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| Rail Trail Roadrace 5K - May 7, 2022 |
FM #730 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 730 in the series.
This shares part 3 of my conversation with Frank Falvey, of Franklin Presents, a long time Franklin resident and cable show host. This is part of a three-part series on the Town Charter, the process to change it, and some of the possible revisions that Frank and I discuss.
Links to the current Town charter (modified in 2013) and the charter report for 1995 (prior changes) are included in the show notes.
The recording runs about 40 minutes: Let’s listen to this recording of Frank and I talk about the charter. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-730-franklin-charter-discussion-p3-of-3-11-29-21
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Feedback via email -> info@franklin.tv
Current Town Charter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/revised_2013_1.pdf
Charter Commission Report - 1995
MA General Law Chapter 34 https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleVI/Chapter34A/Section4
Division of Local Services (DLS) - newsletter summarizing change change process https://www.mass.gov/doc/october4thpdf/download
Part 1 - https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/falvey-and-sherlock-talk-about-town.html
Part 2 - https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/franklin-town-charter-discussion-frank.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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| Falvey and Sherlock in FHS for the first live broadcast on wfpr.fm Nov 2019 |
Note that H4345, signed by Governor Baker today, extends the provision for remote meetings through July 15, 2022. #mapoli #MAEdu
https://twitter.com/MASCSchoolComm/status/1492672629039415297Legislation -> https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4345
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| Remote Meetings extended through July 15, 2022 |
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| Franklin Police: Media Release for Pleasant St Situation |
A. Response to Open Meeting Law complaint against public officers, namely themembers of the School Committee, filed with the Committee by Kyle Thompsonand dated February 3, 2022.
A. Policy EBCFA – Face Coverings
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| Ben's guide to mask wearing - #DoYourPartFranklin |
FM #729 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 729 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Finance Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: 7 members of the Finance Committee were in the Council Chambers along with some of the public, 1 member was remote along with some members the public via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period. (1 member was absent to complete the accounting of the 9 member committee)
Chair Bill Dowd opens the Finance Committee, 8 members participating (1 absent; 1 remote, hence roll call votes req'd)
They heard the proposed revisions to fiscal policy doc, as marked up, minor change suggested to include the enterprise accounts specifically under the heading, rather than listed separately; approved to send to Town Council
They heard the proposal for the FY 22 capital plan, clarification questions asked along the way before approving $2+M to send to Town Council
Joint budget subcommittee scheduled to meet March 10, next meeting of FinCom scheduled for March 9, canceling the April meeting as they will be meeting over four nights in May for the budget hearings
The recording runs about 45 minutes, so let’s listen to the Finance Committee meeting Feb 9, 2022. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-729-finance-cmte-mtg-02-09-22
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Meeting agenda =>
https://www.franklinma.gov/finance-committee/agenda/fin-com-agenda-20
Link to Finance Committee => https://www.franklinma.gov/finance-committee
My notes for the meeting => https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/recap-finance-committee-gets-walk.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 your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| Finance Committee approves FY22 Capital Plan and revisions to ToF fiscal policy - 02/09/22 (audio) |
"Many of the players on the current Franklin girls’ basketball roster were in middle school in 2019 when the Panthers last dropped a game.
This year’s team, which moved to 15-0 Friday night following a 65-34 Hockomock League road triumph over Mansfield, is a part of history but chooses to collectively not focus on what has now ballooned into a 51-game winning streak.
“We try not to talk about it a lot,” said Franklin junior Katie Peterson, who led all scorers with 17 points. “We don’t want it in the back of our minds, or to think, ‘What if we lose?’ because we don’t want to play safe.”
"One of the best rivalries in the state added a new chapter on Friday night, and it was one of the best games in series history.
Up-and-down, back-and-forth the Panthers and the Hornets went, matching shot for shot and stop for stop over the course of four quarters — and it took every second of the 32 minutes to decide this one.
Mansfield senior Matty Hyland sank both of his one-and-one free throws with 13.4 seconds left and the Hornets held on as Franklin’s last-second turnaround jumper at the elbow hit off the iron and stayed out, securing a 56-55 victory in a thriller."
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| Mansfield senior Matt Hyland goes up for a shot against Franklin’s Sean Vinson (right) and Sean O’Leary (25) in the second half. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com) |
"An update on #MIAA Mask Guidelines #OneTeamOneMIAA #patience #theendisnear " https://t.co/kDHsqSnYjvShared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/MIAA033/status/1492210011082309638
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| MIAA follows DESE in mask guidelines allowing them to expire Feb 28, 2022 |
"#Franklin may look like all the parking is full, but did you know there are THREE lots, places in downtown that you can park for free? Need a better image? Just go to the Town of Franklins official website and you can see the entire map.Don’t let the thought of no parking keep you from checking out some great new and well established businesses."
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| Escape Into Fiction reminds us of that the Downtown parking map is available |
"Another year with COVID-19 behind us. Benefits of outdoor recreation during these unprecedented times are bringing many people to the SNETT rail trail.
We have seen many different uses of the trail throughout the year, such as walking, running, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, dog walking, strolling with strollers, younger kids riding their scooters or tricycles, nature watching and nature photography.
We love to see everyone enjoying the trail! "
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| Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee - Annual Report for 2021 |
"On 12/31/2021 around 10 pm, Officer Kal Koblick, Officer Jon Giron, and Sergeant Mike Colecchi responded to a residential address for an unresponsive man who was not breathing. The man was David Bernheart. While responding to the call, dispatchers from the Metacomet Emergency Communications Center provided CPR instructions via the phone to David’s family.Once on scene, Sergeant Colecchi began chest compressions while Officer Koblick set up the AED. David was administered a successful shock with the AED and the team of Sgt. Colecchi, Officer Koblick, and Officer Giron continued chest compressions and rescue breaths. The Franklin Fire Department arrived and began their advanced life-saving skills and transported David to the hospital. Later at the hospital, David began breathing on his own and made a recovery weeks later. He was able to return home to his family.Yesterday, the Bernheart family met with each of the officers from that night and expressed their gratitude. Medical calls like this involve a great deal of privacy and are not often publicized but the Bernhearts were insistent on sharing their story and the amazing life-saving work done by the FPD and the FFD. This is just one example of the GREAT work performed by the FPD and the FFD. Great work that is performed 24/7 365.Pictured below are Officer Kal Koblick, the Bernheart family, Officer Jon Giron, and Sgt. Mike Colecchi. Great job guys and thank you to the Bernheart family for letting us share their story."
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| Officer Kal Koblick, the Bernheart family, Officer Jon Giron, and Sgt. Mike Colecchi |
There's still time to register for the FYBO Spring Season! Just 18 days left until registration closes, sign up now: https://t.co/eHovD2Fu61
Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/C7APzH5sIy
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| Franklin MA Baseball - Spring 2022 Registration Now Open! |
Find the full calendar https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html
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| Community Calendar |
FM #726-727-728 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 726-727-728 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares part of the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: all of the School Committee members were in the Council Chambers along with some of the public, some members the public and school personnel participated via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
I’ve split the three hour meeting into three (3) logical segments:
First - covers the opening, citizens comments, and Superintendent’s Report (~35 mins) https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-726-school-committee-meeting-02-08-22-p1-of-3
Second - covers the update on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts around the district including the Q&A and commentary (~1 hour 53 minutes) https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-727-school-committee-meeting-02-08-22-p2-of-3
Third - covers the Discussion action items, Discussion only items, Consent agenda, and then the SchCom votes to enter Executive Session, not to return to open meeting. (~ 32 minutes) https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-728-school-committee-meeting-02-08-22-p3-of-3
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 Feb 8, 2022
Part 1 -
Part 2 -
Part 3 -
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Agenda doc can be found ->
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/agenda-2-8-22
School Committee Meeting packet folder ->
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion presentation doc ->
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/dei_presentation_february_8_2022_5.pdf
My notes captured during the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/school-committee-hears-of-diversity.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"
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| slide from the update on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts around the district |
On this week's show, a conversation with @DiversityFHS about stereotypes, along with lots of school announcements and a Valentine's Day display from @HonorsArt.
@FHSPantherbook @FranklinHS @FranklinPSNews
https://t.co/AbWVwlSYZ6 via @YouTube
