This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. We had our conversation via conference bridge on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
Topics for this session
Not only are we in 2023, but January is at an end
MMA annual meeting/conference
Key learnings, or take-aways
CDL inhouse training enabled by DPW
Labor market
Earlier this month the Town Council reviewed goals
The Town Administrator review, coming to Council for approval
EDC approved inclusionary zoning, coming to council soon (2/15/23?)
Council outlook for Feb 1 session, Tri-County building proposal
Community Preservation Committee public hearing Feb 7
Rescheduled for Jan 17 meeting
Close with citizen engagement call to action, application process coming soon
Davis Thayer, Police Station, Master Plan committee opportunities
Open Space & Recreation Plan update underway
The conversation runs about 40 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie
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Town Council agenda for 2/1/23
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/feb_1_2023_town_council_agenda.pdf
Economic Development Meeting 1/25/23 (audio)
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/inclusionary-zoning-moved-to-town_0764800655.html
Ad-hoc Town Administrator Review Meeting 1/25/23 (audio)
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/ad-hoc-town-administrator-review-cmte.html
Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator
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