Serving on the Franklin City Council since January has been not only educational but encouraging. I look forward to the meetings with the council, the sub – committees and the LEAN meetings, where we engage in fruitful discussions and leave with action items. All of these meetings are posted on the city website and open to the public.
Working together to make exciting advancements in our fair city is a real plus.
There is a significant concern with the use of tobacco, tobacco-like products and vaping among our children. Since brains do not fully develop until the mid-20s, substances through direct or indirect exposure can impair the development of those brains. With this in mind, the city council voted to be proactive and restrict the sale, possession, purchase or use of Juuls, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, tobacco and tobacco paraphernalia to those who are 21 years of age or older.
One of the great joys of living in New Hampshire is the willingness of her citizens to give back to their communities. And here in Franklin, Richard Ehlert has stepped up to assist our city through LEAN management as his contribution. In this process we developed a mission and vision for the city. On the Granite State Divide, city Councilor Kathy Rago uses the podcast to highlight the fulfillment of our mission to work together. The first episodes give insight into the positions of Mayor Tony Giunta and our city manager, Judie Milner. Here’s the link: anchor.fm/kathy-rago.
Franklin is on the move!
KAREN TESTERMAN
Franklin
(The writer is a city councilor for Franklin Ward 2.)