Showing posts with label Talk Franklin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Talk Franklin. Show all posts

Sunday, November 28, 2021

On the second day before leaving Facebook My true love sent to me

"On the second day before leaving Facebook 
My true love sent to me
Two Talk Franklin sessions a month"

The two "Talk Franklin" session can be considered a bonus that you receive by subscribing (for free). These sessions with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen get you insights on what's going on that are not available elsewhere.

And because you acted promptly, we’ll include the Town Council Quarterbacking sessions with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. In about 20-30 minutes we provide a condensed view of what happened at the recent Town Council meeting.

These interviews are among those regularly scheduled and available to Franklin Matters subscribers. The audio session to celebrate the anniversary of Franklin Matters can be found here -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/11/happy-anniversary-franklin-matters.html 


On the second day before leaving Facebook, my true love sent to me
On the second day before leaving Facebook My true love sent to me
 

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

The wfpr.fm Franklin Matters Radio show schedule for Nov 17 and Nov 20, 2021

The wfpr.fm Franklin Matters Radio schedule for this week: Wednesday, Nov 17 and Saturday, Nov 20, 2021:

  • Town Council Quarterbacking session with Chair Tom Mercer is scheduled Wednesday at 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM 
  • The recent "Talk Franklin" episode with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing/Communication Specialist Lily Rivera is scheduled for airplay on Wednesday at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM 

On Saturday both shows replay

  • 9:00 AM => Town Council Quarterbacking session with Chair Tom Mercer
  • 3:00 PM => "Talk Franklin" episode of Nov 15, 2021

Where can I listen to wfpr.fm?
  • wfpr.fm is available anywhere in your internet browser at wfpr.fm and in the local Franklin, MA radio dial on the FM band at 102.9.

And if you can't listen to the radio schedule, the podcast (or on-demand) version is available. Individual audio files:


You can also find all episodes at https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/fm-podcasts.html  or within your favorite podcast player

The wfpr.fm Franklin Matters Radio show schedule for Nov 17 and Nov 20, 2021
The wfpr.fm Franklin Matters Radio show schedule for Nov 17 and Nov 20, 2021

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Talk Franklin: Strong Towns, FY 2022 budget adjustments, Critical Conversations and restaurant alcohol licenses (audio)

FM #660 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 660 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing Communication Specialist Lily Rivera. We had our conversation in person in Jamie’s office in the Franklin Municipal Building.


We talk about: 

The Strong Towns event at THE BLACK BOX

Finance Committee

  • Budget adjustments

  • Overall budget cycle, tax rate hearing coming to close, but capital budget for FY 2023 underway

Town Council

  • Swearing in, re-org

  • Open meeting law, Ethics, records review

  • Meeting conduct reminders

Critical Conversations – Nov 18

  • Substance abuse and mental health panel and breakout sessions


Links to the key references are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 40 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie and Lily.

Audio file ->  
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/96623c72-eadb-4095-b468-70bd35dab55e


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Finance Committee meeting agenda ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2021-11-10_finance_committee_agenda_1.pdf


My meeting notes & meeting audio -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/11/fm-655-finance-committee-mtg-111021.html 


Town Council Agenda (98 page PDF agenda and docs released for this meeting)    

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_meeting_agenda_nov_17_2021.pdf


The Worcester Regional Research Bureau restaurant license report referenced during our conversation ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/191cph8dOCd8DJnmB8xQg1rpwkfwRhqz8/view?usp=sharing 



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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 iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

 

Talk Franklin:  Strong Towns, FY 2022 budget adjustments, Critical Conversations and restaurant alcohol licenses (audio)
Talk Franklin:  Strong Towns, FY 2022 budget adjustments, Critical Conversations and restaurant alcohol licenses (audio)

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Talk Franklin: popup shops, Town Council agenda, and civil discourse on tough topics

FM #650 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 650 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing Communication Specialist Lily Rivera. We had our conversation in person to help celebrate the new popup shops opening in Downtown Franklin.


We talk about: 

  • Popup Shops

    • Escape into Fiction

    • Doglio Coffee

  • Nov 3 – Town Council

    • Swearing in of Town Clerk

    • Swearing in of Town Council 

    • Town Council re-organized (election of officers)

    • Open Meeting Law review 

  • Work on civil discussion around the issues

    • Collaborating with Superintendent Sara Ahern

 

Links to the key popup shops are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 23 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie and Lily.

Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/11dc9f6b-5c21-4047-b41c-082f3c56d9ad



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Doglio Coffee will open on Nov 10. In the meantime, you can check out their webpage and order online  https://dogliocoffee.com/


Escape into Fiction will be open everyday except for Monday. Peruse the books on the shelf, if you don't find one you want, they can order it for you.  https://escapeintofiction.com/ 


And don't forget that Greco Designs is operating as well in their location downtown  https://www.grecodesigncompany.com/


Town Council Agenda (98 page PDF agenda and docs released for this meeting)    https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_11.03.21.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!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

 

Talk Franklin: popup shops, Town Council agenda, and civil discourse on tough topics
Talk Franklin: popup shops, Town Council agenda, and civil discourse on tough topics

"The Topic" and "Talk Franklin" scheduled for wfpr.fm on Wednesday and Saturday

The wfpr.fm Franklin Matters Radio schedule for this week: Wednesday, Nov 3 and Saturday, Nov 6, 2021:

** Wednesday, November 3, 2021

9:00 AM/ 12:00 PM /6:00 PM
The Topic -  Cathy Liberty and Jennifer Knight-Levine 
  
11:00 AM/ 2:00 PM /8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio 
Talk Franklin - Popup Shops 

** Saturday, November 6, 2021

9:00 AM - The Topic - Cathy Liberty and Jennifer Knight-Levine  

3:00 PM - Talk Franklin - Popup Shops 


Franklin Matters Radio schedule for Wednesday 11/03/21
Franklin Matters Radio schedule for Wednesday 11/03/21

 

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

The wfpr.fm Franklin Matters Radio show schedule for Oct 20 and Oct 23, 2021

The wfpr.fm Franklin Matters Radio schedule for this week: Wednesday, Oct 20 and Saturday, Oct 23, 2021:

  • Two candidate interviews are combined for airplay on Wednesday at 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM => School Committee candidate - Al Charles and Town Council candidate Patrick Sheridan
  • The recent "Talk Franklin" episode is combined with Town Council candidate Melanie Hamblen for airplay on Wednesday at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM 

On Saturday both shows replay

  • 9:00 AM => School Committee candidate - Al Charles and Town Council candidate Patrick Sheridan
  • 3:00 PM => "Talk Franklin" episode is combined with Town Council candidate Melanie Hamblen

Where can I listen to wfpr.fm?
  • wfpr.fm is available anywhere in your internet browser at wfpr.fm and in the local Franklin, MA radio dial on the FM band at 102.9.

And if you can't listen to the radio schedule, the podcast (or on-demand) version is available. Individual audio files:

You can also find all episodes at https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/fm-podcasts.html  or within your favorite podcast player

The wfpr.fm Franklin Matters Radio show schedule for Oct 20 and Oct 23, 2021
The wfpr.fm Franklin Matters Radio show schedule for Oct 20 and Oct 23, 2021

 

The latest "Talk Franklin" episode is ready for your listening pleasure

FM #639 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 639 in the series. 

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

We talk about: 

  • Finance Committee meeting
    • Human Resources presentation by Karen Bratt
    • Veterans tax rate increase
    • Senior Workoff program increase
      • Both pending approval by Town Council
    • ARPA accounting
  • Oct 20 – Town Council
    • New precinct plan per 2020 Census data
  • Maple Hill purchase finalized

Links to the key topics covered here are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 23 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie and Lily.

Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/54dea437-2130-4798-9e3c-bcbb611edc5b


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Finance Committee

Agenda -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/10-13-21_finance_committee_agenda.pdf 

My recap -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/finance-committee-hears-update-from.html 

Audio file -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/finance-committee-hears-human-resources.html 

Human Resources presentation doc  -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/fincomm-presentation-october142021.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!

------------------

You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

The latest "Talk Franklin" episode is ready for your listening pleasure
The latest "Talk Franklin" episode is ready for your listening pleasure


Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Franklin Matters Radio show schedule for Sep 29 & Oct 2, 2021

The wfpr.fm Franklin Matters Radio schedule for this week Sep 29 and Oct 2, 2021:

  • Two Town Council candidate interviews combined for airplay on Wednesday at 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Tom Mercer and Cobi Frongillo
  • The most recent “Talk Franklin” is combined with Planning Board candidate Jennifer Williams for airplay on Wednesday at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM 

 

On Saturday both shows replay

  • Town Council candidates - Tom Mercer and Cobi Frongillo at 9:00 AM
  • “Talk Franklin” & Planning Board candidate Jennifer Williams at 3:00 PM

And if you can't listen to the radio schedule, the podcast (on-demand) version is available.

Individual candidate audio files

"Talk Franklin" = https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/town-administrator-jamie-hellen-with.html

You can also find all episodes at https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/fm-podcasts.html  or within your favorite podcast player

Franklin Matters Radio show schedule for Sep 29 & Oct 2, 2021
Franklin Matters Radio show schedule for Sep 29 & Oct 2, 2021


Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Town Administrator Jamie Hellen with another "Talk Franklin" episode - 09/24/21(audio)

FM #613 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 613 in the series. 


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


We talk about: 

  • Community Preservation Committee

  • 215 Prospect St Chap 61 process

  • Complete Streets

  • Cultural Festival

  • Harvest Festival

  • Housing Production Plan – Planning Board – 9/27

  • Oct 6 – Town Council joint session with School Committee

 

Links to the key topics covered here are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 36 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie and Lily.

** Audio file -> 
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c717bcfd-8bb7-4040-b371-518b49230af0


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Community Preservation Committee


Harvest Festival scheduled for October  https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2021/04/harvest-festival-scheduled-for-october.html 


Housing Production Plan (revised draft) 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/preliminary_final_housing_production_plan_-_august_2021.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!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

 

Town Administrator Jamie Hellen with another "Talk Franklin" episode -  09/24/21(audio)
Town Administrator Jamie Hellen with another "Talk Franklin" episode -  09/24/21(audio)