The last Open Space and Recreation Plan Public Forum will be held on 6/20/2023 from 6 PM - 8 PM in the Municipal Building Council Chambers.
Town staff will present a draft of the 2023 Open Space Recreation Plan and will be seeking feedback from the community.
Learn more here: https://t.co/Z6hnh8K7Fi
https://t.co/nS2CwhK5pJ
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| Open Space and Recreation Plan Public Forum - June 20, 2032 at 6 PM |
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| memorial marker for Henry "Ski" Faenza |
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| Town Clerk Nancy Danello, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Town Councilor Melanie Hamblen having some fun |
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| CPA sign at entrance to Nason St tot lot |
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| Recreation Director Ryan Jette |
"Who's up Next?
Check out our brand new pickleball paddle holder at the King Street pickleball courts.
Let's Play!"
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| Check out the Pickleball paddle holder, order of play system at King St Memorial Fields |
The Conservation Commission will hold its Eighth Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focus group meeting this Thursday, May 4 from 6-7 PM in Town Council Chambers.
This meeting will also be available via Zoom. Zoom login information can be found here.
In case you'll miss the Thursday meeting or would like further discussion, you are also invited to attend OSRP Office Hours Friday, May 5 between 10 and 11am in the third floor training room (Room 326A) at Town Hall or via Zoom.
Bring your ideas and see you there!
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/2023-osrp-focus-group-meeting-habitat-protection-ecosystem-restoration-other
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| 2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Habitat Protection, Ecosystem Restoration, Other Conservation Lands - Thursday May 4 |
FM #981 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 981 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. All 9 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers.
Quick recap:
A License ownership transfer and change for the alcohol license at 7-11 Union St was approved
Farmers Market alcohol license for La Cantina Winery was approve
Conservation Agent Breeka Li Goodlander provided an update on the progress for the Open Space & Recreation Plan that is in process, 2 public hearings completed, a series of focus group meetings continuing, the final public hearing to review the draft plan is scheduled in June
The proposal for enabling the raising of the Pride Flag for June prompted a discussion on the viability of such a measure given the developing legal status and the fear it would open the door for other flags that many folks would not approve of. It generally was a rather good civil conversation except for the last commenter. The general consensus was for appointment of an ad-hoc subcommittee to further address the proposal for fute, especially since the current June Pride situation can be worked around satisfactorily
Approval for additional ARPA funding from Norfolk County was received
The recording runs about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on April 26, 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.
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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| Letter to Town Council on Display of Flags on Town Property (agenda item for Council Mtg - 04/26/23) |
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.
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 your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for April 26, 2023 meeting |
So what are you waiting for? If you haven't yet taken the survey, the time is now.
If you have taken the survey already - we thank you! Please continue to share the survey with your friends and family. Community builds unity and now is the time to be heard.
The 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey closes this Sunday, April 30.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/2023-open-space-and-recreation-plan-survey-closing-april-30
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| The 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey is CLOSING APRIL 30, please respond (if you haven't already!) |
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
The Conservation Commission will hold its Seventh Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focus group meeting this Thursday, April 20 from 6 - 7 PM in Town Hall Council Chambers.
This meeting will also be available via Zoom. Zoom login information can be found here. In case you'll miss the Thursday meeting or would like further discussion, you are also invited to attend OSRP Office Hours Friday, April 21 between 10 and 11 am in the third floor training room (Room 326A) at Town Hall or via Zoom.
Bring your ideas and see you there!
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/2023-osrp-focus-group-meeting-forests-trees-green-space-and-other-conservation
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| 2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Forests, Trees, Green Space, and other Conservation Lands - Thursday April 20 |
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| Open Space and Recreation Plan - Senior Center Workshop - Weds, April 19 at 10:30 AM |
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/open-space-and-recreation-plan-senior-center-workshop
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
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| 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan Second Public Hearing TUESDAY APRIL 25 |
Haven't submitted your feedback for the Open Space and Recreation Plan yet? You're in luck!
The deadline for the citizen has been extended until April 30th!
Access the survey here: https://t.co/mSmjlHfRgG
Shared from Twitter -> https://t.co/5p3D6gIKCH
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| Town of Franklin, MA extends deadline for responses to the Open Space & Recreation Plan survey to April 30. Don't wait, respond now! |
Join the Town of Franklin and the Franklin Area Moms Club for a weekend of Earth Day celebrations.
Starting on Saturday, April 22, 9 AM - 12 PM with the clean up of over 25 areas across Town. Meet at Beaver Pond and pick up your bags/gloves and maps. First 100 participants will receive an earth day t-shirt. DPW will be giving away tree samplings, coffee and bagels.
Wrap up the day with a Environmental Extravaganza on the Town Common from 11 - 1 PM.
On Sunday, the Conservation Department is sponsoring an event at DelCarte on Pleasant Street.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/earth-day-2023
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| Earth Day 2023 is spread over the weekend here in Franklin |
The Conservation Commission will hold its Seventh Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focus group meeting this Thursday, April 6 from 6-7p in Town Hall Council Chambers. This meeting will also be available via Zoom. Zoom login information can be found here. In case you'll miss the Thursday meeting or would like further discussion, you are also invited to attend OSRP Office Hours Friday, April 7 between 10 and 11am in the third floor training room (Room 326A) at Town Hall or via Zoom. Bring your ideas and see you there!
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/2023-osrp-focus-group-meeting-delcarte-and-beaver-pond-thursday-april-6
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| DelCarte Recreation |
 275 Beaver Street, Franklin, MA. 02038 • (508) 613-1666 • http://franklinma.myrec.com/ We are excited to share our 2023 Summer Brochure with all of you. You can now access the brochure by clicking the link below. Please note registration for all Summer Programs open on Monday, April 3rd at 8:30 AM. Please note that the Franklin Recreation staff is at a conference until Thursday. If you have any questions about any programs in the summer brochure please email franklinrecreation@franklinma.gov and we will get back to you asap. We can't wait to see you this summer!! Summer Brochure 2023 |
"Franklin land owners are encouraged to attend our Converse and Conserve workshop on 3/29/23 from 4 PM - 6 PM at Town Hall. Come learn more about applicable tax incentive programs for your land, resource management and endowment!
Learn more and RSVP here: https://t.co/jz4DeI9egH"
Shared from Twitter -> https://t.co/tkVsFuFKLu
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| Town of Franklin: Franklin land owners are encouraged to attend our Converse and Conserve workshop - Mar 29 |
Your land is a part of your legacy. Deciding what will happen to your land after you are gone is the next critical step of being a good land steward and furthering that legacy. Who will own your land and how will it be used? What will your legacy continue to be? These are questions that the "Converse and Conserve" workshop on Wednesday, March 29 from 4p-6p at Town Hall, Room 326A can answer for you.
Join the Franklin Conservation Department, Franklin Assessor's Office, Franklin Agricultural Commission, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Metacomet Land Trust, and DDCRW Law in learning about your options. Come learn about applicable tax incentive programs for forestland, agricultural land, and open space; learn about resource management for your natural environment; and even learn how to endow your land to ensure its lifelong protection. Estate planning, whether for now or for the future, is not just for the wealthy or for those who own "estates" – if you own land, then estate planning is a necessary and valuable step to ensure that the legacy of your land is a positive one!
Food and beverages will be provided by Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen.
RSVP for a free gift.
For more information or to RSVP contact bgoodlander@franklinma.gov/(508) 520-4847.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/converse-and-conserve-workshop-come-learn-about-programs-allow-your-property-work
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| Come Learn About Programs That Allow Your Property to Work for You and Create a Family Legacy |
For over 20 years the Town of Franklin has conducted this event in an effort to educate the public on recycling, beautification and general clean up. Help us clean our local parks, roads, schools and town greenery!
Meet at Beaver Pond parking lot on Saturday, April 22, 9:00 AM where we will distribute trash bags, gloves and maps with clean up sites.
Free tree saplings will be distributed.
Register today: https://tinyurl.com/28jjfztx
The Maple Hill Open Space and Recreation Plan focus group meeting will now be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 6 PM in Room 326A at Town Hall.
Please join the Conservation Commission on the third floor and brainstorm ideas for the Maple Hill Conservation Area prior to the Master Plan process.
See you there!
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/date-and-location-change-maple-hill-open-space-and-recreation-focus-group-meeting
Was previously scheduled for Thursday, Mar 23, NOW scheduled for Wednesday Mar 22
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| DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE - Maple Hill Open Space and Recreation Focus Group Meeting - March 22 |
