FM #1137 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 01/18/24

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, January 17, 2023.  

• ok, what just happened? 
• What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

Topics for this session

a. Resolution 24-05: Termination of the Massachusetts Statewide Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund, as well as Dedication of Revenues Thereto, as Authorized by G.L. Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023 (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-05 - Majority Vote)

PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

a. Proclamation: FISH of Franklin

PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Discussion: Franklin Food Pantry Update - Tina Powderly, Executive Director 

b. Discussion: Homelessness Report - Amy Frigulietti, Deputy Town Administrator and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)

The recording runs about 28 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Tom on Thursday, January 18, 2024

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Town Council agenda for Jan 17, 2024 meeting ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_jan_17_2023.pdf 

Town Council recap & video link -> 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/town-council-hears-about-franklin-food.html 

My notes captured via Twitter and collected in one PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1srDHwwmM28LbjTIs5NDNHjVBRDW9dTv3/view?usp=drive_link 

The FISH of Franklin volunteers provide rides to Franklin neighbors for medical or social service related appointments. You can call 508-528-2121 to arrange a ride or to volunteer

FISH Interview in 2023 -> 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/09/have-you-volunteered-with-fish-of.html 

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