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FM #1478 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1478 in the series. This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and School Superintendent Lucas Giguere in the Municipal Building on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Key topics ● After the FY 2026 budget discussion, what’s next ○ Town business ○ School’s redistricting ○ Survey and engagement ● Music playlists, concerts, & time away The recording runs about 55 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie & Lucas. -------------- Town of Franklin page https://www.franklinma.gov/ Franklin Public Schools page -> https://www.franklinps.net/ 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 neighbors ● If 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 do Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/ If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ 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 Commissioner Key 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 Town The 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 neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/ If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

FM #1339 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1339 in the series.  This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Deputy Administrator Amy Frigulietti in the Municipal Building on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.   Our discussion was essentially a review of the 2024 calendar year. While the failed override was significant, Jamie & Amy wanted to highlight some of the other key accomplishments. Key topics Franklin Crisis Action Team (FCAT) Community survey Community engagement & civil discourse Many of the accomplishments are also listed in the mid year summary doc in the Council agenda for 12/18/24 The recording runs about 57 minutes. Let’s listen to this conversation closing out 2024 -------------- Town of Franklin page  https://www.franklinma.gov/  Community calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar  Mid-year review (adoption of 2025 goals) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._resolution_24-78_tc_goals.pdf  Homeless resources page -> https://sites.google.com/view/homeless-resources-services/home  Healthcare & Resources link -> https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7a79d8f9979f4709ad5b7311c91c8258 -------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.   This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/ If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

FM #1319 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1319 in the series. This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen in his office on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Jamie has mentioned in many meetings that he doesn’t spend time on social media. So I took some of the top items that generally get wrapped around misinformation and brought them to have Jamie provide his trusted source input Franklin doesn't have enough water, we have a water ban every year How come the Town of Franklin is building so many apartments What happening with Davis Thayer building I thought the old museum was being developed by Habitat for Humanity Get more grants Regionalization will save us Parmenter school deed restriction The recording runs about 45 minutes. Let’s listen to this conversation and bust some myths floating around some of the social media in Franklin. -------------- Town of Franklin page https://www.franklinma.gov/ Community calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar Water system 3 part podcast https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/news/franklin-matters-conversations-regarding-franklins-sewer-services-doug Franklin TV News Awareness Survey https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/your-input-is-requested-for-franklin-ma.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 neighbors If you don't like something here, please let me know Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/ If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com. The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ 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 3rd floor Training Room on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Jamie and I were joined in the roundtable discussion by (in order of appearance): ● Cory Shea, Town of Franklin Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy ● John Ristaino: Franklin Cultural Council Chair ● Sue Cass: Franklin Cultural District Committee member ● Lauren Kloos & Roger Trahan: Franklin Farmers Market ● Raye Lynn Mercer: Artistic & Executive Director at Franklin Performing Arts Company ● Kayla Nisbet: Franklin Artist; graphic designer, muralist & new Franklin Cultural Council Member The recording runs about 62 minutes. Let’s listen to this conversation on the new & exciting cultural happenings in Franklin. -------------- Town of Franklin page https://www.franklinma.gov/ Cultural District page https://www.franklinculture.org/ Cultural Council page https://www.franklinma.gov/cultural-council Franklin Farmers Market page https://www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com/ Franklin Performing Arts Company page https://fpaconline.com/ A Wreath of Franklin sign up page https://form.jotform.com/242634718318056 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 neighbors ● If you don't like something here, please let me know Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/ If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at [email protected] The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

FM #1275 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1275 in the series. This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and School Superintendent Lucas Giguere. We had our conversation in the Town Administrator's office on Monday, September 9, 2023. September brings ● Renovation to Town offices, process improvements ● School re-opening ● Redistricting planning ● Joint Budget Subcommittee starts Sep 11 to work on budget for FY 2026 ● More engaged now, need to bring them along the discussion on wish list items, what do we really need, and then prioritize accordingly The recording runs about 50 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie and Lucas

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Town Administrator Amy Frigulietti, Police Lt Jason Reilley, and Kallie Montagano, Co-Response Program Manager on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. We get a very brief recap of current events (it’s all about the budget) and then get into the evolution of the “jail diversion” program to the “co-response” program now managed by Kallie with 2 other clinicians (Sonja and Caroline). There is no typical day. We close out with discussion and laughter around the Top 20 songs of Hope. (playlist below) Our conversation runs about 45 minutes. -------------- Contact info: for Jamie & Amy: https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator Police Department page: https://www.franklinma.gov/police-department Contact info for Lt Reilly: [email protected] Contact info for Kallie: [email protected] Co-Response Program page: https://www.franklinma.gov/police-department/pages/co-response-program Songs of Hope YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAldLSI4Eiro2M-gyEz73X2n -------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? ● If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors ● If you don't like something here, please let me know Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit www.franklin.news/ or www.Franklinmatters.org/ If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at [email protected] The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley" The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for"Franklin Matters"

FM #1184 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1184 in the series. This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Town Administrator Amy Frigulietti, Conservation Agent Breeka Li Goodlander and Recreation Director Ryan Jette on Monday, April 29, 2024. We get a very brief recap of current events (it’s all about the budget) and jump right into Earth Day and the other activities of the Conservation and Recreation departments Conservation Projects more this year than last Friends of Conservation group forming Recreation Growth in participation Field upgrades at Fletcher & King St Beaver Pond has a new kayak launch We close out with discussion and laughter around the Top 35 songs about weather https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Eu2npqGS0fH9N0Uc0iB5WCitoawIMFdJ/view?usp=drive_link Our conversation runs about 41 minutes. -------------- Contact info: for Jamie & Amy: https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator Conservation page: https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation Recreation page: https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department Fact checking update: ● In 1969 at a UNESCO Conference in San Francisco, peace activist John McConnell proposed a day to honor the Earth and the concept of peace, to first be observed on March 21, 1970, the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere. This day of nature's equipoise was later sanctioned in a proclamation written by McConnell and signed by Secretary General U Thant at the United Nations. A month later, United States Senator Gaylord Nelson proposed the idea to hold a nationwide environmental teach-in on April 22, 1970. He hired a young activist, Denis Hayes, to be the National Coordinator. Nelson and Hayes renamed the event "Earth Day" https://www.earthday.org/history/ ● The group garnered worldwide attention with 1987 album Diesel and Dust. Its singles "The Dead Heart" and " Beds Are Burning" illuminated the plight of indigenous Australians https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_Oil -------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? ● If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors ● If you don't like something here, please let me know Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit www.franklin.news/ or www.Franklinmatters.org/ If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at [email protected] The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ 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 Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Town Administrator Amy Frigulietti, School Superintendent Lucas Giguere, and Assistant Superintendent Dr Tina Rogers on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. We get a brief recap of current events and the dive into the major discussion of the budget and the timeline around its final development. Information on the key questions that remain to be answered are discussed. Budget timeline: ● April 9 - School Committee vote on school’s budget ● April 12 - Town FY 2025 budget released ● April 17 - Finance Committee meeting ● April 24 - Joint meeting of School Committee & Town Council at FHS Auditorium ● May 6, 8, and 15 - Finance Committee budget hearings ● May 22, 23 - Town Council budget hearings We close on a lighter note with discussion and laughter around the Top 20 songs about schools: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AEq1QElhBShhGAMjH-S_uEceAfNPftlC/view?usp=drive_link Our conversation runs about 55 minutes.

Topics for this session Water & Sewer Beaver Stream Interceptor PFAS mitigations Stormwater New fee abatement cycle opens April 1 Trash & recycling Composting coming GIS (graphical information service) The storymaps and the “data” Fleet management Over 200 registered vehicles Another 80 unregistered devices (large & small) Always looking for efficiencies Engineering Baron Road out to bid for work this year (ARPA funded) Highway/ & Grounds The most visible working section of the DPW The recording runs about 96 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie, Amy & the DPW group on Thursday, February 22, 2024

This session of the radio show shares a new format for "Talk Franklin" with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Administrator Amy Frigulietti. This episode features a conversation on the 2024 elections with Town Clerk Nancy Danello. We recorded our discussion in person in the 3rd floor Training Room on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Topics for this session Quick news highlights Franklin Ridge received $8.5M funding Town Council goals set for next 2 years Jamie elected as Vice-President of Mass Municipal Assoc (MMA) Elections for 2024 Presidential Primary - March 5 State Primary - September 3 Presidential Election - November 5 Quick outlook Council Meeting - Jan 31 Finance Mtg - Feb 6 Council Mtg - Feb 28 Joint Budget Cmte - March 6 The recording runs about 47 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie, Amy & Nancy on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

A conversation with Steve Sherlock of Franklin Matters, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Town Administrator Amy Frigulietti, and Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. They talk about... Proclamation: William “Ken” Norman - Ken was recognized with a Town proclamation and State House of Representative resolution for many years of service on the Board of Assessors (16 years) and many other committees. 2024 Annual Alcohol License Renewals - all approved, 8 being held for payment and final inspection completion Resolution 23-71: Town Council Approval of County ARPA Funds - Council approved application to Norfolk County for ARPA awards in the total amount of $1,359,000 ○ Police Dept - $559,000 ○ Sewer projects - $500,000 ○ Franklin Food Pantry - $100,000 ○ SAFE Coalition - $100,000 ○ YMCA Bernon Family Branch - $100,000 ARPA Direct funds announced for : ○ $1M to reconstruct Baron Road ○ $420,000 for replacement & construction of visitor bleachers at the high school field Bylaw Amendment 23-902: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Inserting Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of - Second Reading - approved by 7-2 vote (Jones, Dellorco voted no) Bylaw Amendment 23-903: A Bylaw to Amend the code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service - Second Reading - mattress fee raised to $65, unanimously approved (9-0) 2023 year in review, January 3, hit the ground working on 2024 The recording runs about 38 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie, Amy & Tom on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

A conversation with Steve Sherlock of Franklin Matters and Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. They talk about... Budget cycle starting new Tough decisions in FY25 and beyond Migrant housing status stabilized

A conversation with Steve Sherlock of Franklin Matters, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Deputy Town Administrator Amy Frigulietti. They talk about... Ribbon cutting held for Schmidt’s Farm Ground breaking for Beaver St. Interceptor FY 2024 budget adjustments Tax rate Hearing Tri-County debt exclusion Election Turnout Thanksgiving break Turkey Trot FHS Football at Fenway

A conversation with Steve Sherlock of Franklin Matters, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Deputy Town Administrator Amy Frigulietti. They talk about... Davis Thayer “Expression of Interest” Ribbon cutting held for Brick School Renovation, scheduled for Schmidt’s Farm purchase, Oct 27 at 11 AM La Cantina Winery/Brewery expansion, licenses approved SAFE Coalition update from Jen Knight-Levine Migrant housing status update Nov 7 election