- In the Town Council race, the 9 incumbents held off the one challenger.
- The Tri-County debt exclusion passed
- Only
62003100 voters cast ballots, a disappointing turnout
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 *
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Town of Franklin: UNOFFICIAL Biennial Election Results - Nov 7, 2023
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Reminder: In person voting, Saturday, Oct 28 from 9 AM to 4 PM for the Town Biennial Election
Saturday (10/28) from 9 AM to 4 PM come down to the Municipal Building, 355 East Central St., Town Clerk’s Office to in person early vote for the Nov. 7th Biennial Town Election.
Saturday is also the last day to Register to Vote for this election from 9 AM to 5 PM.
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/franklin-town-clerk-nancy-danello-walks.html
Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/460474210785489/posts/2648932551939633/
Reminder: In person voting, Saturday, Oct 28 from 9 AM to 4 PM for the Town Biennial Election |
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Town Council observes Police new hires, hears of SAFE Coalition updates & migrant housing updates (audio)
FM #1086 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1086 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. All 9 members of the Council participated, 1 remotely (Frongillo).
Quick recap:
(1) Town Clerk provided updates on the upcoming Oct 24 election for the new Tri-County school building and the Biennial Town election on Nov 7. Both votes will take place at the High School. Folks can vote early in the Town Clerk's office during business hours
(2) the swearing in of the new round of hires (backfill replacements) for the Police Dept. along with the introduction of Kallie Montagano who returns to the Dept in a new role as the Co-Response Program continues to grow. And last but not least, the introduction of Frankie, the departments new therapy dog
(3) approval of the license changes to enable Bob Vozzella to expand into his new space and operate with his farmers licenses for wine and beer
(4) impactful and moving update from Jennifer Knight-Levine, CEO and cofounder of the SAFE Coalition on their work. The audio segment of her presentation along with the Q&A with the Council is shared separately. Her update includes the expansion of their work in meeting the needs of our community into handling the migrant housing needs -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/jen-knight-levine-updates-council-on.html
(5) Town Administrator Jamie Hellen's update on the migrant status will also be shared separately as an audio segment
5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Police Department - Swearing In of New Patrol Officers
i. Officer Parker Luther
ii. Officer Joseph Medina
iii. Officer Robert Young
iv. Officer Martin Zimei
b. Police Department - Introductions
i. Kallie Montagano, Co-Response Program Manager
ii. Frankie, Therapy Dog
The recording runs 1 hour and 47 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on Oct 18, 2023. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1086-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-10-18-23
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The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-7D1fTJLhY
Town Council agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_10.18.23.pdf
Photo album of the police introductions and swearing in ->
https://photos.app.goo.gl/qanQvXdNFAvbQQN76
My full set of notes captured via Twitter during the meeting are collected in a single PDF for easier reading ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x70Z0z2GHI0n98J3Ybgu_Thk_TTo4Ese/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?
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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.
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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.
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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Franklin Town Clerk Nancy Danello walks us through voting process for the Oct 24 Tri-County Election, then for the Nov 7 Biennial Election (audio)
FM #1074 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1074 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Town Clerk Nancy Danello conducted in her office at the Municipal Building on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
We talk about
The Tri-County election October 24
The biennial Town of Franklin election Nov 7, includes the debt exclusion to fund the Tri-County building
The show notes include links to the Town Clerk page and to the Tri-County information.
The recording runs about 27 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1074-franklin-ma-town-clerk-nancy-danello-10-03-23
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Town Clerk’s page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk
Tri-County new building page -> https://www.tri-countybuilding.com/
Tri County School Building Project - Karen Maguire, Tri County Superintendent (presentation to Town Council) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._tri_county_presentation.pdf
Building update meeting in June, 2023 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/06/tri-county-building-project-update.html
Tri-County Election Announcement -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/important-news-tri-county-district-wide-election-10242023
Memo from Town Administrator - Tri-County Election if approved: Estimated Cost Per Household -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/imce/u353/8b._1_-_memo_-_tri_county_school_financing.jpg
Tri-County Election Warrant -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/tri-county-warrant
Tri-County Sample Ballot -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/news/tri-county_10-24_sample_ballot.pdf
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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"
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Local Elections - Tabulator/Ballot testing scheduled for Oct 18 at 10 AM
Nancy Danello, CMC
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Tri-County schedules a special election for Oct 24 to vote to approve new building project
IMPORTANT NEWS - DISTRICT WIDE ELECTION 10/24/2023
Norfolk, Medway, Millis, Seekonk, Walpole, Franklin, Medfield, Plainville, N. Attleboro, Sherborn, Wrentham
Tri-County schedules a special election for Oct 24 to vote to approve new building project |
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Town of Franklin, MA: election candidates updated as of Aug 23, 2023
The Biennial Town Election is November 7, 2023. Nomination papers must be returned by September 6, 2023 no later than 5 PM to the Town Clerk's Office.
Visit the Town Clerk's webpage for a full list of individuals who have pulled nomination papers here: https://t.co/P4Enh6GyynShared from Twitter -> https://t.co/NzIG6LG6VJ
Town of Franklin, MA: election candidates updated as of Aug 23, 2023 |
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Want to track who's taken nomination papers for each position for election Nov 2023?
Want to track who's taken papers for each position? Thanks to our Town Clerk, you can |
Friday, August 11, 2023
Want to track who's taken nomination papers for each position for election Nov 2023?
Want to track who's taken papers for each position? Thanks to our Town Clerk, you can |
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Town Clerk Nancy Danello announces that the Nomination Papers are NOW Available
Notice from the Office of the Town Clerk:
Nomination Papers NOW Available August 1st, 2023
The Biennial Town Election is November 7th, 2023. Which means it's almost time to pull nomination papers! Nomination papers will be available Thursday, July 27 August 1st, 2023 and must be returned by September 6th, 2023 no later than 5PM to the Town Clerk's Office of the. The following is a complete list of available seats.
Board/ Committee/ Position | # of Open Seats | Current Official | Term of Office |
Board of Assessors | 2 | 4 Year 2019 - 2023 | |
Board of Health | 2 | 4 Year 2019 - 2023 | |
Constables | 3 | 4 Year 2019 - 2023 | |
Planning Board | 3 | 4 Year 2021 - 2023 | |
School Committee | 7 | 2 Year 2021 - 2023 | |
Town Council | 9 | 2 Year 2021 - 2023 |
Questions? Contact the Office of the Town Clerk at 508-520-4900 or email ndanello@franklinma.gov
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/nomination-papers-are-ready-now-call-clerks-office-or-just-stop-file
Friday, July 21, 2023
Town Clerk Nancy Danello previews the election timeline leading to Nov 2023 (audio)
FM #1023 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1023 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Town Clerk Nancy Danello conducted in her office at the Municipal Building on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
We talk about the biennial Town of Franklin election. Nomination papers available Aug 1, timeline and details for return, certification of candidates, registration to vote. We also briefly discuss the possible Tri-County school building special election currently targeted for Oct 24 but to be confirmed during August.
The show notes include links to the Town Clerk page and to the Tri-County information.
The recording runs about 18 minutes, so let’s listen in.
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1023-townclerk-ndanello-20230718
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Town Clerk’s page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk
Tri-County new building page -> https://www.tri-countybuilding.com/
Tri County School Building Project - Karen Maguire, Tri County Superintendent (presentation to Town Council) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._tri_county_presentation.pdf
Tri-County Building update meeting in June, 2023 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/06/tri-county-building-project-update.html
Office of Campaign and Political Finances -> https://www.ocpf.us/
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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"