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Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Friday, September 22, 2023
REMINDER - Stephen Green: Memorial Walk on the SNETT - Saturday, 9/23/23 at 10 AM
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
FBRTC reminds us that they need our ongoing support!
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Sunday, May 21, 2023
DCR Recreational Advisory: Southern New England Trunkline Trail - May 22
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail 5k - May 13th at 9 AM
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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
12th Annual FBRTC 5K - Less than 3 Weeks Away: Saturday May 13, 2023
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Monday, April 17, 2023
Trail Walk for Earth Day and Celebrate Trails Day - Apr 22, 10 AM
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Thursday, April 13, 2023
12th Annual FBRTC 5K - 1 Month Away: Saturday May 13, 2023
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Friday, March 24, 2023
Reminder: Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Ribbon Cutting - March 25 - 11 AM
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Reminder: Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Ribbon Cutting - March 25 - 11 AM |
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
On the Horizon - Budget, SNETT Upgrades and Town Council Teasers (audio)
FM #878 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 878 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.
Topics for this session
FinCom recap; Minor adjustments $542k on $128m is only .004
Budget cycle
SNETT work completed by MA Dept of Conservation & Recreation https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-conservation-recreation
Town Council teasers
The conversation runs about 25 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie
Audio file -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin/episodes/On-the-Horizon---Budget--SNETT-Upgrades-and-Town-Council-Teasers-e1qoo24/a-a8s5r8o
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Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator
Finance Committee notes and links ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/finance-committee-gets-update-on-fy.html
Nov 16, 2022 agenda ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-nov-16.html
Economic Development Subcommittee ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/economic-development-subcommittee.html
121 Grove St info ->
Application => https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2022_09_21_121_grove_street_application.pdf
Site plan => https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2022_09_21_121_grove_street_schematic_plan_set.pdf
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