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Monday, March 13, 2023
Sunday, December 4, 2022
This Town Council "Quarterbacking" session condenses the 11/30/22 meeting to about 28 minutes (audio)
FM #891 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 891 in the series.
This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. This is one of a series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior Council meeting. Akin to one of the many sports post-game analysis broadcasts we are familiar with in New England, this would be a discussion focused on the Franklin Town Council meeting of Nov 30, 2022:
ok, what just happened?
What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?
We cover the following key topics
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Presentation: Elks Riders Donation to Veterans’ Services Department
6. HEARINGS - 7:00 pm
a. Franklin Tax Classification Hearing
b. Resolution 22-77: Tax Classification Residential Factor
c. Resolution 22-78: Tax Classification Open Space Exemption
d. Resolution 22-79: Tax Classification Small Business Exemption
e. Resolution 22-80: Tax Classification Residential Property Exemption
f. Resolution 22-81: Tax Classification Senior Means Tested Exemption
g. Resolution 22-82: Declaration of Town-owned Property Containing “South Franklin Congregational Meeting House” Located at 762 Washington Street as Surplus and Authorization for Disposition (Sale) to Old Colony Habitat for Humanity
h. Resolution 22-83: Downtown Parking Lot Kiosks Authorization
i. Resolution 22-84: 2023 Town Council Meeting Schedule
k. Resolution 22-85: Public Property Naming & Memorial Installation Policy
Our conversation runs about 28 minutes:
Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes.
Let’s listen to this session of Town Council Quarterbacking recorded Dec 1, 2022
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Meeting agenda and documents released for this session ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/nov_30_town_council_agenda.pdf
Watch the Franklin.TV video replay on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/FXWkMcix63s
My notes in one threaded PDF document
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uTxaQe3MXLug8od6xq5C_bqLzbDLoEjY/view?usp=share_link
My 4 key tax rate charts as discussed in this session
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/good-news-tax-rate-is-going-down.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 your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| South Franklin Congregational Meeting House |
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Town Council accepts Elk Riders donation, sets tax rate, approves sale of South Meeting House and more (audio)
FM #890 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 890 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. 7 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers, one member remote (Pellegri) and one member absent (Dellorco), hence all votes were via roll call.
Quick summary of meeting:
Accepted donation from Elks Riders for the Veterans Services and Veterans Fund
Held the Tax Classification Public Hearing prior to approving the single rate at 12.58%. Overall residential assessments rose approx 17% resulting in the drop of the rate from 14.05 to 12.58. There were a series of votes to complete the formal process to set the rate for this Fiscal Year 2023
Approval to sell the Old South Meeting House to the Habitat for Humanity to convert to a single family affordable housing was granted by the Town Council to allow the Town Administrator to complete the paperwork and actions for the transaction
Formal approval to purchase the new kiosks to be used in the town parking lots to implement the parking bylaw changes approved in the prior meetings was granted
The Town Council approved as amended the calendar year 2023 meeting schedule. The one change was from Apr 9 to Apr 26. The document also included the Finance Committee and Community Preservation Committee proposed meeting schedules for reference. Those groups need to respectfully approve their own schedule
The policy to formally call out the process and approvals required for naming any public property was approved. It had been referenced many times that such a policy existed but when it was looked for it could not be found, hence this is now in place.
The recording runs about 1 hour and 50 minutes, so let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on November 30, 2022.
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Meeting agenda and documents released for this session ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/nov_30_town_council_agenda.pdf
Watch the Franklin.TV video replay on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/FXWkMcix63s
My notes in one threaded PDF document (one correction, on the vote for the single tax rate my notes said the no vote was cast by Chandler when it was really Sheridan. Twitter doesn’t allow for editing tweets hence this note of acknowledgment.)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uTxaQe3MXLug8od6xq5C_bqLzbDLoEjY/view?usp=share_link
My 4 key tax rate charts as discussed in this session
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/good-news-tax-rate-is-going-down.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"
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| Members of the Elks Riders presented a donation to the Veterans Fund |
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda for Nov 30, 2022 - 7 PM
FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
November 30, 2022 - 7:00 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.
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 - None Scheduled.
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.
5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled.
6. HEARINGS - 7:00 pm
i. Legislation for Action Items: 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e, 9f
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Presentation: Elks Riders Donation to Veterans’ Services Department
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 22-76: Gift Acceptance - Elks Riders Donation to Veterans’ Services Department
(Motion to Approve Resolution 22-76- Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9a._22-76_gift_acceptance_vets.pdf
b. Resolution 22-77: Tax Classification Residential Factor
(Motion to Approve Resolution 22-77 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9b._22-77_tax_classification_residential_factor.pdf
c. Resolution 22-78: Tax Classification Open Space Exemption
(Motion to Approve Resolution 22-78 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9c._22-78_-_tax_classification_open_space_exemption.pdf
d. Resolution 22-79: Tax Classification Small Business Exemption
(Motion to Approve Resolution 22-79 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9d._22-79_-_tax_classification_small_business_exemption.pdf
e. Resolution 22-80: Tax Classification Residential Property Exemption
(Motion to Approve Resolution 22-80 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9e._22-80_-_tax_classification_residential_property_exemption.pdf
f. Resolution 22-81: Tax Classification Senior Means Tested Exemption
(Motion to Approve Resolution 22-81 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9f._22-81_-_tax_classification_senior_means_tested_exemption.pdf
g. Resolution 22-82: Declaration of Town-owned Property Containing “South Franklin
Congregational Meeting House” Located at 762 Washington Street as Surplus and Authorization for Disposition (Sale) to Old Colony Habitat for Humanity
(Motion to Approve Resolution 22-82 - Two-Thirds Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9g._22-82_old_south_church_w_proposal_redacted.pdf
h. Resolution 22-83: Downtown Parking Lot Kiosks Authorization
(Motion to Approve Resolution 22-83 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9h._22-83_parking_kiosks.pdf
i. Resolution 22-84: 2023 Town Council Meeting Schedule
(Motion to Approve Resolution 22-84 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9i._22-84_tc_schedule.pdf
j. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 22-887: Zoning Map Changes on or Near Lincoln Street and
Lincolnwood Drive (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw 22-887 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9j._22-887_bylaw_amendment_zoning_changes_0.pdf
k. Resolution 22-85: Public Property Naming & Memorial Installation Policy
(Motion to Approve Resolution 22-85 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9k._22-85_naming_policy.pdf
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommitteeb. Economic Development Subcommitteec. Budget Subcommitteed. GATRA Advisory Board
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.
15. ADJOURN
Note:
Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting
Meeting agenda and documents released for this session ->
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| South Franklin Congregational Meeting House |
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Sign up for the Annual Veterans' Day luncheon at the Elks Lodge - Nov 11
Please join us of for our Annual Veterans' Day luncheon at the Elks Lodge at 1077 Pond Street on Friday, November 11 at 11 AM.
Please RSVP to the Veterans' Services Office!
Veterans' Services OfficerShannon NisbettEmail: snisbett@franklinma.govPhone: (508) 613-1315
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| Sign up for the Annual Veterans' Day luncheon at the Elks Lodge - Nov 11 |
Shared from the Town of Franklin page ->
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Get Your Tickets for the August Dinner Dance! - Aug 6
Get Your Tickets for the August Dinner Dance!
War Monument Restoration Project FUNdraiser - Saturday, August 6 - 6-10 PM
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO EVERYONE... BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS FOR A NIGHT OF FUN!
DINNER... DJ... DANCING... BEAUTIFUL RAFFLE BASKETS!
TICKETS ARE $20/PP AND ARE AVAILABLE IN THE VETERANS' SERVICES OFFICE AT THE SENIOR CENTER.
THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF THE THE FRANKLIN ELKS LODGE #2136, ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE WAR MONUMENT RESTORATION FUND!
WE HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US!
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/get-your-tickets-august-6th-dinner-dance
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| Get Your Tickets for the August Dinner Dance! - Aug 6 |
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Franklin Elks Lodge #2136 Fundraiser For Veterans! - Apr 9
FRANKUN ELKS LOOGE #2136 FUNDRAISER FOR VETERANS!
WHAT: Wrestling Match Fundraiser for OIL FOR VETS Program
WHEN: Saturday. Apr 9, at 7 PM
Doors open at 6:37 PMBell Time at 7:07 PM
WHERE: Franklin Elks Lodge #2136
1077 Pond St
Franklin, MA
Franklin, MA
COST: $2o per person
WHO: SHOWCASE PRO WRESTLING presents WWE Intercontinental Champion, WWE Tag Team Champion and WWE US Champion "Caribbean Cool Carlito"
SHOWCASE PRO WRESTLING offers family-friendly entertainment for all ages!
A portion of the evening's proceeds will be donated to the Elks OIL FOR VETS PROGRAM
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| Caribbean Cool Carlito |
Monday, January 24, 2022
Light Up Franklin on New Year’s Eve held by BSA Troop 126
The fundraising event that took place on Friday, December 31, 2021, sponsored by the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks 2136 in Franklin was celebrated to begin 2022 together. The aim of this event was to raise funds in support of the Franklin Food Pantry and the troop through their luminary sale.
Luminary kits were sold in sets of 10 that included white bags, votive candles, sand, and instructions. Many of the Franklin residents joined the event and celebrated the holiday season by lining the neighborhood with candle luminaries!
Troop 126 sold 82 luminary kits and donated $250 to Franklin Food Pantry. Thanks to Franklin Historical Museum for allowing the troop to use their parking lot during kits distribution.
We are truly grateful for the support of this town and all who purchased a luminary kit. We look forward to continuing this event for the next year and hoping to donate more to the Franklin Food Pantry!
For more details visit the Troop at Troop126Franklin.org or join our Facebook group BSATroop126Franklin.
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| Light Up Franklin on New Year’s Eve held by BSA Troop 126 |
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Town Council Quarterbacking with Chair Tom Mercer - 11/22/21 (audio)
FM #664 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 664 in the series.
This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. This is one of a series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior Council meeting. Akin to one of the many sports post-game analysis broadcasts we are familiar with in New England, this would be a discussion focused on the Franklin Town Council meeting of November 17, 2021:
ok, what just happened?
What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?
We cover the following key topics
Housing Authority presentation/discussion
Elk riders donation
FY 2022 budget adjustments
Host community agreements
Future items
o Town council subcommittees
o Tax rate hearing
o Community Preservation Committee
The recording runs about 27 minutes:
Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes. The link to my notes taken during the meeting is also provided.
Let’s listen to this recording of Town Council Quarterbacking Nov 22, 2021
Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e43cb65b-1e9d-4c68-a13a-4acf16a1d23d
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Town Council Agenda document ->
My notes from the meeting ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/11/recap-town-council-hears-about-waiting.html
SAFE Coalition presentation as mentioned in the discussion (Town Council meeting of 9/15/21) ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/franklin-ma-town-council-meeting.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"
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| Town Council Quarterbacking with Chair Tom Mercer - 11/22/21 (audio) |
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Franklin, MA: Town Council Meeting - 11/17/21 - (two part audio)
FM #662-663 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 662-663 in the series.
This session shares part of the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: members of the Town Council and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, some members of the public participated in person, some via the Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
I’ve split the just about two hour and ten minutes (2:10 total elapsed time) into two (2) logical segments:
- Part 1 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, approval of one set of minutes and the Housing Authority presentation and discussion (~70 mins) https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d8e0145f-da5c-400e-a41e-2a61bf8c9cfc
- Part 2 - covers the Legislation for Action, Council Comments, and closing (~ 60 minutes) https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e8f2813c-e4d6-48ba-af9a-b6b4df840be5
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda. Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of Nov 17, 2021
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Agenda document ->
My notes from the meeting ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/11/recap-town-council-hears-about-waiting.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 www.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"
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| Veterans Services Officer Shannon Nisbett and members of the Elks Riders |
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