Best Steve Sherlock Podcasts (2025)

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FM #1510 - Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 09/07/25 2:46

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FM #1510 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1510 in the series. This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio spots for the week of September 7, 2025. The outlook for the week ahead Sep 7 through Sep 13, 2025 The look back at the week that was Aug 31 through Sep 6, 2025 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at F…

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Episode 088 - Life Lessons, The End of Summer, Love, Clap Hands, and much more. 39:19

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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about a life lesson, Shakespeare's take on the end of summer, love, both in song and poem form, Peter shares writing from a new book he's working on, and we applaud with clap hands.

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FM #1509 - Tina Powderly on Hunger Action Month - 09/05/25 36:03

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This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Tina Powderly, Executive Director of the Franklin Food Pantry. We had our conversation in person in the community room at The Pantry on Friday, September 5, 2025. Discussion items: Tina’s background Location and renovations helps with delivery of services Hunger Action Month - national awar…

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FM #1508 - Jack Lank Chamber & Small Business Connections - 09/02/25 46:53

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This session shares my conversation with Jack Lank, Executive Director for the United Regional Chamber of Commerce. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio studio on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Our conversation covers Jack’s role in fostering connections amongst business and government to meet the needs of the 16 communities the organizat…

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FM #1507 - Franklin (MA) Town Council Meeting - 09/03/25 4:09:47

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This session of the radio show shares the Town Council Meeting held Wednesday, Sep 3, 2025. 8 members were present to begin the session (Pellegri absent), one member during the long session (Chandler) Discussion items: PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS a. Proclamation: Hunger Action Month b. Police Department i. Retirement Recognition & Proclamation: Po…

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FM #1506 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 09/04/25 31:09

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This session of the radio show shares our “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conference Bridge on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of September 3, 2025. We focus on two questions: ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin…

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FM #1505 - Franklin (MA) ZBA Mtg - 09/04/25 8:14

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This session shares the Franklin (MA) Zoning Board of Appeals meeting conducted via Zoom Only on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5 PM. All three members of the Board were present. The transcript provides additional details on the short meeting. Quick recap: Mistake made with the vote to take the matter “under advisement”. The vote eas 2-1 which shou…

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FM #1504 - Alex Rikleen for US Senate - 08/25/25 47:57

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This session shares my conversation with Alex Rikleen, candidate for US Senate in the forthcoming Democratic Party primary, challenging current Senator Ed Markey. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio studio on Monday, August 25, 2025 Our conversation covers Alex’s road to his decision to run and several of his campaign points. The rec…

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FM #1503 - Franklin Public Library - Sep 2025 Highlights - 08/25/25 21:55

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This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion on Monday, August 25, 2025 in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio. We talk about Reviewed the regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the month Closed on Sundays due to budget reduction Closed…

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FM #1502 - IOAD SAFE Coalition Vigil - 08/31/25 20:42

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This session shares the first part of the International Overdose Awareness Day candle light vigil held by the SAFE Coalition on Sunday, August 31, 2025. The vigil was held on the Franklin Town Common. This first part was conducted from the stage at the gazebo. The second part, recorded by Franklin TV, was held right near the flags planted on the Co…

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FM #1501 - Chalkboard Chat - 08/28/25 30:46

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This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion in person at the Franklin TV & Radio studio Thursday, August 28, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap the School Committee meeting of August 26, 2025. We cover Excitement amon…

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FM #1500 - Police Station Bldg Cmte Mtg - 08/27/25 1:43:58

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This session shares the Police Station Building Cmte Mtg held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. One member (G Premo) was absent. Quick recap: Joe Lynch, Owner Project Manager, (OPM) provides an overview, then the other members of the team walk through the presentation doc shared here Starting with 200 in Franklin they whittled down to 36, then to 8, t…

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FM #1499 - Town Council Mtg - 08/13/25 3:13:13

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This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. All 9 members of the committee were present. Quick recap: In the first of 2 long updates, discussions, the Council ultimately approved the restoration of the 3rd ambulance by adjusting the expense budget by $114K, authorizing the hiring of 2 firefighter/p…

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FM #1498 - School Cmte Mtg - 08/26/25 1:31:31

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This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. All 7 members of the committee were present. Quick recap: Excitement among the teachers and school personnel as they all make the final preparations for the redistricting to open with schools on Tuesday, Sep 2. Minor tweaks to some of the bus routes, st…

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FM #1497 - School Cmte Mtg - 08/12/25 1:15:43

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This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Both the Chair and Vice-Chair were away so Ruthann O'Sullivan hosted the session. The remaining 5 members of the committee were present. Quick recap: Summer Learning Review - Paula Marano & Patty Gay, updates on lifelong learning, as well as extended sc…

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FM #1496 - Franklin Senior Center - Sept 2025 Highlights - 08/14/25 23:42

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This session shares my conversation with Emily Dellorco and Jillian Rochat, both with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Thursday, August 14, 2025. We talk about All the key event highlights for September The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe t…

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Episode 087 - Staycation, Bagels, Love, The Thousand Hour Lesson, and the Answer is 42 46:12

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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about what to do on a staycation, a bagel story, love, a found poem, 42, and Bob gives us the next chapter in The Thousand Hour Lesson.

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FM #1495 - Kymberlee O'Brien - 08/11/25 38:41

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This session shares my conversation with Kymberlee O’Brien, MEd, PhD on Monday, August 11, 2025. Kymberlee may be recognizable from her presentations on brains, or her drum circles, both activities at the Franklin Senior Center grant funded by the Franklin Cultural Council. She has also performed as a jazz singer locally including most recently at …

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FM #1494 - Chalkboard Chat - 08/14/25 26:06

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This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion via Zoom on Thursday, August 14, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap both the School Committee meeting of August 12, 2025. We cover Summer Learning Review - Paula Marano & Pa…

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FM #1493 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 08/14/25 39:33

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This session of the radio show shares our “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conference Bridge on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of August 13, 2025. We focus on two questions: ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin res…

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FM #1492 - ToF Finance Cmte Mtg - 08/11/25 1:56:34

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This session shares the Finance Committee meeting very briefly conducted Monday, August 11, 2025. The Committee opened with 3 new members and the Chair absent, for his first time, so 8 of 9 present. One member was initially remote, then he came into Chambers so roll call votes were not required. The room had changed from the posted agenda so the St…

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Episode 086 - Theatrical Preformance, Love Of Old and New, The Thousand Hour Lesson, Murder Is Bad Press, and much more. 58:48

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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group first gives us a theratrical preformace with the script by Faith. The group also shares stories, poems, and writings about a high school crush, love of now, left turns, silent but strong heroes, Bob gives us the next chapter in The Thousand Hour Lesson, Alice also gives us another chapter in…

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FM #1491 - Kaye Kelly Talks About The Modern Creative - 08/05/25 35:10

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This session shares my conversation with Kaye Kelly, musician, teacher, arts advocate and now author of her first book; "The Modern Creative: A Practical Guide for 21st Century Artists." We had our discussion on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio. We talk about Kaye’s life in Franklin Teaching at Berklee, raising a family, pe…

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FM #1490 - GnC Teacher Giveaway - 08/01/25 17:46

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This session shares my conversation with Brandon Sheck, Operations Manager + Co-Owner/Vice President and Melissa Merlino, Social Media & Community Outreach Specialist. We had our discussion on Friday, August 1, 2025 in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio. We talk about G&C originated in Franklin, located in Bellingham Focused on residential business for…

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FM #1489 - COA Letter & Robert Kaufman - 07/30/25 1:02:25

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This session shares my conversation with Robert (Bob) Kaufman, member of the Council on Aging which oversees the Senior Center in an advisory capacity. We had our discussion on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio. We talk about The circumstances that created the situation The points of the COA Letter Rebuttal or alternate exp…

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FM #1488 - Town Clerk on the Biennial Election 2025 - 07/31/25 27:06

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This session shares my conversation with Town Clerk Nancy Danello and Deputy Town Clerk Dyan Fitzgerald about the 2025 Biennial Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Our conversation covers: Candidate nomination papers available as of August 4 during office hours in Clerk’s Office Appointment requested Candidate nomination papers due ba…

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FM #1487 - Mulliken History: Connection to American Revolution - 07/29/25 24:45

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This session shares my conversation with Peter Mulliken, Franklin resident with some relatives having a role in the American Revolution. We had our discussion on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in his residence here in Franklin. We talk about Nathaniel Mulliken and his story in Lexington Lydia Mulliken, Nathaniel’s daughter and betrothed to Dr Samuel Presco…

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FM #1486 Franklin Public Library August 2025 Highlights - 07/21/25 42:13

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This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion on Monday, July 21, 2025 in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio. We talk about Reviewed the regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the month Closed on Sundays for summer, and winter due to bu…

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FM #1485 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 07/28/25 34:16

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This session of the radio show shares our “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conference Bridge on Monday, July 28, 2025. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of July 23, 2025. We focus on two questions: ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents…

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Episode 085 - Publisher Interview with Jim Turcotte 43:35

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In this special episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group sits down with Jim Turcotte, author of Four Brothers From Lowell, as he discusses his process writing and publishing his book, as well as answers questions from the group.By Peter Fasciano

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FM #1484 - Town Council Mtg - 07/23/25 4:39:22

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The chock full agenda for the only July meeting of the Franklin Town Council kept the group active until almost 11 PM (6 PM start). All 9 councilors participated initially. Councilor Frongillo recused himself during the Crossing Neighborhood discussion and did not return for the remainder of the session. Councilors Dellorco and Hamblen were commend…

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FM #1483 - Amy Adams on the Wind Phone & healing with heART - 07/21/25 51:56

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This session shares my conversation with Franklin artist extraordinaire Amy Adams. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, July 21, 2025. Our conversation covers some of Amy’s work and approach The Wind Phone comes to Natick Dealing with grief Healing with HeART Mural and other projects The recording runs about 51 minutes…

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FM #1482 - Chris Flynn on the Horace Mann Project - 07/15/25 33:35

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This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Chris Flynn, Studio Manager at Franklin TV. We met at the Franklin TV studios on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Key topics Horace Mann project Conceptually four episodes to retell the life of Mann Uses virtual technology to film real time with a green screen Looking for actors interested in partic…

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FM #1481 - Franklin Senior Ctr - August 2025 Highlights - 07/16/25 31:07

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This session shares my conversation with Ariel Doggett, Programming & Volunteer Coordinator of the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. We talk about All the key event highlights for August Possible Great Gatsby themed future event(s) The show notes include links to the Senior Cente…

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Episode 084 - Love Poems, Memoirs, On The Radio, The Thousand Hour Lesson, and much more. 47:05

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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about love, flash fiction childhood memoirs, the radio and a call recieved about it, and Bob gives us the next chapter in The Thousand Hour Lesson.By Peter Fasciano

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FM #1480 - Economic Development Subcmte Mtg - 07/16/25 3:01:26

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This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 in the 3rd Floor Training Room. 3 members were present and participated in the first agenda item. Once that was complete, the 4th member, Cobi Frongillo joined them for the remainder of the session. He had recused h…

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FM #1479 - Electric Youth 2025 - 06/04/25 24:47

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This session of the radio show shares our conversation with Raye Lynn Mercer & Electric Youth in the Franklin TV studios on Tuesday, June 4, 2025. Key topics Performance of their new acapella number Their European tour After Electric Youth returns from Europe, they are scheduled for a performance at the Farmers Market/Concerts on the Common on Augu…

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FM #1478 - Talk Franklin - 06/25/25 57:55

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This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and School Superintendent Lucas Giguere in the Municipal Building on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Key topics After the FY 2026 budget discussion, what’s next Town business School’s redistricting Survey and engagement Music playlists, concerts, & t…

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Episode 083 - Juneteenth, Summer Hay Help, Love Poems, Kindness From A Stranger, Lullabies, and much more. 40:02

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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about Juneteenth and it's history, a story from Helen's youth about helping her friend's father with hay, a metaphor about ICE agents and the innocent, Bo updates his process with his children's book, Bill shares a poem about love, Alice shares a story abou…

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FM #1477 - Franklin, MA: Senior Ctr July 2025 Highlights - 06/18/25 40:32

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This session shares my conversation with Chasity Cheng, Senior Center Deputy Director and Ariel Doggett, Programing & Volunteer Coordinator, both with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. We talk about All the key event highlights for July Reminder on fee increases effective in …

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FM #1476 - Franklin (MA) School Cmte Mtg - 06/24/25 35:52

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This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. 5 members participated in this virtual session, 2 were absent (Gallagher, Griffith). Quick recap: Superintendent’s report, end of school year officially June 18, schools closed out in memorable ways, thanks to PCC 's et al for making it possible. Boxes la…

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FM #1475 - School Cmte - Policy Subcmte Mtg - 06/24/25 20:48

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This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee Policy Subcmte meeting held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. 2 members participated in this virtual session; Chair O’Sullivan and member McNeill, Callaghan was absent. Supt Giguere, Ops Director Boisvert, Jana Melotti and Dr Rogers represented the Central Office. Quick recap: Primary discussion on th…

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Episode 082 - Ambrose Bierce, First Real June, Iggy's Children's Book, Love Poems, Summertime, The Thousand Hour Lesson, and much more. 53:21

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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about the life of Ambrose Bierce, the first feelings of summer and June, love poems, playing in the summer, in or out of place, Bo gives us a chapter in his children's book based on him and his dog Iggy, and Bob gives us another chapter in The Thousand Hour…

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FM #1474 - Town Council Mtg - Survey Says - 06/18/25 1:09:43

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This session (1474) shares the Polco Community Survey results discussion during the Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, June 18, 2025. 8 of the members started the meeting in Council Chambers (1 arrived before the Executive Session started). This session (1473) shares “everything but” the Polco Community Survey results discussion of the Franklin (MA…

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FM #1473 - Town Council Mtg - Everything But Survey - 06/18/25 1:31:42

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This session (1473) shares “everything but” the Polco Community Survey results discussion of the Franklin (MA) Town Council on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. 8 of the members started the meeting in Council Chambers (1 arrived before the Executive Session started). The meeting opens Chief McLaughlin’s retirement announcement Citizen comments Electric You…

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FM #1472 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 06/18/25 32:46

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This session of the radio show shares our “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conference Bridge on Friday, June 20, 2025. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of June 18, 2025. We focus on two questions: ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents…

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iOS 7 - the battle for the future of software design 1:01:26

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In 2013, Apple launched a radical redesign of the iPhone’s user interface. iOS 7 represented more than just a fresh new look. It marked a major shift in Cupertino’s design philosophy, which arose from a bitter boardroom bust-up between two of Steve Jobs’ most trusted lieutenants. Since the launch of the Macintosh in 1984, Jobs had pioneered the use…

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FM #1471 - Franklin Celebrates with Pride June 21 - 06/17/25 14:28

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This session shares my conversation with Evelyn and Rion of the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance on Tuesday, June 21, 2025. We met to record in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio. We talked of 4th Annual Celebrate with Pride Day June 21 (rain date June 22) Monthly meeting (1st Thursdays) Book Club (3rd Wednesdays) Sign up for the newsletter to keep informed on …

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FM #1470 - Franklin (MA) School Cmte Mtg - 06/10/25 2:01:03

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This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. 6 members participated in Council Chambers, 1 remote (Sompally). Quick recap: A brief executive session was held before approving the new teacher contract for a 3 year term. Details of the amount approved were not shared, however, members of the negotiati…

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FM #1469 - Chalkboard Chat - 06/11/25 24:57

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This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion in person on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap both the School Committee meeting of June 10, 2025. We cover Executive session to approve teachers contra…