Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
May 22, 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 30, 2025
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. License Modification - Change of LLC Managers & Change of Ownership (Beneficial Membership) Interest of a Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License: Franklin Shed, LLC d/b/a The Shed, Located at 340 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038
i. License Transaction # 5a. https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5673/4a-SHED
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b. Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License: DeVita’s Market, LLC d/b/a DeVita’s Market, Located at 198 East Central St., Suite 2, Franklin, MA 02038
i. License Transaction # 5b. https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5674/4b-DEVITAS
c. Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Table & Vine, Inc., Located at 348 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038
i. License Transaction # 5c. https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5675/4c-TABLE-AND-VINE
d. FY26 Town Council Annual Operating Budget Hearing
i. FY26 Voting Document ->https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5662/FY26-Voting-Document-2ii. FY26 Town Administrator Budget Message (per Town Charter Section 6-4-1)https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5322/FY26-Budget-Narrativeiii. Appendix A Town Administrator Recommended Budget Voting Document & Budget Book (per Town Charter provision 6-5-1 & 6-5-2)https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5246/Appendix-A-Town-Administrator-Recommended-Voting-Document-and-Budget-Bookiv. Appendix B Franklin Public School District Budget Bookhttps://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5269967/-FY26_Franklin_Budget_Book_.docx_-_Google_Docs_1_.pdf
5. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. License Modification - Change of LLC Managers & Change of Ownership (Beneficial Membership) Interest of a Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License: Franklin Shed, LLC d/b/a The Shed, Located at 340 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038
b. Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License: DeVita’s Market, LLC d/b/a DeVita’s Market, Located at 198 East Central St., Suite 2, Franklin, MA 02038
c. Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Table & Vine, Inc., Located at 348 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038
d. Farmer-Brewery Farmers Market License - Rushford Brewery
6. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 25-31: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($180)
(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-31 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5664/25-31--Gift-Acceptance---Sr-Ctr
7. ADJOURN
Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting
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