklingiftcard.com/

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

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"

 

FM #491 - Talk Franklin - 03/12/21 (audio)

SAFE Coalition: COVID-19 Tele Town Hall - March 10

"On Wednesday March 10 at 7 PM the SAFE Coalition in Franklin is providing an opportunity for citizens to speak directly with Secretary Sudders and Dr. Paul Biddinger, Chair, COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Board about the vaccines and the rollout. 

It will be a tele-Town Hall meeting and a session to ask questions and hear from the experts about the COVID-19 Vaccine. 

You can watch the event by clicking on the link above on Wednesday, March 10 at 7 PM. To phone in and ask questions, dial 877-229-8493 and enter PIN # 120397"

Follow the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/930404551097062 

View on the SAFE Newsletter page  https://mailchi.mp/safecoalitionma/2-days-covid-19-tele-town-hall?e=5c4eabc7bc

SAFE Coalition: COVID-19 Tele Town Hall - March 10

Digital Learning Integrationist Team: Q&A session - Mar 3

Our Digital Learning Integrationist team is ready to help! Join their Q&A session next week

Google Meet link = https://meet.google.com/tdx-mwid-agh?hs=122&authuser=0

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1365026381365657610

Digital Learning Integrationist Team: Q&A session - Mar 3

FM #464 - Franklin Matters Q&A - 02/11/21 (audio)

FM #464 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 464 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Franklin Matters Q&A session held by the Senior Center held Thursday, Feb 11, 2021. The session was conducted virtually via Zoom conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I do use a brief presentation deck to open the session. A couple of recent photos and screen captures of the webpages and the “watch list” are among the key items to share and open the discussion. After that, we are there to answer your questions. 

Among the topics we discussed in this session;  “Hearts of Kindness” on the Town Common, vaccine availability, the recent School Committee decision to close Davis Thayer, the next step is long range ‘master plan’ for the school district, the pool testing pilot to begin shortly, etc.

The recording runs just about 57 minutes so let’s listen in

Audio file =  https://player.captivate.fm/episode/19dd1e04-da94-4021-b5d6-862d49dbb3b1

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Presentation deck
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13tjDGablKSoSA4FaI3Qn7eINwWx2CLvL93rTuN-vYbc/edit?usp=sharing

Franklin Senior Center newsletter
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/connection-newsletter 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

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/ 

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"

FM #464  - Franklin Matters Q&A - 02/11/21 (audio)

Franklin Matters Q & A - Feb 11, 2021 - 1:30 PM

Spend sometime getting your questions answered.  This is a monthly event, the February session is scheduled for Thursday, Feb 11 at 1:30 PM.

Franklin Matters Q & A with Steve Sherlock 

- email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend 

 

 

Franklin Matters Q & A - Feb 11, 2021 - 1:30 PM

FM #426 - Franklin Matters Q&A Session - Dec 17, 2020 (audio)

FM #426 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 426 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares the Franklin Matters Q&A session held by the Senior Center on Thursday, Dec 17, 2020. The session was conducted virtually via Zoom conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

As I mention during the intro, there is no formal presentation for these sessions. I have at least a couple of things in mind that have changed since the prior meeting to review if folks are interested. We start with your questions, answer those, fill in appropriate background info and connections to other topics where applicable.

The Town Council and Rep Jeff Roy had held their coffee hour that morning. One of the questions to open with was around the Community Preservation Committee legislation that was just approved by the Council at their meeting the prior Wednesday night (12/16/20).

We also talk about the spear phishing incident, storm water utility fee, and the tax rate hearing before getting into the schedule for the next session, Jan 17 at 1:00 PM.

The recording runs just about an hour so let’s listen in.  Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/Hs9vbbgS

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Franklin Senior Center newsletter
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/connection-newsletter

Franklin Senior Center email blast for Jan 2, 2021
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/01/franklin-senior-center-email-blast.html

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

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/ 

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" 

 

FM #426 - Franklin Matters Q&A Session - Dec 17, 2020 (audio)