The Town Council met as scheduled on Dec 20, 2023. This was their last meeting of the calendar year. Several key items of business were closed out, recognition was given to Ken Norman for his service on Board of Assessors and other committees, and many wishes for happy holidays, new year, etc. were extended.
The Council will begin work on January 3, 2024 with a session that includes setting goals and objectives for the next two years.
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| Board of Assessors Chair Chris Feeley presenting the ToF proclamation to Ken Norman |
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| Ken posing with State Representative Jeff Roy |
Quick recap:
- Proclamation: William “Ken” Norman - Ken was recognized with a Town proclamation and State House of Representative resolution for many years of service on the Board of Assessors (16 years) and many other committees.
- 2024 Annual Alcohol License Renewals - all approved, 8 being held for payment and final inspection completion
- Resolution 23-71: Town Council Approval of County ARPA Funds - Council approved application to Norfolk County for ARPA awards in the total amount of $1,359,000
- Police Dept - $559,000
- Sewer projects - $500,000
- Franklin Food Pantry - $100,000
- SAFE Coalition - $100,000
- YMCA Bernon Family Branch - $100,000
- ARPA Direct funds announced for
- $1M to reconstruct Baron Road
- $420,000 for replacement & construction of visitor bleachers at the high school field
- Bylaw Amendment 23-902: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Inserting Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of - Second Reading - approved by 7-2 vote (Jones, Dellorco voted no)
- Bylaw Amendment 23-903: A Bylaw to Amend the code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service - Second Reading - mattress fee raised to $65, unanimously approved (9-0)
- Resolution 23-72: Davis-Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee Charge - Extension of Committee Terms and Deadline to Make Final Report -
- Resolution 23-73: Revised 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule
- Resolution 23-74: Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Transportation Network Companies (TNC) Ride Assessment Transfer and Appropriation - new MA General Law requirements for separate transaction to make this accounting for approx. $7,000 complete
- Resolution 23-75: Gift Acceptance - Police Dept. ($5,000), Veterans’ Services Dept. ($3,145) & Senior Center ($200) - community continues to be generous, thank you
- Resolution 23-76: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44,§53F3/4 - quarterly transfer also per MA General Law requirements to account for the fund transfer - for which Franklin TV & Radio very much appreciates as it allows them to provide the broadcast services for Town & School meetings, School sporting events, and for which community does benefit
Franklin TV video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7Ehd1OodT0
Town Council agenda and supporting documents -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_12.20.23_0.pdf
My notes captured during the meeting via Twitter and collected in one PDF ->
Additional photos of the recognition -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/kRuMhZWFWMazjjfG6
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