Senator Becca Rausch schedules a Virtual Youth Town Hall - Oct 21

via Senator Rausch:

"Coming soon: my team and I will be hosting a Virtual Youth Town Hall on Monday, October 21 at 6 PM. This Youth Town Hall is a unique opportunity for students from across our district to participate in the democratic process and discuss the issues they care about the most. 

This not only provides a real engagement opportunity for youth, but also helps to inform my legislative work.   

Our Youth Town Hall is open exclusively to students in grades 8-12 living or studying in Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Medfield, Milford, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, or Wrentham. Please share this link with any students interested in politics or community engagement. 

If you have any questions, please email my Communications Director, Adrian Pforzheimer, at adrian.pforzheimer@masenate.gov. "

Sign up for the Youth Town Hall -> https://beccarauschma.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=09452b4d597ce95fe20563af4&id=dddb2eca91&e=409dce3a6f

Shared from the recent Rausch Report newsletter ->    https://mailchi.mp/masenate/monthlynewsletter-18243022

Senator Becca Rausch schedules a Virtual Youth Town Hall - Oct 21

Watch "Senator Becca Rausch Town Hall" on YouTube

Senator Becca Rausch held a Town Hall for the southern portion of her wide district on Tuesday at the Franklin Senior Center. in case you missed the event, Franklin TV did record it and you can view it anytime on replay.

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/live/jwk4f4znjus?&t=653

Senator Becca Rausch Town Hall screengrab

Annual Community Fall Town Halls scheduled by Senator Becca Rausch

Senator Becca Rausch (D-Needham) will host her annual community Fall Town Halls this month.   

During these town halls, Senator Rausch will provide updates on recent legislation, share local and statewide budget victories, and offer residents an opportunity to share their questions, concerns, and challenges.   

"Civic engagement is an essential part of our democracy," said Senator Rausch. "Listening to the perspectives of my constituents informs my legislative work on Beacon Hill. I look forward to hearing from residents and collaborating with them to further support our families, communities, and businesses." She will be joined by partners in the House of Representatives and local government.  

Annual Community Fall Town Halls scheduled by Senator Becca Rausch

Senator Rausch will host two community town halls throughout the district, as follows: 

Northern Region 

Monday, September 9, 2024, 6 PM 

Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Ave 

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Southern Region 

Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 6 PM 

Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St 

These town halls are open exclusively to residents of the towns comprising the Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex District: Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Medfield, Milford, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, and Wrentham. Residents of any part of the district are welcome to attend whichever town hall is most convenient for their schedules. 

For more information, please visit www.beccarauschma.com/townhalls.   

Franklin TV: Town Hall Overhaul

New Trimmings and New Tech

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 08/04/2023

It’s been twenty years-ish since Franklin government moved into the Municipal Building, and time for a refresh. For us it meant uninstalling and removing our 19 microphones, 7 cameras, and 5 displays – everything – from Chambers. Then the main dais and desks could be removed for painting and carpeting.

Franklin TV: Town Hall Overhaul

It means that in the ordering of tasks we are ‘first out – last in’. No one can do their thing until we remove all of our wiring, and we can’t reinstall our gear until all the work is done. There’s an axiom about audio and video systems. It takes only a few hours to remove everything. Done. But it takes days to reinstall and test to ensure that everything works as before. That said, as of Friday evening, we’re ready.

Along the way we also installed new tech. Over the years our Chambers system has had many adds and upgrades. Zoom systems – new control systems, and so on were installed in limited ways to avoid disrupting scheduled meetings. The renovation enabled us to reroute and upgrade signal cables through floor, ceiling and walls and add flexibility to enable future changes.

Thanks to Kevin Harn and Mike D’Angelo for their excellent, timely project management. Now – it’s back to business as usual.

And – as always –

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 

And, thank you for watching.

 

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   

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What's happening to the Wednesday (March 13) meeting broadcasts?

Franklin Public Schools Comprehensive Facilities Planning Subcommittee Meeting

Event Date:  Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 5:00pm

Agenda ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/fps_comprehensive_facilities_planning_sub_committee_agenda.pdf

• being audio recorded by Franklin Matters/Franklin Public Radio for broadcast later

Franklin Matters/Franklin Public Radio

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Event Date:  Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 5:45pm

Agenda -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2024-03-13_edc_agenda_.pdf

• being recorded and live broadcast by Franklin TV to Zoom, Comcast/Verizon, & YouTube   https://www.youtube.com/@franklintownhalltv8887/streams

Town Council Meeting

Event Date:  Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 7:00pm

Agenda -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/2024-03-13_town_council_agenda_0.pdf

• being recorded and live broadcast by Franklin TV to Zoom, Comcast/Verizon, & YouTube   https://www.youtube.com/@franklintownhalltv8887/streams

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Reminder: Virtual Youth Town Hall on Monday Night, Nov 12 scheduled by Senator Rausch

View this email in your browser A quick reminder for 8th grade and high school students to please join me and my team at our virtual Youth Town Hall this coming Monday, November 13 at 7pm.  This Youth Town Hall is a unique opportunity for young people in our district to discuss their top-of-mind issues directly with me and my staff. This not only provides a real opportunity for youth to engage in the democratic process, but also helps to inform my legislative work.   When: Monday, November 13, 2023 at 7pm Where: Zoom | REGISTER HERE This event is open exclusively to 8th grade and high school students living or studying in Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Medfield, Milford, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, and Wrentham. Know any students interested in politics or community engagement? Please invite them! If you have any questions, please email Aidan Doherty, District Director, at aidan.doherty@masenate.gov Yours in service,  ​   Senator Becca Rausch    Sign up for a 15-minute appointment here Our mailing address is: The Office of Senator Becca Rausch Massachusetts State House, Room 215 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02133

Senator Rausch to host virtual Youth Town Hall - Mon, Nov 13

Students in grades 8-12 are welcome to attend via Zoom 

Senator Becca Rausch (D-Needham) will host a virtual Youth Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 7 PM. 

This Youth Town Hall is a unique opportunity for students from across the Senator's district to participate in the democratic process and discuss their top-of-mind issues. Students will be able to engage directly with the Senator and her staff and help to inform the Senator's legislative work. 

"My goal as a legislator is to listen to all of my constituents, including our young people," said Senator Rausch. "Students come to the table with unique and valuable perspectives and ideas about mental health care, public safety, education, and climate action, among other topics. I am eager to hear their insights and bring them with me to Beacon Hill."  

This virtual Youth Town Hall is part of a series of youth engagement opportunities Senator Rausch and her team have convened. Senator Rausch held her first youth town hall in 2021, engaging with students from across the district about their policy priorities and pending legislation. Students spoke clearly about their need for additional mental health support that was more accessible and confidential. Motivated by their words, Senator Rausch secured funding in the FY22, FY23, and FY24 budgets to create and support Hey Sam – a safe, anonymous, confidential, peer-to-peer text service designed for and staffed by young people to give youth an accessible place to turn for mental health support.  

Senator Rausch to host town halls

Senator Rausch's Youth Town Hall is open exclusively to students in grades 8-12, inclusive, who live or study in Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Medfield, Milford, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, or Wrentham. 

For more information and to register, please visit www.beccarauschma.com/townhalls.  

Senator Becca Rausch represents the Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex District, comprised of Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Medfield, Milford, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, and Wrentham. Now in her third term, Senator Rausch serves as the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, the Senate Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities, and the Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on the Census. 

Senator Rausch schedules Central Region Town Hall on October 30 at Norfolk Public Library

View this email in your browser Dear Franklin Resident, A quick reminder to please join me and my team at our upcoming Town Hall in the Central Region of our district this coming Monday, October 30 at 6pm at the Norfolk Public Library. We will give some legislative and other updates from Beacon Hill, and chat about your questions, comments, and ideas. Residents from any part of the district are invited to attend. We will be joined by our partners in local government and State Representative Marcus Vaughn. I hope to see you there. Senator Rausch schedules Central Region Town Hall When: October 30, 2023 at 6pm (doors open at 5:45pm) Where: Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane As always, if you are a constituent and need assistance, please don't hesitate to call me and my team at (617) 722-1555, email me at becca.rausch@masenate.gov, or attend upcoming office hours. We are here to help. Yours in service,     Senator Becca Rausch    Sign up for a 15-minute appointment here Our mailing address is: The Office of Senator Becca Rausch Massachusetts State House, Room 215 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02133

Senator Rausch: Southern Region Town Hall on October 16 at the Franklin Senior Center

View this email in your browser Dear Friend, A quick reminder to please join me and my team at our upcoming Town Hall in the Southern Region of our district this coming Monday, October 16 at 6pm at the Franklin Senior Center. We will give some legislative and other updates from Beacon Hill, and chat about your questions, comments, and ideas. Residents from any part of the district are invited to attend whichever Town Hall is most convenient for them. We will be joined by our partners in local government. I hope to see you there. When: October 16, 2023 at 6pm (doors open at 5:45pm) Where: Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street Can't make this Town Hall? No problem! Take a look at the schedule for our remaining Town Hall later this month. As always, if you are a constituent and need assistance, please don't hesitate to call me and my team at (617) 722-1555, email me at becca.rausch@masenate.gov, or attend upcoming office hours. We are here to help. Yours in service,     Senator Becca Rausch    Sign up for a 15-minute appointment here Our mailing address is: The Office of Senator Becca Rausch Massachusetts State House, Room 215                            24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02133