Showing posts with label historic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label historic. Show all posts

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Community Preservation Cmte gets update on project status, funding status, sets next meeting for Feb 5 (audio)

FM #1342 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1342 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the Community Preservation Committee meeting held in the 3rd floor training room on Wednesday, December 18, 2024

 

Quick Recap -> 

  • Town Administrator Jamie Hellen providing an update, introduces Evan Lacasse as Deputy Financial Officer and budget analyst who will be picking up the details of CPA as things go forward

  • Updates on current CPA funded projects:

    • Cupola out for bid, should start next year some time

    • Franklin Ridge about half financed at this point, starting infrastructure work in 2025

    • Rod & Gun club didn't get funding, apparently did get their own funding

  • Q on Davis Thayer, (old high school), Police Station Building Cmte hired architect, open house planned for current station, architect hired. Middle of 2025 should get to site selection. There are some issues with Parmenter, and with DT, so it will an interesting decision. DT page has the reports and expression of interests proposal, zoning would also be needed for most other uses (https://www.franklinma.gov/davis-thayer-building-reuse-advisory-committee). W Batchelor not liking the police station at Parmenter (not yet a decision). "no one can convince me otherwise"

  • CPA funds could be used for historical preservation of Davis Thayer

  • Review of the CPA fund status provided in the agenda doc

    • Walking thru the 2nd page which shows the balances by category, expenses, encumbered amounts, etc. So we have at least $2M available

  • Discussion on next meeting, Feb 5, 5 PM target for public hearing

  • Money is one thing but town bandwidth is an issue

  • Motion to adjourn, passes 9-0


The recording runs about 38 minutes, so let’s listen in.  Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1342-community-preservation-cmte-mtg-12-18-24/



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Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMyHAV9qzy8 


Agenda doc and CPA fund report status for FY 2025 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/cpc_agenda_-_dec_18_2024.pdf 


My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1__-03pwdXow-qWVpqpwiXBBCKncQNmeD/view?usp=drive_link 


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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

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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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Community Preservation Committee: Agenda for Meeting Weds Dec 18 at 5 PM
Community Preservation Committee: Agenda for Meeting Weds Dec 18 at 5 PM

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Open Space and Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources - Sep 10, 2024

Open Space and Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources
Master Plan Subcommittee
Agenda for September 10, 2024

Virtual session

1. Role Call

2. Meeting Minutes Approval
a. February 12, 2024
b. March 18, 2024
c. May 14, 2024
3. Review of Open Space and Recreation & Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources
Goals and Objectives

4. OSR & NCHR Implementation Plan


Agenda doc contains remote participation info

Open Space and Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources - Sep 10, 2024
Open Space and Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources - Sep 10, 2024

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Master Plan Subcommittee: Open Space and Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources - May 14 (virtual meeting)

Open Space and Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources
Master Plan Subcommittee
May 14, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held virtually


Agenda

1. Role Call

2. Discussion and edits of Open Space and Recreation & Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources Goals and Objectives in light of additional public input

Agenda doc with virtual participation info ->

Master Plan Subcommittee: Open Space and Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources - May 14 (virtual meeting)
Master Plan Subcommittee: Open Space and Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources - May 14 (virtual meeting)

Monday, January 9, 2023

Franklin Panthers recognized, Historic Districts info shared, goals update provided and 4 committees authorized (audio)

FM #913 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 913 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. All 9 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers.


Quick recap:

  • Franklin Panthers 4th grade football team recognized for winning the State Championship

  • Video and info shared on the 2 National Register Historic Districts in Franklin that was prepared by Vicki Earls, Franklin Public Library

  • Town Council Goals Update in the middle of this two year term was provided by Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator

  • Renewal of Municipal agreement with Tri-County for school resource officer

  • Ratification of 3 contract adjustments with Police (2) and Fire (1)

  • Authorize formation of four committees

  • Arts & Culture

  • Master Plan

  • Police Station

  • Davis Thayer reuse


The recording runs just over 2 hours. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on January 4, 2023. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-913-town-council-mtg-01-04-23



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Meeting agenda and documents released for this session ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/franklin-ma-town-council-meeting-agenda.html


The National Register Historic Districts presentation ->   https://youtu.be/KdGHozDRa1E


Watch the Franklin.TV video replay on YouTube ->  https://youtu.be/N-WomocGBlc


My notes in one threaded PDF document -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iIH7JAlnlgN69HDkUYIS-3U44pUSUW15/view?usp=share_link 


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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"


Historic Districts info shared
Historic Districts info shared

Friday, January 6, 2023

Did you know the National Register of Historic Districts lists 2 in Franklin, MA? (video)

This narrated PowerPoint presentation reveals details on the two National Register Historic Districts located in Franklin, Massachusetts.  The narration is presented by Reference Librarian Vicki Earls.




The National Register of Historic Districts lists 2 in Franklin, MA (video)
The National Register of Historic Districts lists 2 in Franklin, MA (video)


Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Town Council to review and vote on the initial CPA funding plan

Due to lack of a quorum at their scheduled meeting of June 15, the Finance Committee did not get to review the Community Preservation Committee plan and outline for the initial funding proposal coming to the Town Council tonight at 7 PM.

Part of the funding plan is outlined as follows:

Purpose

Amount

Historic Preservation Reserve Town Clerk Vault Records Preservation

$15,000

Historic Preservation Reserve Historical Museum Cupola

70,000

Historic Preservation Reserve Red Brick School House - Exterior Preservation

200,000

Community Housing Reserve Franklin Ridge Affordable Housing Project

320,000

Budgeted Reserve Nason Street Tot Lot

300,000

Total

$905,000

The link to last Community Preservation Committee meeting recording ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/06/community-preservation-committee_02031190524.html

The Town Council action items for the initial CPA funding proposal:

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

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

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Community Preservation Committee approves plan for first authorization of CPA funds

FM #813 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 813 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the Community Preservation Committee meeting held in hybrid format on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. 

  • Chair/membership: C Feeley, D McNeill (remote), M Doyle, J Livingstone, P Malcolm, M Giardino, W Simarian, L Oxford [R Power, absent]
  • Town Administration: J Hellen, A Alleyne, K Bertone   

The meeting approved the minutes of the prior meeting via roll call vote (8-0-1; 8 for, 0 against, 1 absent). 


With some discussion on the overall plan, the committee then voted on each of the resolutions which passed with the same 8-0-1 vote via roll call.


a. Resolution 22-36: FY23 CPA Reservations (Budget) $1,887,000

b. Resolution 22-37: FY23 CPC Appropriation of Capital Funds (Project Recommendations) - $905,000

c. Resolution 33-38: CPC Appropriation of Funds - Debt Service Maple Hill Land - $271,489


There may not be a need to meet until September or later. With the new fiscal year, and the rolling project form, someone could propose something at any time. Once they did, it would be scheduled for a meeting.


The recording runs about 26 minutes, so let’s listen to the Community Preservation Committee discussion on June 7, 2022.


Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-813-community-preservation-cmte-mtg-06-07-22


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Meeting agenda =>    https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/06-07-2022_cpc_packet.pdf 


CPC Plan -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2022_cpa_plan_v.2_3.pdf 


My notes -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1koc2S9_y8Ksz_Q5M9K0A1zvTi4VGTAfg/view?usp=sharing 



Purpose

Amount

Historic Preservation Reserve Town Clerk Vault Records Preservation

15,000

Historic Preservation Reserve Historical Museum Cupola

70,000

Historic Preservation Reserve Red Brick School House - Exterior Preservation

200,000

Community Housing Reserve Franklin Ridge Affordable Housing Project

320,000

Budgeted Reserve Nason Street Tot Lot

300,000

Total

905,000



--------------


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"


Community Preservation Committee approves plan for first authorization of CPA funds
Community Preservation Committee approves plan for first authorization of CPA funds