Franklin Matters Radio
What matters in Franklin MA - we follow the money sharing Town & School meetings, community events, and interviews to enable an informed resident & voter
FM #1477 - Franklin, MA: Senior Ctr July 2025 Highlights - 06/18/25
This session shares my conversation with Chasity Cheng, Senior Center Deputy Director and Ariel Doggett, Programing & Volunteer Coordinator, both with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
We talk aboutÂ
All the key event highlights for JulyReminder on fee increases effective in July“Franklin First” for special event registrationsReminder on use myactivecenter.com/ for online Senior Center registrationTeasers for vans trips in the futureÂThe show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter.Â
The...
FM #1476 - Franklin (MA) School Cmte Mtg - 06/24/25
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. 5 members participated in this virtual session, 2 were absent (Gallagher, Griffith).Â
Quick recap:
Superintendent’s report, end of school year officially June 18, schools closed out in memorable ways, thanks to PCC 's et al for making it possible.Â
Boxes labeled, classrooms cleared… Summer relocation work underway, all packing was completed, walkthrough underway to confirm readiness for transition, thanks to Colin for all the effort in this. The preparation and communication was organized
Transportation registration closed, 16 already on waitlist, routes schedu...
FM #1475 - School Cmte - Policy Subcmte Mtg - 06/24/25
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee Policy Subcmte meeting held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. 2 members participated in this virtual session; Chair O’Sullivan and member McNeill, Callaghan was absent. Supt Giguere, Ops Director Boisvert, Jana Melotti and Dr Rogers represented the Central Office.
Quick recap:
Primary discussion on this agenda is fees, recommendation to keep the current 3 tier approach with the minor adjustment of moving wrestling from Tier 3 to Tier 2, from $350 to 600, Tier 1 remains at $1000. Fees can't be reduced due to the shortage of revenue from failed overrideAthletic fees approved by 2-0-1 vote (Chair O'S...FM #1474 - Town Council Mtg - Survey Says - 06/18/25
This session (1474) shares the Polco Community Survey results discussion during the Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, June 18, 2025. 8 of the members started the meeting in Council Chambers (1 arrived before the Executive Session started).
This session (1473) shares “everything but” the Polco Community Survey results discussion of the Franklin (MA) Town Council on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.  Â
The meeting opens Chief McLaughlin’s retirement announcementCitizen commentsElectric Youth performance & proclamationAppointments, Farmers license for La Cantina WineryLegislation for actionCouncil CommentsExecutive SessionApproval of contracts# 1474 = The survey discussion recording runs about 1 hour and 10 minutes
# 1473 = The “everything but” survey discussion recording runs about 1.5 hou...
FM #1473 - Town Council Mtg - Everything But Survey - 06/18/25
This session (1473) shares “everything but” the Polco Community Survey results discussion of the Franklin (MA) Town Council on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. 8 of the members started the meeting in Council Chambers (1 arrived before the Executive Session started). Â
The meeting opens Chief McLaughlin’s retirement announcementCitizen commentsElectric Youth performance & proclamationAppointments, Farmers license for La Cantina WineryLegislation for actionCouncil CommentsExecutive SessionApproval of contractsThis session (1474) shares the Polco Community Survey results discussion during the Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
#1473 = The “everything but” survey discussion recording runs about 1.5 hours Â
#1474 = The survey discussion recording runs about 1 hour and 10 minutes<...
FM #1472 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 06/18/25
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 Friday, June 20, 2025. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of June 18, 2025.
We focus on two questions:
ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?Discussion items:Â
Fire Chief McLaughlin reads his statement announcing his retirement on or before Oct 1, 2025. Electric Youth made their annual 'bon voyage' appearance to perform an a cappella number fittingly "Time of my Life" from the Dirty Dancing...FM #1471 - Franklin Celebrates with Pride June 21 - 06/17/25
This session shares my conversation with Evelyn and Rion of the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance on Tuesday, June 21, 2025. We met to record in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio.
We talked of
4th Annual Celebrate with Pride Day June 21 (rain date June 22)Monthly meeting (1st Thursdays)Book Club (3rd Wednesdays)Sign up for the newsletter to keep informed on events & infoThe meeting recording runs about 12 minutes.
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Franklin LGBTQ Alliance page -> https://franklinlgbtqalliance.com/Â Â Â
Celebrate with PRide 2025 -> https://franklinlgbtqalliance.com/pride-2025Â
If you have any ques...
FM #1470 - Franklin (MA) School Cmte Mtg - 06/10/25
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. 6 members participated in Council Chambers, 1 remote (Sompally).Â
Quick recap:
A brief executive session was held before approving the new teacher contract for a 3 year term. Details of the amount approved were not shared, however, members of the negotiation subcommittee spoke highly of the collaboration and cooperation that resulted in a good deal for the district and the Town. The vote was unanimous and included Town Administrator Jamie Hellen (7-0-1) (1 absent)The budget adjustment reducing the proposed budget by $2M was previewed in a...FM #1469 - Chalkboard Chat - 06/11/25
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 on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap both the School Committee meeting of June 10, 2025.Â
We coverÂ
Executive session to approve teachers contractVote on revised budget due to failed override, cutting $2M including 12 FTE positions, sports and activity fees remain as high this yearSuperintendent’s review approvedSchool ends June 18, redistricting works continues to implement for SeptReading program “Meet me in the Middle”Register for bus by June 20, fee set $387...FM #1468 - FHA Appreciation Event - 06/09/25
This session shares audio recording of the Appreciation Event celebrating the collaboration that returned a single family home to Franklin housing stock. State Representative Jeff Roy hosted the event on Monday, June 9, 2025
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Video recording by Steve Sherlock (Franklin Matters/Franklin Public Radio) Video link -> https://youtu.be/lXcfc3-nNbI
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.Â
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it a...
FM #1467 - Franklin (MA) Finance Cmte Mtg - 06/11/25
This session shares the Finance Committee meeting very briefly conducted Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The Committee initially struggled to make a quorum needing 5 members. It had one, then 2, 3, and 4. Discussion on whether to hold the meeting as quorum appeared to be in jeopardy. 2 more arrived to make quorum.Â
Given the nature of the topic, a deep dive on Technology, that 3 new members of the committee will be appointed in July and should participate, that 1 present wouldn’t be returning, it was decided to postpone the meeting and topic until the fall.
For the record, the decision was for...
FM #1466 - Franklin (MA) Town Council Mtg - 06/04/25
This session shares the Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The FY 2026 second budget hearing continued from May 22, was reopened to make the adjustments due to the failed override June 3, 2025. All 9 Council members participated in the Council Chambers.Â
Quick recap:
After the 5 minutes late start, the public hearing on the FY 2026 budget was resumed from the May 22 session.Town Administrator Jamie Hellen walked through the recap and explained the Option A & B using 3 slides (see below) as well as the Option A & B voting docs (linked below)Chief Lynch, Chief McLaughlin, Supt Giguere, and Library Director O...FM #1465 - Intro to Fyzical - 06/09/25
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Chris Correnti and Winslow Woodacre. We had our conversation in the newly renovated Fyzical Balance Therapy building on Main St in downtown Franklin on Monday, June 9, 2025.Â
Our conversation provides an introduction to Chris, Winslow, and the new physical and balance therapy services they can provide to the community.Â
Discussion items:Â
How they got located here in Franklin Services provided Free balance analysisIntake process to confirm insurance coverageThe conversation runs about 30 minutes so let’s listenÂ
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Fyzical webpage ...
FM #1464 - FSC - June 2025 Highlights - 05/28/25
This session shares my conversation with Sarah Amaral, Senior Center Director and Jillian Rochat, Administrative Assistant, both with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
We talk aboutÂ
All the key event highlights for JuneSenior OlympicsIntroduction of myactivecenter.com/Â for online Senior Center registrationTeasers for July & van trips in the futureÂThe show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter.Â
The recording runs about 43 minutes, so let’s listen in.
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FM #1463 - Summer Reading Blitz - 05/29/25
This session shares my conversation about the Summer Reading Blitz and the middle school program “Meet Me in the Middle.” We talk with Erin O’Leary and Caleigh Keating, the collaborators who fill in the details on summer reading efforts for readers of all ages. We recorded this conversation virtually on Thursday, May 29, 2025.Â
Caleigh Keating, Youth Services LibrarianErin O’Leary, Reading Specialist at Horace Mann Middle SchoolWe cover the following in our conversation
Library events for the June school half daysReading program sign up for grades 0-6, teens, and adultsMiddle school “Meet Me in the Middle”...FM #1462 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 06/05/25
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, June 5, 2025. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of June 4, 2025 and the closeout of the FY 2025 budget approval in light of the failed override June 3, 2025.
We focus on two questions:
ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?Discussion items:Â
FY 2026 Budget adjusted for Option B and approvedThanks to all involved for their efforts and collaboration through the Joint Budget proces...FM #1461 - 15th Anniversary of The Drummers Studio - 05/2825
This session shares my conversation about the 15th Anniversary of The Drummers Studio. I talk with Kris Russell, owner, operator, and drummer extraordinaire. We recorded this conversation in the “Honeycomb Hive” or “Chemistry Lab” on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.Â
We cover the following in our conversation
Kris’ journey to FranklinCreation of The Drummers StudioEducational approach15th Anniversary celebration June 21 at Bellingham HighKris gives us about a 2 minute musical sample, the drum track to David Bowie's Let’s Dance song.The recording runs about 53 minutes
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The Drummers Studio -> https://thedrummersstudio.com/Â
Kris play...
FM #1460 - Franklin (MA) School Cmte Mtg - 05/27/25
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. 6 members participated all in Council Chambers, 1 absent (Gallagher).Â
Quick recap:
In the Superintendent's Report, Supt Giguere used some time to recognize the FHS students who won MICCA awardsThe students who achieved the State of MA Biliteracy certificates were recognized. 13 were presentIn the Guests/Presentations segment, the school district personnel retiring this year were recognizedCivics Presentation by Students featured Mrs Ambrose from Remington MS and Kayla who share her project on autism awareness (photos of the presentation below)The District Improvement Plan/School Improvement P...FM #1459 - Chalkboard Chat - 05/28/25
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 on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap the School Committee meeting of May 27, 2025.Â
We coverÂ
MICCA award recognitionsBiliteracy certificate recognitionsSchool personnel retiree recognitionsDistrict Improvement Plan/School Improvement Plan updatesOverride discussion, vote June 3; any questions, please reach out to find outThe recording runs about 42 minutes, so let’s listen in.
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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net  Â
Frankl...
FM #1458 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 05/27/25
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 Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meetings of May 21 & May 22, 2025.Â
We focus on two questions:
ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?FY 2026 Budget hearing process summary Wednesday, May 21
Wednesday, the first night, the line item summary for each of the departments was read aloud by the Clerk of the Council. As it was read, members placed a hold...
FM #1457 - Town Council Mtg - Budget Hearing #2 - 05/22/25
This session (1456) shares the FY 2026 first budget hearing held by the Franklin (MA) Town Council on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. All 9 of the members started the meeting in Council Chambers (1 left not feeling well during the meeting). Â
This session (1457) shares the FY 2026 second budget hearing held by the Town Council Meeting of Thursday, May 22, 2025. The budget hearing happens after the ABCC license transactions are completed. 7 members started the meeting (2 absent), 1 left during the meeting, leaving only 6 to make the final votes.
Budget hearing #1 recap ->
Budget hearing process summaryThis first night, the line item summary for ea...FM #1456 - Town Council Mtg - Budget Hearing #1 - 05/21/25
This session (1456) shares the FY 2026 first budget hearing held by the Franklin (MA) Town Council on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. All 9 of the members started the meeting in Council Chambers (1 left not feeling well during the meeting). Â
This session (1457) shares the FY 2026 second budget hearing held by the Town Council Meeting of Thursday, May 22, 2025. The budget hearing happens after the ABCC license transactions are completed. 7 members started the meeting (2 absent), 1 left during the meeting, leaving only 6 to make the final votes.
Budget hearing #1 recap ->
Budget hearing process summaryThis first night, the line item summary for ea...FM #1455 - Town of Franklin, MA Memorial Day Ceremony - 05/26/25
This session of the radio show shares the audio of the Town of Franklin Memorial Day ceremony held on the Town Common at the end of the parade on Monday, May 26, 2025. The day was sunny, a few passing clouds with a gentle breeze.Â
Veterans Service Officer Shannon Nisbett is the master of ceremonies and introduces each speaker, and walks us through the program.Â
The ceremony runs about 47 minutes.Â
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My photos (for both the parade & ceremony) are found in one album ->Â
https://photos.app.goo.gl/w7AdGvP6PDGi...
FM #1454 - Chalkboard Chat - 05/21/25
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 on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap the School Committee meeting of May 13, 2025.Â
We coverÂ
Theatre group recognitionTraffic study and mitigations Horace Mann renaming discussionSuperintendent evaluationOverride discussion, vote on or before June 3; any questions, please reach out to find outThe recording runs about 30 minutes, so let’s listen in.
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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net  Â
Franklin T...
FM #1453 - Economic Development Subcmte Mtg - 05/21/25
This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in Council Chambers. All 4 members of the subcommittee participated in Chambers (Hamblen, Sheridan, Frongillo & Jones). Change in membership acknowledged as Chandler is no longer part of the subcmte and Jones returns to the group.
Quick recap
Discussion on the proposed zoning change to enable a commercial kitchen in residential areas if they are on septic systemsHealth Dept Cathy Liberty and Planner Amy Love present for the discussion; Fee is the same as other permits Health covers, and...FM #1452 - Empty Bowls 10th Anniv - 05/15/25
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.Â
The FHS EBers introduce themselves as we go around the table:Â
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 groupÂ
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Tickets for Empty Bowls -> https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E188424&id=95Â
Pr...
FM #1451 - School Cmte Mtg - 05/13/25
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. 7 members participated, 6 in Council Chambers, 1 remote (Gallagher).Â
The audio for the meeting leaves out the approx 30 minute executive session that the committee spent on negotiation strategy. A brief sound bit highlights the gavel to go into and then the gavel is heard again as they return. Â
Quick recap:
Recognition of the FHS student Theater group
Presentation update on the traffic study and mitigation efforts underway
Link to presentation in the notes section below NO projects to address the...FM - Franklin (MA) Town Clerk Robocall on Early Voting - 05/16/25
Sharing the Franklin (MA) Town Clerk Robocall sent out on Early Voting - 05/16/25
FM #1449 - Tuhina Pal "They. Didnt. Know." - 04/23/25
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.Â
We cover the following in our conversation
How 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
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FHS Active Minds Club a...
FM #1448 - Town Council Mtg - Audit Segment - 05/07/25
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.Â
Meeting recap -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/05/town-council-hears-of-clean-audit-and.htmlÂ
The Audit Segment runs about 56 minutes
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The Franklin TV recording is available for review -> https://www.youtube.com/live/BjLJUaJedMc&t=389Â
The agenda and released documents for this session ->Â Â https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072025-1719Â
My full set of notes captured during the meeting -> https...
FM #1447 - Town Council Mtg (full session) - 05/07/25
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. Â
Meeting recap -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/05/town-council-hears-of-clean-audit-and.htmlÂ
The Full meeting recording runs about 2 hours and 37 minutes Â
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The Franklin TV recording is available for review -> https://www.youtube.com/live/BjLJUaJedMc&t=389Â
The agenda and released documents for this session ->Â Â https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072025-1719Â
My full set of notes captured during the meeting -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y...
FM #1446 - Franklin Housing Authority Mtg - 05/13/25
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.Â
Participating were:
GEORGE DANELLO, CHAIRÂ 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 Report
23,000plus 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 made...FM #1445 - Talking About Labyrinths with Bobbi Gerlits - 05/06/25
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.Â
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
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FUSF page https://fusf.org/worship/sacred-spaces/Â
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FM #1444 - Town Clerk June 3, 2025 Special Election Update - 05/05/25
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.Â
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, Boar...FM #1443 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 05/08/25
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, May 7, 2025. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of May 7, 2025.Â
We focus on two questions:
ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?Quick recap:
Town Clerk Nancy Danello provides some updates on the early voting, last day to register, etc. for the FY 2026 override special election June 3
School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan provides some updates on the re...
FM #1442 - Community Preservation Cmte Mtg - 05/05/25
This session of the radio show shares the Community Preservation Committee meeting held in the Council Chambers on Monday, May 5, 2025. All nine members of the committee were present in Council Chambers.
Quick Recap ->Â
No live broadcast of the Community Preservation committee meeting tonight. The meeting is being recorded and will be set for broadcast laterMinutes approved for August 20, 2024 and December 18, 2024 (approved as amended, some minor updates on who the members were at the time)Citizen comment; request for pickleball courts, already planned for the King St Park renovation, lights on the fields are out for b...FM #1441 - Senior Ctr May 2025 Event Highlights - 04/30/25
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 aboutÂ
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.Â
The recording runs about 39 mi...
FM #1440 - Chalkboard Chat - 04/30/25
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 the Studio on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap the School Committee meeting of April 29, 2025.Â
We coverÂ
Transportation, busing sign up now active, due by June 20Elementary Report Cards Letter of Support Campus Naming DiscussionOverride discussion, vote on or before June 3; any questions, please reach out to find outThe recording runs about 33 minutes, so let’s listen in.
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Contact info for D...
FM #1439 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 05/02/25
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 Friday, May 2, 2025. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of April 30, 2025.Â
We focus on two questions:
ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?Topics for this session:
SchCmte Chair Callaghan updates on SchCmte businessTown Clerk Nancy Danello with an update on the special electionProclamations:Police Department - Promotions = . Sergeant John GodinoPolice Department - Swearing in of New Court Prosecutor / Detective = . Tara L...FM #1438 - ToF - Finance Cmte Mtg Budget Hearing #3 - 05/01/25
This session shares the Finance Committee meeting conducted Thursday, May 1, 2025. 7 members of the Committee participated, 6 in Council Chambers, 1 remote (Hamilton) 1 absent (Nagel) for the last of the series of Budget Hearings for FY 2026. This session covered the General government line items and led to the series of recommending votes.  Â
Quick recap
Up for review tonight were the General government departments, many of them much smaller than the Police, FIRE, DPW, and Schools covered previously but all key to Town services. Recreation pays for itself with fee revenue from servicing 7200 kids with 3 full time personnelLibrary just above the...
