Franklin TV: Candidates Night 2 - 10/21/21

There’s a large field of hopefuls this year.  Meet them all.
by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director, Franklin●TV & wfpr●fm 10/17/2021

Candidates for local office are out and about, meeting with citizens and discussing the issues. Our own Steve Sherlock and Frank Falvey have met with many of them along the way. Tune in to their comments on Franklin●TV & 102.9 wfpr●fm. Also visit FranklinMatters.org any time for all the latest. Then cast your vote on November 2nd.

Who is running for which office? Here’s a link:
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/local-election-11-2-2021-official-list-candidates

Currently, there are 12 candidates for the 9 Council seats. There are also 12 candidates for School Committee. Notably, three seasoned and dedicated committee members have opted to retire their positions: Committee Chair Dr. Anne Bergen, Judy Pfeffer and Tim Keenan. As dedicated volunteers, they provided their able oversight during the difficult pandemic period. Our thanks and best wishes to them.

There is a Candidates’ Night planned – live from the Senior Center. Candidates present their credentials, goals for Franklin’s future. Watch our All-Access Channel, Comcast 8 or Verizon 26 on Thursday evening at 6:30 PM. The Conservation Commission’s meeting will be on the Town Hall channel, Comcast 11 or Verizon 29 at 7 PM as usual.

We will also be rebroadcasting these events on All-Access TV and
Town Hall TV until the election. Check next week’s guide for details.

And –  as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 

And, thank you for watching.

For the full TV and radio schedule -> http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf

Or go to http://franklin.tv/, Select "Past Shows" and then "Live", then "Play" and you'll view what is on the cable channel at that time.

Franklin TV:  view "Frank Presents" candidate interviews

 

Franklin TV schedule for "Frank Presents" and "Candidates Night 10/14/21" replay

Franklin TV will be broadcasting Frank Presents, the candidate interviews conducted by Frank Falvey on the All Access Channel. 

• For those with Comcast - channel 8, for those with Verizon, channel 26
• For those without, you can also view them during their scheduled time via the streaming service at  Franklin.TV   https://franklintv.vod.castus.tv/vod/?live=ch3&nav=live%2Fch1

 

Monday
5:00 pm Frank Presents: Nancy Danello 
5:30 pm Frank Presents: Mel Hamblen 
6:00 pm Frank Presents: Ted Cormier-Leger
6:30 pm Frank Presents: Meghan Whitmore 
7:00 pm Frank Presents: Camille Bernstein 
7:30 pm Frank Presents: Beth Wierling 
Tuesday
10:00 am Frank Presents: Dashe Videira 
10:30 am Frank Presents: Nancy Danello 
11:00 am Frank Presents: Mel Hamblen 
11:30 am Frank Presents: Ted Cormier-Leger 
12:00 pm Frank Presents: Meghan Whitmore 
12:30 pm Frank Presents: Camille Bernstein 
Wednesday
3:30 pm Frank Presents: Beth Wierling
4:00 pm Frank Presents: Dashe Videira 
4:30 pm Frank Presents: Meghan Whitmore 
5:00 pm Frank Presents: Camille Bernstein 
5:30 pm Frank Presents: Nancy Danello 
6:00 pm Frank Presents: Mel Hamblen
6:30 pm Candidates Night 10-14-21 
Friday
9:00 am Frank Presents: Ted Cormier-Leger
9:30 am Frank Presents: Meghan Whitmore 
10:00 am Frank Presents: Camille Bernstein 
10:30 am Frank Presents: Beth Wierling 
11:00 am Frank Presents: Dashe Videira 
11:30 am Frank Presents: Nancy Danello 


On the Town Government Channel

• For those with Comcast - channel 11, for those with Verizon, channel 29
• For those without, you can also view them during their scheduled time via the streaming service at  Franklin.TV   https://franklintv.vod.castus.tv/vod/?live=ch3&nav=live%2Fch3

 

MONDAY
11:00 am   Candidates Night 10-14-21
WEDNESDAY
11:00 am   Candidates Night 10-14-21
FRIDAY
6:00 pm Candidates Night 10-14-21

Franklin TV schedule for "Frank Presents" and "Candidates Night 10/14/21" replay

Tri-County 8th Grade Open House - Saturday, Oct 30, 2021

8th grade students and their families are invited to tour the school and find out all about the programs offered. Sign up at tri-county.us

Tri-County 8th Grade Open House - Saturday, Oct 30, 2021

Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/1ekrrTZB5q

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Oct 20, 2021

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 - 7:00 PM

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR 
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29.  This meeting may be recorded by others. 
Chair to Identify Members Participating Remotely.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. 

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None Scheduled 

4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
None Scheduled

5. APPOINTMENTS
David Ogilvie: Fire Department, New Hire

6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm
None Scheduled

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
Residence Inn Boston Franklin, License Modification, Change of LLC Officers & Managing Directors, 4 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA 02038

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
American Rescue Plan Act: Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator
2020 Federal Census & Reprecincting Update: Nancy Danello, Acting Town Clerk and Kate Sjoberg, GIS Coordinator

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10a._resolution_21-59_reprecincting.pdf   and  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10a._reprecincting_maps.pdf

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Capital Budget Subcommittee
Budget Subcommittee
Economic Development Subcommittee

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-59: Update of Town’s Voting Precincts (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-59 - Majority Vote)
 
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-60: Further Amending the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-off Abatement Program (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-60 - Majority Vote)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10b._resolution_21-60_senior_tax.pdf

10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-61: Further Amending the Veterans’ Property Tax Work-off Abatement Program (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-61 - Majority Vote)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10c._resolution_21-61_vets.pdf

10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-62: Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5C ½ and Increase in Certain Property Tax Exemptions Pursuant Thereto (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-62 - Majority Vote)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10d._resolution_21-62_property_tax_exemption_vets_0.pdf

10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-63: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 - $28,000 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-63 - Majority Vote)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10e._resolution_21-63_peg_28k_-_verizon_1_1.pdf

10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-64: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 - $28,000 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-64 - Majority Vote)

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10f._resolution_21-64_peg_28k_-_verizon_2.pdf

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

None Scheduled

ADJOURN

One PDF document ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/october_20_2021_town_council_agenda.pdf

Agenda folder -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/october-20-town-council-agenda 

proposed Update of Town’s Voting Precincts

016 - Frank Presents - Nancy Danello (audio)

In this episode, Frank Falvey sits down with Nancy Danello, Franklin's current acting Town Clerk running for election, to discuss her background, the work she does for the town, and changes she's that are taking place. 

Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a24e17a7-a6d5-4ed3-8957-c117b148d0c4

016 - Frank Presents - Nancy Danello (audio)

015 - Frank Presents - Melanie Hamblen (audio)

In this episode, Frank Falvey sits down with Melanie Hamblen, current Town Councilor running for reelection, to discuss her background, the work she's done so far on the Town Council, and the changes she'd still like to see in Franklin.

Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/420f00fe-af8e-445c-ab97-14ee370c9809

015 - Frank Presents - Melanie Hamblen (audio)

School Committee Meeting Tuesday, Oct 12, 2021 audio in two parts

FM #635 & 636 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, numbers 635 & 636 in the series. 

These two sessions of the radio show share the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: the School Committee members were in the Municipal Bldg along with some of the public, other members of the public joined via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

The recording runs about two hour and twenty minutes (2 hour 20 minutes), so I split the meeting into two segments:

• Part 1 - covers the opening, the citizens comments and FHS student update, Superintendent’s Report and the safety presentation (~1 hour 4 mins) https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6660aa60-d1e6-429b-b4d2-0a911b7cf31e

• Part 2 - covers the Discussion Action items, the Discussion Only items, the consent agenda, through to the entry to Executive Session, from which they did not return to open meeting (~ 48 mins) https://player.captivate.fm/episode/3614b04a-ae13-4051-80ae-2d342da57bab

Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes. The link to my notes taken during the meeting is also provided.

Let’s listen to this segment of the School Committee meeting Oct 12, 2021

 

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School Committee Agenda doc (including connection info) ->  https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/agenda/school-committee-meeting-27 

 

Meeting packet folder - 

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/october-12-2021-school-committee-meeting-packet  

My notes captured during the meeting

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/recap-school-committee-approves.html 

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School Committee Meeting Tuesday, Oct 12, 2021 audio in two parts