Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for meeting April 30, 2025 at 7 PM

Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
April 30, 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.    April 16, 2025

4.    PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

a.    Police Department - Promotion

i.    Sergeant John Godino

b.    Police Department - Swearing in of New Court Prosecutor / Detective

i.    Tara Lagoa

c.    Proclamation: Franklin High School Theater Group
d.    Proclamation: Bryan Taberner, Director, Department of Planning and Community Development

5.    APPOINTMENTS

a.    Agricultural Commission

i.    Matthew Stoltz

b.    Disability Commission

i.    Kelly Quinlan

6.    PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.    Transfer of Section 12 Restaurant Common Victualer All Alcohol License and Approval of Dolores Costa as the Manager - Franklin Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a The Tavern on Central,
Located at 391 East Central Street, #5, Franklin, MA 02038
i.    License Transaction # 7a.

7.    LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a.    Transfer of Section 12 Restaurant Common Victualer All Alcohol License and Approval of Dolores Costa as the Manager - Franklin Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a The Tavern on Central, Located at 391 East Central Street, #5, Franklin, MA 02038

8.    PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION - None Scheduled.

9.    LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a.    Resolution 25-29: Transfer of Care, Custody, Management and Control of Town-owned Property Containing the Building Known as “Gerald Murdock Parmenter Elementary School” from the Franklin School Committee to the Franklin Town Council, for Municipal Purposes (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-29 - ⅔ Majority Vote)

b.    Resolution 25-30: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($40) & Recreation ($1,415)
(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-30 - Majority Vote)

Gerald M Parmenter Elementary School

10.    TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

a.    FY26 Town Administrator Budget
b.    Previous Requests:

i.    300 Fisher Street
ii.    Chestnut Street Apartments

 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

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

 

The full agenda doc includes remote participation info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04302025-1709