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

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.