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
• 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 

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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

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