Talk Franklin - a podcast from the Town Administrator's Office

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**Talk Franklin – a podcast from the Town Administrator’s Office**

This podcast provides a trusted information source from the Town Administrators office, featuring news, alerts, department info and more. Created in coordination with Franklin TV and Radio and Franklin Matters.

Latest Episodes:

2023 - A Year of Planning for Franklin's Future Jan 17, 2023

Show notes

A conversation with Steve Sherlock of Franklin Matters and Town Administrator Jamie Hellen.

They talk about:

Open Space and Recreation Plan

Town Council Recap: Four committees Authorized

Arts & Culture prep for Master Plan – complete Jun 2023
Master Plan – approx. 18 months
Davis Thayer reuse – complete Dec 2023
Police Station likely 3-4 years

Finance Committee Recap

Compensation plan, multi year implementation
Capital budget for FY 2023 ( increase to debt stabilization account)

Hiring for backfills continues

Preview of Town Council

Outlook: Inclusionary Zoning, MBTA, Budget Meetings and Compensation and Classification Study Dec 28, 2022

Show notes

A conversation with Steve Sherlock, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Assistant to the Town Administrator Alecia Alleyne.

They talk about:

Open Space - 200 acres open space preserved with last 17 months
Franklin Library Association ends it long service
Economic Development - Inclusionary zoning, MBTA, Franklin For All, etc.
Capital budget, Community Preservation Committee, ARPA
Compensation and Classification study
Job opportunities across a variety of Dept/functions
Farewell to our Assistant to the TA Alecia

Outlook: Inclusionary Zoning, MBTA, Budget Meetings and Compensation and Classification Dec 28, 2022

Show notes

A conversation with Steve Sherlock, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Assistant to the Town Administrator Alecia Alleyne.

They talk about:

Open Space - 200 acres open space preserved with last 17 acres
Franklin Library Association ends it long service
Economic Development - Inclusionary zoning, MBTA, Franklin For All, etc.
Capital budget, Community Preservation Committee, ARPA
Compensation and Classification study
Job opportunities across a variety of Dept/functions
Farewell to our Assistant to the TA Alecia

Open Space, School Budget and Holiday Happenings! Dec 12, 2022

Show notes

A conversation with Steve Sherlock, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Assistant to the Town Administrator Alecia Alleyne.

They talk about:

Community Preservation Committee
Finance Committee: Deep dive into the Franklin Public Schools Budget
Town Council preview: Alcohol license renewals
Holiday Happenings: Fire Dept Polar Express night, Police toy drive, photos with Santa and more!

Talk Franklin with the Town Council! Nov 29, 2022

Show notes

A conversation with Steve Sherlock and Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Town Council Chair Tom Mercer and Assistant to the Town Administrator Alecia Alleyne. This episode is a crossover between our regular Talk Franklin episodes and the Town Council Quarterbacking session.

We talk about:

Town Proclamation honoring Becki Carloni, a Firefighter/ Paramedic with the Franklin Fire Department who was honored for her life saving off duty efforts.
Recreation Department Presentation with Ryan Jette, our Recreation Director
Davis Thayer Reuse Subcommittee
Upcoming Legislation for action: Senior Tax Work Off Program
Budget adjustment prior to tax rate hearing
Franklin Open Space and Recreation Plan Process

On the Horizon - Budget, SNETT Upgrades and Town Council Teasers Nov 14, 2022

Show notes

A conversation with Steve Sherlock and Town Administrator Jamie Hellen.

We talk about:

FinCom recap; Minor adjustments $542k on $128m is only .004
Budget cycle
SNETT work completed by MA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Town Council teasers

Election Information & the Purchase of Schmidt's Farm Nov 02, 2022

Show notes

A conversation with Steve Sherlock, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Assistant to the Town Administrator Alecia Alleyne.

They talk about:

The upcoming November 8 election and early voting opportunities for Franklin Voters
Town council recap: Legislative delegation visit, Schmidt’s Farm purchased approved with CPA funds
What's on the horizon including parking by laws; budget adjustment, tax rate hearing scheduled for Nov 30 & a snow update

Schmidt’s Farm, Downtown Parking and Election Information. Oct 20, 2022

Show notes

A conversation with Steve Sherlock and Town Administrator Jamie Hellen.

They talk about:

Municipal aggregation
Right of First Refusal – Schmidt’s Farm purchase recommended by CPC and public hearing held by Town Council; CPA funding key
Downtown parking bylaws pending 2nd reading (Nov 2 meeting)
1st Neighborhood Alliance meeting with Chancellor Augustus to address Dean Student Parking
Election, mail-in ballots being sent by Town Clerk’s office