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

A conversation with Steve Sherlock, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing and Communications Specialist Lily Rivera. As 2022 kicks off, we reflect on a solemn start to the new year. We cover the following... The passing of Former Town Council Andy Bissanti The move of Superintendent Sara Ahern to a position in Barnstable effective July 1 New leadership at the Senior Center; Director Daniel...

A conversation with Steve Sherlock and Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. We talk about: The recent tragedy in Franklin. Civil discourse and gratitude for what we do have. Challenges and opportunities of 2022.

A conversation with Steve Sherlock, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing and Communications Specialist Lily Rivera. This week we cover the upcoming finance and community preservation committee meetings. As well as the opening of Botera, NETA and Franklin's visit with Lt. Governor Karyn Polito to celebrate our MassWorks grant.

A conversation with Steve Sherlock, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing and Communications Specialist Lily Rivera. We talk about: ● Thanksgiving, time for recap, time for thanks ● Council recap ● Council look ahead – tax rate hearing

A conversation with Steve Sherlock, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing and Communications Specialist Lily Rivera. We talk about: The Strong Towns event at THE BLACK BOX Finance Committee ● Budget adjustments ● Overall budget cycle, tax rate hearing coming to close, but capital budget for FY 2023 underway Town Council ● Swearing in, re-org ● Open meeting law, Ethics, records review ● Mee...

Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing Communications Specialist Lily Rivera "talk Franklin" with Steve Sherlock from a new location! This episode covers... Popup Shops      ○ Escape into Fiction      ○ Doglio Coffee ● Nov 3 – Town Council      ○ Swearing in of Town Clerk      ○ Swearing in o...

A conversation with Steve Sherlock, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing and Communications Specialist Lily Rivera. This episode covers the following... ● Finance Committee meeting ○ Human Resources presentation by Karen Bratt ○ Veterans tax rate increase ○ Senior Workoff program increase ■ Both pending approval by Town Council ○ ARPA accounting ● Oct 20 – Town Council ○ New precinct plan...

A conversation with Steve Sherlock, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing and Communications Specialist Lily Rivera.  This episode covers the following... ● Community Preservation Committee ● 215 Prospect St Chap 61 process ● Complete Streets ● Cultural Festival ● Harvest Festival ● Housing Production Plan – Planning Board – 9/27 ● Oct 6 – Town Council

Conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen.  This episode covers: ● Heat wave, Summer recap ● Personnel changes; Lily Rivera, marketing and communications specialist and Dale Kurtz retirement ● Maple Hill approval, paperwork to complete the transaction underway ● Cultural festival – Sep 12; food trucks, beer/wine garden, music, dancing lessons, etc. ● Harvest Festival – Oct 2

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.

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 pod...

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 Finan...

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

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! 

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!  

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. 

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! 

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!   Pandemic recovery Vaccination information Library reopening Finance Committee Budget Information Earth Day events and more! 

In this episode of Talk Franklin, we discuss the following topics of interest to our community:  Vaccination Information New Reopening Guidance from the state School Committee Recap FinCom overview Community Preservation Committee Legislative Forum Upcoming Meetings: Board of Health, Economic Development, and the Town Council 

Plenty to talk about!  Tune in to hear more regarding:  ● Vaccine distribution readiness ● School Committee News: Davis Thayer decision ● The Stormwater discussion continues ● A preview of Town Council mtg ○ Complete streets ○ Community Preservation Committee appointments possible ● Hearts of Kindness on Town Common ● #ThinkFranklinFirst, #ProjectEnvoy

The latest episode of Talk Franklin is now available! Jamie Hellen and Steve Sherlock talk about a variety of topics of interest in Franklin right now, such as: Storm Water and EPA Adjustments Street Acceptance Complete Streets Current information on the COVID-19 pandemic Vaccine Distribution Listen in a stay informed about what is happening (and will be happening!) in Franklin! Many thanks, to St...

In our first episode of 2021,  Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Marketing & Communications Specialist Anne Marie Tracey, and Steve Sherlock of Franklin Matters/Franklin TV & Radio discuss important Topics in Franklin including: Hazard plan Beaver St interceptor authorization Vendetti Playground donation Updated COVID-19 dashboard State restrictions extension for 2 weeks Vaccine for fi...

Jamie Hellen, Anne Marie Tracey, and Steve Sherlock closeout 2020 with details on Franklin's red covid status, Community Preservation Committee information, the water treatment plant project, and plans for the new year!  Tune in to stay up-to-date with what is happening in Frankin! We hope you all enjoy a healthy and happy holiday season!  

As we enter the last month of 2020, there is plenty to talk about!  Listen in to hear more about the recent tax rate hearing, updates on the spear-phishing incident, and the new contract with Comcast.  Plus learn about our latest economic development collaboration, Think Franklin First Gift Cards.  

In this episode of Talk Franklin, Steve Sherlock, Jamie Hellen, and Anne Marie Tracey discuss upcoming Economic Development topics, including the new Franklin Gift Card program, and upcoming EDC Business Listening sessions.  The December 5th Town Election is also covered, with details on voting options and schedules.  Finally, the Town Budget is discussed, with information regarding Fin...