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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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17:46

FM #1490 - GnC Teacher Giveaway - 08/01/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/08/08

This session shares my conversation with Brandon Sheck, Operations Manager + Co-Owner/Vice President and Melissa Merlino, Social Media & Community Outreach Specialist. We had our discussion on Friday, August 1, 2025 in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio.We talk aboutG&C originated in Franklin, located in BellinghamFocused on residential business for all aspects of plumbingTeacher Give-away, open thru August 14 for Franklin or Bellingham based teachersThe recording runs about 18 minutes, so

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01:02:25

FM #1489 - COA Letter & Robert Kaufman - 07/30/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/08/06

This session shares my conversation with Robert (Bob) Kaufman, member of the Council on Aging which oversees the Senior Center in an advisory capacity. We had our discussion on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio.We talk aboutThe circumstances that created the situationThe points of the COA LetterRebuttal or alternate explanations for the points of the letterThe point of our conversation was to more fully explain the details around the letter and ensure that we could have

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27:06

FM #1488 - Town Clerk on the Biennial Election 2025 -...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/08/05

This session shares my conversation with Town Clerk Nancy Danello and Deputy Town Clerk Dyan Fitzgerald about the 2025 Biennial Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.Our conversation covers:Candidate nomination papers available as of August 4 during office hours in Clerk’s OfficeAppointment requestedCandidate nomination papers due back by Sept 15Withdrawal if needed, completed by Sep 22Last day to register to vote is October 25Early voting schedule to be published laterOffice closed on

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24:45

FM #1487 - Mulliken History: Connection to American...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/08/04

This session shares my conversation with Peter Mulliken, Franklin resident with some relatives having a role in the American Revolution. We had our discussion on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in his residence here in Franklin.We talk aboutNathaniel Mulliken and his story in LexingtonLydia Mulliken, Nathaniel’s daughter and betrothed to Dr Samuel PrescottDr Prescott’s role completing the ride of Revere & DawesAs Massachusetts celebrates the 250th anniversary, leading to the 250th anniversary of Franklin

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42:13

FM #1486 Franklin Public Library August 2025...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/07/31

This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion on Monday, July 21, 2025 in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio.We talk aboutReviewed the regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the monthClosed on Sundays for summer, and winter due to budget reductionBook sale weekend August 15 & 16Library events for August 2025Family eventsKiddos, or “littles”TeensAdultsRegistration for those events

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34:16

FM #1485 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 07/28/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/07/29

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, July 28, 2025. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of July 23, 2025.We focus on two questions:ok, what just happened?What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?Discussion items:Fire Department - Swearing In of New Firefighter / Paramedici. Jeffrey Wolcott, a backfill for an existing & funded

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04:39:22

FM #1484 - Town Council Mtg - 07/23/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/07/26

The chock full agenda for the only July meeting of theFranklin Town Councilkept the group active until almost 11 PM (6 PM start).All 9 councilors participated initially. Councilor Frongillo recused himself during the Crossing Neighborhood discussion and did not return for the remainder of the session.Councilors Dellorco and Hamblen were commended twice by Chair Mercer for coming to the meeting in person (from their vacation) to allow the group to avoid roll call on every vote (not just the bylaw

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51:56

FM #1483 - Amy Adams on the Wind Phone & healing with...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/07/24

This session shares my conversation with Franklin artist extraordinaire Amy Adams. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, July 21, 2025.Our conversation covers some of Amy’s work and approachThe Wind Phone comes to NatickDealing with griefHealing with HeARTMural and other projectsThe recording runs about 51 minutes, so let’s listen in.--------------Painting Venus - Amy’s art portfolio page -> https://www.paintingvenus.art/the Andrea Gibson quote we opened with:“I

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33:35

FM #1482 - Chris Flynn on the Horace Mann Project -...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/07/23

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Chris Flynn, Studio Manager at Franklin TV. We met at the Franklin TV studios on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.Key topicsHorace Mann projectConceptually four episodes to retell the life of MannUses virtual technology to film real time with a green screenLooking for actors interested in participating in the productionReach out to Chris via email to CFLYNN@franklin.tvThe recording runs about 33 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Chris on

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31:07

FM #1481 - Franklin Senior Ctr - August 2025...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/07/22

This session shares my conversation with Ariel Doggett, Programming & Volunteer Coordinator of the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.We talk aboutAll the key event highlights for AugustPossible Great Gatsby themed future event(s)The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter.The recording runs about 40 minutes, so let’s listen in.--------------Franklin

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03:01:26

FM #1480 - Economic Development Subcmte Mtg - 07/16/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/07/19

This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 in the 3rd Floor Training Room.3 members were present and participated in the first agenda item. Once that was complete, the 4th member, Cobi Frongillo joined them for the remainder of the session. He had recused himself from the Crossing Neighborhood District discussion to avoid a conflict of interest. His father's business is located in that potential

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24:47

FM #1479 - Electric Youth 2025 - 06/04/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/07/17

This session of the radio show shares our conversation with Raye Lynn Mercer & Electric Youth in the Franklin TV studios on Tuesday, June 4, 2025.Key topicsPerformance of their new acapella numberTheir European tourAfter Electric Youth returns from Europe, they are scheduled for a performance at the Farmers Market/Concerts on the Common on August 1. Be sure to stop by and catch their performance.The recording runs about 24 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Raye Lynn & Electric

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57:55

FM #1478 - Talk Franklin - 06/25/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/07/16

This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and School Superintendent Lucas Giguere in the Municipal Building on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.Key topicsAfter the FY 2026 budget discussion, what’s nextTown businessSchool’s redistrictingSurvey and engagementMusic playlists, concerts, & time awayThe recording runs about 55 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie & Lucas.--------------Town of Franklin page

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40:32

FM #1477 - Franklin, MA: Senior Ctr July 2025...

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/06/27

This session shares my conversation with Chasity Cheng, Senior Center Deputy Director and Ariel Doggett, Programing & Volunteer Coordinator, both with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.We talk aboutAll the key event highlights for JulyReminder on fee increases effective in July“Franklin First” for special event registrationsReminder on use myactivecenter.com/ for online Senior Center registrationTeasers for vans trips in

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35:52

FM #1476 - Franklin (MA) School Cmte Mtg - 06/24/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/06/25

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. 5 members participated in this virtual session, 2 were absent (Gallagher, Griffith).Quick recap:Superintendent’s report, end of school year officially June 18, schools closed out in memorable ways, thanks to PCC 's et al for making it possible.Boxes labeled, classrooms cleared… Summer relocation work underway, all packing was completed, walkthrough underway to confirm readiness for transition, thanks to

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20:48

FM #1475 - School Cmte - Policy Subcmte Mtg - 06/24/25

Franklin Matters Radio ·

2025/06/25

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee Policy Subcmte meeting held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. 2 members participated in this virtual session; Chair O’Sullivan and member McNeill, Callaghan was absent. Supt Giguere, Ops Director Boisvert, Jana Melotti and Dr Rogers represented the Central Office.Quick recap:Primary discussion on this agenda is fees, recommendation to keep the current 3 tier approach with the minor adjustment of moving wrestling from Tier 3 to Tier 2, from $350 to 600,

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