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02:46

FM #1510 - Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 09/07/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/09/08

FM #1510 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1510 in the series.This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio spots for the week of September 7, 2025.The outlook for the week ahead Sep 7 through Sep 13, 2025The look back at the week that was Aug 31 through Sep 6, 2025--------------The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weeklyhttps://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2025/09/september-back-to-school-and-work.html--------------We are now producing this in

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36:03

FM #1509 - Tina Powderly on Hunger Action Month -...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/09/08

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Tina Powderly, Executive Director of the Franklin Food Pantry. We had our conversation in person in the community room at The Pantry on Friday, September 5, 2025.Discussion items:Tina’s backgroundLocation and renovations helps with delivery of servicesHunger Action Month - national awareness campaign Storywalk at DelCarte Town Council presentation 9/3/25 Greet Magazine cover story Expanding curbside services to neighboring

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46:53

FM #1508 - Jack Lank Chamber & Small Business...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/09/07

This session shares my conversation with Jack Lank, Executive Director for the United Regional Chamber of Commerce. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio studio on Tuesday, September 2, 2025Our conversation covers Jack’s role in fostering connections amongst business and government to meet the needs of the 16 communities the organization covers. We touch on the split tax vs single rate property tax, the tariffs situation, and business disruption it brings given all the legal

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04:09:47

FM #1507 - Franklin (MA) Town Council Meeting - 09/03/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/09/06

This session of the radio show shares the Town Council Meeting held Wednesday, Sep 3, 2025. 8 members were present to begin the session (Pellegri absent), one member during the long session (Chandler)Discussion items:PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONSa. Proclamation: Hunger Action Monthb. Police Departmenti. Retirement Recognition & Proclamation: Police Sergeant Michael Campanelliii. Promotion Recognition: Police Sergeant Joseph MacLeanc. Retirement Recognition & Proclamation: Fire Chief James

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31:09

FM #1506 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 09/04/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/09/05

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, September 4, 2025. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of September 3, 2025.We focus on two questions:ok, what just happened?What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?Discussion items:PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONSa. Proclamation: Hunger Action Monthb. Police Departmenti. Retirement Recognition &

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08:14

FM #1505 - Franklin (MA) ZBA Mtg - 09/04/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/09/04

This session shares the Franklin (MA) Zoning Board of Appeals meeting conducted via Zoom Only on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5 PM. All three members of the Board were present. The transcript provides additional details on the short meeting.Quick recap:Mistake made with the vote to take the matter “under advisement”. The vote eas 2-1 which should have been successful. The Chair was looking for a 3-0, hence “it” failed. There was another vote in the prior meeting but that shouldn’t have

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47:57

FM #1504 - Alex Rikleen for US Senate - 08/25/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/09/04

This session shares my conversation with Alex Rikleen, candidate for US Senate in the forthcoming Democratic Party primary, challenging current Senator Ed Markey. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio studio on Monday, August 25, 2025Our conversation covers Alex’s road to his decision to run and several of his campaign points.The recording runs about 48 minutes, so let’s listen in.--------------Alex Rikleen campaign page -> https://www.alexrikleen.us/-------------We are now

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21:55

FM #1503 - Franklin Public Library - Sep 2025...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/09/02

This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion on Monday, August 25, 2025 in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio.We talk aboutReviewed the regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the monthClosed on Sundays due to budget reductionClosed September 1 for Labor DayBook sale weekend September 19 & 20A new program “Community Song Circle” on Sep 10 & Sep 24Library events for September

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20:42

FM #1502 - IOAD SAFE Coalition Vigil - 08/31/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/09/01

This session shares the first part of the International Overdose Awareness Day candle light vigil held by the SAFE Coalition on Sunday, August 31, 2025. The vigil was held on the Franklin Town Common. This first part was conducted from the stage at the gazebo. The second part, recorded by Franklin TV, was held right near the flags planted on the Common.SpeakersJennifer Knight-Levine, CEO | Co-FounderJim Derick, Director of Family Recovery | Co-FounderRev Doreen Oughton, Franklin Federated

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30:46

FM #1501 - Chalkboard Chat - 08/28/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/08/31

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 in person at the Franklin TV & Radio studio Thursday, August 28, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap the School Committee meeting of August 26, 2025.We coverExcitement among the teachers and school personnel as they all make the final preparations for the redistricting to open with schools on Tuesday, Sep 2. Minor tweaks

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01:43:58

FM #1500 - Police Station Bldg Cmte Mtg - 08/27/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/08/29

This session shares the Police Station Building Cmte Mtg held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. One member (G Premo) was absent.Quick recap:Joe Lynch, Owner Project Manager, (OPM) provides an overview, then the other members of the team walk through the presentation doc shared hereStarting with 200 in Franklin they whittled down to 36, then to 8, then finally to 2; Davis Thayer and ParmenterCompiled the listing of deficiencies and needs for the current and future department operations, lead to

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03:13:13

FM #1499 - Town Council Mtg - 08/13/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/08/29

This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. All 9 members of the committee were present.Quick recap:In the first of 2 long updates, discussions, the Council ultimately approved the restoration of the 3rd ambulance by adjusting the expense budget by $114K, authorizing the hiring of 2 firefighter/paramedics, and including half of the anticipated ambulance revenue in the budget to balance for the $231,152 shortfall in State funding that came after the

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01:31:31

FM #1498 - School Cmte Mtg - 08/26/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/08/28

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. All 7 members of the committee were present.Quick recap:Excitement among the teachers and school personnel as they all make the final preparations for the redistricting to open with schools on Tuesday, Sep 2. Minor tweaks to some of the bus routes, stops will be notified shortly. 56 personnel hired this summer, 2 teacher openings, 13 ESP's openings remain and sone nonunion positions too, work is still

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01:15:43

FM #1497 - School Cmte Mtg - 08/12/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/08/28

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Both the Chair and Vice-Chair were away so Ruthann O'Sullivan hosted the session. The remaining 5 members of the committee were present.Quick recap:Summer Learning Review - Paula Marano & Patty Gay, updates on lifelong learning, as well as extended school - link to album which captured the slides shared found https://photos.app.goo.gl/WwFUYqSSqCrzx6gH8Summer Move Update - Colin Boisvert - great

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23:42

FM #1496 - Franklin Senior Center - Sept 2025...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/08/26

This session shares my conversation with Emily Dellorco and Jillian Rochat, both with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Thursday, August 14, 2025.We talk aboutAll the key event highlights for SeptemberThe show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter.The Senior Center hours have changed, they will no longer be open late on Wednesdays. They're open from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM each day

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38:41

FM #1495 - Kimberlee O'Brien - 08/11/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/08/17

This session shares my conversation with Kimberlee O’Brien, MEd, PhD on Monday, August 11, 2025. Kimberlee may be recognizable from her presentations on brains, or her drum circles, both activities at the Franklin Senior Center grant funded by the Franklin Cultural Council. She has also performed as a jazz singer locally including most recently at the Franklin Farmers Market.With such a varied background, I felt that we would have a good and wide ranging conversation, and I think you’ll agree we

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26:06

FM #1494 - Chalkboard Chat - 08/14/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/08/16

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, August 14, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap both the School Committee meeting of August 12, 2025.We coverSummer Learning Review - Paula Marano & Patty Gay, updates on lifelong learning, as well as extended school -link to album which captured the slides shared found

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39:33

FM #1493 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 08/14/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/08/15

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, August 14, 2025. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of August 13, 2025.We focus on two questions:ok, what just happened?What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?Discussion items:PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONSa. Proclamation: John “Jay Bird” Simonsb. Proclamation: Saumy Jani & Andrew

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01:56:34

FM #1492 - ToF Finance Cmte Mtg - 08/11/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/08/12

This session shares the Finance Committee meeting very briefly conducted Monday, August 11, 2025. The Committee opened with 3 new members and the Chair absent, for his first time, so 8 of 9 present. One member was initially remote, then he came into Chambers so roll call votes were not required.The room had changed from the posted agenda so the Studio personnel were not present to broadcast as normal. The Owl was used to enable video and audio for those participating via Zoom. The recording of that

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35:10

FM #1491 - Kaye Kelly Talks About The Modern Creative...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/08/11

This session shares my conversation with Kaye Kelly, musician, teacher, arts advocate and now author of her first book; "The Modern Creative: A Practical Guide for 21st Century Artists." We had our discussion on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio.We talk aboutKaye’s life in FranklinTeaching at Berklee, raising a family, performingLeading to her first bookEar training, a real thing for aspiring musiciansFlexibility and grace in living the artist lifeThe recording runs about

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