FM #1192 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1192 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with resident Lisa Oxford and Town Councilor Cobi Frongillo. We talk about the launch events for the Building Equitable Neighborhoods for Franklin (BEN 4 Franklin).
We talk about how the group
- grew out of last year’s Jane Walk
- subsequent conversations at Strawberry Stroll
- a meeting in August that drew about 30 folks
- the core group kept at it to work on a vision and mission, website, and initial event launch
The vision
We envision an inviting, diverse, environmentally sustainable, and fiscally strong Franklin where all can be engaged and find a home. We are aligned with the vision of the 2022 Franklin for All report.
The mission
We are an inclusive community advocating for a Franklin with abundant, affordable housing for all and walkable, economically vibrant downtown and neighborhoods that evolve in a fiscally-responsible manner.
Our conversation runs about 27 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1192-ben-4-franklin-launches-05-02-24
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BEN 4 Franklin web page -> https://ben4franklin.org/
Launch party - May 10, 7 PM at Franklin TV Studio
Jane’s Walk - May 11, 10:30 AM starting from Franklin TV Studio
RSVP to a launch event or to at least join the mailing list
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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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| Launch party - May 10, 7 PM at Franklin TV Studio |
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| Jane Jacobs' Walk - May 11, 10:30 AM starting from Franklin TV Studio |
