The Franklin, MA Town Council met as scheduled on Wednesday, May 1. 8 of the councilors were present, 1 absent (Dellorco) in Council Chambers for this session.
Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/laeIcVjRlgU?si=4VVLHqNRh28zvyuM&t=134
The agenda and released materials for this session -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04302025-1709
Quick recap:
- Chair Callaghan updates on SchCmte business; elementary report card changes approved, support letter for Franklin TV and cable access funding approved for Franklin.News; School budget lays out a foundation for success
- Town Clerk Nancy Danello with an update on the special election, ballots received, absentee sent, vote by mail needs to be requested. Drop ballots off at the Town Hall. May 16 opens early voting during office hours
- Web site updates announcements on the upcoming election. Bridge banners coming soon. Robo call coming May 7. Visited all the Senior housing locations. Mailing to all the households with notification on the election.
- Police Department - Promotions
- i. Sergeant John Godino
- Police Department - Swearing in of New Court Prosecutor / Detective
- i. Tara Lagoa
- Proclamation: Franklin High School Theater Group
- Proclamation: Bryan Taberner, Director, Department of Planning and Community Development
- Appointments
- Agricultural Commission
- i. Matthew Stoltz
- Disability Commission
- i. Kelly Quinlan; both appointments approved via 8-0-1 (1 absent) votes
- PUBLIC HEARING - 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
- Motion to approve, second, passes 8-0-1 (1 absent)
- 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, second, passes 8-0-1 (1 absent)
- Update that for the Town Council Budget Hearings scheduled for May 21, 22 Town Administrator will propose that they continue the second hearing to June 4 to enable possible adjustments. The budget as presented assumes the override passes. If it doesn't, cuts would be forthcoming
- Town Administrator Jamie Hellen provided updates on Previous Requests:
- 300 Fisher Street - very dormant, EPA removed soil etc pre pandemic, delayed by staffing issues pre the changes in DC
- Chestnut Street Apartments - The exterior is complete, the interior has not been finished, in the owners control currently There are 2 deeded apartments for local veterans
Photos of the recognitions -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/PKZgCKJM8vAYTVoK7
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