Real time reporting for the Town Council procedures review #tcpr0126 underway
Good discussion, minor adjustments to clarify, reached end of doc. Adjustment to be made by Town Administrator and should be ready for a future council meeting. #tcpr0126
Meetings adjourns, moved to Chambers for the Town Administrator review ad hoc committee meeting #tctar0126
#tctar0126 chair Jones opens meeting, councilors, Mercer and Dellorco present for this session. Available via cable, live stream, and Zoom info in agenda doc -> franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/…
TA Hellen comments on the goals previously accomplished, despite COVID-19 a lot was done. #tctar0126 downtown zoning analysis underway, housing production plan, Maple Hill open space purchase, etc.
Chair asking for input from councilors, status of each item is available on ToF page. (Can't find web link now, will add later) #tctar0126
Council has no role in day to day operations, hiring and 'culture' of the work environment. That is the role of the Town Administrator, he can be evaluated upon that. Did hear from HR in Dec and Oct on hiring and practices #tctar0126 we are a welcoming org to serve the community
Q on how well do you think we have on COVID-19? The collaboration of facilities around the UV filtering with other departments and the schools took a big worry away from many. #tctar0126 Q how have you been able to maintain a presence during the COVID restrictions
There are other communities who haven't met other than via remote technology. Many towns have come to see how we have set it up. My cell is available. I have tried to be available #tctar0126 there is always a way, it is about being flexible
Dellorco, the atmosphere is so much better now. How do you rate yourself? Hellen, my rating is of the whole town staff, not just me. A is probably the best reflection of the whole town staff #tctar0126
Jones, from our first meeting and how communications is key, and you have run with it. Q how do you feel? What is your health and well-being? I have good key support, I feel good. The last 8 wks is more frustrating than anything. This may be the way it is 4 a while. #tctar0126
Q looking for consistency and dedication, the captain steady on his feet is key. A - I don't take things for granted, it has been most rewarding here, we are rooted in MA, if I had my druthers, I'd stay here. I am still young. #tctar0126 I'd be more than honored to...
Serve here at your discretion. #tctar0126 nothing more important than finding better ways for communications. 9 out 10 times a problem can be rooted in communication. Mercer acknowledges talking with Jamie at least twice a day almost everyday. Comms are key
Jones will craft letter for council review for the meeting the 16th. Meeting adjourns #tctar0126
Getting ready for real time reporting for the School Committee meeting tonight. In person - Municipal Building, 2nd floor - Council Chambers; via cable - This meeting is shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29 #schcom0125
Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting coming up at 7 PM. You can participate (1) In person - Municipal Building, 2nd floor - Council Chambers (2) Via cable - This meeting is shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29 #tc0119
Good time to find out all about the Franklin DPW at the Town Council meeting beginning at 7 PM - find out all about what and how the DPW does what they do... franklinmatters.org/2022/01/good-t…#tc0119
The Community Preservation public hearing is coming up at 7 PM. You can participate
- In person - Municipal Building, 2nd floor - Council Chambers
- Via cable - This meeting is shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29 #cpc0118
Jared Arone - FHS | SENIOR - The 6'2" senior quarterbacked the best offensive season in program history with more than 2K passing yards and 28 TDs with just 2 interceptions. The Hockomock All-Star tossed 4 TD passes in state semifinals against Springfield Central. #BGFall2021
Mack Gulla - FHS | SENIOR - The Hockomock MVP rushed for more than 1,700 yds with 16 TDs, leading Franklin to a 10-1 season and league title while snapping double-digit losing streaks to Mansfield and King Philip. Gulla finished his career with 33 touchdowns #BGFall2021
Was going to be reporting on the SchCom Community Relations meeting but it either hasn't started, or someone is not letting folks in, or ??? #schcom0112 plenty to do tonight, Finance Committee up at 6:30 stay tuned for reporting on that!
If you have time, you can dial in to wfpr.fm to listen to my interview with Superintendent Sara Ahern, it is followed by Chair Tom Mercer and I in our "quarterbacking" session for the last Town Council meeting. Good info for both sessions? #schcom0112#fincom0112
It is almost time for my real time reporting on the Franklin (MA) School committee meeting. #schcom0111 the agenda doc can be found -> franklinps.net/sites/g/files/…
(1) The "Meetings are recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29" (2) They are also available via Zoom (see link in agenda doc). (3) They can also be live streamed via the Franklin home page -> franklinma.gov/home/pages/liv…#schcom0111
The meeting packet folder so you can follow along is found -> franklinps.net/district/meeti… contains all docs released for this meeting except for the Supt's report which is only posted day or so after the meeting #schcom0111