FM #1782 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1782 in the series.
This session shares the Town Council Communications Subcommittee Meeting. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Subcommittee Chair Caroline Griffith, members Jane Callaway-Tripp, Max Morrongiello, and Gene Grella also participated. Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Operations Manager Julie McCann and Director of Communications & Community Engagement Liz Kalaijian participated.
Quick recap:
The joint email response policy was approved by the subcommittee to bring to the full Council as amended (4-0 vote)
The vote on social media guidelines for elected & appointed officials as amended was also approved to send to the full Council by a 4-0 vote
Discussion on the work plan, Max raised some items discussed in prior meetings that did not make it to this listing
Discussion on the scope of the committee, is it for Town Council communications or for communications on all of Town business?
The recording runs about 2 hours & 23 minutes, so let’s listen in.
Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1782-town-council-communications-subcmte-mtg-07-15-26/
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The Franklin TV video is available https://www.youtube.com/live/waSCPZX58RM?&t=247
The agenda and released documents for this session
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-2412
My notes in one PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QjT_rM8lx14IKucFaXsUAC26x6f-k6wk/view?usp=drive_link
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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
And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do
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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FM #1416 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1416 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Donna Grady about the internet safety event coming up April 3. We recorded this talk in the Franklin TV Studios on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Most folks know of Donna as the Franklin Education Association (FEA) unit president and as a kindergarten at Keller, previously Jefferson, and teaching for over 35 years.
Donna has a new role as Chair of the MASS PTA Health & Wellness Committee. Wearing this hat, she heard of the grant opportunity to bring this program to Franklin and neighboring communities.
Parents with school age children are the target for this training/awareness. It is a free night with childcare and meals provided
The recording runs about 24 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1416-donna-grady-on-the-social-network-forum-apr-3-03-25-25/
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MASS PTA page -> https://www.massachusettspta.org/
MASS PTA Committees page -> https://www.massachusettspta.org/massachusetts-pta-committees/
Link to register for April 3 https://share.hsforms.com/2226Sv7n_QoyNDp00gcpumwgbr
Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P7-y7T1nTm44l3WTh7SzD7ZWccJa4ce8/view?usp=drive_link
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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
And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do
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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| Social Network Forum at FHS on Thurs, Apr 3, 2025 |
"Join us for a Social Network Forum at the Franklin High School on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
See the flyer and RSVP here (via QR Code) : https://t.co/iq2I95h0A9
Shared from -> https://t.co/NfUOCqXOTd
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"Researchers at New York University have concluded that social media is not an accurate reflection of society, but more like a funhouse mirror distorted by a small but vocal minority of extreme outliers. It's a finding that has special resonance this election season. @johnyangtv spoke with @jayvanbavel to learn more
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| PBS News reveals research that "social media is not an accurate reflection of society" |
Via TED Talks
"In a scorching talk, marketing professor and podcaster Scott Galloway dissects the data showing that, by many measures, young people in the US are worse off financially than ever before. He unpacks the root causes and effects of this "great intergenerational theft," asking why we let it continue and showing how we could make it end. (Note: This talk contains mature language.)"
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| Unexpected messages on social media about investing are almost always scams |
"Who runs the world?
Political scientist Ian Bremmer argues it's not as simple as it used to be. With some eye-opening questions about the nature of leadership, he asks us to consider the impact of the evolving global order and our choices as participants in the future of democracy. If you love watching TED Talks like this one, become a TED Member to support our mission of spreading ideas: https://ted.com/membership"
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| Watch "The Next Global Superpower Isn't Who You Think | Ian Bremmer | TED" on YouTube |
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| Technology/Social Media |
"For parents of middle schoolers at HMMS (and I’m sure they’re happy to have all middle school parents interested).Technology/Social Media Info Night with Officer Ayer, Tuesday 3/26 at 6pmOfficer Ayer and Principal Motte will be hosting an evening event for HMMS parents/guardians to learn more about the impacts of technology and social media on the lives of the middle school student. We will provide some information on what we are seeing in our roles as Principal and School Resource Officer, and will provide resources for parents to stay informed.
We hope this can be an opportunity to share our experiences, raise awareness, and identify ways we can work together to help our middle schoolers live healthy lives. This event will take place in the HMMS Library."
