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

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!

Tickets can be purchased online ->    https://theblackboxonline.com/electric-youth-2025-debut-concert/

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

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

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 acapella song before their European trip

 

Franklin, MA: Town Council Meeting Agenda for June 5, 2024

Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
June 5, 2024  7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events

 

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

a. April 10, 2024  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3a._april_10_2024_tc_meeting_minutes_-_draft_for_review_-_google_docs.pdf

b. April 24, 2024  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3b._april_24_2024_tc_sc_joint_meeting_minutes_-_google_docs_0.pdf

c. May 1, 2024  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3c._may_1_2024_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review_-_google_docs.pdf

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

a. Proclamation & Performance: Electric Youth

 

5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled

 

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM

a. Resolution 24-36: Verizon New England Inc. Cable License Renewal

i. Legislation for Action # 9a  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/24-36_-_verizon_cable_license_renewal_-_google_docs.pdf

 

b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-905: Zoning Map Changes From Single Family Residential III To Business, An Area On Or Near King Street

i. Legislation for Action # 9b  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/24-905_-_king_st._rezone_-_google_docs.pdf

 

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. Farmer-Winery Farmers Market License - La Cantina Winery  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/license_transaction_-_la_cantina.pdf

b. Farmer-Winery Farmers Market License - Blisspoint LLC d/b/a Blisspoint Meadery  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/license_transaction_-_blisspoint_meadery.pdf

c. License Modification -Change of Hours: L. Truax King Street Cafe, Inc. d/b/a King Street Cafe, Located at 390 King St., Franklin, MA 02038  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/license_transaction_-_king_st._cafe_change_of_hours.pdf

 

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION - None Scheduled

 

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 24-36: Verizon New England Inc. Cable License Renewal

(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-36 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._-_resolution_24-36_-_verizon_cable_license_renewal_-_google_docs.pdf

b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-905: Zoning Map Changes From Single Family Residential III To Business, An Area On Or Near King Street - First Reading

(Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-905 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9b._zoning_bylaw_amendment_24-905_-_king_st._rezone.pdf

c. Resolution 24-16: Franklin Town Council Support for Proposed GL Chapter 40B Affordable Housing Project at 444 East Central Street Pursuant to DHCD’s Local Initiative Program (LIP):Friendly 40B  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/24-16_-_444_east_central_st._friendly_40b_-_google_docs.pdf

(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-16 - Majority Vote)

d. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-906: Changes to §185-3. Definitions, Mixed Use Development Definition - Referral to the Planning Board

(Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-906 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9d._1_-_memo_24-906_907_908_-_3_zoning_bylaws.pdf

e. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-907: Changes to §185-21 Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements, Elimination of Minimum Parking Requirements in Downtown Commercial Zoning District - Referral to the Planning Board

(Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-907 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/zoning_by-law_amendment_24-907.pdf

f. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-908: §185 Attachment 7. Part VI, Addition of Mixed Use Development to Use Regulation Schedule - Referral to the Planning Board

(Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-908 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/zoning_by-law_amendment_24-908.pdf

g. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-913: Zoning Map Changes from Business to Commercial I, an Area on Union Street Near Franklin Crossing - Referral to the Planning Board(Motion to refer Bylaw Amendment 24-913 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/24-913_-_union_st._mill_store_-_google_docs.pdf

h. Bylaw Amendment 24-909: Chapter 139, Sewers (Grease Traps) - First Reading

(Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 24-909 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/24-909_-_grease_traps_-_google_docs.pdf

i. Resolution 24-37: Authorization to Extend Lease with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for Wireless Communications Facility on Upper Union Street Water Tank (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-37 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/24-37_-_verizon_wireless_lease_-_google_docs.pdf

j. Resolution 24-38: Acceptance of Gifts - Veterans’ Service Department ($762), Senior Center ($745) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-38 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/24-38_-_gift_acceptance_-_vets_dept._sr._ctr.pdf

k. Resolution 24-39: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44,§53F3/4(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-39 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/24-39_-_peg_comcast_verizon.pdf

 

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

a. Emergency Shelter Update

 

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Economic Development Subcommittee

c. Budget Subcommittee

d. Master Plan Committee

e. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee

f. Police Station Building Committee

g. GATRA Advisory Board

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

 

13. COUNCILOR COMMENTS

 

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled

 

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

 

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

Franklin, MA: Town Council Meeting Agenda for June 5, 2024

This weekend at THE BLACK BOX: Rising Stars Cabaret & EY "Funraiser"

Rising Stars Cabaret scheduled for Friday, May 10 at 7:00 PM at THE BLACK BOX

THE BLACK BOX Cabaret presents a special cabaret revue spotlighting the talents of promising young singers! This annual Rising Stars Cabaret is presented in an intimate, nightclub atmosphere with professional accompaniment.

Tickets -> https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1757

Rising Stars Cabaret

EY "Funraiser" scheduled for Saturday, May 11 at 8:00 PM at THE BLACK BOX

Night of Rock & Pop from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s

Presenting: Two Dudes and a Guy

Opening: Three Day Weekend

Tickets ->  https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1763&month=05&year=2024

EY "Funraiser"

The Culinary and Performing Arts Come Together for “Culinary Cabaret”

Friday, April 5 at 7 PM, the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will unite the culinary and performing arts for an inspired evening of fabulous food, drink, and entertainment. The all-inclusive ticket delivers a delicious and entertaining evening at THE BLACK BOX, Franklin’s premier entertainment venue.

The 12th annual Culinary Cabaret spotlights this region's outstanding culinary talent, showcasing fine wines, craft beer, delectable spirits, flavorful dishes, and mouth-watering desserts by culinary partners. This special evening has been a celebrated part of FPAC’s yearly performance calendar for over a decade. 

Culinary Cabaret

This year’s growing list of partners includes Parker’s Pub, 3, The Shed, The Curry House, JK Catering, The Caribbean Press, Sierra’s Brick Oven Pizza, Applause, Raillery, Intermission Cafe, Pour Richard’s and more.

Featuring entertainment by Electric Youth and special guest artists of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, Culinary Cabaret supports Electric Youth’s 2024 European tour. Franklin Performing Arts Company is Franklin’s own professional theater company. 

THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central St. in downtown Franklin, MA. For tickets and more information on Culinary Cabaret, visit FPAConline.com or call the box office at 508-528-3370. Follow Franklin Performing Arts Company and THE BLACK BOX on Facebook and Instagram for updates on programming. 

Culinary Cabaret at THE BLACK BOX, Friday, April 5 raises funds to support Electric Youth 2024

Join us at THE BLACK BOX when the culinary and performing arts unite for an inspired evening of fabulous food, libations, and entertainment!

 

The 12th annual Culinary Cabaret spotlights this region’s outstanding culinary talent, showcasing fine wines, craft beer, delectable spirits, flavorful dishes and mouth-watering desserts!

Featuring entertainment by Electric Youth and special guest artists of the Franklin Performing Arts Company. Culinary Cabaret supports Electric Youth 2024! This year’s growing list of partners includes Parker’s Pub, 3, The Shed, Curry House, JK Catering, Caribbean Press, Sierra’s, Applause, Pour Richard’s and more!

Tickets available at THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370!

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C5JK6txLMXw/

Culinary Cabaret at THE BLACK BOX, Friday, April 5 raises funds to support Electric Youth 2024 

Electric Youth 2024 Debut Concert - Jan 12 at 7:30 PM

Electric Youth 2024 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 2024 includes Devin DeAngelis, Finley Doherty, Anya Fox, Ashley Pepin, Hannah Connors, Macie Hoben, Mason Sanford, Ella Roth, Elena Baker, Devin Curley, Liam Nolan-Hayun, Katherine LeBlanc, Ani Corkran, and Hailey Hulbig.

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!

Tickets available online -> https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1641&month=01&year=2024

Electric Youth 2024 Debut Concert - Jan 12 at 7:30 PM

 

Franklin Cultural District: Tricky Trivia, Electric Youth, Best Buddies, 2nd Sunday Speaker & more as #artshappenhere

Wednesday, January 10

1:00pm Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)

Thursday, January 11

6:30pm Tricky Trivia (Franklin Public Library)

Friday, January 12

7:30pm Electric Youth Debut Concert (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

Electric Youth

Saturday, January 13

9:00am KoC Free Throw Tournament  (Hockomock YMCA)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Train Town Franklin; Part 2 (Franklin Historical Museum)

2:30pm FHS Best Buddies fund raiser basketball game (Franklin High School)

8:00pm Joe Jencks (live music) (ticketed event) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)

Sunday, January 14

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm Train Town Franklin; Part 2 (Franklin Historical Museum)

1:15pm Second Sunday Speaker  (Franklin Historical Museum)

Monday, January 15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday, January 16

7:30pm - Voice of Franklin, part of Toastmasters International (Franklin TV Studio)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event calendar   https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:   https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Library calendar of events ->    http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/F/FRANKLIN/ekp.cfm?curOrg=FRANKLIN&curMode=LOGOUT&curHelp=&woof&CFID=23662954&CFTOKEN=d411d9e119c07574-BBA36F88-D4AE-528A-5350C00C60ACA17E

The Senior Center calendar of events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Talking about the fun pathways at FSPA with Raye Lynn and Susana (audio)

FM #1058 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1058 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Raye Lynn Mercer, founder and Director of the Franklin School for Performing Arts, and special guest FSPA alum Susana Cordon. We recorded this in the Franklin Public Radio Studio on  Thursday, June 1, 2023.  

Yes, this sat in the archives for a while due to some unforeseen events that held up the publication. Aside from the future view, now in the past, the pathways talked of still apply.

Susana tells her amazing story following her path through FSPA to Carnegie-Mellon and is looking forward to an exciting year with a performance in Violet (with FPAC), an alumni show with the Electric Youth European tour this summer, fall semester in Wales, followed by final semester and graduation in 2024. Definitely a commencement of whatever her future holds for her. 

We cover a lot of ground in about 34 minutes with Raye Lynn and Susana. 

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1058-fspa-fun-pathways-06-01-23

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Tickets for Violet are available -> https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1597 

Susana was quoted in a article about Carnegie-Mellon https://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/carnegie-mellon-university-school-of-drama-star-factory-patrick-wilson-susan-tsu-john-wells-myhala-herrold-purnell-center/

FPSA post about Susan’s acceptance at Carnegie-Mellon

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/05/fspa-senior-accepted-to-prestigious.html

Original conversation with Raye Lynn as we spend 38 minutes talking about 38 Main St and the evolution of FSPA to FPAC, THE BLACK BOX, et al …

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/09/raye-lynn-mercer-shares-some-stories-of.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"

Susana in the FPAC production of Tartuffe at THE BLACK BOX

Town Council recognizes Electric Youth, approves annual appointments, authorizes additional funds for School budget (audio)

FM #1009 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1009 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. All 9 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers.

Quick recap:

Recognition

• Electric Youth 2023 were recognized with a proclamation and provided  song for the Council (and audience). They have a pair of 'Bob Voyage' concerts June 16 & 17 at THE BLACK BOX and then leave on their European tour the week after

Appointments

• The Annual Reappointments of Boards and Committees was approved, there are a few positions still open, some are in process of being filled, some are still looking for candidates

• Davis-Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee recommendations by year end

Public hearings

• License corporate formalities

• Zoning Bylaw for Accessory Dwelling units

• The set of zoning bylaws was moved to a second reading with modification to one of the three measures in the set of three. There are three as one covers the bylaw language, one covers the definition, and one covers the use table. The use table received the modification to revert the language to what originated from the EDC Plus committee. 

• The Town Council in their actions during the April 12, 2023 meeting modified the use table to expand coverage for 'by right' for additional residential zones. The Planning Board did not like the expansion and in turn recommended the 'original' language over the modified. The Town Council after some discussion agreed to the original language and moved that to second reading

Pair of resolutions to adjust the FY 2024 Budget to provide an additional $736K to the schools

• Resolution 23-39: FY2024 Budget Adjustment 

• Resolution 23-40: MECC Stabilization Account Transfer to MECC Appropriation FY24 

• Folks may recall that at the end of the Finance Committee budget hearings and repeated at the end of the Town Council budget hearings, Town Administrator laid out the plan for providing additional funding for the school budget. The MA Senate passed their version of the State FY 2024 which set into play this "plan b" earlier than Jamie had outlined. The two resolutions passed unanimously. The additional funds restore 8 of the 30 positions targeted to balance the budget. Of the 22 that remain to be cut, some number (I recall it was 16) were going to be cut anyway as the result of declining enrollment. Stay tuned for the School Committee meeting scheduled for June 13 where they will approve the 'final' budget and confirm the number affected

• Interesting to note that while most if not all of the Town departments that gave up the funds to enable this transfer were present, only Dave McNeill, the School Committee Budget Subcmte Chair spoke to acknowledge the transfer to increase the school budget and express appreciation for this action. If other members of the School Committee were present virtually, they remained quiet. (They were not in the Council Chambers.) 

The recording runs about 3 hours and 15 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on June 7, 2023. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1009-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-06-07-23

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Franklin TV video link ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/eejInS90WgM?feature=share

Council agenda and documents released for the meeting ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_june_7_2023.pdf 

My notes in this ThreadReader PDF -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hc2egjV3zKOqJmIziMKApdR4z24gNMya/view?usp=drive_link 

Photos from the meeting -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/KnXuTmSfcwAEXFxe6

The FY 2024 budget document folder ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/webforms/fy-24-budget-materials 

The Franklin TV video replay for    https://www.youtube.com/live/eejInS90WgM?feature=share

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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 Council recognizes Electric Youth, approves annual appointments, authorizes additional funds for School budget (audio)