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Franklin Matters Radio

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02:05:39

FM #1574 - Franklin (MA) Town Council Mtg - 10/29/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/11/07

This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The Council held the last session of its legislative term as scheduled at 7 PM. All 9 Councilors were present in Chambers for this session.Quick recap:Approximately the first 45 minutes of the meeting were taken up with multiple citizen comments, many on the 444 East Central development proposal which while one of their complaints is that the Council doesn't listen to them, also ironically indicates that

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28:01

FM #1573 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 10/30/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/11/07

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, October 30, 2025. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of Wednesday, October 29, 2025.We focus on two questions:ok, what just happened?What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?We cover the following key topicsAppointments to the Agricultural Commission - Jennifer Sweeney (Associate Seat) and to the

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29:39

FM #1572 - Franklin (MA) Economic Development Subcmte...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/11/06

This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in the Council Chambers.All 4 members were present and participated in the last session of this elected term of office.Quick recap:Multiple motions were made and approved to finalize the meeting minutes that were in some cases back to 2021. One amendment was made for one set to correct the name spelling for a couple of participants. Otherwise, all were approved as

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19:40

FM #1571 - LiveARTS String Quartet - 10/31/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/11/06

This session shares my discussion with Donald Krishnaswami. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Friday, October 31, 2025.We discussed the origin of the LiveARTS String Quartet and the new vision of performing 4 concerts a year. The first one at the Historical Museum, Nov 16 is Free.The recording runs about 18 minutes, so let’s listen in.--------------GoFundMe campaign -> https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-lasqPromo clip of quartet ->

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01:33:00

FM #1570 - Franklin (MA) School Cmte Mtg - 10/28/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/11/06

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. All 7 members of the committee were present.Quick recap:Recognition of Erin Gallagher & David McNeill not returningPledge students, a nice touchPolicy first readingsGraduation requirementsCompetency determinationsSuperintendent’s Goals, aligned with District’s GoalsOctober 1 report, enrollment trends ->

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03:52

FM #1569 - Franklin, MA: Unofficial Biennial Election...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/11/05

This session shares the announcement by Franklin, MA Town Clerk Nancy Danello of the unofficial results for the Biennial Election conducted in Franklin on Nov 4, 2025.6380 voters, 24.4% of the 26,136 registered totalThe recording runs about 4 minutes, so let’s listen in.--------------PDF copy of the unofficial resultshttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1v5cYEiArfdM1mxt5LUM9EY6eR-C2rYru/view?usp=drive_link-------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio

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22:09

FM #1568 - Franklin Public Library Nov2025 Highlights...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/11/04

This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion virtually on Tuesday, October 22, 2025.We talk aboutReviewed the regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the monthClosed on Sundays due to budget reductionClosed November 11 for Veteran’s DayClosing early Weds, Nov 26 and all day on Thursday, Nov 27 for ThanksgivingBook sale weekend November 14 & 15Library events for November 2025In

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37:33

FM #1567 - Caregivers Appreciation Day - 10/29/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/11/03

This session shares my conversation with Lyn O’Brien, Chair of the Council on Aging. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.We talk aboutHer nursing career serving folks at homeCaregiver Appreciation Day - Nov 7, 202511 AM to 3 PMAt the Franklin Senior CenterFree Hourly raffles, 40 + vendorsInformation on taking care of your loved oneNote: Regularly scheduled events at the Senior Center on this day are cancelled to allow this to happen. Thanks to the Town

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26:44

FM #1566 - Chalkboard Chat - 10/30/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/11/03

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 via Zoom on Thursday, October 30, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap the School Committee meeting of October 28, 2025.We coverRecognition of Erin Gallagher & David McNeill not returningPledge students, a nice touchPolicy first readingsGraduation requirementsCompetency determinationsSuperintendent’s Goals, aligned with

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03:48

FM #1565 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 11/02/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/11/02

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio spots for the week of November 2, 2025.The outlook for the week ahead Nov 2 through Nov 8, 2025The look back at the week that was Oct 26 through Nov 1, 2025--------------The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weeklyhttps://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2025/11/final-days-of-campaign-for-town-of.html--------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the

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45:03

FM #1564 - Planning Brd Candidates Discussion with...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/11/02

This session shares the discussion co-hosted by BEN 4 Franklin and Franklin Matters with the Planning Board Candidates. We had our discussion virtually via the Zoom platform on Thursday, October 30, 2025.Hosted by members of BEN 4 Franklin: Cobi Frongillo, Kimberly Mu-Chow, Gino Carlucci, Ndoumbe Ndoye, & Maxwell MorrongielloPlanning Board candidates: Mark Mucciarone, Erik SteltzerPlanning Board Associate candidate: William Lee, IVRecorded & edited by Steve Sherlock, Franklin

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37:31

FM #1563 - Scott Mason shares Town Council Insights -...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/11/01

This session shares my conversation with Scott Mason, 3 x former Town Councilor and twice Chair of the Town Council. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.Our conversation coversLearning curve of a CouncilorFunctioning with other councilorsonly 1 of 9, takes 5 or 6 to get something passedHandling the myth of ‘found money’Impact and scope of decisionsThe recording runs about 37 minutes, so let’s listen in.--------------Scott’s contact info ->

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18:11

FM #1562 - Board of Health Write-In Candidate Diane...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/10/31

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Board of Health write-in candidate Diane Daddario. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Monday, October 27, 2025.The conversation runs about 18 minutes. Let’s listen in--------------Diane Daddario142 Lincoln StreetEmail -> mailto:diane.daddario@bmc.orgVideo link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR_Xb_MOVkY2025 Franklin Election Collection ->https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.htmlVideo

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24:48

FM #1561 - Board of Health Write-In Candidate...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/10/31

This session of the radio show shares my conversation withBoard of Health write-in candidate Christine Mucciarone. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Monday, October 20, 2025.The conversation runs about 25 minutes. Let’s listen in--------------Christine Mucciarone87 Hill AveEmail -> mailto:Mrsmooch829@verizon.netVideo link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLPckZEuvdE2025 Franklin Election Collection ->https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.htmlVideo

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04:00:01

FM #1560 - Franklin (MA) Town Council Mtg - 10/22/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/10/31

This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The agenda was the same as the one published for Oct 15 which was not held and rescheduled for the 22nd. All 9 of the members of the committee were present in Council Chambers for this session.Quick recap:The recent Fire Dept promotions were sworn in. The promotions show the domino effect of the retirement of Chief McLaughlin. Charles (Chuck) Allen moved up from Battalion Chief to Fire Chief, Sean Lovely

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37:44

FM #1559 - Franklin Senior Ctr Nov 2025 Event...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/10/31

This session shares my conversation with Jillian Rochat from the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.We talk aboutAll the key event highlights for NovemberKey teasers for DecemberTax workoff program applications available, submit no earlier than Dec 1Winter Wonderland, Dec 11The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter.The recording runs about 37 minutes,

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51:02

FM #1558 - School Cmte Budget Subcmte Mtg - 10/28/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/10/29

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee Budget Subcmte Meeting held on Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025. All 3 members participated in person in the 3rd Floor Training Room. Supt Lucas Giguere, Dr Tina Rogers, Paula Marano, and Jana Melotti participated.Quick recap:The meeting provided an overview of the budget processTimeline, budget drivers, fixed costs, etc.The recording runs about 51 minutes, so let’s listen in.--------------School Committee Budget Subcmte agenda

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01:02:02

FM #1557 - DPW - Water & Sewer Project Updates -...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/10/29

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Doug Martin, Franklin’s Water and Sewer Superintendent and Jake Standly, the Assistant Water/Sewer Superintendent .We had our conversation in the Franklin Public Radio studios on Hutchinson St on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Our conversation covered updates on Water & Sewer projects previously discussed in each their own three-part series.The show notes include links to the Franklin water & sewer division pageLet’s listen to this part

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29:43

FM #1556 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 10/27/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/10/28

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 Monday, October 27, 2025. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of October 22, 2025.We focus on two questions:ok, what just happened?What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?We cover the following key topicsThe recent Fire Dept promotions were sworn in. The promotions show the domino effect of the retirement

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01:09:45

FM #1555 - Franklin (MA) Finance Cmte Mtg - 10/22/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/10/27

This session shares the Finance Committee meeting conducted Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The Committee opened with 3 new members getting sworn in. The Committee also formally organized itself with votes to select George Conley as Chair, Natalie Riley as Vice-Chair and Lauren Nagel as ClerkQuick recap:The agenda could not be completed in the time allotted before the Town Council meeting at 7:00 PM. The planned 'deep dive' on Technology was the major item as it will be rescheduled to their Nov 5

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