About this episode
This session shares the Finance Committee meeting conducted Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The Committee meeting opened with 6 members present, 2 absent (1 open position reportedly to be filled soon).Quick recap:a healthy and engaging discussion on the policies, to be resumed at one of the budget hearings in April before making a recommendation on changes (if any) to the Town CouncilPresentation on the grant process and the yield of $112M over 10 years, an average of $10M/yearFuture Agenda Items / Next meeting Dates:a. April 6, 7, 8 & 9, 2026 - Anticipated Finance Committee Budget Hearingsb. May 28, 2026 - FY27 Budget discussion - first look at health care numbers as open enrollment would have closed Apr 30c. June 3, 2026 - FY27 Budget discussion and vote to recommend budget with changes (if any) for the Town Council to vote on at their June 10 sessionThe recording runs almost 2 hours, let’s listen--------------Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/UZl8H4Koptg?&t=476Agenda (updated 3/11/26) - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03112026-2189My notes in one PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oxC1JQgvl3PoNs-2qaHf9vacux3JvsZY/view?usp=drive_link Photo album of the grant presentation slides shared https://photos.app.goo.gl/kLdsxaJEHqXjYEzT7 -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here
