Showing posts with label override. Show all posts
Showing posts with label override. Show all posts

Monday, February 17, 2025

2nd Joint Budget Listening Sessions gets more questions & answers (audio)

FM #1385 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1385 in the series. 


This session shares the Joint Budget Listening Session held Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the Remington/Jefferson cafetorium.  8 of the 10 members participated along with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and School Supt Lucas Giguere. 


Brief statements by TA Hellen and by Supt Giguere opened the session before going to the audience for questions and comments. About 10 folks stepped up to comment or ask a question, some multiple questions.


View of the subcommittee table lineup just before starting the session
View of the subcommittee table lineup just before starting the session

Link to the Town page with the budget materials for both Town and School sides

https://www.franklinma.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=500 


As of today, $3.6M short, may change slightly but that is the ballpark for today. Towb budget coming out March 5.


Cherry sheet link to MA Dept of revenue as referenced by Town administrator Jamie Hellen https://www.mass.gov/cherry-sheet-estimates 


The recording runs about 2 hours 20 minutes , so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1385-joint-budget-listening-session-2-02-12-25/



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The agenda doc 

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/Joint-Budget-Subcommittee-6/?#_02122025-1560 


The agenda packet includes:


a. Town Administrator FY26 Budget Update #4 Memorandum - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4201/Town-Administrator-FY26-Budget-Update-4-Memorandum- 


b. Updated FY26 Budget Model (1/30/25)  - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4191/02b-FY26-Budget-Control-Sheet---Control-Summary 


c. Estimated Override Matrix  - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4190/02c-Override-Tax-Rate-Impact-Calculationxlsx---Sheet1 


d. Board of Assessors Request Letter  https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4189/02d-Board-of-Assessors-Support-for-Administrative-Assistant


The Franklin TV video is available for replay ->    https://www.youtube.com/live/UWOc6uLkOO0?&t=356 


My full set of notes in one PDF ->   

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14ZqQ_mjYRrkcoszx1YVW-JVq4o9CSz1V/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

  • And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do


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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Sunday, February 9, 2025

Franklin Public Schools, MA: a snapshot of the FY 2026 School Budget

Franklin Public Schools, MA (@FranklinPSNews) posted Fri, Feb 07, 2025:

Here is a snapshot of the FY 2026 Franklin Public Schools Budget https://t.co/fq6Eu7Mbav  
 
Here is a snapshot of the FY26 FPS Budget
Franklin Public Schools, MA:  a snapshot of the FY 2026 School Budget

While there are significant savings from the redistricting, this budget per funding from the Town does require the Town to pass an override. The Council will make that decision (yes, or no), set a date, and determine an amount at one of their meetings in March after the listening sessions are completed.
 
The School Committee will conduct their vote on the FY 2026 budget at their Tuesday, Feb 11 meeting.
 

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Franklin (MA) School Committee conducts public hearing on FY 2026 budget (audio)

FM #1370 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1370 in the series. 


This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 4, 2024. The meeting had been added to the schedule given the revised budget timeline which enabled this 2 months earlier than previous years. 6 of the 7 members participated (4 in Chambers, 2 remotely, and 1 absent - O’Sullivan).


Quick recap

  • The meeting did start late due to some timing and technical issues that were resolved to get the meeting going

  • The redistricting efforts provide significant savings. If the redistricting was not done (to be effective this Sept 2025) the "level service" budget as proposed would be approx $6M more than requested. That said, this budget still assumes (1) the Town Council approves of an override of at $3 to 5M (number still to be determined) (2) and it is successful, or there would be cuts to this budget

  • Lots of questions to clarify line items not so much the amount but what it covered in terms of education services, etc.

  • No vote tonight, that comes next week at their Feb 11 scheduled meeting


The recording runs just under 2 hours minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1370-franklin-ma-school-cmte-fy-2026-budget-hearing-02-04-25/



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Franklin TV Video -> (Full video uploaded now) 

https://youtu.be/vAltgGVwnQE?&t=100 


The "budget book" was posted Tuesday afternoon -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5269967/-FY26_Franklin_Budget_Book_.docx_-_Google_Docs_1_.pdf 


The budget line item summary was posted during the meeting ->    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fy1HMBBXlvR3R8TLgKfELxoy9pEwk8P5/view 


The agenda doc -> 

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5247243/SCAGENDA_2-4-25_Budget_Open_Hearing.pdf 


My notes taken during the meeting in one PDF -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yWlpg2EVU57DC3EUI1Oh-PTaCpSS9Jno/view?usp=drive_link 


Photos of the presentation doc taken during the meeting (doc itself should be posted to Schools page Wed/Thu will update to include link when available)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/tyFRLmSzqjBU7td18 

  

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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

  • And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do


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"


School Committee conducts public hearing on FY 2026 budget (audio)
School Committee conducts public hearing on FY 2026 budget (audio)

Monday, February 3, 2025

Joint Budget Subcmte Listening Session goes 3 hours; quite a few questions from 11 people & lots of listening (audio)

FM #1368 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1368 in the series. 


This session shares the Joint Budget Listening Session held Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Elks Lodge on Pond St. All 9 of the 10 members participated along with TA Jamie Hellen and School Supt Lucas Giguere. 


At least 11 folks stepped up to comment or ask a question, some multiple questions.


Resources referenced during the listening session


The FY 2026 budget page has the docs and they will be updated as the budget discussion progresses through the cycle. The Governor's budget just came out to set out local aid baseline https://www.franklinma.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=500 


The Franklin For All podcast series as touted by Jamie can be found. A series of 8 episodes on housing, development, new growth, etc. https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/franklin-for-all-housing-zoning-podcast.html 


FY 2026 budget was presented at the SchCmte meeting Tuesday, Jan 28. The budget hearing is scheduled for Tues, Feb 4. The School Committee is scheduled to vote on the budget at their Feb 11 meeting. Tuesday's (1/28) presentation https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5256287/28Jan2025_FY26_Super_Rec_Budget_to_SC.pdf     


Redistricting updates are posted to the Schools page https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/comprehensive-school-facilities-assessment 


Jan 15 FinCom session has a “hold harmless” explanation https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/01/finance-committee-approves-recommended_0799398139.html  



The recording runs about 2 hours, 50 minutes , so let’s listen in. Audio link ->

https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1368-joint-budget-subcmte-listening-session-1-01-30-25/


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The agenda doc https://franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01302025-1536 


The agenda packet includes:


a. Town Administrator FY26 Budget Update #4 Memorandum - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4201/Town-Administrator-FY26-Budget-Update-4-Memorandum- 


b. Updated FY26 Budget Model (1/30/25)  - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4191/02b-FY26-Budget-Control-Sheet---Control-Summary 


c. Estimated Override Matrix  - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4190/02c-Override-Tax-Rate-Impact-Calculationxlsx---Sheet1 


d. Board of Assessors Request Letter  https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4189/02d-Board-of-Assessors-Support-for-Administrative-Assistant


The Franklin TV video is available for replay ->    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWIm5bsscs0


My full set of notes in one PDF ->   

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DK7FArRJNsgwnwdXSehJtDtQRbleA0x8/view?usp=drive_link 


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

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

  • And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do


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"


First session of the Joint Budget Subcommittee Listening Tour
First session of the Joint Budget Subcommittee Listening Tour

Friday, January 31, 2025

Joint Budget Subcmte Listening Session goes 3 hours; quite a few questions & lots of listening (video)

The first in the series of SIX Joint Budget Listening Sessions was held at the Elks Lodge on Thursday evening, Jan 30, 2025. 

The Franklin TV video is available for replay ->   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWIm5bsscs0

The agenda packet includes:
My set of notes taken during the meeting can be found in one PDF

I will put together a brief summary and takaways in the next day or so to share with the audio of this session.

9 of the 10 members of the Joint Budget Subcmte plus Hellen & Giguere
9 of the 10 members of the Joint Budget Subcmte plus Hellen & Giguere

There was room at the Elks at the opening and still room at the end