Request for Determination - Grove Street Well 6 - Conservation Commission - May 18

Request for Determination - Grove Street Well 6 - Conservation

Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 131, s.40 (The Wetlands Protection Act) Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a Hybrid Public Hearing on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 7:07 PM on a Request for Determination filed by the Franklin Water Department for the cutting of any standing dead trees that pose a threat of falling and damaging the Well 6 well field area, with work taking place within Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW), the 100-foot Buffer Zone to BVW and the 200-foot Riverfront Area.

The Project is located at 340 Grove Street, Map 312 Lot 21, within the Industrial Zone.

The hearing will provide an open forum for the discussion. This meeting will be done remotely via the “ZOOM” platform and “In-person” in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street. Residents can visit the Town Website (Franklinma.gov) and click on the Town Calendar for up to date information on how to access the meeting.

All records and files for this project can be viewed at the Conservation Office located on the first floor of the Franklin Municipal Building.

Any person or organization so wishing will be afforded an opportunity to be heard. The hearing location is accessible to persons with physical disabilities. If you require a translator or accommodations for a hearing impairment, contact the Conservation Department at the Municipal Building or by calling (508) 520-4929.

Patrick Gallagher 

Chairman

Shared from ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/grove_street_well_6_rda_public_hearing_notice.pdf

Request for Determination - Grove Street Well 6 - Conservation Commission - May 18 

Open Space and Recreation Plan public hearing - 04/25/23 (#2 in series of 3 hearings) (video)

Instead of the School Committee meeting, Franklinites could have participated in the second public hearing scheduled for the Open Space and Recreation Plan on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the Senior Center.  If you missed the meeting, the video replay is available here thanks to Franklin TV

Video link ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/MFMkGHXoj64?feature=share

Agenda & info for this 2nd of three public hearings ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/2023-open-space-and-recreation-plan-second-public-hearing-tonight

Additional info on the Open Space and Recreation Plan can be found on their main page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/pages/2023-open-space-and-recreation-plan-update

This Town Council Quarterbacking session gets inside the zoning changes; inclusionary and accessory dwelling units (audio)

FM #972 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 972 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 12, 2023: 

• ok, what just happened? 

• What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

We cover the following key topics

• Police Station Building Committee

• Second readings on lot line changes, the last bulks ones for now

• Public hearing on the inclusionary zoning changes back from Planning Board, move to second reading

• Accessory dwelling unit bylaw proposals referred to planning board

• Budget coming out Friday, hearing schedule set for Finance Cmte May 8, 10, 11 & Council for May 24, 25

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 13, 2023. Audi file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-972-town-council-quarterbacking-04-13-23

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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_12_2023.pdf

My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OcCY239kVmLdAiMS2FFZSMQyS7JWcCoZ/view?usp=share_link 

My quick notes and the meeting video -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/04/town-council-moves-inclusionary-zoning.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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This Town Council Quarterbacking session gets inside the zoning changes; inclusionary and accessory dwelling units (audio)

2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan Second Public Hearing TUESDAY APRIL 25

2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan Second Public Hearing TUESDAY APRIL 25

The second Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) public hearing is Tuesday, April 25, from 6-8p in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Franklin Senior Center (10 Daniel McCahill Street). Residents are encouraged to attend to hear a presentation of the 2023 OSRP goals and objectives based on resident input from the first public hearing and other outreach mechanisms. 

An Agenda for the public hearing can be found here.  

Due to the concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, this Open Space and Recreation Plan Public Hearing is available to be attended in person and via the ZOOM platform. In an effort to ensure citizen engagement, citizens will be able to dial into the meeting using the provided phone number (Cell phone or Landline Required) OR citizens can participate by copying the link (Phone, Computer, or Tablet required). 

Please click/copy and paste the link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87216848860 or call on your phone at 929-205-6099, meeting number is 872 1684 8860. If you are having trouble accessing through the link, please call on your phone and use *6 to toggle between mute/unmute and *9 to raise your hand. The public hearing can also be accessed remotely on Franklin TV All-Access channel (Channel 8 Comcast/Channel 26 Verizon). 

For residents that do not have cable, the public hearings can be accessed live on the Franklin TV All-Access YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@franklinmaall-accesstv7535.

Can't wait to see you there!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/2023-open-space-and-recreation-plan-second-public-hearing-tuesday-april-25

2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan Second Public Hearing TUESDAY APRIL 25

Notice of Public Hearing - Transfer of Section 15 Wine & Malt Beverages Package Store License

The Franklin Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on an application by Marlboro Food, Inc. d/b/a 7-Eleven 37380B, located at 400 King Street, Franklin, MA for a transfer to it of a Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License presently held by TM1 Solutions, Inc. d/b/a 7-Eleven Store Number 37380A to be exercised at the same location. 

This hearing will be held on April 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM and will provide an open forum for discussion. Location: Municipal Building, 2nd floor Council Chambers, 355 E. Central St., Franklin and will also be available via the “ZOOM” platform. Residents can visit the Town website (Franklinma.gov) calendar on and after April 21, 2023

for updated meeting information. 

For questions, please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949.

Submitted by,

Julie McCann

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2023-04-26_-_7-eleven_-_web_legal_ad.pdf

Notice of Public Hearing - Transfer of Section 15 Wine & Malt Beverages Package Store License

Notice of Public Hearing - Modification of Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages License - Jai Ho Group, Inc. dba The Curry House

Notice of Public Hearing - Modification of Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages License - Jai Ho Group, Inc. dba The Curry House

The Franklin Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on an application by Jai Ho Group, Inc. d/b/a The Curry House, located at 418 West Central Street, Franklin, MA for multiple modifications of their Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages License to include a Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers, Change of Stock Interest and Change of Manager. 

This hearing will be held on April 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM and will provide an open forum for discussion. Location: Municipal Building, 2nd floor Council Chambers, 355 E. Central St., Franklin and will also be available via the “ZOOM” platform. Residents can visit the Town website (Franklinma.gov) calendar on and after April 7, 2023 for updated meeting information. For questions, please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949.

Submitted by,
Julie McCann 

Shared from Town of Franklin ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2023-04-12_-_curry_house_-_web_legal_ad_1.pdf

Notice of Public Hearing - Modification of Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages License - Jai Ho Group, Inc. dba The Curry House

25 Forge Parkway - Notice of Intent - Conservation

25 Forge Parkway - Notice of Intent - Conservation

Town of Franklin  Conservation Commission

Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 131, s.40 (The Wetlands Protection Act) Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a Hybrid Public Hearing on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 7:01 PM on a Notice of Intent filed by Brian Jones, of Allen & Major Associates, Inc., Manchester, NH on behalf of Matthew Clark, TMC Holdings & Development 2 LLC, Bellingham, MA. The project proposes to construct a 16,000 square foot building addition, 17 additional parking spaces, and a paved contractor yard within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW).

The Project is located at 25 Forge Parkway, Map 275 Lot 14, in the Industrial Zone.

The hearing will provide an open forum for the discussion. This meeting will be done remotely via the “ZOOM” platform and “In-person” in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street. Residents can visit the Town Website (Franklinma.gov) and click on the Town Calendar for up to date information on how to access the meeting.

All records and files for this project can be viewed at the Conservation Office located on the first floor of the Franklin Municipal Building.

Any person or organization so wishing will be afforded an opportunity to be heard. The hearing location is accessible to persons with physical disabilities. If you require a translator or accommodations for a hearing impairment, contact the Conservation Department at the Municipal Building or by calling (508) 520-4929.

Patrick Gallagher 

Chairman

Shared from Town of Franklin page ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/25_forge_parkway_noi_public_hearing_notice.pdf

25 Forge Parkway - Notice of Intent - Conservation

Watch or listen to the Open Space & Recreation Plan - Public Hearing #1 - 02/21/23 (audio & video)

The Open Space Recreation Plan Public Hearing #1 Agenda was updated on Tuesday to more clearly outline the discussion for the session Feb 21, 2023.

There was public participation in person at the Council Chambers and online in the Zoom session.

Quick recap:

• Member of a mountain biking group looking to help in ways they can
• Bleachers have wide spaces at the top that could allow a small child to slip through
• Suggestion on signage to remind folks (i.e. drivers) to share the road with bikers
• Discussion on kayak access for the Charles, there is access at Beaver Pond, may also eventually be at DelCarte, also evaluation of a kiosk to help with rental of kayaks
• Comment on citizen awareness of open space, AgCom (Agriculture Commission) also working on that awareness,; the amount of salt in the water supply is increasing, we need to look at that...
• from Mark (last name?), thanks for whomever did successfully make the open space purchases
• A question to be addressed is how to balance maintaining the forest area at Maple Hill and yet provide access to the trail network there in a minimalist manner
• ADA self assessment being planned for all Town and School facilities
• Rec Dept had reached out to scouting groups pre-COVID to see if some trail maintenance could be organized, would like to bring that back to the forefront!
• Remember to respond to the survey, approx. 250+ so far
• Next public hearing scheduled for Apr 25 will review objectives for the plan draft

The presentation copy shared during the meeting ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/osrp_public_hearing_1_-_presentation_pdf.pdf

The video of the public hearing can be found ->  https://youtu.be/nTt6r_Ix0yM

The audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-948-osrp-public-hearing-1-02-21-23

My notes captured via Twitter and found in one PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14Z-VKfzLXdjXSeYp5OQUJhhv6eQZtMhR/view?usp=share_link

Watch or listen to the Open Space & Recreation Plan - Public Hearing #1 - 02/21/23 (audio & video)

Planning Board & Town Council public hearings scheduled for Inclusionary Zoning bylaw changes

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5, notice is hereby given that the Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM and the Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 12 at 7:00 PM to consider amending Chapter 185, Attachment 7, Part VI of the Code of the Town of Franklin.

• https://www.franklinma.gov/legal-notices/agenda/zoning-bylaw-amendment-23-889-multifamily-density-planning-board

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5, notice is hereby given that the Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM and the Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 12 at 7:00 PM to to consider amending Chapter 185 of the Code of the Town of Franklin.

• https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/public_hearing_notice_23-890.pdf

Planning Board & Town Council public hearings scheduled for Inclusionary Zoning bylaw changes

UPDATED -> Open Space Recreation Plan Public Hearing Agenda - February 21, 2023 - 6 PM

Franklin Conservation Commission

OSRP Public Hearing Agenda 

February 21, 2023

Updated February 21, 2023

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

1. Overview of the 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan Update

1.1 Review, purpose, and benefits of the update

1.2 Process, schedule, and opportunities for public participation and feedback

1.2.1 OSRP survey

1.2.2 Bi-weekly stakeholder sessions in conjunction with Conservation Commission meetings, including:

• Schmidt Farm (Feb 23)

• Riverbend Conservation Area (Mar 9)

• Maple Hill (Mar 23)

1.2.3 Public hearings

• Feb 21 (tonight): Overview and review of progress from the prior (2016) update

• Apr 25: Goals and objectives of the 2023 update

• Jun 20: Review and feedback on the draft 2023 plan update

1.3 Introduction to key Town staff

2. Overview of current Open Space/Recreation Areas

2.1 Recreational facilities (i.e., Beaver Pond, Dacey, Fletcher, King Street Memorial, Meadowlark, Nason Street, Pirelli Veterans Arena, Pisani Field, Rec. Dept.)

2.2 Conservation facilities/areas (i.e., DelCarte, Franklin State Forest, Franklin Town Forest, Indian Rock, Maple Hill, Metacomet Land Trust, Riverbend Conservation Area, Sculpture Park, SNETT)

2.3 School facilities (i.e., Davis Thayer, Dean College, Oak/Horace Mann/Franklin High School, Helen Keller/Annie Sullivan, Jefferson Remington, JFK, Parmenter, Tri-County)

3. 2016 Goals

3.1 Increase public awareness of Open Space and Recreation opportunities in Franklin

• Signage

• Educational and/or outdoor programs

• Assist schools and other organizations with environmental science, conservation and sustainability education

• Encourage volunteer efforts to steward natural resources, promote awareness/utilization of Open Spaces, and foster a community sense of identification with the land and resources

3.2 Preserve and enhance existing Town Open Space resources

• Accessibility

• Plan for prioritization and acquisition of Chapter 61/61A/61B properties

• Prioritize Town-owned land for development and approval of Conservation Restrictions

• Increase permanent funding to preserve, maintain, and increase Open Space resources

3.3 Maximize recreational opportunities to meet the community’s evolving needs by maintain current inventory of facilities and programs and by providing new facilities and programs for both active and passive recreation

• Maintain and improve current recreational areas and provide new recreational opportunities

• Increase usage of existing recreational space and modify existing spaces as the Town’s needs evolve

• Develop access points for canoes, kayaks, and boats to utilize the Charles River and Mine Brook

• Increase connectivity to and between Franklin’s Conservation Areas and Open Space

• Work with the Department of Conservation and Recreation to increase access to the SNETT and State Forest Trail

• Seek out a site and develop a youth center

3.4 Protect natural, historical, and cultural resources and maintain Franklin’s New England character

• Protect priority habitats and enhance biodiversity

• Adoption of the Cultural Preservation Act

• Implement growth management techniques that will help to preserve the Town’s natural, historical, and cultural resources

3.5 Preserve and protect the Town’s water resources

• Prioritize water bodies for ecological studies

• Implement recommendations in DelCarte Ecological Study

• Minimize the use of pesticides and salt to maintain the health of the Town’s surface and groundwater resource areas

4. Where did we succeed? Where are efforts ongoing? Where might we have missed opportunities?

Agenda doc can be found online ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/02-21_agenda_revised_2023-02-21.docx

Franklin Conservation Commission: OSRP Public Hearing Agenda - February 21, 2023 - 6 PM

Franklin Conservation Commission: OSRP Public Hearing Agenda - Feb 21 - 6 PM

Tuesday ->

Franklin Conservation Commission

OSRP Public Hearing Agenda 

February 21, 2023

Updated February 16, 2023

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

PUBLIC HEARING 1

 

Agenda doc can be found online -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/02-21_agenda_revised.pdf

Franklin Conservation Commission: OSRP Public Hearing Agenda - February 21, 2023 - 6 PM

Franklin Conservation Commission: OSRP Public Hearing Agenda - February 21, 2023 - 6 PM

Franklin Conservation Commission

OSRP Public Hearing Agenda 

February 21, 2023

Updated February 16, 2023

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

PUBLIC HEARING 1

Due to the concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, this Open Space and Recreation Plan Public Hearing is available to be attended in person and via the ZOOM platform. In an effort to ensure citizen engagement, citizens will be able to dial into the meeting using the provided phone number (Cell phone or Landline Required) OR citizens can participate by copying the link (Phone, Computer, or Tablet required). 

Please click/copy and paste the link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81902466050 or call on your phone at 929-205-6099, meeting number is 819 0246 6050. 

If you are having trouble accessing through the link, please call on your phone and use *6 to toggle between mute/unmute and *9 to raise your hand. 

The public hearing can also be accessed remotely on the Franklin TV All- Access channel (Channel 8 Comcast/Channel 26 Verizon). 

For residents that do not have cable, the public hearings can be accessed live on the Franklin TV All-Access YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@franklinmaall-accesstv7535. If you wish to attend in person, the meeting will be held in the Council Chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Building.

1. GENERAL BUSINESS

1.1 Public Hearing 

1: Attendees will learn more about the Open Space and Recreation Plan and review the progress from the previous 2016 OSRP.

Agenda doc can be found online -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/02-21_agenda_revised.pdf

Franklin Conservation Commission: OSRP Public Hearing Agenda - February 21, 2023 - 6 PM

2023 OSRP First Public Hearing - Location Change to Council Chambers - Feb 21, 2023

Good Morning Everyone,

Due to the recent closing of the Franklin Senior Center, the 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan public hearing on February 21 from 6-8p has been moved to Town Hall Council Chambers. 

In an effort to ensure citizen engagement and due to the concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, this Open Space and Recreation Plan Public Hearing is available to be attended in person and via the ZOOM platform. 

Citizens will be able to dial into the meeting by calling 929-205-6099, meeting number is 819 0246 6050 (Cell phone or Landline Required) OR citizens can participate by copying or clicking the link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81902466050 (Phone, Computer, or Tablet required). 

If you are having trouble accessing through the link, please call on your phone and use *6 to toggle between mute/unmute and *9 to raise your hand. 

The public hearing can also be accessed remotely on the Franklin TV All-Access channel (Channel 8 Comcast/Channel 26 Verizon). 

For residents that do not have cable, the public hearings can be accessed live on the Franklin TV All-Access YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@franklinmaall-accesstv7535. 

If you wish to attend in person, the meeting will be held in Council Chambers, second floor at Town Hall at 355 East Central Street.

See you there!

Breeka LÍ Goodlander, CWS, PWS, CERPIT

Conservation Agent/Natural Resource Protection Manager

Town of Franklin

Office: 508.520.4929

bgoodlander@franklinma.gov

Subscribe here to receive all the latest Conservation and OSRP news.
Visit here to stay up to date on the OSRP update process and provide public comment.

2023 OSRP First Public Hearing - Location Change to Council Chambers - Feb 21, 2023

Reminder: Historical Commission schedules a public hearing for a demolition request - Feb 22, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Franklin Historical Commission

will hold a Public Hearing, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 6:30 PM regarding a demolition request application for the property at 

201 Main Street, Franklin MA (Carriage House).

Meeting will be held at the Franklin Historical Museum

80 West Central Street, Franklin

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view from Queen St

view from Queen St & Pleasant St corner

view to main entrance (Pleasant St behind the building)

view of parking lot side of building

view from parking lot & Pleasant St corner of building

Community engagement, everywhere you turn, there's an opportunity tops this Talk Franklin discussion (audio)

FM #943 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 943 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. We had our conversation via conference bridge on Thursday, February 8, 2023.  

Topics for this session

Community Preservation Cmte – public hearing Tuesday

Finance Cmte (will be conducted after we record)

Community engagement opportunities

• Master plan

• Davis Thayer

• Police Station

Town Council outlook for the Feb 15 meeting

• inclusionary zoning

• capital plan (first pass) 

The conversation runs about 27 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie. Audio file -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Police-Building--Davis-Thayer-Reuse--Master-Plan-Committee-opportunities-and-more-for-residents-e1v1ags/a-a9bepvf

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Town Council agenda for 2/15/23

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/feb_15_2023_agenda.pdf 

Community Preservation Committee meeting (video)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/community-preservation-cmte-public.html 

Finance Committee meeting (video)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/franklin-tv-video-of-finance-committee.html 

Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator

Talk Franklin podcast page -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin 

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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"

Community engagement, everywhere you turn, there's an opportunity tops this Talk Franklin discussion (audio)