Candidate Interviews: Queue the DVR for these times

The first batch of candidate interviews starts playing on Franklin TV this week. Soon these interviews will be available via YouTube and the audio via podcast, and the text transcript will also be made available.

In the meantime, set you DVR, or schedule your day to watch on the all access channel via Comcast 6 or Verizon 26.

TUESDAY

10:00 am Frank Presents: Dave McNeill

10:30 am Frank Presents: Charles Bailey

THURSDAY

4:30 pm     Frank Presents: Dave Callaghan

5:00 pm Frank Presents: Dave McNeill

FRIDAY

9:00 am     Frank Presents: Charles Bailey

9:30 am     Frank Presents: Dave Callaghan

Candidate Interviews: Queue the DVR for these times

Reminder: What is the ONE question would you ask of each candidate for the Town of Franklin 2023 Election?

The candidates are in their final days to gather signatures for the November 7, 2023 Biennial Town of Franklin Election. The nomination papers are due to the Town Clerk by September 6. 

It is now time for us (together) to prepare the set of interview questions. 

• Which one question would you ask of a Town Council candidate? School Committee candidate? etc...

Submit one question per elected position via the form below. 

Your email is required to avoid nefarious folks from interfering with this process. Your email will only be used (1) to verify the question if not completely understood, and (2) to ensure you get a copy of the final set of questions. 

Note: the question set would likely be similar to prior years. We would have 3-4 questions that would generally apply to all candidates and at least 1 (maybe 2) for specific positions. I want the question set short so we (the candidates and interviewers) can proceed efficiently, and concise to provide answers so Franklin voters can make an informed choice for each elected position.

Based upon feedback obtained after the last election, every effort will be made to provide interviews in all three formats (video, audio, and text transcript). The video interview would be recorded, audio extracted, and audio transcribed. This will require the coordination and willingness of the candidates to be available for this interview to be scheduled in time to turn it all around.

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The current listing of candidates as of Thursday, August 24 can be found here ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/news/nom_in_out_november_7_2023_11.pdf

The question set used for the candidates in 2021 -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GkFh21gYukaMheQL-P4C0T_EEaItvcAu/view

Submit your Question via this form ->     https://forms.gle/UiNS5sqmz9RV1MUF8

Town Clerk page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

Franklin Election Collection - 2023

From the May audio archives - If you missed it then, you can catch up to it now (audio)

FM #993 -  Spend a few minutes with this "must listen" summary from Town Administrator Jamie Hellen on FY 2024 ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/05/franklinites-spend-few-minutes-with.html

FM #1001 - The audio of the Town of Franklin Memorial Day ceremony held on the Town Common at the end of the parade on Monday, May 29, 2023. -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/05/town-of-franklin-memorial-day-ceremony.html

FM #1002 - The audio of the Favorite Poem Project Reading held in the Franklin Public Library on Saturday, April 29, 2023 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/06/the-favorite-poem-project-reading-for.html

You can find more in the Franklin Matters Radio podcast page here ->   https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/

Franklin Matters Radio podcast page

From the February audio archives, you may have missed it then, catch up with them now

FM #938 - Our Franklin SEPAC discussion can create the adjacent possible

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/our-franklin-sepac-discussion-can.html

FM #941 - Talking about the Master Plan Committee with Glenn Jones

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/talking-about-master-plan-committee.html

FM #944 - Chief McLaughlin acknowledges so many accomplishments and is proud of this dept   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/with-time-to-reflect-chief-mclaughlin.html

You can find more in the Franklin Matters Radio podcast page here ->   https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/

Franklin Matters Radio podcast page

January audio highlights in case you missed them, they are available

FM #928 - Talking small business in Franklin with La Cantina's Bob Vozzella

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/talking-wine-small-business-with-bob.html

FM #931 - Talking about the importance of art with Amy Saltamacchia

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/talking-abaudioout-importance-of-art-with.html

FM #935 - Introduction to FUSF's Rev Bev

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/introduction-to-fusfs-rev-bev-012523.html

You can find more in the Franklin Matters Radio podcast page here ->   https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/

Franklin Matters Radio podcast page

Reminder: Historical Museum offers to interview/record Veterans' military service story

In honor of Memorial Day Weekend, the Franklin Historical Museum will be open for its regular Saturday hours, May 27, 10 AM to 1 PM, and is welcoming Veterans to drop by at the museum (always free). 

Any veterans interested in sharing their stories of military service will be informally interviewed and (with their permission) recorded -- providing a chance to share their valuable recollections!  

For more information on this specific program, please email Alan Earls (alan.r.earls@gmail.com) or just drop by!

The museum is located at 80 West Central Street, is wheelchair accessible and entry is always free.

You can also visit the Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/   

or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038

Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St 

Special School Committee Meeting - May 16, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Special School Committee Meeting

May 16, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Municipal Building - Council Chambers

Agenda

Call to Order            Ms. Spencer 

I. Candidate for Interim School Business Administrator Interview 

II. Deliberation on Candidate for Interim School Business Administrator 

Adjournment

Agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/may_16_2023_sc_special_mtg_agenda.pdf

Note: It has been quite a while since this circumstance has arisen but in addition to hiring the Superintendent, the School Committee is also responsible for hiring the School Business Administrator. Hence as previewed in the School Committee meeting Tuesday, May 9, this set is set up for the discussion and candidate review for the interim position.

How long has it been? Actually since 2008. In March of 2008, Miriam Goodman, who is setting to retire was interviewed and hired. 

The 14 questions (2 per school committee member, 7 members) asked of the candidates at that time are still in the top 10 search results ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2008/03/school-business-administrator-interview.html

 

good message on Parmenter Elementary school sign

Free Practice Interview group meets tomorrow (Wed)

Now in our 6th year!!

Tomorrow/Wednesday April 12th

3:30 - 5pm at the main branch Framingham Public Library on Lexington St.

We meet on the lower level in the Program Room.

All are welcome.

If you know anyone who could benefit by attending, please share this information with them.

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Ed Lawrence

www.getstart-ed.com

CPRW; NCOPE

Certified Interview Coach

Authorized DISC Administrator

Member, CPRW Certification Committee

Free Practice Interview group meets tomorrow (Wed)

Franklin TV: Xmas is Coming! Srsly?

I know. I know. Way to soon. I haven’t voted yet. 

Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 11/06/2022

If you work in the media ‘biz’ – especially in advertising and/or TV, then you know that Christmas media projects begin much earlier than the actual holiday season. The first wave often arrives right after the ‘back-to-school’ ads stop running. Christmas trees pop up in film studios around the country – anywhere from September onward. Years ago I produced and filmed a ‘Christmas Special’ program in July. It makes for an odd reality – a blustery snowing street scene in the studio. Outside? 85 degrees & Sunny.

We start this week at Franklin.TV producing and shooting a fun program about traditional ‘Italian Christmas Cookies’. We’re baking ‘em up in our TeeVee kitchen (Yum!) Food is involved, soooo – Happy Holidays to all! (I have no shame.)

And – it’s not even Thanksgiving yet.

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On Tuesday – a big Vote Day. Although it’s a mid-term election, there are four big questions on the ballot. If you didn’t receive a red ‘Voter info’ booklet –

You can search – ‘MA ballot questions’. The top result link is below.

https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ele22/information-for-voters-22/quest_1.htm 

The MA Secretary of State’s Office has all you need to know*. Big recommend.

You can review the legislative language, as well as 150-word arguments pro & con.

These are issues that affect us at home. Browse & Learn. It’s worth your time.

And – as always –

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 

And, thank you for watching.

Franklin specific voter information
in the Election Collection

* Find  Franklin specific voter information in the Election Collection at Franklin Matters. Interviews with the local candidates by Frank Falvey and Steve Sherlock. (In some cases both video and audio versions are provided.) 

You can also get inside info on Ballot Question 3 with Franklin Liquor's Mark Lenzi in two conversations: one with Frank Falvey and one with SAFE Radio's Jim Derick and Dr Anne Bergen.

Election Collection -> 

• Chronological order -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/election-collection-2022-state-election.html
• Categorized -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/election-collection-2022-state-election_1.html

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   

New September 2022 Workshops offered for those looking for work

 

New Registration Process for All Events Offered By 50+ Job Seekers! If you registered with 50+ Job Seekers prior to August 22nd, you will automatically have a login for our website. All you need to do is go to https://50plusjobseekers.org/password-reset/ in order to set your password. Your user name will be this email address. If you have not previously completed the full registration form to create your profile, you will be asked to do so when you login.    Going forward, you will need to login to the website at https://50plusjobseekers.org/login/ to register for events. Once logged in, access the Master Calendar. Each event will have a booking button on it, and you can book as many events as you like. Immediately, you will receive confirmation of your bookings. A Zoom meeting link will then be emailed within 24 hours of the event to those who have registered.   Should you have any questions regarding this process, please contact 50plusjobseekersadmin@mcoaonline.com. If you have any trouble logging in, you may contact lynn@mcoaonline.com. Mon, Sept 19th, 10:00 – 11:30 am: Interview Practice with Ed Lawrence!

Ed Lawrence is the founder and principal of Getstarted LLC, through which he offers practical job-search advice, résumé-writing services, and assessments to help people gain meaningful employment or transition to a new career. Ed is a member of Professional Association of Resume Writers CPRW Certification Committee and is a group leader for 50+ Job Seekers in MA.

Ed Lawrence

For good or bad, first impressions matter. When interviewing you need to put your best foot forward, and that takes practice!   Do you have an interview coming up?   Do you know how to respond to behavioral questions?   Do you need suggestions on how to address gaps in employment?   Please join us for answers to your questions and learn how to respond to a variety of questions that may be presented to you during an interview! Thurs, Sept 22nd, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Introduction to Toastmasters Savvy Seeker Series with Barry Regan!

Barry Regan Barry Regan is a Distinguished Toastmaster and Operations Quality Manager at Waters Corporation. Barry credits Toastmasters for the communication and presentation skills he learned, which enabled him to advance at EMC/Dell and to make the transition to a manager role at Waters.

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders. Please join Barry Regan to hear all about the Toastmasters program! Tues, Sept 27th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Interactive Workshop with Melody Beach!

Melody Beach has more than 20 years as a Human Resources professional. In 2018, Melody founded Melody L. Beach Consulting Group, which provides human resources services to small- and medium-size companies and transitional coaching for individuals looking to make a change. Melody is a group leader for 50+ Job Seekers in MA.

Melody Beach

Are you currently employed…underemployed, unhappy with your current position or looking to pivot in a totally new career direction?   Are you unsure whether you should start or continue searching for a new job?   Are you trying to decide whether to accept a job offer or stay where you are?   If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join us as Melody Beach guides you through the process of weighing all the factors, some you may not even have considered, to help you decide if this is the right time for a career change!

Questions: Email us at 50plusjobseekersadmin@mcoaonline.com

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New September 2022 Workshops offered for those looking for work

50+ - August Practice Interviewing Sessions Scheduled

 1)     When: Wednesday Aug 3, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this free Zoom meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqcOutqD8tGtU3BWp8DJidHBWSjJtBruOw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

2)     Topic: Framingham Public Library - Free Practice interviewing -1st Thursday of month

When: Thursday Aug 4, 2022 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

No registration necessary – Easy join -Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83809281952?pwd=aWpFVG5UeDNvUlR0M3htbnN5VjdGdz09

This session was funded by a grant. The grant ends after this session; so this is the last one.

 

               3) In-person Practice Interviewing Session:  Wednesday August 17th @ 3pm; Framingham Public Library; lower level

                    Drop-in; no registration necessary.

4)     When: Wednesday Aug 31, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this free Zoom meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcu-pqjstG9CwSjDO1njN1m8HssH4A4lD

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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Ed Lawrence

www.getstart-ed.com

Certified Interview Coach

CPRW; NCOPE

Authorized DISC Administrator

Member, CPRW Certification Committee

50+ - August Practice Interviewing Sessions Scheduled

50+ Network: Practice Interviewing - July 27, 2022

Hope you managed to keep your cool this weekend.

This Wednesday evening at 7 PM, the practice group meets again. This is a free virtual meeting.

Register for Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84056140714?pwd=RHZBaXFCckZGc0VSY004bTh4THdRdz09

Meeting ID: 840 5614 0714

Passcode: 371507

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The next free in-person practice group meeting is August 17 at 3 PM.

Framingham Public Library; lower level; program room.

In addition, I recently updated my website.

Check it out. All sorts of articles and videos; My blog--The Stop Sign; guest articles.

* How can I assist you? *

And finally, the MCOA 50+ group is planning some events in August! I will post the events here as soon as details are finalized.

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Ed Lawrence

www.getstart-ed.com

CPRW; NCOPE

Certified Interview Coach

Authorized DISC Administrator

Member, CPRW Certification Committee

50+ Network: Practice Interviewing - July 27, 2022

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50+: Practice Interview Group News & Updates

To Acton Networker group, Tatnuck group, and several others via BCC.

If you haven't looked at my website recently, I invite you to take a look.  I made some big updates yesterday, including:

* Two new service packages--Practice Interview and Career Transition.

* Simple funnel quiz on the home page directs you to the page that addresses your answer.

* My personal news includes how I passed the Strong Interest Inventory certification test. It's a well-known and respected assessment. A lot of college career centers use it.

It's the last week of June; so this coming Wednesday (June 29th) the virtual practice interview group meets at 7pm. I've provided the Zoom link below.

Next week will be the first week of the month; so the virtual practice group will meet on Wednesday July 6th at 10am.

In addition, the virtual Framingham Library monthly group meets on Thursday July 7th at 2pm. I've provided the Zoom links below

* The first in-person practice group meeting of the year will be Wednesday July 20th, 4pm at the Framingham Public Library.

Got any questions?  Send me a note!

Have a great day.

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Ed Lawrence

www.getstart-ed.com

Authorized DISC Administrator

Member, CPRW Certification Committee; NCOPE

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* Wednesday June 29 Practice Interview Group
When: Jun 29, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcu-pqjstG9CwSjDO1njN1m8HssH4A4lD
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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* Wednesday July 6 Practice Interview Group
When: Jul 6, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqcOutqD8tGtU3BWp8DJidHBWSjJtBruOw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

* Thursday July 7 - Virtual Framingham Public Library Practice Interview Group - 2pm - 3:30

Time: Jul 7, 2022 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
        Every month on the First Thu, until Aug 4, 2022 (This is a grant funded program. The grant ends in August.)
        Jul 7, 2022 02:00 PM; Aug 4, 2022 02:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83809281952?pwd=aWpFVG5UeDNvUlR0M3htbnN5VjdGdz09

No registration necessary; just join the meeting.

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50+: Practice Interview Group News & Updates

2 Monthly Practice interviewing sessions remain (July 7, Aug 4)

Only two more sessions left (July and August)

Courtesy of a funded grant, the Framingham Public Library allows me to offer interviewing sessions on the first Thursday of a month.

Practice your interview skills!

Want to practice? Want to rehearse? Just want to ask questions?  Come join us.

This link is valid for the first Thursday in July and August.

Edward Lawrence is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.



Topic: FPL - Monthly Practice interviewing -1st Thursday of month
        Every month on the First Thu, until Aug 4, 2022, 2 occurrence(s)
        Jul 7, 2022 02:00 PM
        Aug 4, 2022 02:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83809281952?pwd=aWpFVG5UeDNvUlR0M3htbnN5VjdGdz09

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Ed Lawrence

www.getstart-ed.com

Authorized DISC Administrator

Member, CPRW Certification Committee; NCOPE

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Practice Interviewing session schedule; May 5 & May 25

1)  Courtesy of the Framingham Public Library, I am able to offer drop-in practice interviewing, tomorrow May 5th, via Zoom, from 2-3:30pm

No pre-registration necessary. Use this link to join.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83809281952?pwd=aWpFVG5UeDNvUlR0M3htbnN5VjdGdz09       

The grant runs through August 4; so there are only a few sessions left.

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2) On the last Wednesday of the month I offer free practice interviewing from 7-8:30pm.

This month, that is May 25th.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcu-pqjstG9CwSjDO1njN1m8HssH4A4lD
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Have a great day!

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Ed Lawrence

www.getstart-ed.com

Authorized DISC Administrator

Member, CPRW Certification Committee; NCOPE

Practice Interviewing session schedule; May 5 & May 25

Special School Committee Mtg: Superintendent Candidate Interview - 04/13/22 (audio)

FM #781 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 781 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Special School Committee - Superintendent Candidate Interview meeting held Wednesday, April 13, 2022. 

There is only one item on the agenda: Candidate for Superintendent of Schools Interview

• Denise Spencer, School Committee Chair opened the meeting. 14 questions were going to be asked of the candidate, Asst Superintendent Lucas Giguere. 2 questions for each member of the committee, one at a time, with a break to check on timing, etc. midway through the questions.  

• The meeting recording runs an hour and 5 minutes. The School Committee will also meet in public to deliberate on the candidate qualification and make a decision on April 26.

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-781-special-school-cmte-mtg-superintendent-candidate-interview-04-13-22

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Meeting agenda->  

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_4-13-22_special_mtg.pdf 

My notes (for the portion of the meeting I was able to attend, effectively the first 7 questions) ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mtwb6vQxRL4RJR1cwXjSLjIyy3i0rw17/view?usp=sharing 

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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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Asst Superintendent Lucas Giguere