Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0lz4T1babY
Agenda for this session
Showing posts with label planning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label planning. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Design Review Committee Meeting 3/31/26 (video)
Town of Franklin (MA): Design Review Mtg held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 was recorded by Franklin Planning & Community Development via Zoom using the OWL camera.
The video was edited by Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters/Franklin Public Radio and is now available for viewing on YouTube.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The Historical Museum needs your input to plan for future events, displays, etc.
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| The Historical Museum needs your input to plan for future events, displays, etc. |
"Hi all!
Just coming on to say thank you to those who have filled out our form regarding improving the Franklin Historical Museum, BUT we only have 8 responses.
We would love to get some more feedback if possible!
Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1awbYsmgCN/
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Barbara & Ted officially are a realtor team (video & audio)
FM #1688 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1688 in the series.
We talk about
Their background as realtors
Starting their team at Coldwell Banker
The benefits of planning
The support structure at Coldwell banker that they can leverage
The conversation runs about 37 minutes. Let’s watch or listen
Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1688-barbara-teds-fine-homes-03-10-26/
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Barbara & Ted’s page on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BTFineHomes/directory_contact_info
Their webpage - https://www.barbarasfinehomes.com/
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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 out. 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"
Monday, March 9, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, March 9, 2026 ???
Monday, March 9
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| Library & Senior Center events |
For additional details on Library events ->
For additional details on Senior Center events ->
Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times
*** Town Meetings today ***
Franklin School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting (Executive Session)
Monday, March 9 Time: 4:30 PM
https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03092026-2162
Planning Board Meeting
Monday, March 9 Time: 7:00 PM
https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03092026-2171
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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar
The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Friday, February 13, 2026
Community Relations Subcommittee - 2/09/26 meeting recording (exclusive audio)
The Community Relations subcommittee of the Franklin School Committee met on Monday, February 9, 2026 via remotely only. Participating were Al Charles, Chair, Nadia Mausolf, Stephen Karunakaran, and Colin Boisvert, Operations Director. Yours truly participated and shares this recording.
The agenda topics:
• Finalize Mission Statement
• JGPR Overview
• Website Usage Metrics
• Quarterly Community Engagement Update
• Newsletter Planning
Link to agenda doc
Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1657-schcmte-community-relations-subcmte-mtg-2-09-26/
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Planning your finances for the year to come? Here are some tools that can help
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| Planning your finances for the year to come? Here are some tools that can help |
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Planning Board Candidates Discussion with BEN4Franklin 10/30/25 (audio)
FM #1564 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1564 in the series.
This session shares the discussion co-hosted by BEN 4 Franklin and Franklin Matters with the Planning Board Candidates. We had our discussion virtually via the Zoom platform on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Hosted by members of BEN 4 Franklin: Cobi Frongillo, Kimberly Mu-Chow, Gino Carlucci, Ndoumbe Ndoye, & Maxwell Morrongiello
Planning Board candidates: Mark Mucciarone, Erik Steltzer
Planning Board Associate candidate: William Lee, IV
Recorded & edited by Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters/Franklin Public Radio
The recording runs about 45 minutes, so let’s listen in.
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1564-planning-brd-candidates-discussion-with-ben4franklin-10-30-25/--------------
Visit BEN 4 Franklin's website to learn more about the group. Sign up for the newsletter, join the monthly meetings (3rd Thursday of the month at 7 PM at Franklin TV Studio)
https://ben4franklin.org/ 
BEN 4 Franklin
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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 out. 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 it!
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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"
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Town Council Chair Tom Mercer condenses the 2+ hour meeting to about 35 minutes (audio)
FM #1514 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1514 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares our “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conference Bridge on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of September 17, 2025.
We focus on two questions:
ok, what just happened?
What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?
We cover the following key topics
Announcements from the Chair
Town Clerk Nancy Danello provides update on biennial election status
School Cmte Chair Dave Callaghan provides an update on school opening and traffic issues being worked
2 Police Dept new hires effectively back filling for positions authorized within the reduced Police Dept staffing were sworn in and pinned by family members
2 public hearings were opened separately; one for the 2 commercial kitchen bylaws to enable the operation of a commercial kitchen within a residence if on septic (not on town sewer); and second, a set of 6 bylaws to create the Crossing Neighborhood zoning district. It would be similar to the Downtown zoning with a couple of exemptions. Councilor Frongillo recused himself from these discussions and votes as his father's business operates in the proposed zoning area
In legislation for action
all 8 of the zoning changes moved to a second reading
The Council voted to formalize the early in person voting schedule for the November election as announced
A couple of water & sewer extensions were approved
A definition of a collection container was accepted and authorized to extend the current use by religious organizations to non-profits, in particular the American Legion and VFW
A presentation on Solicitation Permits by Police Chief Thomas Lynch and Deputy Police Chief James West was made to provide some info on the process in response to an incident earlier this year.
In the Town Administrator's Report 2 key items were covered;
Qne - a series of personnel moves; B Taberner's replacement was announced, M Kinhart and M D'Angelo are retiring, Breeka Li Goodlander to return from pregnancy leave in mid-Oct;
Second - the Assessors revealed new growth will be about $271,000 shorter than projected earlier this year. This will need to be adjusted somehow before the tax rate hearing in Nov/Dec. It seems to be reflecting the slowdown in growth due to interest rates, uncertainty, and the 'nimby-factor', etc.
The conversation runs about 38 minutes. Let’s listen in
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1514-town-council-quarterbacking-09-18-25/
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Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQsgBfKN8cY
The agenda and docs released for this session can be found
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09172025-1911
My notes in a single PDF can be found -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MNwWCGlCOgPnqbmMecTz5TqaesbmSt4z/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 out. 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"
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| Town Council Chair Tom Mercer condenses the 2+ hour meeting to about 35 minutes (audio) |
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