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Sunday, June 22, 2025

Town Council meeting audio split into 2 parts: Survey Says discussion & Everything but the survey (audio)

FM #1473-1474  This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1473-1474 in the series. 


This session (1473) shares “everything but” the Polco Community Survey results discussion of the Franklin (MA) Town Council on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. 8 of the members started the meeting in Council Chambers (1 arrived before the Executive Session started).  

  • The meeting opens 

  • Chief McLaughlin’s retirement announcement

  • Citizen comments

  • Electric Youth performance & proclamation

  • Appointments, Farmers license for La Cantina Winery

  • Legislation for action

  • Council Comments

  • Executive Session

  • Approval of contracts


This session (1474) shares the Polco Community Survey results discussion during the Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, June 18, 2025.


#1473 = The “everything but” survey discussion recording runs about 1.5 hours  

Audio link => https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1473-town-council-mtg-everything-but-survey-06-18-25/


#1474 = The survey discussion recording runs about 1 hour and 10 minutes

Audio link =>  
https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1474-town-council-mtg-survey-says-06-18-25/



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The Franklin TV video is available for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/RpRNbG1tXVw?&t=188 


Agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182025-1788


Community Survey Report ->  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5956/8a-Polco-Survey-Final-Report


Presentation doc ->   https://franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5945/Polco---The-NCS-Presentation-Franklin-MA-2025 


Town presentation doc by Town Administrator Jamie Hellen ->   https://franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5946/Town-of-Franklin---The-NCSPresentation 


All the details in the survey are posted on one Town page ->   https://franklinma.gov/974/National-Community-Survey


My complete set of notes captured during the meeting

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bUOaCgv7a1pv5MHGIqweTwmKy2MkAEjW/view?usp=drive_link 


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Town Council meeting audio split into 2 parts: Survey Says & Everything but the survey (audio)
Town Council meeting audio split into 2 parts: Survey Says discussion & Everything but the survey (audio)


Friday, June 20, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, June 20, 2025 ???

Friday, June 20

Library & Senior Center events
Library & Senior Center events
9:00am Fallen Hero: Edward A. Kelly (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm The Jazz Quartet (live music) (Franklin Town Common)


7:30pm Jamie Barrett (live Music) (Bog Iron Brewing, Norton)
7:30pm Electric Youth 2025 Bon Voyage (THE BLACK BOX)
8:00pm Jennifer Tefft (live music) (Quarterdeck, Falmouth)


For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   




**  NO Town Meetings today   **


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What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 
Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

Town Council hears of Chief McLaughlin retirement, Electric Youth performance, and approves union contracts (video)

The Town Council met as scheduled on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in the Council Chambers with 8 present initially and the 9 joined in progress.

The Franklin TV video is available for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/RpRNbG1tXVw?&t=188


Electric Youth made their annual 'bon voyage' appearance to perform an a cappella number
Electric Youth made their annual 'bon voyage' appearance to perform an a cappella number


Quick recap:
  • Fire Chief McLaughlin reads statement announcing his retirement on or before Oct 1, 2025. He lists the accomplishments of his time here including that the Department has multiple qualified candidates to replace him. Town Administrator Jamie Hellen confirms later in the meeting that the position posting will be for internal candidates only.
  • Electric Youth made their annual 'bon voyage' appearance to perform an a cappella number fittingly "Time of my Life" from the Dirty Dancing movie
  • Appointment to the Council on Aging: Elizabeth Sawyer, approved
  • Appointment to the Disability Commission: Cheryl Fisher, approved
  • La Cantina was approved for their Farmers Market license
  • The Community Survey results were released and explained. Results can be compared with over 500 communities. Good response rate, among the best at 20%, effectively a better representation of the sense of the community with the random sample selection. Paid via Federal grant money as a pilot program. No definitive timeline for a next survey. Likely a discussion later this year on what the results can be used for
  • Motion made and approved to create the Franklin 250 Celebration Committee. Up to 13 members with some specific representation and some at large residents, Term thru June 30, 2029. Plan the year long celebration, engaging, calendar, programs, access, etc. The committee needs to be of people who are willing to do the work. Town staff as ex officio to assist the committee, the committee needs to do the work. Discussion on council membership in "at large role"
  • Resolution 25-39: FY25 Budget Transfers. Balancing the books better before they close out June 30. Out of $150m budget balancing on $40k is amazing
  • Councilor Cormier-Leger arrives at 9:25 PM. Council enters Executive Session shortly after to discuss contract negotiation.  They returned approx. 15 minutes later to approve 7 motions certifying the contract with Town side bargaining units. All received the same 2.5% COLA that the School teachers agreed to, for a 3 year term.
  • Meeting adjourned
My complete set of notes captured during the meeting


Thursday, June 19, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, June 19, 2025 ???

Thursday, June 19 = Juneteenth

8:30am State & Town Officials Office Hour (CANCELED)
5:00pm Board Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)
7:00pm 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting (First Universalist Society Franklin)
7:00pm BEN 4 Franklin Mtg (This session canceled)
7:30pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)
7:30pm Electric Youth 2025 Bon Voyage (THE BLACK BOX)

**  NO Town Meetings today   **



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What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 
Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Electric Youth tour of Europe 2025

Electric Youth tour of Europe 2025
Electric Youth tour of Europe 2025
The Electric Youth head off to tour Europe. Before they do, you have a few chances to catch a performance.



Sunday, May 11, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, May 11, 2025 ???

Sunday, May 11 =  Mother's Day


9:00am Fallen Hero: Charles Christakes (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)
11:00am Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)
1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:15pm "The Pioneering Women of Franklin" (Franklin Historical Museum)
4:00pm Electric Youth (with Future Shock) (THE BLACK BOX)
7:00pm Rehearsal for Distinguished Young Women (Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center)



**  NO Town Meetings today   **
 

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What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 
Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

Sunday, April 27, 2025

What is happening in May at THE BLACK BOX?

What is happening in May at THE BLACK BOX?
What is happening in May at THE BLACK BOX?
 
 
Check out what’s on the calendar for May at THE BLACK BOX! 
 
 
Tickets available at THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370!  
 
 


Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Do you have tickets to the Electric Youth debut concert scheduled for Friday, Jan 3 at 7:30 PM ??

Electric Youth and the Boston Show Band 2025 debuts at THE BLACK BOX, offering high-powered family entertainment with music for all ages! Backed by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, EY delivers high-energy music, including contemporary pop, classic rock and country hits.

Electric Youth debut concert scheduled for Friday, Jan 3 at 7:30 PM ??
Electric Youth debut concert
Electric Youth 2025 includes Elena Baker, Ani Corkran, Helena Cornwell, Devin Curley, Brodie DeAngelis, Devin DeAngelis, Emmett Eastman, Baree Frigon, Hailey Hulbig, Alina Kanakry, Katherine LeBlanc, Liam Nolan-Hayun, Kate Settle, Angelina Willey, and Michael Wirkus.

The EY singer-dancers are backed by Boston musicians who’ve performed, recorded and toured with such music legends as Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, B.B. King, Diana Ross, The Temptations and Van Morrison.

Don’t miss this exciting evening of timeless hits and non-stop entertainment!




Thursday, August 1, 2024

Electric Youth schedules Concert on the Common appearance - August 2 at 6:00 PM

Yes, back from their tour through Europe, Electric Youth will appear on the Franklin Town Common at 6 PM on Friday, Aug 2, 2024.

Electric Youth schedules Concert on the Common appearance - August 2 at 6:00 PM
Electric Youth schedules Concert on the Common appearance - August 2 at 6:00 PM

What else is scheduled for Friday on the Town Common for the Farmers Market and Concerts on the Common? Check out the community calendar ->   https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar


Friday, June 7, 2024

Town Council tackles multiple zoning items in a long session (video)

The Franklin (MA) Town Council met on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 for a long session (approx. 4 hours). The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps1PnsDuPwE&t=1s

 Quick recap:

  • Electric Youth high point of session

  • Verizon cable contract renewal

  • Farmers Market licenses for La Cantina, Blisspoint Meadery

  • Public Hearing on King St business zoning proposal

    • Moved to second reading by 5-4 vote

    • Final approval requires 6 Yes votes

  • Friendly 40b approved by 5-4 vote

    • Still needs to work through the permit process, etc.

  • Zoning bylaws referral to Planning Board

    • 3 measures regarding MBTA compliance

    • Mixed use zoning definition

    • EDC recommendation changed on parking minimums

    • Still to come back to Council for discussion & vote

  • TA Emergency shelter update

    • No town funds spent for anything

    • Schools reimbursed from State for their additional support costs


The agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/june_5_2024_town_council_meeting_agenda.pdf

 

My notes for this meeting  captured via Twitter can be found in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/190oyby8h5rC5ivDqN4lKAOV5PBP2UCM4/view?usp=drive_link 

 

 

Electric Youth made their annual visit to perform an a capella song before their European trip
Electric Youth made their annual visit to perform an acapella song before their European trip