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Saturday, April 27, 2024
Special School Committee meeting enables interview of candidate for business administrator position (audio)
FM #1182 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1182 in the series.
This session shares the Special School Committee meeting of Thursday, April 25, 2024. Chair Dave Callaghan, Al Charles, Dr Paul Griffith, Ruthann O’Sullivan, KP Sompally, Vice-Chair David McNeill were present; Erin Gallagher was absent.
Candidate for the interview is the current assistant to the business administrator, as an interim position appointment. Janaina Vasconcelos-Melotti is here to present her background and answer questions.
The meeting recording runs about 60 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1182-special-school-cmte-mtg-04-25-24
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Agenda for this session -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/sc_special_mtg._agenda_-_4_25_24.pdf
My notes captured via Twitter can be found in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lPQG_l9gieATruY5JDCh1u4QEkXZhNMX/view?usp=drive_link
Franklin TV Video was recorded but it is not yet available (not sure why).
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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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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.
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Franklin, MA: School Committee Special Meeting - April 25 at 6:30 PM
"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."
● Call to Order● Candidate for Interim School Business Administrator Interview● Deliberation on Candidate for Interim School Business Administrator● Adjourn
Franklin, MA: School Committee Special Meeting - April 25 at 6:30 PM |
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Public Hearings scheduled by Planning Board & Town Council for King St parcel zoning change from residential to business
Monday, March 4, 2024
Town Council spends 2 hours and takes "no action" on zoning proposal (audio)
FM #1150 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1150 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, February 18, 2024. All 9 members of the Council participated in the Council Chambers.
Most of the first 2 hours was spent on a healthy conversation around the proposed zoning change from residential to business for two lots on King St near the Fire station.
The Council after spending almost 2 hours listening to the proposal (no specific business use was proposed) (the real question was should the lot be residential or business?), the Council decided to take "no action". This move allows them to refer the zoning change back to the Planning Board which while they had a quorum discuss this previously, the recommendation came back with only 3 votes, not the full 5 of the Board (due to the recent election).
Quick recap:
Brownie troop 64085 led the pledge as part of the work on the Democracy badge
The minutes for the Jan meeting were approved
The OPEB financial report was presented and reviewed, we are in a better position than we were previously
FY24 Capital Improvement Plan was approved
associated transfers to account for the funding approval were also approved
The Council voted to support the Pending State Legislation Entitled “The Municipal Empowerment Act”
The Revised 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule was approved
Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($2,900), Senior Center ($200), Police Dept. ($50) were approved with thanks
Designation of “Special Municipal Employee” Under State Ethics Law were approved for newly create committees not previously covered by this move (housekeeping)
Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 actually 2 resolutions were approved. If the "empowerment Act noted above becomes law, this kind of approval would disappear from Council agendas
Council entered executive session to not return to open meeting for discussion of a matter regarding a real estate purchase
Joint Budget SubCmte meeting on March 6 will begin work on how to resolve a $10.5M budget deficit across town and school budgets. Agenda and budget details to be released Friday March 1
The recording runs almost 3 hours. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on Feb 28, 2024. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1150-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-02-28-24
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The Franklin TV video is available for replay ->
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqa0QHtahmQ
Town Council agenda doc ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_2.28.24.pdf
My full set of notes captured via Twitter during the meeting are collected in a single PDF for easier reading -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CBubvtPzSJSvQakhmMx1X7M44cCPu7W_/view?usp=drive_link
Photos captured during the meeting can be found in one album -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/sH38Yj6iD5yE6KPQ9
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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.
If you have interest in reporting on the various Town and School meetings, let me know. Training and mentoring is available.
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"
Brownie troop 64085 led the pledge |
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Town Council spends 2 hours and takes "no action" on zoning proposal (video)
- Brownie troop 64085 led the pledge as part of the work on the Democracy badge
- The minutes for the Jan meeting were approved
- The OPEB financial report was presented and reviewed, we are in a better position than we were previously
- FY24 Capital Improvement Plan was approved
- associated transfers to account for the funding approval were also approved
- The Council voted to support the Pending State Legislation Entitled “The Municipal Empowerment Act”
- The Revised 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule was approved
- Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($2,900), Senior Center ($200), Police Dept. ($50) were approved with thanks
- Designation of “Special Municipal Employee” Under State Ethics Law were approved for newly create committees not previously covered by this move (housekeeping)
- Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 actually 2 resolutions were approved. If the "empowerment Act noted above becomes law, this kind of approval would disappear from Council agendas
- Council entered executive session to not return to open meeting for discussion of a matter regarding a real estate purchase
- Joint Budget SubCmte meeting on March 6 will begin work on how to resolve a $10.5M budget deficit across town and school budgets. Agenda and budget details to be released Friday March 1
Saturday, January 20, 2024
An Agway Story: Time to move on?
Saturday, October 7, 2023
NETA, MA largest medical cannabis operation is based here in Franklin
"Information for this list was obtained from business representatives, and, in some cases, was obtained from data provided by the state's Cannabis Control Commission. That data is subject to change. All employees working in cannabis companies must register as an agent with the state. A single employee can have multiple agent registrations across licenses and locations - which is what the list's ranking metric reflects."
NETA, MA largest medical cannabis operation is based here in Franklin |
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Dean College Announces New Deans For School Of The Arts And Sanders School Of Business
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Economic Development Subcommittee agrees to proposal on zoning change for 2 lots from Residential to Business (audio)
FM #1046 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1046 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
Chair: M Hamblen, C Frongillo, P Sheridan, G Jones
Town Administration: J Hellen, B Taberner
Brief recap
Brief discussion around the proposal to change the zoning of 2 lots on King St near Fire Station 2 from residential to business.
A few questions to clarify the matter considering the process and kind of business operation to be allowed were asked. These are more likely to be better understood/considered during the formal hearing process assuming the measure continues to get referred by the Town Council to the Planning Board. The Planning Board will review and make their recommendation back to the Council which in turn holds their own public hearings before voting on it.
One of the nuances on the timeline, by starting now, it could get completed (i.e. a final decision by the Council) before the November election, at which point if it was still in limbo, it would need to start all over.
The measure was approved by 4-0 to bring to the Town Council at the next meeting (Sep 6).
The recording runs about 18 minutes, so let’s listen to the Economic Development Subcmte discussion on Aug 23, 2023. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1046-economic-development-subcmte-mtg-08-23-23
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You may access the agenda for this meeting here: https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/edc_agenda_aug_23_2023.pdf
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/economic-development-subcommittee-meeting-august-23rd-2023
My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting can be found in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eVFLdGt46ZwOiBLGURB-X6aeax6QRdU3/view?usp=drive_link
Franklin TV video replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/oqw7ereD3uI
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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"