Showing posts with label brand. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brand. Show all posts

Friday, February 7, 2025

New Town logo (not replacing the seal)

via AJ Ribecci, the designer of the new Town of Franklin logo. (And no, it does not replace the town seal with Ben)
New Town logo (not replacing the seal)
New Town logo (not replacing the seal)
"After months of work, I’m thrilled to share the refreshed visual identity for the Town of Franklin. 
Inspired by the heritage brands of both New England and the Low Country, our goal was to create a design that honors the town’s 200-year history while looking ahead to the next 200. 
Bridging tradition and progress, the new identity is responsive, adaptable, and extendable across the Town’s 30 departments. 
This was a true labor of love, and I couldn’t be happier with the result. Excited to see it come to life throughout Franklin!"
For those with Instagram accounts, be sure to click through to view the videos



Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Town Council votes to keep Ben & the Town seal AND add a logo to branding efforts (audio)

FM #1346  This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1346 in the series. 


This session shares the Logo and Branding segment of the Franklin (MA) Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024.  8 of the 9 members participated in Council Chambers, 1 absent (Jones). Special vote to appoint Frongillo as temporary clerk for the meeting to be authorized to sign the documents (approved 8-0-1). 


An overflow audience filled the Chambers to start and then filtered away as their recognition section was completed.


Quick recap:

The Town seal with the image of Benjamin Franklin remains (cleaned up for digital use) AND the logo is added to help with branding the Town of Franklin as “The First of Many”.


Logo & branding presentation ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8c._tc_memo_for_branding_project.pdf 


The series of presentations as the work to incorporate the community feedback and develop the logo and branding continued -> https://www.franklinma.gov/economic-development-subcommittee/webforms/edc-branding-presentations 


Town Seal and Logo Presentation - Amy Frigulietti, Deputy Town Administrator

after some contentious discussion, the vote to approve the logo passes 6-2-1 (1 absent)


Let’s listen to the meeting recording which runs about 45 minutes.  Audio link -> 

https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1346-town-council-mtg-logo-branding-segment-12-18-24/


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Franklin TV video of the meeting available for replay ->   https://www.youtube.com/live/5h-UYum-TtQ?&t=132 


The agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/tc_agenda_-_dec_18_2024.pdf 


My set of notes collected in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yn6Ems4Gc0TfI9L-9vE_Ll40oVGHPfFU/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.


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"

 

Town Council votes to keep Ben & the Town seal AND add a logo to branding efforts (audio)
Town Council votes to keep Ben & the Town seal AND add a logo to branding efforts (audio)

Monday, December 23, 2024

Town Council recognizes Youth football teams, keeps Ben & adds logo, hears of forthcoming survey & more (audio)

FM #1345  This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1345 in the series. 


This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024.  8 of the 9 members participated in Council Chambers, 1 absent (Jones). Special vote to appoint Frongillo as temporary clerk for the meeting to be authorized to sign the documents (approved 8-0-1). 


An overflow audience filled the Chambers to start and then filtered away as their recognition section was completed.


Quick recap:

PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS  a. Fourth and Sixth Grade Youth Football Teams -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/G8RxjgueNHCd5UcH8 

b. Peter Brunelli

c. Steve Carlucci -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/GAaiWxXj6nxTAQTR6 


5. APPOINTMENTS a. Agricultural Commission - Benjamin Rousseau

Approved by vote 8-0-1 (1 absent) 


Annual License Renewals = Approved by vote 8-0-1 (1 absent) 


PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS

a. National Citizen Survey (aka Citizen Satisfaction Survey) - Kate Hinckley, Director of GIS  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._-_discussion_-_national_citizen_survey.pdf 


b. Biennial Town Council - Town Administrator Midterm Goals Review - Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator  motion tabled from a resolution vote perspective as some of the goals will be noted as unable to complete due to funding/resource constraints.


c. Town Seal and Logo Presentation - Amy Frigulietti, Deputy Town Administrator

after some contentious discussion, the vote to approve the logo passes 6-2-1 (1 absent)


d. The Distribution of Town Initiated Ballot Question Materials - Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator; Mark Cerel, Town Attorney; and Nancy Danello, Town Clerk   

No real good way to accomplish this


Resolution 24-82: Adoption of Updated Fiscal Policies

approved after discussion around implication for directing school budget policy


Resolution 24-80: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4  Approved by vote 8-0-1 (1 absent) 


Resolution 24-81: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Department ($2,735), Senior Center ($130.02) , Fire Dept. ($1,515)  Approved by vote 8-0-1 (1 absent) 


Let’s listen to the meeting recording which runs 2 hours & 45 miuntes.  Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1345-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-12-18-24/



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Franklin TV video of the meeting available for replay ->   https://www.youtube.com/live/5h-UYum-TtQ?&t=132 


The agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/tc_agenda_-_dec_18_2024.pdf 


My set of notes collected in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yn6Ems4Gc0TfI9L-9vE_Ll40oVGHPfFU/view?usp=drive_link 


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

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!

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


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


vote to approve the logo passes 6-2-1 (1 absent)
vote to approve the logo passes 6-2-1 (1 absent)

Sunday, December 22, 2024

This Quarterbacking session recaps the Joint Budget & the Town Council meetings (audio)

FM #1344 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1344 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares our “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conference Bridge on Thursday, December 19, 2024.  


ok, what just happened? 

What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?


Topics for this session


Joint Budget meeting

Health care, pension cost updates; deficit was 3.7ish, now more like 4.5

Communications planned with 5 or 6 listening sessions at different locations, end of Jan through March…


Town Council meeting

PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

Fourth and Sixth Grade Youth Football Teams

Peter Brunelli

Steve Carlucci


5. APPOINTMENTS =  Agricultural Commission - Benjamin Rousseau


Annual License Renewals


PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS

  • National Citizen Survey (aka Citizen Satisfaction Survey) - Kate Hinckley, Director of GIS   

  • Biennial Town Council - Town Administrator Midterm Goals Review - Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator

  • Town Seal and Logo Presentation - Amy Frigulietti, Deputy Town Administrator 


Legislation

  • Resolution 24-82: Adoption of Updated Fiscal Policies

  • Resolution 24-80: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4

  • Resolution 24-81: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Department ($2,735), Senior Center ($130.02) , Fire Dept. ($1,515)


The recording runs about 40 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Tom as we recap both the Joint Budget and Town Council meetings held this week. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1344-town-council-quarterbacking-12-19-24/


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Franklin TV video

Joint Budget -> https://www.youtube.com/live/Pq0-UqDkm4o?&t=54 

Town Council -> https://www.youtube.com/live/5h-UYum-TtQ?&t=132 


Agendas

Joint Budget -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/2024-12-17_joint_budget_subcommittee_meeting_agenda.pdf 

Town Council ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/tc_agenda_-_dec_18_2024.pdf 


My set of notes in one PDF ->  

Joint Budget -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yVajSM_qNPtttoVAWuWjqA9OMDRtTyYl/view?usp=drive_link 

Town Council ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yn6Ems4Gc0TfI9L-9vE_Ll40oVGHPfFU/view?usp=drive_link 


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


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!

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


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


This Quarterbacking session recaps the Joint Budget & the Town Council meetings (audio)
This Quarterbacking session recaps the Joint Budget & the Town Council meetings (audio)

Friday, December 20, 2024

Town Council recognizes Youth football teams, keeps Ben & adds logo, hears of forthcoming survey & more (video)

The Franklin, MA Town Council met on Wednesday Dec 18, 2024 as scheduled. 8 of the 9 members participated in Council Chambers,, 1 absent (Jones). Special vote to appoint Frongillo as temporary clerk for the meeting to be authorized to sign the documents (approved 8-0-1). 

An overflow audience filled the Chambers to start and then filtered away as their recognition section was completed.

Franklin TV video of the meeting available for replay ->   https://www.youtube.com/live/5h-UYum-TtQ?&t=132


Quick recap:
PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

a. Fourth and Sixth Grade Youth Football Teams -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/G8RxjgueNHCd5UcH8


Fourth and Sixth Grade Youth Football Teams
Fourth and Sixth Grade Youth Football Teams


b. Peter Brunelli ->

Peter Brunelli recognition
Peter Brunelli recognition

c. Steve Carlucci https://photos.app.goo.gl/GAaiWxXj6nxTAQTR6


Steve Carlucci family & coworkers photo
Steve Carlucci family & coworkers photo

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Agricultural Commission - Benjamin Rousseau

Approved by vote 8-0-1 (1 absent) 

Annual License Renewals = Approved by vote 8-0-1 (1 absent) 



PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS

a. National Citizen Survey (aka Citizen Satisfaction Survey) - Kate Hinckley, Director of GIS   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._-_discussion_-_national_citizen_survey.pdf


b. Biennial Town Council - Town Administrator Midterm Goals Review - Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator motion tabled from a resolution vote perspective as some of the goals will be noted as unable to complete due to funding/resource constraints.


c. Town Seal and Logo Presentation - Amy Frigulietti, Deputy Town Administrator

after some contentious discussion, the vote to approve the logo passes 6-2-1 (1 absent)

vote to approve the logo passes 6-2-1 (1 absent)
vote to approve the logo passes 6-2-1 (1 absent)


d. The Distribution of Town Initiated Ballot Question Materials - Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator; Mark Cerel, Town Attorney; and Nancy Danello, Town Clerk   

No real good way to accomplish this

Resolution 24-82: Adoption of Updated Fiscal Policies

approved after discussion around implication for directing school budget policy

Resolution 24-80: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 Approved by vote 8-0-1 (1 absent) 


Resolution 24-81: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Department ($2,735), Senior Center ($130.02) , Fire Dept. ($1,515) Approved by vote 8-0-1 (1 absent)