Showing posts with label master plan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label master plan. Show all posts

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Master Plan Update Cmte discusses, Inventory Report, Survey, Outreach efforts, & approves Meeting schedule for 2024 (video)

The Master Plan Update Committee met as scheduled on Wednesday, Nov 28 at 6:30 PM. 

The Franklin TV video is available for replay on YouTube ->   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnMfCfe-RnI

The agenda:
1. Meeting Minutes: September 13 & 27, 2023 & October 25, 2023
2. Subcommittee Updates
3. Existing Conditions & Inventory Draft Report - Discussion
4. Tabling and outreach for Survey
5. 2024 Meeting Dates

The agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-november_29_2023_0.pdf 


Master Plan Update Cmte discusses, Inventory Report, Survey, Outreach efforts, & approves Meeting schedule for 2024 (video)
Master Plan Update Cmte discusses, Inventory Report, Survey, Outreach efforts, & approves Meeting schedule for 2024 (video)


Monday, November 27, 2023

The Master Plan Survey is ready for your input

Click here to take the Franklin Master Plan Survey (via Google Form)


What is the Master Plan Update Committee?
"The Town Council has established the Master Plan Update Committee to update the 2013 town-wide Master Plan.

The Committee will:
  • Review the current Master Plan and existing planning documents, data and achievements;
  • Identify the key issues facing the community in the next ten years; 
  • Assist in the identification of existing conditions and conduct trends analysis;
  • Recommend goals and objectives related to Franklin's future;
  • Develop a clear action plan for the Town of Franklin; and
  • Make a final report to the Planning Board within 18 months from the date of ratification of the Committee members."
Shared from the Town of Franklin Master Plan Update Cmte page -> 

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Monday, November 13, 2023

Master Plan Update Committee met to review "Draft of Existing Conditions Report" (audio)

FM #1096 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1096 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the Master Plan Update Committee meeting held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.


After an update from the subcommittee, they got into a review of the "Draft of Existing Conditions Report" which is a key data element for the report as per State master plan requirements. The actual doc runs over 175 pages.


It should be available to committee members next week. The meeting lasts about 96 minutes.


Agenda

1. Meeting Minutes:

2. Subcommittee Updates

3. Update – Existing Conditions & Inventory (BETA/Barrett)

4. Finalize Survey

a. Deadline (30 days from launch)

b. Incentives/Raffle Prizes

5. Tabling and outreach for Survey

6. Story Map ideas


Listen to the recording of the Master Plan Update Cmte meeting held on November 8, 2023. The meeting runs about 92 minutes.


Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1096-master-plan-update-cmte-mtg-11-08-23


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The Master Plan update Committee page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/master-plan-update-committee 


Meeting agenda -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-november_8_2023.pdf 


Franklin TV video link (note the meeting starts about 3 minutes in and this link should bring you close to the start) -> https://www.youtube.com/live/nzWmCfmH5Q0?si=vGaEHIEPaQ5PGOhb&t=193




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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.

 

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  • 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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Master Plan Update Committee scheduled to meet Wednesday, Nov 8 at 6:30 PM
Master Plan Update Committee scheduled to meet Wednesday, Nov 8 at 6:30 PM

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Master Plan Update Committee met to review "Draft of Existing Conditions Report" (video)

The Master Plan Update Committee met as scheduled on Wednesday, Nov 8, 2023. After an update from the subcommittee, they got into a review of the "Draft of Existing Conditions Report" which is a key data element for the report as per State master plan requirements. The actual doc runs over 175 page.

It should be available to committee members next week. The meeting lasts about 96 minutes.

Franklin TV video link (note the meeting starts about 3 minutes in and this link should bring you close to the start) -> https://www.youtube.com/live/nzWmCfmH5Q0?si=vGaEHIEPaQ5PGOhb&t=193

Agenda
1. Meeting Minutes:
2. Subcommittee Updates
3. Update – Existing Conditions & Inventory (BETA/Barrett)
4. Finalize Survey
a. Deadline (30 days from launch)
b. Incentives/Raffle Prizes
5. Tabling and outreach for Survey
6. Story Map ideas



The agenda doc ->

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Master Plan Update Committee scheduled to meet Wednesday, Nov 8 at 6:30 PM

Master Plan Committee
Agenda
November 8, 2023 - 6:30 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
3rd Floor Training Room
355 East Central Street

Agenda
1. Meeting Minutes:
2. Subcommittee Updates
3. Update – Existing Conditions & Inventory (BETA/Barrett)
4. Finalize Survey
a. Deadline (30 days from launch)
b. Incentives/Raffle Prizes
5. Tabling and outreach for Survey
6. Story Map ideas


The agenda doc also contains remote participation info ->

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Master Plan Bike Tour - November 5th - starts at 9 AM at Horace Mann Middle School

Master Plan Bike Tour - November 5th

All are welcome!   

Bike Tour hosted by the Master Plan Update Committee and Community Services, Facilities & Circulation.  

We will visit Franklin's streets, schools, public works, emergency services and library.

Sunday, November 5th ~ 9 AM ~ Starting at Horace Mann Middle School 


Master Plan Bike Tour - November 5th - starts at 9 AM at Horace Mann Middle School
Master Plan Bike Tour - November 5th - starts at 9 AM at Horace Mann Middle School

Friday, October 27, 2023

Master Plan Update Cmte Spends time on survey details, pros/cons (video)

The Master Plan Update Committee met as scheduled Wednesday, Oct 25, 2023. They used the 3rd floor conference room with at least 3 members remote. The Franklin TV video link can be found below. 

These are my notes captured via Twitter during the meeting.
Master Plan Update Cmte meeting underway, Zoom link provided an opportunity, the link wasn't automatic, needed to manually enter the id to enter. Follow along with agenda here 

Some members remote so roll call vote to approve prior meeting minutes   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-_october_25_2023.pdf

Subcmte reports: skipping some subcmte updates for those leaders who are remote as the room can't hear them, although they are audible to the Zoom room. Those in the room providing updates. Cobi's group planning a set of 6 meetings to seek public input. Schedule coming.

Cobi's group on Nov 5 will meet at Horace Mann and visit a bunch of facilities via bike ride. Open space met last night awaiting approval of OSRP by State, tree planting discussed, historic goals and updates also covered via Vicki Earls.

Sustainable subcmte reviewed survey draft

Working through the audio issues, now the zoom folks can be heard in the room and the Chair will begin to use his mic properly

Land use update working thru items have dates thru the end of the year. Soon to be posted to the calendar.
Next item in agenda drawing for the Harvest Festival winner. Lynn O'Brian won a $100 gift card!

Moving on to finalize the survey. All edits to survey updated to drive location, looking to launch soon and include a 30 deadline, can be extended if Cmte desires. To use a Google form for the survey. Discussion on map oriented input, fun for user to do, compliments the results

May not be in scope of the Cmte budget, not in the scope for the consultants, some folks don't get the impact of the survey, issue of the map based is difficult via a piece of paper. Example to be shared with Chair & group for further review

Amy comments (rightly) that the entire community needs to be considered and not just the digital enabled folks.
Cobi comments that many of the questions are phrased in such a way to not really get at the gaps or issues that could be raised

Map based survey likely would be better separate not to duplicate this survey. Discussion on alternative ways to get access to the non digital folks. Getting out to the public, takes time and resources to reach them where they are.

Discussion round and round on the survey, question on value of questions for action for the Cmte vs. the demographics being captured to help do the deep diving analysis. Question on
 
some of the specifics, left out north end of town, left out Crossing section.
Survey moving out to Nov 8 meeting, typos and edits being processed, Amy to send final draft out to Cmte, need final changes done before the meeting. Any comments after Fri, Nov 3, may not be included.

Discussion on use of a story map to help tell about the master plan and update process. More about info sharing rather than info gathering. "A marketing outreach tool"

Motion to adjourn passes via roll call That's all for tonight, catch you next time!

screen grab of meeting in progress
screen grab of meeting in progress

Franklin TV video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSHQzrmXdVk



Thursday, September 28, 2023

Master Plan Update Committee plans for Harvest Festival

The Master Plan Update Committee met on Wednesday, Sep 27, 2023 and started 10 minutes late. Many of the committee were present in the room; at least 3 members were participating remotely, hence the vote to adjourn was via roll call.

The Franklin TV video is available at YouTube ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao36qN1NOnc

Quick recap
  • Subcommittees meeting, reported on progress, some are scheduled out, some working to finalize times to meet
  • Update from BETA and Barrett on the interviews they have been conducting (screen grab of summary slide shown below)
    • Discussion on the range of interview participants, it appear that some set up on the listing (approx. 60) have not responded to the interview requests (just over 20 completed) so the data may not be fully representative of what is needed. Discussion on how to get more to improve breadth of response, separate from the surveys and outreach which will also provide value later on the drafts being used at that time
  • Discussion on the Harvest Festival coverage, spot ready, some members of the committee there but covering other booths and available to talk on the Master Plan, seemed to conclude to use a gift card as an incentive to to get on the emailing list. Other gift cards offered would be used later to incent survey responses
  • Discussion on the survey, what is the value of the responses? are the questions structured to get value? Many opinions shared
screen grab of summary slide
screen grab of summary slide



Master Plan Update Committee - Agenda for meeting - Sep 27 at 6:30 PM
Master Plan Update Committee - Agenda for meeting - Sep 27 at 6:30 PM

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Master Plan Update Committee - Agenda for meeting - Sep 27 at 6:30 PM

Town of Franklin 
Master Plan Update Committee Agenda
September 27, 2023 - 6:30 PM


1. Subcommittee Updates

2. BETA and Barrett Update

3. Harvest Festival
a. Set up
b. Clean up
c. Manning the table

4. Draft Survey Review


Master Plan Update Committee - Agenda for meeting - Sep 27 at 6:30 PM
Master Plan Update Committee - Agenda for meeting - Sep 27 at 6:30 PM


Thursday, September 21, 2023

Open Space & Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources Master Plan Subcommittee - Sep 26

Open Space and Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources
Master Plan Subcommittee
Agenda
September 26, 2023 - 7:00 PM 
(location will likely change, as this is the same location for the School Committee meeting)


Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
Room 205, 2nd Floor
355 East Central Street


1. Introductions

2. Update on OSRP
a. Next steps
3. Review of 2013 Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources Goal & Objectives

4. Minutes
a. August 8, 2023
5. Future meeting dates



Open Space & Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources Master Plan Subcommittee - Sep 26
Open Space & Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources Master Plan Subcommittee - Sep 26

Monday, September 18, 2023

Master Plan Update Committee & Subcommittee meetings 9/18 to 9/27

Master Plan Subcommittee meetings scheduled for this week include

  • Sustainability Subcommittee - Sep 18

  • Land Use Subcommittee- Sep 19


The full Mast Plan Update Committee is scheduled to to meet on Wednesday, Sep 27
Agenda -> Not yet posted for this session as scheduled ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/master-plan-update-committee/events/436086

Master Plan Update Committee & Subcommittee meetings 9/18 to 9/27
Master Plan Update Committee & Subcommittee meetings 9/18 to 9/27

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Master Plan Update Committee meeting Sep 13, 2023 - video replay available (video)

The Master Plan Update Committee met as scheduled on Wednesday, Sep 13, 2023. 

The Franklin TV video replay is available ->   https://www.youtube.com/live/4PLjYeHTLYc?si=RA46I3a-miCXTexM&t=24 

Agenda doc ->

Master Plan Update Committee: Agenda for Weds, Sep 13 meeting at 6:30 PM
Master Plan Update Committee: Agenda for Weds, Sep 13 meeting at 6:30 PM

Master Plan Update: Sustainability Subcommittee Meeting - Sep 18 at 7 PM

Town of Franklin - 
Master Plan, Sustainability Subcommittee Agenda
September 18, 2023


1. Review and approval of minutes
2. Continue review 2013 Sustainability-related items
a. Goals and Policies
b. Review progress since 2013
c. Begin to organize potential goals and policies
i. Mitigation and resiliency
ii. Sustainability element and other elements
3. Next steps
a. Topics not addressed in 2013
b. Data gathering needs
c. Upcoming meetings

Master Plan Update: Sustainability Subcommittee Meeting - Sep 18 at 7 PM
Master Plan Update: Sustainability Subcommittee Meeting - Sep 18 at 7 PM

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Master Plan Update Committee: Agenda for Weds, Sep 13 meeting at 6:30 PM

Town of Franklin
Master Plan Committee Agenda
September 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM

1. Subcommittee Updates

2. Marketing and Communications
a. Logo
b. Tagline
c. Flyer
3. Harvest Festival Planning
a. Comment Boards
b. Email sign up list
c. Business cards with QR code
4. Future Agenda items
a. BETA to present results of interviews at the Sept. 27 mtg
b. Community Survey
Agenda doc also contains remote participation info ->

Master Plan Update Committee: Agenda for Weds, Sep 13 meeting at 6:30 PM
Master Plan Update Committee: Agenda for Weds, Sep 13 meeting at 6:30 PM

Monday, August 28, 2023

Master Plan Update Committee discusses timeline, outreach, survey and more in 2 hour session (audio)

FM #1048 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1048 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the Master Plan Update Committee meeting held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.


  • The Master Plan Update Committee met in the 3rd floor Training Room/ RM 326

  • Discussion on branding efforts complicated by heavy web presence of Franklin Tennessee and wanting to avoid confusion with them

  • Will have booth at Harvest Festival, discussion on logo, branding desire to have something ready to handout or engagement with community at booth

  • Proceeding with "Form Franklin's Future"

  • Recommendations from multiple members to obtain input in map based form, for multiple good reasons to help visualize and work with qualitatively, if not quantitatively

  • extended discussion on survey and use of an incentive to increase participation, action to run this by the Town Attny for 2 answers, one if the committee could do so (per meeting likely not); alternatively, might another non-town org (i.e. Dean College) run the survey (and include incentive) to enable the data to be used by the committee. Amy to get answers

  • Amy to create spreadsheet for committee members to use to add orgs and other contact points for outreach effort

  • The 2020 update to the Master Plan is the one to use for status of which of the prior plans objectives and actions items were completed or not. Ginelle has marked up the spreadsheet with color coding on completion status and will share to the drive from other members to work with

  • Meeting adjourns


Listen to the recording of the Master Plan Update Cmte meeting held on August 23, 2023. The meeting runs about 2 hours.


Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1048-master-plan-update-cmte-mtg-08-23-23



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The agenda doc is rich with links to the prior master plan and associated materials     

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-_august_23rd_2023_0.pdf  


The Master Plan update Committee page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/master-plan-update-committee 


My notes captured during the meeting can be found in one PDF file ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aIOl7qtMIACVrUlp5-hYD6KkQRleMdo_/view?usp=drive_link 


The meeting video is available for replay ->   

https://www.youtube.com/live/1sLTy6XZK48 


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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"


Master Plan Update Committee discusses timeline, outreach, survey and more in 2 hour session (audio)
Master Plan Update Committee discusses timeline, outreach, survey and more in 2 hour session (audio)