Franklin Matters: Franklin, MA: Agenda for Town Council meeting, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 7 PM

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Franklin, MA: Agenda for Town Council meeting, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 7 PM

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

March 19, 2025 7:00 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. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events.

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. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. February 26, 2025
https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4743/3a-February-26-2025-TC-Meeting-Minutes--Draft-for-Review
b. March 5, 2025
https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4747/3b-March-5-2025-TC-Meeting-Minutes--Draft-for-Reviewdocx---Google-Docs

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled

5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION - None Scheduled

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 25-15: Proposition 2 ½ Override Ballot Question

(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-15 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4746/9a--25-15-and-25-16---Override-Date-and-Question

b. Resolution 25-16: Setting Date of Proposition 2 ½ Override Ballot

(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-16 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4745/9b-1---RESOLUTION-25-16---Override-Ballot-Date

c. Bylaw Amendment 25-925: Amendment to Sewer System Map (Raymond St) - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 25-925 - Majority Roll Call Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4730/9c-25-925-and-25-926---Raymond-St-Sewer-Extension-2

d. Bylaw Amendment 25-926: Amendment to Water System Map (Raymond St) - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 25-926 - Majority Roll Call Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4731/9d-1---BYLAW-AMENDMENT-25-926---Water-System-Map---Raymond-St

e. Resolution 25-17: Acceptance of Gifts - Veterans’ Services Department ($635) (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-17 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4742/9e-25-17---Gift-Acceptance---Vets-Dept

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Joint Budget Subcommittee
d. Police Station Building Committee
e. GATRA Advisory Board