Jones resignation will bring special election

Councilor Glenn Jones announced that he would be resigning effective immediately. He had consulted with the State Ethics Commission on his recent position with Tri-Country and received word that it posed a potential conflict of interest. Had he already been working there and then been elected to the Town Council, it would not have been an issue. As the Town Council does vote to fund the Franklin students as part of the annual town budget, the potential for conflict of interest exists. Hence Jones decided to resign. He acknowledged it was not an easy decision to make. He will return when he can.

The resignation sparks a special election to be called within 90 days according to the Town Charter. It can not be combined with the state election on Nov 4th. It would not provide enough time for candidates.

In other business, the Town Council recognized the Franklin Garden Club for their endless efforts making Franklin look good.

members of the Franklin Garden Club being recognized by Council Chair Bob Vallee

Fire Chief Gary McCarragher provided an update on the operations and rising concerns of the Fire Dept. A copy of the presentation will be shared later.

photo of the Fire Dept personnel total slide 

The Lincoln St/Daniels St construction problems were discussed and Franklin is not pleased with the contractors performance. DPW Director Robert Cantoreggi will be scheduled to a future meeting to review the situation in more detail.



My notes reported live during the meeting Wednesday:

• Live reporting - Closing
• Live reporting: Fire Dept presentation
• Live reporting: Town Council - Oct 1, 2014