Talk Franklin, a podcast from the Town Administrator's Office - December 21, 2023 Talk Franklin - a podcast from the Town Administrator's Office

A conversation with Steve Sherlock of Franklin Matters, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Town Administrator Amy Frigulietti, and Town Council Chair Tom Mercer.

They talk about...


Proclamation: William “Ken” Norman - Ken was recognized with a Town proclamation and State House of Representative resolution for many years of service on the Board of Assessors (16 years) and many other committees.


2024 Annual Alcohol License Renewals - all approved, 8 being held for payment and final inspection completion Resolution 23-71: Town Council Approval of County ARPA Funds - Council approved application to Norfolk County for ARPA awards in the total amount of $1,359,000

○ Police Dept - $559,000

○ Sewer projects - $500,000

○ Franklin Food Pantry - $100,000

○ SAFE Coalition - $100,000

○ YMCA Bernon Family Branch - $100,000


ARPA Direct funds announced for :

○ $1M to reconstruct Baron Road

○ $420,000 for replacement & construction of visitor bleachers at the high school field


Bylaw Amendment 23-902: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Inserting Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of - Second Reading - approved by 7-2 vote (Jones, Dellorco voted no)
Bylaw Amendment 23-903: A Bylaw to Amend the code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service - Second Reading - mattress fee raised to $65, unanimously approved (9-0)


2023 year in review, January 3, hit the ground working on 2024

The recording runs about 38 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie, Amy & Tom on Thursday, December 21, 2023.