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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Presidential Primary Election Day - March 5 from 6 AM to 8 PM at Franklin High School
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Franklin Town Clerk shares these Presidential Primary Reminders
Franklin Town Clerk shares these Presidential Primary Reminders |
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Tabulator/Ballot Testing for the Presidential Primary - Weds, Feb 21 at 9 AM
Tabulator/Ballot Testing for the Presidential Primary 3/5/2024 Will be held on Wednesday, February 21st in the Town Council Chambers
Town of Franklin: Tabulator Testing shows ballots will be read properly (photo from testing in Oct 2022) |
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Nancy Danello joins this "Talk Franklin" episode to talk elections with Jamie, Amy and I (audio)
FM #1144 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1144 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares a new format for "Talk Franklin'' with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Administrator Amy Frigulietti.
This episode features a conversation on the 2024 elections with Town Clerk Nancy Danello. We recorded our discussion in person in the 3rd floor Training Room on Thursday, January 25, 2024.
Topics for this session
Quick news highlights
Franklin Ridge received $8.5M funding
Town Council goals set for next 2 years
Jamie elected as Vice-President of Mass Municipal Assoc (MMA)
Elections for 2024
Presidential Primary - March 5
State Primary - September 3
Presidential Election - November 5
Quick outlook
Council Meeting - Jan 31
Finance Mtg - Feb 6
Council Mtg - Feb 28
Joint Budget Cmte - March 6
The recording runs about 47 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie, Amy & Nancy on Thursday, January 25, 2024 Audio link -> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Talk-Franklin---A-Podcast-from-the-Town-Administrators-Office-e2f34do/a-aatdjc7
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Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator
Talk Franklin podcast page -> https://open.spotify.com/show/6q76wsRAKGPuEZ8mzEGvP2
Town Clerk page for Elections -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerkelection-administrator/pages/important-information-regarding-elections-voting
Top 10 billboard hits on voting
https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/election-themed-songs-james-brown-alice-cooper-hits-7572297/
10. Paula Webb, “Please, Mr. President” (No. 60, 1975)
9. Black Sheep, “The Choice Is Yours” (No. 57, 1992)
8. Jeezy feat. Nas, “My President” (No. 57, 2008)
7. The Radiants, “Voice Your Choice” (No. 51, 1965)
6. Johnnie Taylor, “I Could Never Be President” (No. 48, 1969)
5. James Brown, “Funky President (People It’s Bad)” (No. 44, 1974)
4. Johnny Sea, “Day For Decision” (No. 35, 1966)
3. Alice Cooper, “Elected” (No. 26, 1972)
2. Re-Flex, “The Politics of Dancing” (No. 24, 1984)
1. Arcadia, “Election Day” (No. 6, 1985)
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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
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Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
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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.
I hope you enjoy!
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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Town of Franklin: 2024 Presidential Primary Election Schedule
- February 24 (Saturday) 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- February 26 (Monday) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- February 27 (Tuesday) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- February 28 (Wed.) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- February 29 (Thursday) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- March 1 (Friday) 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Official Results for the Town of Franklin Biennial Election - Nov 7, 2023
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Town of Franklin Biennial Election Unofficial Results - Nov 7, 2023 (audio)
The Town of Franklin Biennial Election Unofficial Results as read off by Town Clerk Nancy Danello in the Franklin High School gym on Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023. A group of 40 or so candidates and their supporters were present to listen to the results.
- In the Town Council race, the 9 incumbents held off the one challenger.
- The Tri-County debt exclusion passed
- Only
62003100 voters cast ballots, a disappointing turnout
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1094-town-of-franklin-biennial-election-unofficial-results-11-07-23
The “Election Collection” for 2023 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/07/franklin-election-collection-2023.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!
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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 of Franklin: UNOFFICIAL Biennial Election Results - Nov 7, 2023 |
Town of Franklin: UNOFFICIAL Biennial Election Results - Nov 7, 2023
- In the Town Council race, the 9 incumbents held off the one challenger.
- The Tri-County debt exclusion passed
- Only
62003100 voters cast ballots, a disappointing turnout
Please vote today, the polls are open from 6 AM to 8 PM. This local election determines how Franklin's dollars are spent.
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Reminder: Candidate interviews for the Franklin (MA) Election - Nov 7, 2023 via Franklin TV & Radio
Position / Candidate | Video | Audio | Transcript |
Planning Board | |||
Chris Stickney | |||
Jason (Jay) Mello | |||
School Committee | |||
Dave Callaghan | |||
Dave McNeill | |||
KP Sompally | |||
Ruthann O’Sullivan | |||
Town Council | |||
Charles Bailey | |||
Melanie Hamblen | |||
Cobi Frongillo | |||
Tom Mercer | |||
Robert (Bobby) Dellorco | |||
Ted Cormier-Leger | |||
Glenn Jones |
Candidates interviews for the Franklin (MA) Election - Nov 7, 2023 via Franklin TV & Radio |