The slides used during the Q&A session on Franklin matters coordinated by the Franklin Senior Center via Zoom on July, 22, 2021.

1. We will record this session
Audio only, no video
For podcast or internet audio
If it fits within the timeframe for radio, wfpr.fm
The presentation doc will be shared via Ariel and Franklin
Matters readers

2. Steve Sherlock
Community Information Director
(volunteer)

4. Maple Hill “right of first refusal”
Memo doc
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/6._web_rofr_hearing.pdf
Option Summary
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/_maple_hill_rofr_open_space_u
pdate.pdf
Open Space Plan
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/updated_osrp.pdf
Open Space presentation
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/open_space_presentation_update_
4-6-2021.pdf

5. Interview with Conservation Agent Jen Delmore in Jan 2021
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/01/fm-441-jen-delmore-conservation-agent.html

10. The updated “Watch List for 2021”
● Pandemic and recovery
● Town budget/School budget for FY 2022
● Affordable housing
● Franklin election (November 2021)
● Citizen engagement
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/01/franklins-watch-list-for-2021.html

11. The Community calendar displays the community and Cultural
events
The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events
https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar
The Town of Franklin calendar displays
the official town committee and board meetings
https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

12. Future vision
Continuing integration steps with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm
or 102.9 on the local radio dial)
Future vision as simple as “Watch, Listen, Read” for all things Franklin

13. Find Franklin Matters at www.franklin.news

15. Social media ‘cascade’
● Website
● RSS feed
● Podcast (Franklin Matters Radio)
● Newsletter (once per day; approx 9 AM - 11:00 AM)
● Twitter (scheduled)
● Facebook (scheduled - no guarantee of getting it all)

16. Thank you!
This is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can always use your
help.
How can you help?
● If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and
neighbors
● If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements

17. Bonus
my new 'anthem', that is, a song I turn to for inspiration - there is so much to like about this
video and lyrics. I hope you enjoy!
"I am resilient
I trust the movement
I negate the chaos
Uplift the negative
I'll show up at the table
Again and again and again
I'll close my mouth and learn to listen"
https://youtu.be/tx17RvPMaQ8