Country Gazette: Kelly resigns from Town Council; Sponsors can help art bloom for the Cultural Festival

Country Gazette (@CountryGazette) tweeted on Thu, Aug 19, 2021:

Thank you for your service, Councilor Kelly.   https://t.co/n5m8cxU5n1 @TOFranklinMA

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Country Gazette (@CountryGazette) tweeted on Thu, Aug 19, 2021:

Help Franklin's arts scene bloom! https://t.co/kkxhsZfgaT @TOFranklinMA

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountryGazette/status/1428417656869294081?s=03

In case anyone wonders if Kelly's resignation triggers a special election, no it does not as we have the regular election scheduled for Nov 2, 2021 which is within the 120 days as specified in the Town Charter.  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/revised_2013_1.pdf

"Section 8 Vacancy

2-8-1 Unless recalled in accordance with Article Five, Section 4 of this Charter, a vacancy in the office of Councillor at Large shall be declared by the Town Clerk following notification of the death, permanent disability to serve, resignation, and/or failure to maintain a permanent residency within the Town of Franklin. 

2-8-2 Vacancies shall be filled by special election to be called within

ninety (90) days of said vacancy unless a regular or special Town

election shall occur within one hundred twenty (120) days."

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