Showing posts with label committees. Show all posts
Showing posts with label committees. Show all posts

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Franklin.TV: Jan 4, 2023 Town Council Meeting video replay available (video)

The Town Council met on Wednesday, Jan 4, 2023  as scheduled and completed a lengthy agenda in just over 2 hours. The Franklin TV video replay is available.



My notes and recap will be available later

 

4th grade football team recognized for winning the State Championship last year
4th grade football team recognized for winning the State Championship last year


Friday, December 23, 2022

Redistricting Advisory Committee meets in hybrid format to review building block components (audio)

FM #902 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 902 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the Franklin Public Schools Redistricting Advisory Committee Meeting held in hybrid format with folks at the FHS Media Center on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 as well as some members who participated remotely.   


Given this was a working session, the major whole group sections of the meeting audio is what is shared here. There is one break in the audio when 

  • The breakout discussion was held at each table


The break is indicated by a about 5 seconds of music (replacing about 25 minutes of table discussion) then the group discussion resumes


The edited meeting audio recording runs about 58 minutes. Let’s listen to Redistricting Advisory Committee Meeting


Audio file ->  
https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-902-fps-redistricting-advisory-cmte-mtg-12-20-22

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Dec 20 meeting agenda -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/redistricting_advisory_subcom_12_20_22.pdf 


Presentation doc shared during the meeting ->

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/franklin_schools_redistricting_committee_meeting_presentation_12.20.2022.pdf 


My notes in one Twitter threader document   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qWEoyejx9_i_LDuDAOVUys8OH1EGhl3i/view?usp=share_link 


The photo album shared via Twitter of the pix taken of the meeting and presentation slides   https://photos.app.goo.gl/QyKb2wkFHtqryhC18 


Redistricting Advisory Committee page ->

https://www.franklinps.net/school-committee/2023-redistricting-advisory-committee 


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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"


Supt Lucas Giguere opens the Redistricting Advisory Cmte mtg
Supt Lucas Giguere opens the Redistricting Advisory Cmte mtg

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee holds their Monthly Meeting Tuesday, Nov 8 at 7 PM


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Tuesday, November 8th, 7pm


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Monday, October 24, 2022

Frank Presents: Rachel Plukas & Allan Earls (video)

Democratic Town Committee Chair Rachel Plukas and Republic Town Committee Chair Alan Earls sat with Frank Falvey to discuss the role and background of the town committees in MA.




For all the Franklin election information for the State Nov 8, 2022 election visit

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/election-collection-2022-state-election.html


Election Collection 2022: State election November 8
Election Collection 2022: State election November 8

Sunday, September 11, 2022

Upcoming FBRTC Meeting - Sep 13 at 67 Degrees Brewery


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Upcoming Monthly Meeting:
Tuesday, September 13th, 7pm
@ 67 Degrees Brewing

Please visit the website for more information about the meeting and location!
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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Notice from the Office of the Town Administrator - volunteer positions available for town boards & committees

Notice from the Office of the Town Administrator

The Town of Franklin currently has several volunteer openings on various boards and committees. The Town is seeking residents who are interested in filling those volunteer positions that are now available, or wish to have their name for consideration when a vacancy occurs. 

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to get more involved in our wonderful community! Available seats are listed below along with term expiration dates:

Board / Committee Name# of VacanciesTerm Expirations
Agricultural Commission1 (Associate)2023
Conservation Commission12025
Cultural District Committee22023, 2024
Design Review Commission1 (Associate)2023
Finance Committee12025
Franklin Disability Commission 12024

To apply, click the following link to submit a Volunteer Application Form

All missions and work conducted by boards and committees can be found on our website franklinma.gov

Read more ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/news/2022-08-29_boards_committees_vacancies_announcement.pdf


Notice from the Office of the Town Administrator - volunteer positions available for town boards & committees
Notice from the Office of the Town Administrator - volunteer positions available for town boards & committees

Sunday, June 19, 2022

Franklin, MA: Town Council - agenda - June 22, 2022 - 7 PM

Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
June 22, 2022 - 7 PM

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
c. Parking Bylaw Amendments

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
a. Proclamation and Performance: Electric Youth
b. Proclamation: LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Recognition

5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Richard Salve - New Hire, Firefighter/Paramedic - Fire Department
b. Timothy Sweeney - New Hire, Firefighter/Paramedic - Fire Department
c. Annual Reappointments of Boards and Committees   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/5c_appointments.pdf
d. Tri-County School Committee Appointment - Jennifer D’Angelo   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/5d.pdf
 
6. HEARINGS - 7:00 pm - None Scheduled.

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION - None Scheduled.

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 22-36: FY23 CPA Budget & Reservations (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-36 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9a.pdf
b. Resolution 22-37: FY23 CPC Appropriation of Capital Funds (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-37 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9b.pdf
c. Resolution 22-38: CPC Appropriation of Funds - Debt Service Maple Hill Land (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-38 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9c.pdf
d. Resolution 22-40: Appropriation Transfers FY22 (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-40 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9d.pdf
e. Resolution 22-41: Authority for Town Administrator to File Clean Water State Revolving Fund Application (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-41 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9e.pdf
f. Resolution 22-42: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($1,960) (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-42 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9f.pdf

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT - None Scheduled.

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Collective Bargaining
i. Exemption #3: Collective Bargaining (all Town unions) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares.

15. ADJOURN

Note:
Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting


Franklin, MA: Town Council - agenda - June 22, 2022
Franklin, MA: Town Council - agenda - June 22, 2022

Sunday, February 13, 2022

Franklin Charter Discussion - Frank & Steve close out with Part 3 - 11/29/21 (audio)

FM #730 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 730 in the series. 


This shares part 3 of my conversation with Frank Falvey, of Franklin Presents, a long time Franklin resident and cable show host. This is part of a three-part series on the Town Charter, the process to change it, and some of the possible revisions that Frank and I discuss.  

 

Links to the current Town charter (modified in 2013) and the charter report for 1995 (prior changes) are included in the show notes. 


The recording runs about 40 minutes: Let’s listen to this recording of Frank and I talk about the charter.  Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-730-franklin-charter-discussion-p3-of-3-11-29-21



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Feedback via email -> info@franklin.tv


Current Town Charter ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/revised_2013_1.pdf 


Charter Commission Report - 1995

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczeUlRYUpQeFd0QXc/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-afykQfGLjmP3-DNzc-H-uA


MA General Law Chapter 34  https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleVI/Chapter34A/Section4 


Division of Local Services (DLS) - newsletter summarizing change change process https://www.mass.gov/doc/october4thpdf/download 


Part 1 - https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/falvey-and-sherlock-talk-about-town.html 


Part 2 - https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/franklin-town-charter-discussion-frank.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"


Falvey and Sherlock in FHS for the first live broadcast on wfpr.fm Nov 2019
Falvey and Sherlock in FHS for the first live broadcast on wfpr.fm Nov 2019

Thursday, December 30, 2021

Falvey and Sherlock talk about the town Charter - P1 (audio)

FM #686 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 686 in the series. 


This shares my conversation with Frank Falvey, of Frank Presents, a long time Franklin resident and cable show host. This is the first of a series on the Town Charter, the process to change it, and some of the possible revisions that Frank and I discuss.  We start our discussion by painting the picture of the development of cable and radio broadcasting in Franklin and our individual show expansion.

 

Links to the current Town charter (modified in 2013) and the charter report for 1995 (prior changes) are included in the show notes. 


The recording runs about 34 minutes: Let’s listen to this recording of Frank and I talk about the charter.  Audio file => https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-686-charter-discussion-with-frank-falvey-p1



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Feedback via email -> info@franklin.tv


Current Town Charter ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/revised_2013_1.pdf 


Charter Commission Report - 1995

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczeUlRYUpQeFd0QXc/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-afykQfGLjmP3-DNzc-H-uA


MA General Law Chapter 34  https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleVI/Chapter34A/Section4 


Division of Local Services (DLS) - newsletter summarizing change change process https://www.mass.gov/doc/october4thpdf/download 


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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"

 

Falvey and Sherlock in FHS for the first live broadcast on wfpr.fm Nov 2019
Falvey and Sherlock in FHS for the first live broadcast on wfpr.fm Nov 2019