Franklin Town Council approves flying Pride flag during June, Planning Board associate & elections workers (video) |
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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Franklin Town Council approves flying Pride flag during June, Planning Board associate & elections workers (video)
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Scan these QR Codes to scan to get to each of the YouTube channels for Franklin TV
All access -> Franklin, MA All-Access TV - YouTube https://bit.ly/3JURLCl
Pride TV -> Franklin Pride TV - YouTube https://bit.ly/3JTQhYY
Town hall -> FRANKLIN TOWN HALL TV - YouTube http://bit.ly/43lBwVE
Or go to Franklin.tv and click on the individual channel image ->
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Saturday, April 29, 2023
Town Council Quarterbacking condenses the meeting to what it means for Franklin residents & taxpayers (audio)
FM #980 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 980 in the series.
This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer in our Town Council Quarterbacking session. This is one of the series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior night’s Town Council meeting.
Akin to one of the many sports post-game analysis broadcasts we are familiar with in New England, this would be a discussion focused on the Franklin Town Council meeting of Apr 26, 2023:
ok, what just happened?
What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?
We cover the following key topics
2 license transactions
• Transfer of Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License and Approval of Parth Patel as the Manager - Marlboro Food, Inc. d/b/a 7-Eleven, Located at 664 Union St. https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/7a._1_license_transaction_-_7-eleven_transfer_of_section_15.pdf
• Robert Vozzella / La Cantina Winery - Farmer-Winery, Farmer’s Market License https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/7b._license_transaction_-_la_cantina.pdf
1 piece of legislation
• Resolution 23-28: Town Council Approval of County ARPA Funds (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-28 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9a._23-28_arpa_700k.pdf
PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Discussion: Open Space & Recreation Plan Update - Breeka Li Goodlander, Conservation Agent and Natural Resources Manager https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._1_-_memo_-_osrp_presentation_.pdf
b. Discussion: Display of Flags on Town Flagpoles or Property https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8b._flags_0.pdf
Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes.
Our conversation runs about 32 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council Quarterbacking session recorded Apr 27, 2023
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The agenda doc can also be found on the Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_april_26_2023_0.pdf
My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a-fQYmqnEnma1RPjufiBjVjft3nJ5-GW/view?usp=share_link
Franklin TV meeting video -> https://www.youtube.com/live/VTsQ6p7Pc_w?feature=share
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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.
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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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Friday, June 24, 2022
Town Council proclaims support for Pride; hears Electric Youth perform; approved initial CPA funding for projects (audio)
FM #820 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 820 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in hybrid format on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.
Chair: T Mercer, M Hamblen, C Frongillo, G Jones, P Sheridan, D Pellegri, R Dellorco, T Cormier-Leger, B Chandler
Town Administration: J Hellen, A Alleyne, M Cerel, et al
The recording runs about ninety minutes (excluding the brief breaks for photos), so let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on June 22, 2022.
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Meeting agenda =>
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_june_22_2022.pdf
My notes taken via Twitter are captured in this PDF
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hfMfgMowj-Vh04MroSUgrEwK1qzVTLWm/view?usp=sharing
My photos taken during the meeting are in one album https://photos.app.goo.gl/h52SdtFSfb6gxofZA
YouTube video of meeting -> https://youtu.be/J0rn18f6aiM
Keep up with events in Franklin via the Community Calendar
https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html
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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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Celebrate with Pride - June 26 - noon to 4 PM
12:00-1:00 Singer Evan Greer1:00-2:00 Open Mic2:00-4:00 Singer Krisanthi Pappas and Bass Player Steve Skop
Friday, June 17, 2022
Sign up for Open Mic at Franklin's first Pride Day - June 26 - 12 to 4 PM
"The Franklin LGBTQ Alliance is seeking Franklin performers willing to share their talents as part of a celebration of Pride Month (June 26th, 12-4)!
Performances can take a variety of forms (music, song, dance, story-telling, poetry, art, acting, etc.) but should be limited to 7 MINUTES. Stage and microphone will be provided; we kindly request that performers bring any other needed materials, as possible. All performances should be FAMILY-FRIENDLY.
A performer may submit for multiple performances and/or collaborate with other performers. The Alliance reserves the right to select whichever performances they see fit. You may be asked to share more about your proposed performance with the Alliance prior to the event.
Have a question? Contact us at FranklinLGBTQAlliance@gmail.com"
Use the form to sign up -> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuadQWw8eMWLjuIciDHiEIkUmCjCNbX4JOu03aSeAJoZR3bg/viewform
Celebrate with Pride - June 26, 2022 |
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Celebrate with Pride - June 26, 2022
"One seed to start a garden, one note to start a melody, one brick to start breaking down walls: Every movement and moment of change starts with purpose, with intention, with one. With me. With you" - "I Am One" by Susan Verde & Peter Reynolds
"In a world where it is so easy to look out at what's wrong, I am thrilled to be one member of a team looking within to find what we can do right. I have had the privilege to take a professional pause during these complex times, spend time with my family and translate my experience into continued community action.
I am one. One person inviting you to help change the world in a small, but very real, very impactful way.
If you are in the metro Franklin, MA area, please consider joining our LGBTQIA+ friends and allies on Sunday, June 26th, 12 PM - 4 PM on the Franklin Town Common to *Celebrate with Pride*
If you cannot attend, but would like to support this event, please consider making a donation. Every dollar is valued and appreciated."
https://givebutter.com/celebratewithpride
Celebrate with Pride - June 26, 2022 |
Friday, June 4, 2021
THE BLACKBOX: Pride Youth Forum - June 6
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Panther Pride 2009
Panther Pride 2009 from Franklin High School on Vimeo.
Enjoy!
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