Franklin, MA: Town Council agenda for budget hearing on FY 2026 - May, 21, 2025 - 7 PM

Franklin Town Council 

Agenda & Meeting Packet 

May 21, 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. PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 PM

a. FY26 Town Council Annual Operating Budget Hearing

i. FY26 Voting Document -> 

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5662/FY26-Voting-Document-2

ii. FY26 Town Administrator Budget Message (per Town Charter Section 6-4-1)  

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5322/FY26-Budget-Narrative

iii. 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-Book

iv. Appendix B Franklin Public School District Budget Book  

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5269967/-FY26_Franklin_Budget_Book_.docx_-_Google_Docs_1_.pdf

v. Appendix C Budget Breakdown  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5253/C1--Budget-Breakdown

vi. Appendix C2 Operating Revenue  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5254/C2--Operating-Revenue

vii. Appendix C3 Fixed Cost  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5255/C3--Fixed-Cost

viii. Appendix C4 Local Aid  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5256/C4--Local-Aid

ix. Appendix C5 Local Receipts  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5257/C5--Local-Receipts

x. Appendix C6 Assessments  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5258/C6--Assessments

xi. Appendix C7 New Growth  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5259/C7--New-Growth

xii. Appendix C8 Free Cash Balances  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5260/C8--Free-Cash-Balances

xiii.   Appendix C9 FC and RE  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5261/C9--FC-and-RE

4.  ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212025-1752 

Franklin, MA: Town Council agenda for budget hearing on FY 2026 - May, 21, 2025 - 7 PM