Town Administrator Ad-hoc Review Meeting 2/27/26 (audio)

FM #1392 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1392 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Ad Hoc committee for the Town Administrators Review. The meeting was held on Thursday, February 27, 2025 in the Council Chambers. 

Subcommittee Chair Ted Cormier-Leger opens the meeting. Councilors Melanie Hamblen and Glenn Jones participate. Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and many Town department heads are also present and contribute to this session.

Quick recap:

• Exemplary performance review; Area for improvement to be mindful of verbiage, tone, in public meetings, emails, etc. Be better able to step back and help us all be better

• In lieu of reading the draft review doc, they walked through some of the sections to pick out key points and allowed Jamie to elaborate on the development of the individual items touting what he (and the town staff) did to complete the item

• Many of the department managers were present and added comments for their review of Jamie

The meeting runs about 1 hour & 55 minutes, so let’s listen to the Ad Hoc committee for the Town Administrators review meeting. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1392-franklin-ma-town-administrator-review-02-27-25/

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Franklin TV video available for replay  -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjaqeHc6eII 

The agenda doc includes the draft review ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02272025-1604 

My notes captured during the meeting -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AssnKA3WLeBxDqbwfKc6owJY6MQ9d6pM/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.

 

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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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Town Administrator Ad-hoc Review Meeting 2/27/26 (audio)

Town Administrator Ad-hoc Review Meeting 2/27/26 (video)

The Ad-Hoc Sumbcommittee of the Town Council assigned to conduct the annual review for Town Administrator Jamie Hellen met on Thursday evening Feb 27, 2025 as scheduled. Subcommittee Chair Ted Cormier-Leger open the meeting with Councilors Hamblen and Jones present.

Franklin TV video available for replay  -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjaqeHc6eII

The agenda doc includes the draft review ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02272025-1604

Quick recap:

• Exemplary review, Area for improvement to be mindful of verbiage, tone, in public meetings, emails, etc. Be better able to step back and help us all be better
• In lieu of reading the draft review doc, they walked through some of the sections to pick out key points and allowed Jamie to elaborate on the development of the individual items touting what he (and the town staff) did to complete the item
• Many of the department managers were present and added comments for their review of Jamie

My notes captured during the meeting -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AssnKA3WLeBxDqbwfKc6owJY6MQ9d6pM/view?usp=drive_link

Town Administrator Ad-hoc Review Meeting 2/27/26 (video)

Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee meeting scheduled for February 27, 2025

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR EVALUATION AD HOC COMMITTEE

Agenda & Meeting Packet

February 27, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd floor, Council Chambers

355 East Central Street

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR EVALUATION DISCUSSION & RECOMMENDATION

a. Chair Memo & Evaluation

b. Town Council/Town Administrator Goals list September 2024-25

c. Town Administrator Contract Language

d. Staff Input:

• i. James McLaughlin, Fire Chief
• ii. Ryan Jette, Recreation Director
• iii. Felicia Oti, Library Director
• iv. Amy Frigulietti, Deputy Town Administrator
• v. Kerri Bertone, Chief Financial Officer
• vi. Other Department Heads

3. ADJOURN

Agenda doc also contains remote participation info -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02272025-1604

Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee meeting scheduled for February 27, 2025

Town Council hears of update on Open Space, discusses flag policy and leans toward an ad-hoc cmte to resolve that topic (audio)

FM #981 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 981 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. All 9 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers.

Quick recap:

• A License ownership transfer and change for the alcohol license at 7-11 Union St was approved

• Farmers Market alcohol license for La Cantina Winery was approve

• Conservation Agent Breeka Li Goodlander provided an update on the progress for the Open Space & Recreation Plan that is in process, 2 public hearings completed, a series of focus group meetings continuing, the final public hearing to review the draft plan is scheduled in June

• The proposal for enabling the raising of the Pride Flag for June prompted a discussion on the viability of such a measure given the developing legal status and the fear it would open the door for other flags that many folks would not approve of. It generally was a rather good civil conversation except for the last commenter. The general consensus was for appointment of an ad-hoc subcommittee to further address the proposal for fute, especially since the current June Pride situation can be worked around satisfactorily

• Approval for additional ARPA funding from Norfolk County was received

The recording runs about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on April 26, 2023. 

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-981-town-council-mtg-04-26-23

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The agenda doc can also be found on the Town of Franklin page ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_april_26_2023_0.pdf 

My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a-fQYmqnEnma1RPjufiBjVjft3nJ5-GW/view?usp=share_link  

Franklin TV meeting video ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/VTsQ6p7Pc_w?feature=share 

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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"

Letter to Town Council on Display of Flags on Town Property (agenda item for Council Mtg - 04/26/23)

Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee - Jan 25 - 5 PM

Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee

Agenda & Meeting Packet

January 25, 2023 - 5 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR EVALUATION DISCUSSION

3. ADJOURN

Agenda doc (no remote participation info) ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2023-01-25_ta_evaluation_agenda.pdf

Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee - Jan 25 - 5 PM

Ad Hoc Committee for the Town Administrators Review - 01/26/22 (audio)

FM #712 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 712 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Ad Hoc Committee for the Town Administrators Review. The meeting was held on Wednesday, Jan 26, 2022 in the Council Chambers, live streamed and shared via cable and Zoom. We recorded this audio in the room. 

Subcommittee Chair Glenn Jones opens the meeting. Councilors Robert Dellorco and Tom Mercer participate. Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, assistant Alecia Alleyne and HR Director Karen Bratt are also in the Chambers.

The recording runs about 50 minutes, so let’s listen to the Ad Hoc committee for the Town Administrators review meeting. Audio file => https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-712-town-administrator-review-cmte-mtg-01-26-22

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Meeting agenda

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/town-administrator-evaluation-ad-hoc.html 

My notes from the meeting

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/recap-procedure-review-completed-town.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

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 gets a good review and has no plans to leave

Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee - Jan 26, 2022

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR EVALUATION AD HOC COMMITTEE

Agenda & Meeting Packet

January 26, 2022 = 6:30 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers, 355 East Central Street

Agenda:

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR EVALUATION DISCUSSION

3. ADJOURN

Agenda doc also contains the remote connection information for this session
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-01-26_ta_evaluation_agenda.pdf 

Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee - Jan 26, 2022

Ad Hoc Superintendent's Evaluation Subcommittee - Oct 7

Ad Hoc Superintendent's Evaluation Subcommittee

Thursday, October 7, 2021 5:00 PM

Virtual Meeting (Links in agenda)

Discuss Superintendent’s Draft Goals 2021-22

Agenda doc and remote connection info ->   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/adhocsupteval-agenda_-_10-7-21.pdf

Ad Hoc Superintendent's Evaluation Subcommittee - Oct 7

Franklin School Committee: Ad Hoc Superintendent's Evaluation Sub Committee Meeting - Aug 13

Ad Hoc Superintendent's Evaluation Sub Committee Meeting

Municipal Building - Training Room (Virtual Link in Agenda)

Friday, August 13, 2021 - 9:30 AM

A G E N D A

"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."

●  Complete Superintendent’s Evaluation

Full agenda doc and connection info ->

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/adhocsupteval-agenda_-_8-13-21.pdf

Ad Hoc Superintendent's Evaluation Sub Committee Meeting - Aug 13