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This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Brenna Johnson, Franklin High School art/ceramics teacher and Empty Bowls (EB) coordinator. We met to record in the ceramics room at FHS on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The FHS EBers introduce themselves as we go around the table: Grace GeogheganEvie Weir Kat RosenbergerCleo St. Vrain LarryThe conversation runs about 25 minutes. Let's listen to my conversation with the FHS Empty Bowls Club core group --------------Tickets for Empty Bowls -> https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E188424&id=95 Prior Year Recordings2024 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/04/this-episode-talks-about-working-with.html 2023 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/05/the-empty-bowls-club-talks-about.html 2021 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/06/fm-561-inside-empty-bowls-2021-060821.html 2020 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/05/fm-263-fhs-empty-bowl-club-stars-50420.html --------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit www.franklin.news/ or www.Franklinmatters.org/ If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session (1447) shares the FUll Franklin (MA) Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, May 7, 2025. All 9 of the members participated in Council Chambers. Meeting recap -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/05/town-council-hears-of-clean-audit-and.html The Full meeting recording runs about 2 hours and 37 minutes --------------The Franklin TV recording is available for review -> https://www.youtube.com/live/BjLJUaJedMc&t=389 The agenda and released documents for this session -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072025-1719 My full set of notes captured during the meeting -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YrOYu85-re20L0v7tmmAvCY2e54ir5sY/view?usp=drive_link FY 2024 Audit report -> https://www.franklinma.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/539 Other audit reports can be found -> https://www.franklinma.gov/Archive.aspx?AMID=36 S&P Bond Rating letter dated May 6, 2025https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5614/SP-Rating-Report---Franklin---2025 -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session (1448) shares the FY 2024 Fiscal Audit presentation and discussion from the Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, May 7, 2025. This includes the announcement of the AAA bond rating renewal. Meeting recap -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/05/town-council-hears-of-clean-audit-and.html The Audit Segment runs about 56 minutes--------------The Franklin TV recording is available for review -> https://www.youtube.com/live/BjLJUaJedMc&t=389 The agenda and released documents for this session -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072025-1719 My full set of notes captured during the meeting -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YrOYu85-re20L0v7tmmAvCY2e54ir5sY/view?usp=drive_link FY 2024 Audit report -> https://www.franklinma.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/539 Other audit reports can be found -> https://www.franklinma.gov/Archive.aspx?AMID=36 S&P Bond Rating letter dated May 6, 2025https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5614/SP-Rating-Report---Franklin---2025 -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation with Franklin High School junior Tuhina Pal. Tuhina recently published a book of her poems on her journey to recovery. We recorded this conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. We cover the following in our conversationHow normal anxiety worsened during the pandemicHow she recognized that, got help and has been on the recovery journeyHow recovery is not a linear journeyPoetry was a vehicle for her to work through her issuesThe recording runs about 36 minutes--------------FHS Active Minds Club announcement of book -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH_IsYluNwM/ Follow Tuhina's Instagram account for updates -> https://www.instagram.com/tuhinapal.poetry/ The book is available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Bookshop.org -> https://bookshop.org/p/books/they-didn-t-know/b519f506fefb8083?ean=9798218477141&next=t -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Franklin Housing Authority meeting held on Tuesday, March 13, 2025 in the Peter L Brunelli Community Center on Central Park Terrace. Participating were:GEORGE DANELLO, CHAIR CHRIS FEELEY (a few minutes late to session)Jennifer LevineANDREW M KEPPLE, STATE APPOINTEECHRISTOPHER LENNONLisa M. Audette, Housing Authority AgentNayda DeJeusQuick recap:From the Director's Report23,000plus on waiting list; Franklin list up 33 folks in one month2 vacancies, both in congregate, both will be housed possible within a few days, interviews and offers madeDiscussion & vote on payment to employees leaving before SeptemberIf they did not take health care coverage, they did get a payment of $1,000 (for a year, or prorated accordingly). HLC increased the allowable amount from $1,000 to $5,000/year. Board vote required to approve of payment, normally would be made in September but the employees involved wouldn't not be on the active payroll at that time, hence the decision needed now. Vote to approve and set the amount for FY 2026 at the same time.The recording of the meeting runs about 42 minutes. --------------Meeting agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132025-1733 My notes captured via Twitter during the meetinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1J-zt7qZj-7RApmgHnp-Y3uHp_AcbtIrS/view?usp=drive_link Housing Income Limits -> (by MA county) https://www.mhp.net/assets/resources/documents/one__income_limits.pdfFranklin Housing Authority web page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/housing-authority --------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also...

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Bobbi Gerlits. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Our conversation talked about the restoration of the labyrinth at the First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF).Labyrinth installation in 2008, restoration in 2025A non-denominational tool for navigating life4 R's to guide walking a labyrinthThe labyrinth at FUSF is open to the community from sunrise to sunsetWorkshops and walks will be scheduledThe conversation runs about 37 minutes--------------FUSF page https://fusf.org/worship/sacred-spaces/ World page for FUSF space ->https://labyrinthlocator.org/labyrinth/first-universalist-society-in-franklin/?fwp_city=Franklin Nathan Wiles's labyrinth designer page https://innatecreations.org/ --------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation with Town Clerk Nancy Danello about the Special Election for the Fiscal Year 2026 Override coming up Tuesday, June 3, 2025. We briefly touch on the regular local election scheduled for November. Our conversation covers:Early in person voting starts May 16 during office hours in Clerk's OfficeLast day to register to vote is May 24Last day for absentee voting at the Office, Monday June 2 at noon.Office closed on Tuesday June 3 to run the election at Franklin High School gymnasiumJune 3 hours from 6 AM to 8 PMNovember election for Town Council, School Committee, Planning Board, Board of Assessor, Board of Health, Constables for 2 year terms. The Town Clerk is also up for a 4 year term.We'll cover this election in more detail later this summerNeither of us will tell you how to vote, we will share information on what you need to know to properly cast an informed vote on or before June 3.Our conversation recording runs about 24 minutes, so let's listen in --------------Special Election page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/1123/Special-Election-6-3-2025 Town Clerk page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/333/Town-Clerk-Elections-DivisionFY 2026 Override Info page -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/1089/Fiscal-Year-2026-Override-Information -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation with Chasity Cheng, Senior Center Deputy Director and Jillian Rochat, Administrative Assistant, both with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.We talk about All the key event highlights for May, includingEat around the World - AustraliaVan and pavilion ribbon cutting May 15 at 10 AMVeterans breakfast May 23Teasers for June, including the Senior OlympicsThe show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter. The recording runs about 39 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------Franklin Senior Center page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging May 2025 newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5446/May-2025-Newsletter?bidId= Senior Center calendar view (just FSC events) -> https://franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945Olympics musical snippet borrowed from https://archive.org/details/tvtunes_10963? -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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 it!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares the Finance Committee meeting conducted Monday, April 28, 2025. All 8 members of the Committee were present in Council Chambers for the first of the series of Budget Hearings for FY 2026. This session covered Education; Tri-County, Norfolk Aggie and Franklin Public Schools. Only Franklin was there to present in person. The Chair almost closed the meeting without mentioning the other two budget items. Quick recap:School Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Interim Business Administrator Jana Milotti made the presentation supported at different points by Dr Dutch and Asst Supt Paula MoranoThe slides of the presentation can be found -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/RZR8tubpGhMB6Ac47 The school budget fits within the Town allocation which assumes a successful override vote on June 3. The school budget is an increase over last year by $2.9MRedistricting brought significant savings to the tune of $3.1MIf the override fails, $2M would be cut from this budget (per current Town documented allocation) resulting in no decrease in sports or transportation fees, staff reductions, higher class sizes, etc. See the photo of slide page 25Tuesday night the budget items for public works and public safety are up for discussion. The meeting will be in the 3rd floor training room.The recording runs about 53 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------Franklin TV recording available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2k6pGMSzeU Finance Cmte agenda -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282025-1700 My notes captured during the meeting via Twitterhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1_SkYWy0EmCwPxh8w_PRvUJI2QDbclXKD/view?usp=drive_link -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe...

This session shares my conversation with Dick Hynes and Scott Carruthers about the changes to the Memorial Day Parade for 2025. We recorded this conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Dick Hynes, American Legion, Post 75 CommanderScott Carruthers, Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW Post 3402 CommanderWe cover the following in our conversationParade route route changedFor better staging locationShorten parade to enable more veerans to participateSeparate the cemetery ceremonies from the parade itselfDean & cemetery ceremonies start at 9:30 AMParade starts at 11:00 AMCeremony on the own Common remains at noon time About the American Legion & VFWMembershipactivitiesThe recording runs about 28 minutes--------------VFW page -> https://post3402.org/ American Legion page -> https://www.mapost75.com/ Parade Route Updated -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/04/did-you-hear-there-is-new-memorial-day.html Or -> https://post3402.org/post-news -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation about the origin story of BLAST - Bringing Libraries and Schools Together. We talk with Erin O'Leary and Caliegh Keating, the collaborators who start with “Yes” and then figure it out. We recorded this conversation virtually on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Caleigh Keating, Youth Services LibrarianErin O'Leary, Reading Specialist at Horace Mann Middle SchoolWe cover the following in our conversationThe origin storyA ‘free' service but dependent upon the override passingMiddle school and elementary school coordinationHow redistricting will simplify the operationsSummer reading kickoffs being planned forThe recording runs about 32 minutes--------------Franklin Public Library page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/233/Franklin-Public-Library Erin O'Leary email address -> olearye@franklinps.net Caleigh Keating email address -> ckeating@minlib.net -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation with Randy Jay. He is a member of the Commissionon Persons with Disabilities. We recorded this conversation in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio Monday, April 14, 2025. We cover the following in our wide ranging conversationRandy's road to FranklinRole of the disability commissionExpo now in its 3rd yearHappening April 26 from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Senior CenterThe recording runs about 35 minutes.--------------Tonw of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/496/Commission-on-Persons-with-Disabilities Facebook page with additional details including participating vendors/organizations https://www.facebook.com/share/15RMr42ncJ/ -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation with Chavelyn Santana, Director of Collaborative Care and Emma Kelley, Director of Adolescent Wellness for the SAFE Coalition. We recorded this conversation in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio Thursday, April 10, 2025. We cover the following in our wide ranging conversationTheir individual road to SAFEThe organization around three approaches Adolescent wellnessFamily recoveryCollaborative careListening as key to growth of services to 55 communitiesThe 90 day support planThe Gala as a fundraising event, May 8The recording runs about 49 minutes.--------------Link to SAFE Coalition -> https://www.safecoalitionma.org/ Purchase tickets to the SAFE Gala May 8 -> https://secure.qgiv.com/event/safegala/ -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation with Camille Bernstein about poetry and her project for April as Poetry Month. We recorded this conversation in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio Wednesday, April 9, 2025. We cover the following in our wide ranging conversationThe origins of her projectPoetry was responsible for meeting her husbandWords and how they matterPoetry as a centering aspect of lifeThe recording runs about 45 minutes.--------------Link to Today”, the Billy Collins poem Camille reads -> https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/40824/today-56d21ebdad746 The link to sign up for the April poem a day project https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yf-G9LvPeAvF5B7FJdDSyBpr8eGNNkcfJbBTYl6xYtk/edit Find Steve's poetry at www.quietpoet.com/-------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation about the 3rd Annual Pen to Picture event scheduled for the Franklin Public Library May 10, 2025. We talk with Bree Comeau, Erin O'Leary and Pam Allard about this event with graphic novelist and illustrator Raul the Third. We recorded this conversation virtually on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Bree Comeau, Assistant Youth Services LibrarianErin O'Leary, Reading Specialist at Horace Mann Middle SchoolPam Allard, Reading Specialist at Remington Middle SchoolWe cover the following in our conversationDetails of the event May 10Graphic novels an entry point for some readersCollaboration between Library and the schoolsEvent is funded via grant from Mass Cultural CouncilThe recording runs about 29 minutes.--------------Pen 2 Picture info -> https://franklinma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pen-to-picture/ Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xhxb-vsN1yyqijCm34Rjwyvd_Tq67YIj/view?usp=drive_link -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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 permissionI hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation with Ariel Doggett, Programming & Volunteer Coordinator with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.We talk about 2 new eventsMonday sports talk & Texas Hold'em1 rescheduled from the closureMind of a Woman, April 1All the special events during the month are coveredWe conclude with a possible adjustment to our formatIncorporating some of the regular events on a recurring basisThe show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter. The recording runs about 28 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------Franklin Senior Center page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging April 2025 newsletter -> https://franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4822/The-Connection-April-2025?bidId=Senior Center calendar view (just FSC events) -> https://franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945-------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap the School Committee meeting of March 25, 2025. We cover Recognition of Boys Basketball & Cheerleaders; acknowledgment of FHSATC still competing in State finalsEuropean capitals trip outlined; Paris, London, Edinburgh; approved by unanimous vote for 2026FHS update, trending on course selections; indication of the budget cuts and program stability in choices (my view)Middle school updateBudget remains a concern -June 3 date for override voteThe recording runs about 38 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net School Committee Meeting InfoFranklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/RwZ6HFEvzx8?&t=95 The meeting agenda can be found -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03252025-1651 Documents released for this agenda after the meeting can be found -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/march-25%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/776268 My notes captured in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PEGYx0qPwSu93ymlY0Xn7y57Rd0_s-kY/view?usp=drive_link -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin...

This session shares my conversation with Donna Grady about the internet safety event coming April 3. We recorded this talk in the Franklin TV Studios on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Most folks know of Donna as the Franklin Education Association (FEA) unit president and as a kindergarten at Keller, previously Jefferson, and teaching for over 35 years.Donna has a new role as Chair of the MASS PTA Health & Wellness Committee. Wearing this hat, she heard of the grant opportunity to bring this program to Franklin and neighboring communities.Parents with school age children are the target for this training/awareness. It is a free night with childcare and meals provided The recording runs about 24 minutes.--------------Donna's school contact info -> gradyd@franklinps.net MASS PTA page -> https://www.massachusettspta.org/MASS PTA Committees page -> https://www.massachusettspta.org/massachusetts-pta-committees/ Link to register for April 3 https://share.hsforms.com/2226Sv7n_QoyNDp00gcpumwgbr Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P7-y7T1nTm44l3WTh7SzD7ZWccJa4ce8/view?usp=drive_link -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation with Quinten Jones, originally from Winchester, VA and a senior at Dean College. We had our discussion in person in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Friday, March 21, 2025. We cover The course requirements to prepare and conduct an eventFlag football tournament chosenHockomock YMCA in Franklin to benefit from proceedsFun family day with food and other activities The recording runs about 12 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------As part of our Event Management & Operations class, we are tasked with planning and executing a successful event—and we'd love for you to be a part of it! All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Franklin YMCA!Help us make this event a success—sign up or donate using the website link or QR codes on the flyer!

This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion on Monday, March 24, 2025 in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio.We talk about Reviewed the regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the monthOpen on Sundays Book sale weekend April 11 & 12Closed Sunday & Monday, April 20, April 21 Library events for April 2025Family eventsKiddos, or “littles”TeensAdultsThe show notes include links to the Library page and to the calendar of events where registration for some of the events is required/recommended.The recording runs about 28 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------Mitzi Gousie's email -> mgousie@minlib.net Franklin Public Library page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/233/Franklin-Public-Library New event calendar -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events April Library newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=48 April press release -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/03/whats-happening-at-library-in-april-2025.html -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation with key members of the Franklin High School Theatre Co's production of The Yellow Boat.Virginia Bernstein (Ginny)Eden DonovanAiden SheppardWe had our discussion in person in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, March 24, 2025. We do a round of introductions so they can provide some info about themselves then we get into talking aboutTheater and what it means to themThe impact of the budget cuts and the recovery with “Yellow Boat”The production process (auditions, casting, rehearsals, etc.)Competition (on the road vs. hosted)Learning and sharing key aspects of life with the performanceThe recording runs about 38 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------Massachusetts Educational Theatre Guild (METG) schedule for finalshttps://metg.org/high-school-festival/2025-finals.html The finals will be announced Saturday, March 29 beginning at 8 PMOrigin Theatrical link to The Yellow Boathttps://origintheatrical.com.au/work/8527 Follow the FHS Theatre Co on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/fhstc/-------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation with Dr. Tina Rogers, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning; Dr. Timothy Frazier, Director of Curriculum ELA & SS; and Eric Stark, Director of Curriculum STEM. We had our discussion in person in the Franklin Public Schools Central District offices on Thursday, March 6, 2025. We cover Middle School math curriculum changesUniversal design, and tiered supportOverall curriculum evaluation plan and processesExcitement of synergies coming with the redistrictingThe recording runs about 50 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------Teaching & Learning contact informationhttps://www.franklinps.net/page/teaching-and-learningThe Middle School math update presentation to the School Committee Jan 28, 2025https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5247238/January_28__2025_MS_Math_Update_to_SC_for_Website.pdf-------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of my conversation with Leah Wahrhaftig-Jeri and Katherine Kellett, both teachers at Franklin High School. We had our conversation at the Franklin TV Studio on Monday, March 3, 2025. Katherine Kellett, Teacher - EnglishLeah Wahrhaftig-Jeri, Teacher - World LanguageWe cover their road to Franklin and FHSWe talk about the joy in teachingAnd the issues faced with continued budget cutsOnly one language to be offered at the middle schoolReduces the total of language classes High School graduates can carry forward to collegeText book & curriculum cuts challenge the appropriate delivery of curriculumLoss of shared intellectual capital with colleagues cut due to budgetLanguage lab is a resource heavily utilized and will no longer available (per budget)Struggle to attract and retain substitute teachersRipple effects for curriculum coverage that is lost and how that affects students and the next year's teachers for that subjectThe recording runs about 40 minutes, so let's listen to my conversation with Leah and Katherine on teaching in challenging budget times--------------Franklin High School page -> https://www.franklinps.net/o/fhs Franklin School District budget page -> FY 2026 https://www.franklinps.net/documents/about-us/school-district-budget/fy2026-budget/728831 Joint budget listening sessions archive -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/02/joint-budget-listening-sessions-fy-2026.html --------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares the Joint Budget Listening Session held Saturday, March 8, 2025 Council Chambers. 8 of the 10 members participated along with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen & School Supt Lucas Giguere.Brief statements by TA Hellen and Supt Giguere opened the session before going to the audience for questions and comments. More than 14 folks stepped up to comment or ask a question, some multiple questions. Felicia Oti, Library Director spoke to the work being done by the Library.Link to the Town page with the budget materials for both Town and School sides https://www.franklinma.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=500 The recording runs about 2 hours 7 minutes , so let's listen in.--------------Franklin TV video for viewing -> https://www.youtube.com/live/LlUDdpZqkNg?&t=13 My notes captured during the sessionhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1wBaFVj9_9K0Rj1z23CGl2--vaO0QsoIn/view?usp=drive_link Updated FY 2026 budget document -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4593/2025-03-05-Town-Council-Preliminary-Budget-Presentation-v2 Citizen discounts and exemptions -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/4418/Local-and-State-Assistance-Programs-PDF You can find the collection of video, audio, and transcripts for the prior sessions here -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/02/joint-budget-listening-sessions-fy-2026.html -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio

This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of my conversation with Gary Premo, Executive Director of the Metacomet Emergency Communication Center (MECC). We had our conversation at the MECC on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Gary provides his backgroundOperations at the MECCWhat to expect when you call 911Growth and possible expansionThe meeting runs about 20 minutes, so let's listen to my conversation with Gary on emergency dispatch operations.--------------Metacomet Emergency Communication Center home page https://www.meccdispatch.org/ Member communities -> https://www.meccdispatch.org/home/pages/visit-our-member-communities Facebook page -> https://www.facebook.com/meccdispatch --------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation with Sarah Amaral, Director and Ariel Doggett, Programming & Volunteer Coordinator with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion virtually via Zoom on Friday, February 28, 2025.We talk about The Listening Session March 4 at 9:30 AM (free breakfast)The closure begins at 1:00 PM on March 4Many (but not all programs) have an alternate site beginning March 5Keep in touch via the newsletter, social media accounts, and if necessary, call the CenterKey special events when the center reopensFire Dept St Patrick's lunch date to be determinedLunches available at Tri-County during the closure, need to call day before except for March 14, which will be a box lunch picked up at the Municipal Bldg (also need to call day before)The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter. The recording runs about 23 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------Franklin Senior Center page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging March 2025 newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4503/Franklin-Newsletter-March-2025?bidId= Alternate site schedulehttps://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4551/March-newsletter-insert?bidId= Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945-------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares the Joint Budget Listening Session held Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the Franklin Senior Center. 8 of the 10 members participated along with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen & School Supt Lucas Giguere.Brief statements by TA Hellen and Supt Giguere opened the session before going to the audience for questions and comments. More than 20 folks stepped up to comment or ask a question, some multiple questions. Both Police Chief Lynch and Fire Cheif McLaughlin spoke to their budget risks. Sarah Amaral, Senior Center Director spoke to the work being done by the center.Link to the Town page with the budget materials for both Town and School sideshttps://www.franklinma.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=500 As of today, $3.8M short, got a slight update with the preview of the preliminary budget being presented to the Town Council Wednesday, March 5.The recording runs about 2 hours 30 minutes , so let's listen in.--------------Franklin TV video for viewing -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCbOgOSGCAI My notes captured during the sessionhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bp9A9XVpTSr2w8OaBDJN9LJDL_vHR-Y2/view?usp=drive_link Updated FY 2026 budget document -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4593/2025-03-05-Town-Council-Preliminary-Budget-Presentation-v2 Citizen discounts and exemptions -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/4418/Local-and-State-Assistance-Programs-PDF -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Ad Hoc committee for the Town Administrators Review. The meeting was held on Thursday, February 27, 2025 in the Council Chambers. Subcommittee Chair Ted Cormier-Leger opens the meeting. Councilors Melanie Hamblen and Glenn Jones participate. Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and many Town department heads are also present and contribute to this session.Quick recap:Exemplary performance review; Area for improvement to be mindful of verbiage, tone, in public meetings, emails, etc. Be better able to step back and help us all be betterIn lieu of reading the draft review doc, they walked through some of the sections to pick out key points and allowed Jamie to elaborate on the development of the individual items touting what he (and the town staff) did to complete the itemMany of the department managers were present and added comments for their review of JamieThe meeting runs about 1 hour & 55 minutes, so let's listen to the Ad Hoc committee for the Town Administrators review meeting.--------------Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjaqeHc6eII The agenda doc includes the draft review ->https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02272025-1604 My notes captured during the meeting -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AssnKA3WLeBxDqbwfKc6owJY6MQ9d6pM/view?usp=drive_link--------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in Council Chambers. All 4 members of the subcommittee participated in Chambers (Hamblen, Sheridan, Frongillo & Chandler).Quick recapThe meeting started and then restarted to get to the correct Zoom link so a few minutes were repeated for some on the video recording and net new for others on the proper Zoom link. This audio recording only includes from the restartThe shared kitchen definition and addition to the use tables for commercial (not residential) zones was discussed, clarified, and then moved to bring to the Town Council by a 4-0 voteThe naming of the Crossing Neighborhood District and the minor additions was agreed to in concept but after discussion determined that it is an opportunity to do more with than "just renaming". Especially with the Master Plan approved, some of those items can be considered for implementation hereMotion to adjourn, passes 4-0 The recording of the meeting runs about 58 minutes. --------------Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aC6kDo1DtM&t=408 The agenda doc -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/02/economic-development-to-review-proposed.html My full set of notes captured during the meetinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1CkUfWVxVbGsGOp9bj8Ew6yDP8BiZDsvy/view?usp=drive_link --------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee Legislative Forum held on Monday, Feb 24, 2025. The Forum was held in the FHS Lecture Hall and broadcast via cable, Zoom, and to YouTube by Franklin TV. The audio of that recording is available here as a podcast. School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan was host, welcomed Superintendent Lucas Giguere who provided a briefing on the school redistricting and school budget.Chair Callaghan turned to the legislative delegation, Senator Becca Rausch and State Representative Jeff Roy for their opening remarks before getting into some prepared questions. After the prepared questions, the audience was allowed to ask questions or make comments.The recording runs about 1 hour & 55 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------The Franklin TV video is available for replay here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuUN6giRqc0 The agenda doc can be found -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242025-1582 My full set of notes taken during the meeting can be found in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pX-uJFiDmOih9nE4vdq9QSr7qeGlQwQH/view?usp=drive_link Photos taken during the event -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/821vCMxw7Br6KakP8 -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares the audio of the Police Station Building Committee (PSBC) meeting on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025. This is the first meeting of 2025. The full project team, OPM, and architects provided an overview of the process and what next steps were starting. Quick recap:Discussion on how many 3 or 4 open houses for public to visit the station to see the existing conditions and need for new spaceDiscussion on how many site visits to other new police facilities, likely 3 so at least the committee members could try and make at least 2 of the 3Presentation on template of project webpage, still in draft, discussion around what to add to it Discussion around the video walk through to be coordinated by Steve Sherlock/Franklin TV. Would enable residents who can't make the open houses to still see the situation. Discussion on 3 sites, one just rose along Grove St but won't be considered further as it is too small. Davis Thayer and Parmenter remain currently under evaluationTown administrator Jamie Hellen made a clear statement on the deed for the Parmenter property that nothing in it prohibits another use. The requirement at the time was to build a school within 3 years, and that was completed. There were no penalties or clawbacks in the deed in case the conditions weren't metNot likely to meet again as a committee until summer time. The OPM, architects, etc have work to do gathering info and developing the initial concepts before having something for the committee to review and weigh in on The recording run about an hour and 10 minutes--------------Franklin TV video of the meeting -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWC6PbFTu0s Meeting agenda -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02252025-1601 -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation with the newly former Chair of the Master Plan Update Committee Glenn Jones. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, February 10, 2025. This session focused on the review of the full process and approval of the Master Plan to help guide Franklin for the next 10 years. We had talked at the beginning of the process (Feb 2023) and also before the major Open House event at Dean College (March 2024). Links for those are shared below.The recording runs about 58 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------“Final” version of the Master Plan -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4018/Final-Report We met in Feb 2023 to talk about the beginning of the Master Plan efforthttps://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/talking-about-master-plan-committee.html We also met in March of 2024 talking about the forthcoming Open House at Dean College and gathering resident input https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/03/glenn-jones-talks-about-what-master.html -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen in the Municipal Building on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Several folks joined in this roundtable discussion on a variety of hot topics around development. Joining the discussion Breeka Li Goodlander, Conservation Director Cathleen Liberty, Health Director Bryan Taberner, Director of Planning & Community Development Joel D'Errico, Franklin resident & developer Joe Halligan, Franklin resident & developer Brad Chaffee, Franklin resident & developer for Camford Property Group Gus Brown, Building CommissionerKey topics Main development issue, change Then 5 things that are top complaints Traffic Density 52:05 “The 3rd thing” environmental concerns Too many school children Character of the TownThe recording runs about 1 Hour & 40 minutes. Let's listen to this conversation on Franklin's development hot topics --------------Town of Franklin page https://www.franklinma.gov/Community calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendarMaster Plan (as approved by Planning Board & Town Council)https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4018/Final-ReportJimmy McMillen, founder of the “Rent is too Damn High Party”https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rent_Is_Too_Damn_High_Party--------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen in the Municipal Building on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Several folks joined in this roundtable discussion on a variety of hot topics around development. Joining the discussion Breeka Li Goodlander, Conservation DirectorCathleen Liberty, Health DirectorBryan Taberner, Director of Planning & Community DevelopmentJoel D'Errico, Franklin resident & developerJoe Halligan, Franklin resident & developerBrad Chaffee, Franklin resident & developer for Camford Property Group Gus Brown, Building CommissionerKey topicsMain development issue, changeThen 5 things that are top complaintsTrafficDensityEnvironmental concernsToo many school childrenCharacter of the TownThe recording runs about 1 Hour & 40 minutes. Let's listen to this conversation on Franklin's development hot topics --------------Town of Franklin page https://www.franklinma.gov/ Community calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar Master Plan (as approved by Planning Board & Town Council)https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4018/Final-Report Jimmy McMillen, founder of the “Rent is too Damn High Party”https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rent_Is_Too_Damn_High_Party--------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation with Brian McGonigal, franchise owner of Caring Transitions operating in Franklin/Milford along with Eric Eidswick, Business Development Manager. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio Studios on Monday, January 27, 2025.We talk about Caring Transitions services Senior relocation, downsizing, estate sales Start with a phone call or web interaction Free in home consultation Can lead to a proposal and contract for services Personalized to meet your needsThe recording runs 44 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------Caring Transitions web page -> https://www.caringtransitions.com/locations/mode/franklin-milford Estate sales page -> https://ctbids.com/ Tip & Trick to assess item value -> eBay app - download, take a photo, do a search, go to “Sold & Completed items” “Your Kids Don't Want Your Stuff” https://www.amazon.com/Your-Kids-Dont-Stuff-Memoir-ebook/dp/B0BN2B7KQP “Nobody Wants your Sh-t - Decluttering before your die” https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61271940-nobody-wants-your-sh-t-------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session of the radio show shares my Cultural Conversation with Cory Shea and John Ristaino in the Franklin TV & Franklin Public Radio Studio on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Cory Shea, is the Town of Franklin Director of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy. Yes, a big title. John Ristaino, is the Chair of the Franklin Cultural Council.We talk about the relationship between the Cultural Council and the Cultural District and Cory's role in helping with the collaboration between these two groups and with the cultural entities in Franklin.We talk about the 6 priorities of the Council Council that guided their grant process. The applicants should have addressed these priorities in their application and in many cases worked with the Council to clarify what was being asked for and what would be done with the grant.The recording runs about 48 minutes. Let's listen to this Cultural Conversation with Cory & John.--------------Town of Franklin page https://www.franklinma.gov/ Cultural District page https://www.franklinculture.org/ Cultural District Committee page https://www.franklinma.gov/593/Cultural-District-Committee Cultural Council Committee page https://www.franklinma.gov/590/Cultural-Council Community calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar --------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation with Sarah Amaral, Director and Ariel Doggett, Programming & Volunteer Coordinator with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.We talk about Key special events throughout FebruaryA short month but not short in activitiesAnd many other aspects of the very busy and fun place that the Senior Center is for the whole community, not just seniors!The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter. The recording runs about 35 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------Franklin Senior Center page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging February 2025 newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4307/February-2025-Newsletter?bidId= Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945-------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares the Master Plan Update Committee meeting conducted Wednesday, February 5, 2025. They met for the final time. The key item on the agenda was to approve some minutes from prior meetings.The recording runs about 7 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/eCmkY0Hl6ow?&t=559 The agenda doc -> https://franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02052025-1544 My notes for this short meeting can be found in one PDF ->https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jrQGcK9JolOVsljUYPob_1yxkLDisy-g/view?usp=drive_link “Final” version of the Master Plan (at least as of 1/20/25) -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4018/Final-Report -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, February 5, 2024. The meeting agenda listed it being conducted via Google meet. However, the 2 members of the Board (Harris, Mu-Chow) (1 absent - Sweet) and Health Dept members apparently were present together. Quick Recap:Discussion on designation of Mass Health Office Association (MHOA) as the tobacco control agent for the town. Motion approved by 2-0 vote via roll callDiscussion on the newMEtacomet Advisory Board oversight board and need to appoint an alternate contact in addition to Director Liberty. Motion made to appoint Kerry McKay as advisory board alternate board member and approved 2-0Healthy brains program for 2025. Kick off with a podcast to be scheduled. Increase awareness, provide resources, in advance of the onset of dementia and other brain afflictions. Focus initially at the Senior Center, Housing Authority, & Library. SAFE Coalition is close to getting their ‘mega brain' display which can be walked through. Simulation dementia experience via hospital. Training possible for wait staff to assist with making that restaurant ordering process a less stressful experience Health agent report, monthly training completed COVID tests still available via the Health nurse at Senior Center, call to arrange pickup. Flu season; 80% of the cases occurred during January (folks actually getting tested, so still likely an undercount)Steve chimed in that he had a contact for the brain program will send info to Cathleen. Also the agenda doc link for the meeting was not clickable, it could be copied but wasn't clickableMotion to adjourn, second, passes 2-0-1 (1 absent)The meeting runs about 26 minutes. Let's listen to the Board of Health meeting Feb 5, 2025.--------------The Board of Health agenda can be found ->https://franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02052025-1543 --------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation with State Representative Jeff Roy. We had our discussion in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, February 3, 2025. We cover The recent Legislative session #193 of the General CourtLegislation filed for #194Entertainment fee to offset cable cord cutting for local PEG channels Transparency and the Globe articles Changes at the Federal level can have impact to usThe recording runs about 49 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------Jeff's Representative profile page at MA Legislature = https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/JNR1 Jeff Roy's Twitter = https://twitter.com/jeffroy Representative Roy's Facebook page = https://www.facebook.com/RepJeffRoy/ Subscribe to Jeff's newsletter -> https://jeffreyroy.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a03272e278ec395d5f164106a&id=43d5611856 -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with the founders of the Children's Museum of Franklin; Meg Hagen and Erin Gallagher. Meg and Erin fill us in on their Franklin story, the idea for the museum, started as a mobile museum to help build interest and prove the concept would work. They are getting closer to opening their physical space on Cottage St (former Agway building). You hear the excitement mounting as the building nears completion. Fundraising is still important, there are many ways to provide financial support. There is a free mobile museum scheduled for Patriot Place on Feb 23 from 10 AM to 5 PM.Opportunities to volunteer will open in a few weeks.The show notes contain links to their web page where you can view the architectural renderings of what the museum will look like as well as to contribute.The recording runs about 38 minutes. Let's listen to my conversation with Meg and Erin--------------Franklin Children's Museum -> https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/ Events -> https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/events Prior recording (Jan 2024) https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/the-childrens-museum-of-franklin-to.html--------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares the Capital Budget Subcmte Meeting held Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in the Council Chambers. All four members participated. 1. FY25 Capital Plan & Subcommittee recommendations a. Town Administrator Memo https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/4098/2025-01-29-CBSC-Agenda---1a-FY25-Capital b. FY25 Department Summary Requests & Capital Plans https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/4117/1b---Capital---Dept-Requests-and-5-Year-Plans c. Quotes https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/4116/1c-Quotes The votes to approve all recommendations were 4-0The agenda doc https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01292025-1526The recording runs about 3 hours , so let's listen in.--------------My full set of notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GNNvCsoWOmoEZ8ReL0iqH6B9MO9Moj96/view?usp=drive_link -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares the “State of the Schools” event presented by School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan and Vice-Chair David McNeill. The event was held with about a dozen folks at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, January 27, 2025. The presentation slide deck is included in the show notes. They cover the presentation with some Q&A along the way and more at the end of the slides. There are more of these events being planned, as the dates are available, they will be shared.The recording runs about 95 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------Presentation deck -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EB4kyIdNW4btBpqGJCAG5jIpVfL7TUxm/view?usp=drive_link Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net Contact info for Dave McNeill -> mcneilld@franklinps.net School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, January 22, 2025. All 9 of the members participated in Council Chambers. Quick recap:APPOINTMENTS - Police Station Building Committee - Andrew WoodwardPUBLIC HEARING - rescheduled to Feb 5; New Common Victualler Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Approval of Karan Goswami as the Manager - Kaushik Restaurants Inc. d/b/a Mirchi Indian CuisinePRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION on Maple Hill and Schmidt Farm Update - Breeka Li Goodlander, Conservation Director2 Zoning Bylaw Amendments for Signs, first reading and approved to move to second reading2 Zoning Bylaw Amendments for their second reading, and receiving unanimous final approvalGrant of Underground Gas Distribution System Easement for work by Eversource at the Pump Station near the Recreation Dept.Approval of a donation for the Senior CenterTOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTEmergency housing potentially ended by year end (if not sooner)New website, agenda issue for Jamie, kins to be worked outSenior Center heating issue, funding planned for ‘permanent' fixLet's listen to the meeting recording which runs about 2 hours and 10 minutes. Audio link -> --------------Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/whUEjE1HPjY?&t=149 The agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01222025-1501 -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation with Stephenie Heath, Ph.D., MSW who works as a Community Outreach Counselor for the SAFE Coalition. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio Studios on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.We talk about Stephanies's path to SAFE The housing program funded through the ARPA grant Postpartum support sessions with the YMCA Suspension diversion program with area high schoolsThe recording runs 25 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------SAFE Coalition web page -> https://www.safecoalitionma.org/ Support programs offered -> https://www.safecoalitionma.org/get-support -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

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, January 23, 2025. Our conversation condenses the Council meeting of Wednesday night with a focus on two questions:• ok, what just happened? • What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?Topics for this sessionAPPOINTMENTS - Police Station Building Committee - Andrew WoodwardPUBLIC HEARING - rescheduled to Feb 5; New Common Victualler Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Approval of Karan Goswami as the Manager - Kaushik Restaurants Inc. d/b/a Mirchi Indian CuisinePRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION on Maple Hill and Schmidt Farm Update - Breeka Li Goodlander, Conservation Director2 Zoning Bylaw Amendments for Signs, first reading and approved to move to second reading2 Zoning Bylaw Amendments for their second reading, and receiving unanimous final approvalGrant of Underground Gas Distribution System Easement for work by Eversource at the Pump Station near the Recreation Dept.Approval of a donation for the Senior CenterTOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTEmergency housing potentially ended by year end (if not sooner)New website, agenda issue for Jamie, kins to be worked outSenior Center heating issue, funding planned for ‘permanent' fixLet's listen to my conversation with Tom as we recap the Town Council meeting held this week--------------Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/whUEjE1HPjY?&t=149 The agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/2025-01-22_town_council_agenda_1.pdf --------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation with Colleen Bunnewith on Monday, January 20, 2025 in the Pour Richard's Wine store. The store interior is being renovated with new colors and layout. Colleen is co-owner with her husband Corey.We talk about How they got to opening Pour Richard's under their ownership Plans for beer, wine, and provisions Plans for an expanded beer section Plans for bringing in cheese & prepared foods, charcuterie boards, etc. Events, “Pennywise” rebranded as “Bacchus Busters” Grand re-opening set for Feb 8The recording runs 20 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------Web page (under revision as of 1/22/25) -> https://pourrichardswine.com/ On Facebook at -> https://www.facebook.com/pourrichardswine On instagram at -> https://www.instagram.com/pourrichardswinema/ -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares the Master Plan Update Committee meeting conducted Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The recording runs almost 1 hour and 54 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98wFbUo0ugEAgenda and supporting documents for this session -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-january_15_2025.pdf“Final” version of the Master Plan (at least as of 1/20/25) -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_master_plan_final_report-submitted_to_town-01-15-2025.pdf -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. We recapped the School Committee meeting of January 14, 2025. We cover Cheerleader recognition, approval for trip to NationalsFHS update & program of studiesRedistricting updates mostly in Superintendent Update, action items did include approval of notification of the school names for interim usageApproval of the capital budgetFranklin TV presentation, issue of cable cutting and alternative revenue sourceState of the Schools, January 27 at 7 PM at the TV StudioThe recording runs about 40 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net School Committee Meeting InfoFranklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWsDrfRwZuM Meeting agenda -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/fsc.pdf Meeting packet (other docs as they are released after the meeting will get posted here) -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/january-14%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/742564 My full set of notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JdupV2TntAObJjwWAik_BBpoPfpLPHVH/view?usp=drive_link -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also...

This session of the radio show shares conversation with Pam and Joe Formosa, who are leading the revitalized Santa Foundation. We had our conversation in the new facility at 275 Washington St, Suite a6.We talked aboutThanking the community and all who helpedHow Pam & Joe ended up in this rolePlanning for the future underwayThe recording of our conversation runs about 34 minutes. --------------Visit the Santa Foundation online at -> https://www.sfjoy.org/Or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SantaFoundation --------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me know And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"