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

Latest Episodes:

4th of July Recap, Farmer's Market, Concerts on the Common and Other Local Updates Jul 12, 2021

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This discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen will cover 4th of July, the Farmer's Market, Concerts on the Common, the Fire Department and the Red Crosses response to the lightning strike in town, Maple Hill ROFR, and the retirement of our long time Veteran's Agent, Dale Kurtz amongst other notable upcoming recognitions.

Maple Hill Status Update, Staff Changes, Re-opening Updates and Upcoming Events in Town Jun 29, 2021

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Town Administrator Jamie Hellen discussed the the Maple Hill Right of First refusal status. He mentions some staff changes in the town and the reappointment of members to various boards and committees.

Reopening updates were discussed as well as the schedule of events happening in town through the summer and fall.

Thank you to Franklin TV & Radio for their assistance in creating this podcast!

Pop Up Shops & Maple Hill Right of First Refusal Jun 29, 2021

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Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing Communications Specialist Anne Marie Tracey discuss the new Pop Up Shop Grant and the Economic Development this will bring to Downtown Franklin. One shop recently opened on Main Street and another will open soon on East Central Street.

The Maple Hill Right of First refusal was discussed and mentioned when the next public hearings would be for the Finance Committee and Community Preservation Committee.

Thank you to Franklin TV & Radio for their assistance in creating this podcast!

News in Town: Budget Hearings, Housing Trust and more! Jun 02, 2021

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Listen in to hear Town Administrator Jamie Hellen chat with Steve Sherlock about the latest topics in Franklin including:

Budget Hearings (two nights, 4+ hours)
Passed Budget
Maple Hill Right of First Refusal

Long term topics:

Housing Production Plan
Stormwater
School Budget

Topics in Franklin: Budget, Housing, Grants and Events! May 18, 2021

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Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Marketing & Communications Specialist Anne Marie Tracey, and Steve Sherlock chat about important topics in town including:

Budget
Housing
Maple Hill
Pop up Shop Grant
ArtWALK Celebration

Listen in a stay updated with what is happening in Franklin!

It's Budget Season in Franklin! Apr 27, 2021

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Spring means budget season here in Franklin and we have information related to FY22. Finance Committee meetings are scheduled for April 27 - 29th and also on May 4th. Each evening focuses on a different set of Town Departments.

We also talk about Earth Day clean-up activities, the Animal Control Rabies Clinic, and more!

Budget season, Grants, Economic Development & Upcoming Events! Apr 13, 2021

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It's springtime in Franklin and that means it's budget season, along with plenty of other news! Tune in to the latest episode of Talk Franklin to learn more about the FY22 Budget as well as the latest on grants, economic development, street acceptances, and upcoming events.

The Start of Spring 2021: News & Updates in Franklin! Mar 29, 2021

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In this episode of Talk Franklin, Jamie Hellen, Steve Sherlock, and Anne Marie Tracey chat about plenty of topics in town, including:

Reopening Phase IV, Step 1
Vaccinations
Library Opening
Budget Cycle topics
Upcoming Franklin events

Tune in and stay informed!

More Steps Forward: What's happening in Franklin Mar 17, 2021

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In this episode of Talk Franklin, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Marketing & Communications Specialist Anne Marie Tracey, and Steve Sherlock of Franklin Matters/Franklin TV & Radio discuss plenty of topics of interest to residents!