Showing posts with label town council. Show all posts
Showing posts with label town council. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

The Town Council meeting of Oct 30 gets condensed to 34 minutes in this Quarterbacking session (audio)

FM #1306 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1306 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares our “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conference Bridge on Tuesday, November 5, 2023.  


ok, what just happened? 

What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?


Topics for this session


Fire Department - Swearing In of New Firefighter / Paramedics

Paul Schleicher Jr.

Michael Dumican

Corey Rafter

Steven Osorio

Shea Hurley


The Police Department had 2 Promotions, Both sworn in by Town Clerk Nancy Danello

Lieutenant Michael Colecchi 

Sergeant Cody Landry


Rescission of Prior Approval of Transfer of Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License, Heeru Corporation d/b/a DeVita’s Market. 


License Modification - Change of Manager of a Section 15 Retail Package Store License: Shaw’s Supermarkets, Inc. d/b/a Shaw’s. 


Franklin Children's Museum - Meghan Hagen & Erin Gallagher, joined by architect and Brad Chaffee, Camford Property Group. 


Resolution 24-63: Gift Acceptance: Senior Center ($100)


Resolution 24-64: Town Council Approval of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds ($8,304) 


Friendly 40B Policy Update introduced by Jamie in response to what has been heard from the community. 


Joint Budget recap - Council action item at a February meeting to determine Override vote (yes/no), if yes, date, if yes, amount


The recording runs about 34 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Tom as we recap the Council meeting of Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1306-town-council-quarterbacking-11-05-24/


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Town Council agenda Oct 30, 2024 -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_meeting_october_30_2024_packet_2.pdf 


Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNbkQwNvQkA 


My notes captured during the meeting and now in one PDF file ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zqgR9Lc2lYE9H3f8WOor2CoM-XPxaUG3/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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


The Town Council meeting of Oct 30 gets condensed to 34 minutes in this Quarterbacking session (audio)
The Town Council meeting of Oct 30 gets condensed to 34 minutes in this Quarterbacking session (audio)

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Town Council approves Rescission of license transfer, accepts Bogan's Way, welcomes Fire Dept news hires & Police Dept promotions (audio)

FM #1305  This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1305 in the series. 


This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024.  8 members were present in Council Chambers, Frongillo was absent. 


Quick recap

  • After multiple citizen comments on a variety of topics the Council got to their agenda items

  • Fire Department - Swearing In of New Firefighter / Paramedics

    • Paul Schleicher Jr.

    • Michael Dumican

    • Corey Rafter

    • Steven Osorio

    • Shea Hurley

  • First time to have 60 firefighters on staff, need to keep up with the growing needs of the community. All 60 are licensed paramedics 

  • The Police Department had 2 Promotions, Both sworn in by Town Clerk Nancy Danello

    • Lieutenant Michael Colecchi 

    • Sergeant Cody Landry

  • Rescission of Prior Approval of Transfer of Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License, Heeru Corporation d/b/a DeVita’s Market. Jamie explains quick background on the recession as the "easy" way for the parties to resolve the issues they have, including allowing DaVita's to reapply for a renewal of the license Building code issues need to be resolved to enable the transfer. vote passes 8-0-1 (8 - yes, 0 - no, 1 absent)

  • Public hearing on Bogan's way; Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of Bogans Way and Drainage Lot Parcel A and Easements. Planning did approve acceptance, Continuing to chip away on all the public streets in town Public hearing closed with no comments. vote passes 8-0-1 (8 - yes, 0 - no, 1 absent)

  • License Modification - Change of Manager of a Section 15 Retail Package Store License: Shaw’s Supermarkets, Inc. d/b/a Shaw’s. So moved, second, passes 8-0-1 (1 absent)

  • Franklin Children's Museum - Meghan Hagen & Erin Gallagher, joined by architect and Brad Chaffee, Camford Property Group. Presentation slides ->   https://photos.app.goo.gl/4SqkayuitiSFjuzU8 

  • Resolution 24-63: Gift Acceptance: Senior Center ($100) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24- 63 - Majority Vote). So moved, second Passes 8-0-1 (1 absent)

  • Resolution 24-64: Town Council Approval of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds ($8,304) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-64 - Majority Vote). So moved, second Passes 8-0-1 ,1 absent)

  • Friendly 40B Policy Update introduced by Jamie in response to what has been heard from the community. After some discussion, when it wasn't really an item for discussion, it is not clear if it is in effect as proposed, or if it is being referred to a subcommittee and/or future agenda for further discussion. Editor's note: there should be a further review and potentially additional changes made to this. It is not a policy that is clearly understood and appreciated by either the Council or the community 

Let’s listen to the meeting recording which runs just short of 3 hours.  Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1305-town-council-mtg-10-30-24/




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The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNbkQwNvQkA 


The agenda doc can be found here ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_meeting_october_30_2024_packet_2.pdf 


My notes captured during the meeting and now in one PDF file ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zqgR9Lc2lYE9H3f8WOor2CoM-XPxaUG3/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!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


Fire Dept news hires pose with Town Council
Fire Dept news hires pose with Town Council

Police Dept promotions pose with Town Council
Police Dept promotions pose with Town Council

Notice of Public Hearing - Property Tax Classification FY25

The Franklin Town Council will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. on the issue of allocating the local property tax levy among the 5 property classes for the Fiscal Year 2025. 

The hearing will provide an open forum for the discussion of local property tax policy. Interested taxpayers may present oral or written information on their views.

Prior to the setting of the tax rate, the Town Council must adopt a Residential Factor following which the Council selects the percentage of the levy to be borne by Commercial, Industrial and Personal Property.

Citizens are welcome to attend public meetings in person. Additionally, citizens will be able to continue to participate remotely via phone OR Zoom. Residents can visit the Town Website (Franklinma.gov) on and after November 15, 2024 and click on the Town Calendar for up to date information on how to access the meeting. If you have any questions, please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949.

Submitted by,
Julie McCann
Operations Assistant to the Town Administrator




Notice of Public Hearing - Property Tax Classification FY 2025
Notice of Public Hearing - Property Tax Classification FY 2025

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 ???

Wednesday, October 30
7am Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)
8am Early Voting (Town Clerk's Office, 355 E Central St) 
1pm Scribblers Writing Group (recording session at TV Studio)
4pm 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church) 
5pm Weekly Trivia Night (Glen Pharmer Distillery)

**   Town Meetings today   **

Board of Assessors Meeting (3rd floor trng room)
Event Date:  Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 5:00pm


Police Station Building Committee Meeting  (Council Chambers & broadcast)
Event Date:  Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 5:30pm


Franklin Historical Commission agenda (demolition request)
Event Date:  Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 6:00pm


Conservation Commission Meeting  (3rd floor trng room & broadcast)
Event Date:  Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 7:00pm


Town Council Meeting (Council Chambers & broadcast)
Event Date:  Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 7:00pm

What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?
Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming


Monday, October 28, 2024

Joint Budget Subcmte Meeting - Oct 23, 2024 (audio)

FM #1297 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1297 in the series. 


This session shares the Franklin (MA) Joint Budget Subcmte meeting held on Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024. 


The recording runs about 2 hours & 35 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1297-joint-budget-subcmte-mtg-10-23-24/


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The Franklin TV video of the meeting is available -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWmbJdKWrAY


The agenda for the meeting ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/jbsc_agenda_revised_oct_23_2024.pdf



-------------

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!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


Joint Budget Subcmte Meeting - Oct 23, 24 (audio)
Joint Budget Subcmte Meeting - Oct 23, 24 (audio)