Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Candidate Interviews: Queue the DVR for these times
Saturday, September 2, 2023
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...
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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
From the May audio archives - If you missed it then, you can catch up to it now (audio)
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Franklin Matters Radio podcast page |
Saturday, July 1, 2023
From the February audio archives, you may have missed it then, catch up with them now
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Franklin Matters Radio podcast page |
Friday, June 30, 2023
January audio highlights in case you missed them, they are available
FM #931 - Talking about the importance of art with Amy Saltamacchia
FM #935 - Introduction to FUSF's Rev Bev
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Franklin Matters Radio podcast page |
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Reminder: Historical Museum offers to interview/record Veterans' military service story
You can also visit the Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/
or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038
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Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St |
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Special School Committee Meeting - May 16, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Special School Committee Meeting
Municipal Building - Council Chambers
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Free Practice Interview group meets tomorrow (Wed)
Sunday, November 6, 2022
Franklin TV: Xmas is Coming! Srsly?
- 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
Saturday, September 17, 2022
New September 2022 Workshops offered for those looking for work
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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
50+ Network: Practice Interviewing - July 27, 2022
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84056140714?pwd=RHZBaXFCckZGc0VSY004bTh4THdRdz09
Meeting ID: 840 5614 0714
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Monday, June 27, 2022
50+: Practice Interview Group News & Updates
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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.
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.
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
Friday, June 3, 2022
2 Monthly Practice interviewing sessions remain (July 7, Aug 4)
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Practice your interview skills! |
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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Thursday, May 5, 2022
Practice Interviewing session schedule; May 5 & May 25
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83809281952?pwd=aWpFVG5UeDNvUlR0M3htbnN5VjdGdz09
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcu-pqjstG9CwSjDO1njN1m8HssH4A4lD
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Friday, April 22, 2022
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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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 |