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 *
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Town of Franklin: Conservation Commission - Request for Determination of Applicability - Jan 26, 2023
Reminder: Starting Monday: Franklin/Foxboro Line MBTA schedule change
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FRANKLIN, MA: NEW ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES RETAIL PACKAGE STORE LICENSE MADD Deli, Inc. d/b/a Dacey’s Market and Deli
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FRANKLIN, MA: NEW ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES RETAIL PACKAGE STORE LICENSE MADD Deli, Inc. d/b/a Dacey’s Market and Deli |
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FRANKLIN, MA: Transfer of a Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License From Ouzo Corp d/b/a Franklin Mobil to 660 Central, LLC d/b/a Mobil
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FRANKLIN, MA: Transfer of a Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License From Ouzo Corp d/b/a Franklin Mobil to 660 Central, LLC d/b/a Mobil |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Jan 18, 2023
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday
9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)
- This slot features the recent "Making Sense of Climate" episode #21 with Franklin's Ted McIntyre https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/making-sense-of-climate-ted-i-start.html
This hour features the recent "Talk Franklin" episode with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin/episodes/2023---A-Year-of-Planning-for-Franklins-Future-e1tjutj/a-a96jv09
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Redistricting Advisory Cmte reviews 4 scenarios, raises others, additional meeting added to timeline (audio)
FM #918 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 918 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Franklin Public Schools Redistricting Advisory Committee Meeting held in hybrid format with folks at the FHS Media Center on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 as well as some members who participated remotely.
Given this was a working session, the major whole group sections of the meeting audio is what is shared here. There is one break in the audio when
The breakout discussion was held at each table
The break is indicated by about 4 seconds of music (replacing about 25 minutes of table discussion) then the group discussion resumes. I had anticipated a readout from each table (similar to what was done in previous meetings. That was not the case tonight.) The group discussion resumed with next steps, an additional meeting announced (some confusion around which date) but confirmation the slides, agenda, etc would be sent to the committee members with the survey form for their feedback.
Quick Recap
4 scenarios were presented based upon the building blocks from prior session. A fifth was acknowledged as not an option, albeit disputed by at least one member of the committee (closing another school)
Additional scenarios were presented as the realizations occurred on what was happening in each of the scenarios. Those raising such scenarios were advised to write it up for the feedback, in the survey to be sent to the Committee
The next session will cover these scenarios with demographic projections and the additional scenarios raised (2 middle schools, moving 5th grade to join 608 grades)
As there was no readout from each of the table discussions it was hard to tell what the sense of the scenarios was. Stay tuned for the next meeting; either Feb 2 or Feb 7 was mentioned, whichever it is will be confirmed
The edited meeting audio recording runs about 57 minutes. Let’s listen to whole group discussion position of Redistricting Advisory Committee Meeting
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-918-fps-redistricting-advisory-cmte-mtg-01-17-23
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Jan 17, 2023 agenda->
Redistricting Advisory Committee page ->
https://www.franklinps.net/school-committee/2023-redistricting-advisory-committee
My notes in one Twitter threader document
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a37aoQ-Uh9CvpFgXJA7kdkjB5hHt45-F/view?usp=share_link
The photo album shared via Twitter of the pix taken of the meeting and presentation slides https://photos.app.goo.gl/dz7Un9eCmvqokEYy6
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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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"Talk Franklin" gets the new year started; Jamie talks of committees authorized, compensation plan, capital budget, and more (audio)
FM #917 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 917 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
Welcome to 2023
200 acres of open space
Town Council recap
Four committees authorized
• Arts & Culture prep for Master Plan – complete Jun 2023
• Master Plan – approx. 18 months
• Davis Thayer reuse – complete Dec 2023
• Police Station likely 3-4 years
Finance Committee recap
• Compensation plan, multi year implementation
• Capital budget for FY 2023 ( increase to debt stabilization account)
Hiring for backfills continues
Preview of Town Council
The conversation runs about 30 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie. Audio file -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin/episodes/2023---A-Year-of-Planning-for-Franklins-Future-e1tjutj/a-a96jv09
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Town Council meeting 1/04/23 recap (audio & video links) -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/franklin-panthers-recognized-historic.html
Finance Committee 1/11/23 recap (audio & video links) ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/finance-cmte-gets-briefed-on-1st.html
Compensation & Classification Study
i. Draft Report, Results & Methodology https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/class_and_comp_draft_final_report.pdf
ii. Compensation & Classification Plan https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/class_and_comp_plan.pdf
Town Council agenda for 1/18/23
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/franklin-ma-town-council-january-18.html
Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator
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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"
Call for artists -"Please join us in the Artsy Box Project!!!"
- Union Street & Beaver Streets
- Main Street & Pleasant Streets
- Dean College, Main Street
- West Central Street & Union Street
- West Central Street & East Streets
- Main Street & Cottage Streets
Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here! |
Franklin, MA: Capital Budget Subcommittee Meeting - Jan 18, 2023 at 5:30 PM
a. Introduction to the proposed Town Administrator FY23 Capital Plan.i. Town Administrator FY23 Capital recommendations memohttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/fin_com_memo.pdfii. FY23 Department Summary Requests & Capital Planshttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/capital_requests_5yr_plan_sheets.pdfiii. Quotes (if available)https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/capital_quotes_and_backup.pdf
i. School Departmentii. Facilities Departmentiii. Technology Departmentiv. Town Administrator & Building Commissioner
Franklin, MA: Capital Budget Subcommittee Meeting - Jan 18, 2023 at 5:30 PM |
Making Sense of Climate: Ted & I start 2023 with a discussion on the recent news (audio)
FM #916 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 916 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Ted McIntyre, Franklin resident and climate activist via the Zoom conference bridge Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
In this episode we covered the following topics:
Happy new year, catch up on happenings since we last talked
Healey, inauguration, Climate lead executive order
Rep Roy video from Museum of Science (wind turbine blade testing), Rep Roy & Senator Barrett on Codcast (wind troubles)
Fusion/ fission/ nuclear generated electrical power
This discussion continues our journey understanding the MA roadmap toward net zero and while it helps me “make sense of climate”, we hope it helps with your understanding as well.
If you have climate questions or Franklin specific climate questions, send them in and we’ll try to answer them in a future session.
The conversation runs about 48 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Ted.
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-916-making-sense-of-climate-21-01-10-23
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Links to articles referenced:
Climate lead via Executive Order from Governor Healey
https://commonwealthmagazine.org/state-government/healey-signs-executive-order-on-climate/
Rep Roy video on wind turbine blade testing visit
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/museum-of-science-visit-mass-clean.html
CodCast episode with Rep Roy and Senator Barrett
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/the-codcast-lawmakers-walk-tightrope-on.html
ISO New England grid capacity around Christmas 2022
Wind farm in Maine, MA to take advantage of
Fun article: driving for donuts to test electric vehicle charging stations availability
Fusion announcement
See the page that collects the “Making Sense of Climate” episodes -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/making-sense-of-climate-collection.html
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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"