This session of the radio show shares a new format for "Talk Franklin'' with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Administrator Amy Frigulietti.
This episode features a conversation on the 2024 elections with Town Clerk Nancy Danello. We recorded our discussion in person in the 3rd floor Training Room on Thursday, January 25, 2024.
Topics for this session
Quick news highlights
Franklin Ridge received $8.5M funding
Town Council goals set for next 2 years
Jamie elected as Vice-President of Mass Municipal Assoc (MMA)
Elections for 2024
Presidential Primary - March 5
State Primary - September 3
Presidential Election - November 5
Quick outlook
Council Meeting - Jan 31
Finance Mtg - Feb 6
Council Mtg - Feb 28
Joint Budget Cmte - March 6
The recording runs about 47 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie, Amy & Nancy on Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator
Talk Franklin podcast page -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin
Town Clerk page for Elections -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerkelection-administrator/pages/important-information-regarding-elections-voting
Top 10 billboard hits on voting
https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/election-themed-songs-james-brown-alice-cooper-hits-7572297/
10. Paula Webb, “Please, Mr. President” (No. 60, 1975)
9. Black Sheep, “The Choice Is Yours” (No. 57, 1992)
8. Jeezy feat. Nas, “My President” (No. 57, 2008)
7. The Radiants, “Voice Your Choice” (No. 51, 1965)
6. Johnnie Taylor, “I Could Never Be President” (No. 48, 1969)
5. James Brown, “Funky President (People It’s Bad)” (No. 44, 1974)
4. Johnny Sea, “Day For Decision” (No. 35, 1966)
3. Alice Cooper, “Elected” (No. 26, 1972)
2. Re-Flex, “The Politics of Dancing” (No. 24, 1984)
1. Arcadia, “Election Day” (No. 6, 1985)
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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.
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