Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
April 16, 2025 - 7 PM
Agenda & Meeting Packet
April 16, 2025 - 7 PM
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, 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. March 19, 2025
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
a. Proclamation: Franklin High School Cheerleaders
b. Proclamation: Franklin High School Boys Basketball Team
c. Proclamation: The Dean College Athletic Training and Franklin Public Safety Departments
5. APPOINTMENTS
a. 2025 Election Workers https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5217/5a---Appointments---Election-Workers
i. See Exhibit 1 of Appointment Transaction in agenda packet for list of names
a. 2025 Election Workers https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5217/5a---Appointments---Election-Workers
i. See Exhibit 1 of Appointment Transaction in agenda packet for list of names
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-927: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of The Code Of The Town of Franklin, Definitions (Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen)
i. Legislation for Action # 9b. https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5234/6a-1-Shared-Kitchen-Public-Hearing
b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-928: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Attachment 3, Use Regulation Schedule, Part II Principal Uses (Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen)
i. Legislation for Action # 9c. https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5235/6b-Public-Hearing-Shared-Kitchens
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Franklin Police Department Mental Health Clinician Division - Kallie Montagano, Clinician Program Manager
b. Franklin Crisis Advocacy Team - Amy Frigulietti, Deputy Town Administrator
a. Franklin Police Department Mental Health Clinician Division - Kallie Montagano, Clinician Program Manager
b. Franklin Crisis Advocacy Team - Amy Frigulietti, Deputy Town Administrator
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 25-18: June 3, 2025 Election Early & Mail in Voting
(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-18 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5227/9a-25-18---6_3_25-Election-early-voting-and-vote-by-mail
b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-927: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of The Code Of The Town of Franklin, Definitions (Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen) - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-927 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-928: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Attachment 3, Use Regulation Schedule, Part II Principal Uses (Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen) - First Reading
(Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-928 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
d. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-935: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 24,
Floodplain District - Referral to the Planning Board https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5236/9d-25-935-Floodplain
(Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-935 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)
e. Resolution 25-19: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($3,014.98), Veterans’ ($11,959.90)
(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-19 - Majority Vote)
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a. Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Subcommittee Report (Vote to Accept) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/4568/2025-TA-Evaluation
b. Capital Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
d. Joint Budget Subcommittee
e. Police Station Building Committee
f. GATRA Advisory Board
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled
15. ADJOURN
Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting
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