In this Talk Franklin we cover ribbon cuttings, FY 24 budget adjustments, and looking forward to Thanksgiving (audio)

FM #1099 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1099 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" session with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Deputy Town Administrator Amy Frigulietti. We had our conversation in the Municipal Building on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.  

Topics for this session

• Ribbon cutting held for Schmidt’s Farm, ground breaking for Beaver St Interceptor

• FY 2024 budget adjustments, tax rate hearing, Tri-County debt exclusion

• Election turnout disappointing

• Thanksgiving break, Turkey Trot, FHS Football at Fenway

The recording runs about 25 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie and Amy on Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1099-talk-franklin-11-14-23

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

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

Schmidt’s Farm ribbon cutting (audio)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/ribbon-cutting-at-schmidts-farm.html 

Beaver St Interceptor ribbon cutting

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/11/beaver-street-sewer-interceptor_0561651916.html 

Beaver St Interceptor page  https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/beaver-street-interceptor

Agenda for Tax rate hearing Nov 21, 2023  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/november_21_2023_town_council_tax_hearing_agenda.pdf 

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In this Talk Franklin we cover ribbon cuttings, FY 24 budget adjustments, and looking forward to Thanksgiving (audio)

Beaver Street Sewer Interceptor Replacement Project Groundbreaking Ceremony - November 9, 11 AM

The Town of Franklin will host Commissioner Bonnie Heiple of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) for a groundbreaking ceremony on November 9 at 11AM to kickoff the Beaver Street Sewer Interceptor Replacement Project. The location of the groundbreaking will be at the Franklin Recreation Center at 275 Beaver Street in Franklin.

The Rehabilitation and Realignment of the Beaver Street Interceptor will provide the most cost-effective, long-term solution to the Interceptor’s capacity and structural deficiencies, and will improve accessibility, operational and maintenance challenges as well as environmental impacts for the Town. Originally constructed in 1914, the Beaver Street Interceptor has been in continuous service for 108 years. 

Other than routine maintenance, no improvements to the interceptor have been made since its construction. The Interceptor is Franklin’s most critical sewer asset, conveying over 70 percent of the Town’s sewage with an average daily sewage flow of approximately 1.5 million gallons per day through the pipeline. The interceptor includes 59 manholes and approximately 2.3 miles of pipe, extending from the intersection of Cottage Street and Union Street to the easement behind Pond Street, near the Interstate 495/Route 140 interchange, where it discharges to the Mine Brook Interceptor.

Town officials, along with Commissioner Heiple, will say a few words about this vital construction project, which is anticipated to take about 30 months to complete from fall 2023 to summer 2026. 

All community stakeholders are welcome to attend.

Construction of the original & current Beaver Street Interceptor. The houses in background are West Central Street, Panther Way area.

What is the Interceptor? 

Presentations:
Interceptor Town Council Presentation Update June 2022
Interceptor Alternatives Analysis Town Council Presentation 10/21/20

Notice of Intent-Conservation Commission:
Notice of Intent Packet-Franklin Conservation Commission Submittal
Project Site Overview Figure

Media Coverage:

What is the Beaver St Interceptor? Why does it need to be replaced? -TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2022 (https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/beaver-street-interceptor )

Open Space Ribbon Cutting at Schmidt Farm scheduled for Friday, Oct 27, at 11 AM

We hope you can join us on Friday, October 27, 2023 from 11am to 12pm for an Open Space Ribbon Cutting at Schmidt Farm, located at 215 Prospect Street in Franklin. 

We will be celebrating Franklin's official ownership of over 200 acres of open space through the local adoption of the Community Preservation Act. 

We hope to see you there to mark this special occasion! Please find a formal invitation 

Open Space Ribbon Cutting at Schmidt Farm scheduled for Friday, Oct 27, at 11 AM