Franklin-Dean Train station mural has funding, awaiting MBTA approval

Franklin-Dean Train station mural has funding

via Senator Becca Rausch: 

"The Town of Franklin MA Commuter Rail station is about to be transformed by a work of public art!  

I was proud to secure $50,000 in the FY25 state budget for this project, which will showcase Franklin’s exciting and creative side for residents and visitors alike.  

I can’t wait to see the mural that Franklin Culture and the artistic team create to honor Franklin’s unique history and dynamic community.

Thanks to Greet Franklin #mapoli #publicart"

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1QRvNGHro1/

Find the Greet Franklin Magazine online -> https://greetmag.com/locations/franklin-ma/

Listen to the cultural conversation from October 2024 where this was one of the topics -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/talking-franklin-arts-culture-economic.html

Jamie leads the group on 5 hot topics in this "Talk Franklin" episode (audio)

FM #1382 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1382 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen in the Municipal Building on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.  

Several folks joined in this roundtable discussion on a variety of hot topics around development. Joining the discussion 

• Breeka Li Goodlander, Conservation Director

• Cathleen Liberty, Health Director

• Bryan Taberner, Director of Planning & Community Development

• Joel D’Errico, Franklin resident & developer

• Joe Halligan, Franklin resident & developer

• Brad Chaffee, Franklin resident & developer for Camford Property Group  

• Gus Brown, Building Commissioner

Key topics

• Main development issue, change

• Then 5 things that are top complaints

• Traffic

• Density

• Environmental concerns

• Too many school children

• Character of the Town

The recording runs about 1 Hour & 40 minutes. Let’s listen to this conversation on Franklin’s development hot topics. Audio link -> https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Talk-Franklin---A-Podcast-from-the-Town-Administrators-Office-e2f34do/a-aatdjc7

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Town of Franklin page  https://www.franklinma.gov/ 

Community calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar 

Master Plan (as approved by Planning Board & Town Council)

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4018/Final-Report 

Jimmy McMillen, founder of the “Rent is too Damn High Party”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rent_Is_Too_Damn_High_Party

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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"

Jamie leads the group on 5 hot topics in this "Talk Franklin" episode (audio)

2024 Year in Review with Jamie & Amy in this "Talk Franklin" episode (audio)

FM #1339 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1339 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Deputy Administrator Amy Frigulietti in the Municipal Building on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.  

Our discussion was essentially a review of the 2024 calendar year. While the failed override was significant, Jamie & Amy wanted to highlight some of the other key accomplishments.

Key topics

• Franklin Crisis Action Team (FCAT)

• Community survey

• Community engagement & civil discourse

• Many of the accomplishments are also listed in the mid year summary doc in the Council agenda for 12/18/24

The recording runs about 57 minutes. Let’s listen to this conversation closing out 2024 Audio link -> https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Talk-Franklin--A-Podcast-from-the-Town-Administrators-Office---December-17--2024-e2sg36l/a-abmi7dh

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Town of Franklin page  https://www.franklinma.gov/ 

Community calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar 

Mid-year review (adoption of 2025 goals) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._resolution_24-78_tc_goals.pdf 

Homeless resources page -> https://sites.google.com/view/homeless-resources-services/home 

Healthcare & Resources link -> https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7a79d8f9979f4709ad5b7311c91c8258

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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"

2024 Year in Review with Jamie & Amy in this "Talk Franklin" episode (audio)

In this "Talk Franklin" episode Jamie takes on some myth busting (audio)

FM #1318 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1318 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen in his office on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.  

Jamie has mentioned in many meetings that he doesn’t spend time on social media. So I took some of the top items that generally get wrapped around misinformation and brought them to have Jamie provide his trusted source input

• Franklin doesn't have enough water, we have a water ban every year

• How come the Town of Franklin is building so many apartments

• What happening with Davis Thayer building

• I thought the old museum was being developed by Habitat for Humanity 

• Get more grants

• Regionalization will save us

• Parmenter school deed restriction

The recording runs about 45 minutes. Let’s listen to this conversation and bust some myths floating around some of the social media in Franklin. Audio link -> https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Talk-Franklin--A-Podcast-from-the-Town-Administrators-Office---November-19--2024-e2r8g6v/a-abl13mt

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Town of Franklin page  https://www.franklinma.gov/ 

Community calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar 

Water system 3 part podcast 

https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/news/franklin-matters-conversations-regarding-franklins-sewer-services-doug

Franklin TV News Awareness Survey

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/your-input-is-requested-for-franklin-ma.html 

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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"

In this "Talk Franklin" episode Jamie takes on some myth busting (audio)