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Application Deadline: September 13
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“Christian nationalism is the belief that the American nation is defined by Christianity, and that the government should take active steps to keep it that way. Popularly, Christian nationalists assert that America is and must remain a ‘Christian nation’—not merely as an observation about American history, but as a prescriptive program for what America must continue to be in the future. “ – Paul D. Miller, “What Is Christian Nationalism?”; Christianity Today, February 3, 2021
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| Can you be a Christian AND a Patriot? 3 Franklin pastors schedule a discussion for Weds, Oct 2 |
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| Hunger Action Month |
FM #1272 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1272 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 Thursday, September 5, 2023.
• ok, what just happened?
• What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?
Topics for this session
APPOINTMENTS
a. Conservation Commission: Lui Puga (term expiration correction to 2026)
b. Council on Aging: Tina Powderly
c. Finance Committee: Ken Ojukwu
d. Franklin TV Board of Directors
i. Anne Bergen
ii. William “Ken” Norman
a. Vote to reopen the June 26, 2024 Public Hearing: Transfer, Change of Location, Pledge of Collateral and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License: Rye's Wine Incorporated d/b/a Pour Richard’s Wine & Provisions Located at 835 West Central Street, Suite 2, Franklin, MA 02038
b. Vote to reopen the June 26, 2024 Public Hearing: Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Mormax Corporation d/b/a BJ’s Wholesale Club Located at 100 Corporate Drive, Franklin, MA 02038
PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Pete Fasciano - Franklin TV
Chapter 61B Right of First Refusal on Maplegate Country Club
c. Davis-Thayer Reuse
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8c._1_-_memo_-_davis_thayer_reuse.pdf
c. Resolution 24-55: Health Care Group Insurance Transfer
(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-55 - Majority Vote)
d. Resolution 24-56: Gift Acceptance - Recreation Department ($2,000)
(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-56 - Majority Vote)
The recording runs about 32 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Tom on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1272-town-council-quarterbacking-09-05-24/
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Town Council agenda Sep 4, 2024
Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/eZ51XEq57_U?si=DnXqGMfyZU1OEX7S&t=89
Town Council recap -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/09/town-council-reopens-hearing-to-approve.html
My notes captured during the meeting and now in one PDF file ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ojJYhfyLslZxv7XQ8dhevA3R0jMyHcj5/view?usp=drive_link
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| right of first refusal on the Maplegate Country Club property was previewed |
a. Sample borrowing schedules for Remington-Jefferson and Horace Mann capital projects. https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/estimates.pdf
a. October 23, 2024 - JBSC
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| Agenda for the Joint Budget Subcommittee meeting - Sep 11 at 7 PM |
a. February 12, 2024b. March 18, 2024c. May 14, 2024
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| Open Space and Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources - Sep 10, 2024 |
And – as always –Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.And, thank you for watching.
Town Council video link -> https://www.youtube.com/live/eZ51XEq57_U?si=usfbLD-SDPWzEcmh&t=6525
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TEDxNewEngland will host its inaugural conference on September 25, 2024, at the Groton Hill Music Center in Groton, Massachusetts.
Join the brightest minds in science at our 2024 conference, where we’ll spotlight groundbreaking scientific ideas, featuring 11 brilliant speakers plus two performances.
Tickets and additional info -> https://tedxnewengland.com/events/2024
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| TEDxNewEngland scheduled for Groton Hill Music Center - Sep 25 |
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