Franklin Matters Radio

By Steve Sherlock

What matters in Franklin MA - we follow the money sharing Town & School meetings, community events, and interviews to enable an informed resident & voter... more

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December 20, 2021FM #683 - Town Council Meeting - 12/15/21
This session shares part of the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: members of the Town Council and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, some members of the public participated in person, some via the Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
The recording runs about one hour and twenty minutes (1:20 )
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting of Dec 15, 2021
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Agenda document -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/december_15_town_council_agenda.pdf
My notes from the meeting -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/recap-town-council-hears-update-on.html
Town Council Quarterbacking with Chair Tom Mercer -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/town-council-quarterbacking-with-chair.html
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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.
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.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!
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1h 23min
December 20, 2021FM #682 - Candlelight Vigil For Shirley Owen - 12/19/21
This shares audio recording of the candle light vigil in memory of Shirley Owen. The vigil was held on the Franklin Town Common and attended by a couple of thousand neighbors, friends, and members of the Franklin community.
The event ‘master of ceremonies’ was State Representative Jeff Roy.
Link to the GoFundMe for the Owen's family is included in the show notes. At the time of the vigil, over $225,000 had been raised.
The recording runs about 33 minutes. Let’s listen to this recording of the candlelight vigil held Dec 19, 2021
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GoFundMe for Shirley Owen https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/gofundme-for-shirley-in-our-hearts.html
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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.
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!
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37min
December 19, 2021FM #681 - Town Council Quarterbacking with Chair Tom Mercer - 12/15/21
This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. This is one of a series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior Council meeting. Akin to one of the many sports post-game analysis broadcasts we are familiar with in New England, this would be a discussion focused on the Franklin Town Council meeting of December 15, 2021:
ok, what just happened?
What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

We cover the following key topics
Appointments
Franklin Cultural District Committee: Katherine Botelho
Franklin Cultural District Committee: Patrick Timmons
Community Preservation Committee: Richard (Rick) Power

2022 Annual Alcohol License Renewals -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/7a._license_renewal_memo_list_motion.pdf
Presentation - Human Resources: Karen Bratt, Human Resources Director
The recording runs about 27 minutes:
Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes.
Let’s listen to this recording of Town Council Quarterbacking Dec 16, 2021
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Town Council Agenda document -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/december_15_town_council_agenda.pdf
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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.
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!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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30min
December 18, 2021FM #680 - Town Council Procedures Review - 12/15/21
This session of the radio show shares the Franklin, MA Town Council Procedures Review Subcommittee meeting held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.
The budget workshop was conducted in the third floor training room of the Municipal Building. Three Town Councilors (Chair Tom Mercer, Councilors Debbie Pellegri, and Glenn Jones) were present along with the Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Town Attorney Mark Cerel and Admin Assistant Alecia Alleyne.
The recording of the public meeting runs about 53 minutes.
Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes. The link to my notes taken during the meeting is also provided.
Let’s listen to this session of the Town Council Procedures Review Subcommittee meeting Dec 15, 2021
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Meeting agenda doc -> https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/december_15_rules_of_procedure_review_committee_meeting_agenda_0.pdf
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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.
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!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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57min
December 17, 2021FM #679 - Franklin, MA: School Committee Mtg - 12/14/21
This session of the radio show shares the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: six of the School Committee members were in the Council Chambers along with some of the public, one member was remote (M Whitmore) along with some members the public via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
The recording of the public meeting runs about one hour and thirty minutes. The School Committee enters Executive Session and does not return to a public meeting.
Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes. The link to my notes taken during the meeting is also provided.
Let’s listen to this session of the School Committee meeting Dec 14, 2021

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Meeting agenda doc ->
https://franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_12-14-21.pdf
School Committee Meeting packet folder ->
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/december-14-2021-school-committee-meeting-packet
My notes captured during the meeting
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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.
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!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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1h 34min
December 17, 2021FM #678 - School Committee Budget Workshop - 12/14/21
This session of the radio show shares the Franklin, MA School Committee budget workshop held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.
The budget workshop was conducted in the third floor training room of the Municipal Building. Six of the seven School Committee members were present along with the Superintendent, and other Central Office personnel.
The recording of the public meeting runs about 51 minutes.
Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes. The link to my notes taken during the meeting is also provided.
Let’s listen to this segment of the School Committee budget workshop Dec 14, 2021
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Meeting agenda doc ->
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/agenda_budget_workshop_12-14-2021.pdf
My notes captured during the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/recap-school-committee-budget-workshop.html
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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.
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!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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55min
December 15, 2021FM #677 - FHS Athletic Director Tom Angelo & All about FHS sports - 12/09/21
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin High School Athletic Director Tom Angelo. We had our conversation in person at FHS. The office was mostly quiet although you’ll catch the bell to change classes during our session.
We talk about:
How Tom got to FHS in 2016
Program insights including the development of the Unified teams
Credit goes to the coaches, the student athletes, and the community
Shout outs to HockomockSports.com and Franklin TV for coverage of the sports
Special shout outs to Trainer Jen (Jen Edmunds) and Athletics Secretary Susan Jacobson
Retirement at end of school year and how Tom will keep busy

Links to the key references are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 47 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Tom Angelo
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FHS Athletics link -> https://www.franklinps.net/franklin-high-school/athletics-department
FHS Athletics Twitter account -> https://twitter.com/FHSSports
FHS sports twitter listing -> https://twitter.com/i/lists/823290154886512641
HockomockSports.com web page -> https://hockomocksports.com/
Franklin TV - event streaming -> https://franklintv.vod.castus.tv/vod/?nav=live%2Fch2
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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.
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!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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49min
December 14, 2021 FM #676 - Talk Franklin touts community preservation and economic development - 12/10/21
This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing Communication Specialist Lily Rivera. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conference Bridge.
We talk about:
Community Preservation Cmte/Finance Cmte meetings
Public hearings, Jan 4 and Jan 18 for ‘wish list’ ideas
Economic Development recent events
Botera, NETA ribbon cuttings
Lt Gov Polito visit, MassWorks
Links to the key references are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 28 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie and Lily.
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Community Preservation Committee agenda ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/community-preservation-committee.html (https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/community-preservation-committee.html)
Finance Committee agenda ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/finance-committee-meeting-agenda-dec-8.html (https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/finance-committee-meeting-agenda-dec-8.html)
My notes and audio from the CPC meeting ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/recap-community-preservation-committee.html (https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/recap-community-preservation-committee.html)
Recap and audio for Lt Gov Polito’s visit
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/lt-gov-polito-visits-franklin-to.html (https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/lt-gov-polito-visits-franklin-to.html)
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We are now producing this in collaboration with http://www.franklin.tv/ (Franklin.TV) and Franklin Public Radio (http://www.wfpr.fm/ (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 https://franklinmatters.org/ (Franklinmatters.org/) or http://www.franklin.news/ (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 byhttp://www.eastofshirley.com/ ( Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley"). The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark and Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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32min
December 10, 2021 FM #675 - MassWorks Grant - Lt Gov Polito - 12/09/21
This session of the radio show shares the brief ceremony held on Thursday, Dec 9, 2021, with Lt Governor Karyn Polito announcing the $2.2M MassWorks grant award to Franklin.
Town Administrator Jamie Hellen serves as the master of ceremonies and provides the introduction to the speakers.
The recording runs about 16 minutes, so let’s listen to the MassWorks grant ceremony of Dec 9, 2021.
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Press Release
https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-announces-22-million-massworks-award-for-franklin (https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-announces-22-million-massworks-award-for-franklin)
Franklin Matters post including photos of the event https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/lt-gov-polito-visits-franklin-to.html (https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/lt-gov-polito-visits-franklin-to.html)
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We are now producing this in collaboration with http://www.franklin.tv/ (Franklin.TV) and Franklin Public Radio (http://www.wfpr.fm/ (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 https://franklinmatters.org/ (Franklinmatters.org/) or http://www.franklin.news/ (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 byhttp://www.eastofshirley.com/ ( Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley"). The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark and Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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20min
December 09, 2021 FM #674 - Board of Health Mtg - 12/08/21
This session of the radio show shares the Board of Health meeting held on Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021. The meeting was held in the 3rd floor training room with some members remote and at least one public attendee participating remotely via the Zoom conference bridge.
Links to the meeting agenda and my notes are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 30 minutes, so let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting of Dec 8, 2021.
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Meeting agenda
https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/3947607097668387126/8189793660264050266# (https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/12-8-21.pdf)
My notes
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/recap-board-of-health-hears-multiple.html (https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/recap-board-of-health-hears-multiple.html)
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We are now producing this in collaboration with http://www.franklin.tv/ (Franklin.TV) and Franklin Public Radio (http://www.wfpr.fm/ (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 https://franklinmatters.org/ (Franklinmatters.org/) or http://www.franklin.news/ (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 byhttp://www.eastofshirley.com/ ( Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley"). The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark and 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"
...more
33min

FAQs about Franklin Matters Radio:

How many episodes does Franklin Matters Radio have?

The podcast currently has 1,514 episodes available.