The meeting was conducted virtually using Zoom. The meeting was recorded to capture the introductions of each of the groups/organizations to enable packaging of them for the individual groups to use.

Thanks to all those who participated and especially to the organizations who provided their introductions. We heard from

• Friends of Franklin Elders, Inc
• Franklin Neighbor Brigade
• Franklin Food Pantry
• Metacomet Land Trust, Inc.
• Franklin Public Library
• St. Vincent de Paul Society, St Mary Franklin
• Franklin FISH
• Franklin Lions
• Rotary Club of Franklin MA

Pete Fasciano presented an overview of the Franklin TV/Radio services. Judy O’Gara assisted with examples of press release information

• The presentation document can be found online

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BNAVSoh8UvRdNiBxFn27i0BQ-uwn007e/view?usp=sharing

The meeting recording runs about an hour and 30 minutes, so let’s listen in to the Franklin Area Nonprofit Network, a fanntastic group!

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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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