FM #338 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 338 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Communications Specialist Anne Marie Tracey. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about:

Re-opening

Weekly numbers, need to maintain focus on social distancing, face coverings, etc.

Market study

EDC meeting sort of/unofficial

Listening sessions scheduled

Nexamp solar farm info sessions - replay available

Municipal aggregation starts Nov 1

FY 2021 Budget

Being mindful as FY 21 gets underway

Likely November budget discussion before tax rate hearing in December

Elections

Sep primary, Absentee, mail, early voting;

November election; Ballot questions; Community Preservation Act

The recording runs about 40 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie and Anne Marie.

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Market Study Listening Sessions https://www.franklinma.gov/economic-development

Nexamp session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jnqi1ExZtSs

Town budget page https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget

Town Clerk page https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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