Franklin, MA Town Council schedules tax rate public hearing - Nov 21 at 6 PM

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL

Agenda & Meeting Packet

November 21, 2023 - 6:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd floor, Council Chambers

355 East Central Street

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others. 

b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

c. Town sponsored event announcements

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask

the Town Administrator to review the matter.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:00 PM

a. Franklin Tax Classification Hearing

i. Legislation for Action Items: 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e

4. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 23-66: Tax Classification Residential Factor

(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-66 - Majority Vote)

b. Resolution 23-67: Tax Classification Open Space Exemption

(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-67 - Majority Vote)

c. Resolution 23-68: Tax Classification Small Business Exemption

(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-68 - Majority Vote)

d. Resolution 23-69: Tax Classification Residential Property Exemption

(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-69 - Majority Vote)

e. Resolution 23-70: Tax Classification Senior Means Tested Exemption

(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-70 - Majority Vote)

5. ADJOURN

Note: 

Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/november_21_2023_town_council_tax_hearing_agenda.pdf

Franklin, MA Town Council schedules tax rate public hearing - Nov 21 at 6 PM