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State Rep. Jeff Roy recently visited with students at Horace Mann Middle School to discuss the legislative process and a pending recess bill. (Photo Courtesy Franklin Public Schools) |
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 *
Friday, June 20, 2025
State Rep. Jeff Roy Visits Franklin's Horace Mann Middle School to Discuss Recess Legislation with Sixth Graders
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Audio recording of the FHA Appreciation Event held Monday, June 9, 2025 (audio)
FM #1468 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1468 in the series.
This session shares audio recording of the Appreciation Event celebrating the collaboration that returned a single family home to Franklin housing stock. State Representative Jeff Roy hosted the event on Monday, June 9, 2025
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1468-fha-appreciation-event-06-09-25/
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Video recording by Steve Sherlock (Franklin Matters/Franklin Public Radio)
Video link -> https://youtu.be/lXcfc3-nNbI
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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?
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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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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Appreciation Event celebrates the collaboration that returned a single family home to franklin housing stock (video)
The Franklin Housing Authority has acquired the ‘long-time vacant’ property located at 813 Summer Street, Franklin. The beautifully renovated three-bedroom home will be leased to an income eligible family and the property will remain in the Town’s affordable housing stock through perpetuity.The process of obtaining the property took many years and has involved much assistance from several local officials, agencies and advocates.Supporters included: State Representative Jeffrey Roy, Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator, Lisa Mosczynski, President, Metacomet Land Trust (MLT) and all of MLT’s Board of Directors including Treasurer Susan Speers, Attorney Michael Doherty, Attorney Richard Cornetta, Chairman Christopher Vericker, Franklin Municipal Affordable Housing Trust (MAHT) and all MAHT’s Trust Members including Christopher Feeley, Bank of America, Dean Bank, George Danello, Chairman of the Franklin Housing Authority (FHA) and all FHA Board Members.
Saturday, May 24, 2025
State Rep Jeff Roy Honors Richard "Dick" Hynes at Inaugural Statewide Military Appreciation Day
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Voices of Franklin: Rep Jeff Roy on voting Yes for the override (video)
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/03/introducing-voices-of-franklin.html
Thursday, May 15, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, May 15, 2025 ???
Coffee Hour with State & Local Officials
May 15, 2025, 8:30 AM
No agenda for this informal gathering
Conservation Commission Meeting
May 15, 2025, 7:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05152025-1741
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
State Representative Jeffrey N. Roy Announces Passing of House Budget
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Franklin High School Boys Basketball and Cheer Teams Honored at State House for Championship Victories
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FHS Boys Basketball and Cheer Teams |
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Town Council starts with recognitions before conducting business (audio)
FM #1433 This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1433 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, April 16, 2025. All 9 of the members participated in Council Chambers.
Approx. 10-15 minutes of the recess for photos is excluded from the audio and replaced by a few seconds of music to mark the spot.
Quick recap:
School Committee Chair D Callaghan provided an update on recent meeting updates including the potential naming of the "Horace Mann Campus"
per Town Clerk, notification of election coming via mail re: the override election June 3. Postcard with QR code to register to vote, also includes a vote by mail application. Only one card to head of household not one per every voter
Proclamations and recognition for
the FHS Cheerleaders
the FHS boys basketball team
members of the Dean College Athletic Training first responders who saved the life of an individual at a recent athletic event
Appointment of the 2025 election workers was approved by unanimous vote
Public hearing conducted on 2 related bylaw changes to allow Shared-Use Commercial Kitchens in commercial zones. The Planning Board had approved also, these measures were moved to a second reading (at a future meeting)
Presentation and update on work being done by Franklin Police Department Mental Health Clinician Division - Kallie Montagano, Clinician Program Manager
Followed by an update on the Franklin Crisis Action Team by Deputy Administrator Amy Friguiletti. Housing and temp shelter the top issue the FCAT group sees
Resolution 25-18: June 3, 2025 Election Early & Mail in Voting was approved unanimously. The scheduled early voting dates will be added to the Community calendar
A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 24, Floodplain District - Referral to the Planning Board was approved unanimously. Apparently, the Town slipped in knowing that this had a 5 year life expectancy and was due to be updated. Only minor changes required but the due process is being initiated now with this referral
Approval for acceptance of gifts from the Robert Catalano family and estate was unanimous. It also led to a discussion on how the funds such as these are used. Mostly for programs but if there is something specifically funded, the Council would like to be notified.
Let’s listen to the meeting recording which runs about 2 hours and 53 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1433-town-council-mtg-04-16-25/
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The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/C9jXhRmTTlI?&t=94
The agenda and released documents can be found -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162025-1682
My full set of notes captured during the meeting
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nIb72BBNqBkuEgMCgS9ggo5T5UR8A7BD/view?usp=drive_link
Photo albums of the recognitions -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/NFs8QPA39vzy5tzn8
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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. 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"
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Rep Roy brought in 2 ancient lanterns for "2 Lights for Tomorrow" |