Franklin Matters: Franklin, MA: Agenda for the Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Sep 3, 2025 at 7 PM

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Franklin, MA: Agenda for the Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Sep 3, 2025 at 7 PM

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

September 3, 2025 = 7:00 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 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The 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. July 23, 2025 https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6752/3a-July-23-2025-TC-Meeting-Minutes--Draft-for-Review
b. August 13, 2025 https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6751/3b-August-13-2025-TC-Meeting-Minutes--Draft-for-Review

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

a. Proclamation: Hunger Action Month

b. Police Department

i. Retirement Recognition & Proclamation: Police Sergeant Michael Campanelli
ii. Promotion Recognition: Police Sergeant Joseph MacLean

c. Retirement Recognition & Proclamation: Fire Chief James McLaughlin

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Fire Chief

b. Community Preservation Committee - Richard Johnson https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6779/5b-Appointments---CPC-and-Cultural-Council

c. Cultural Council

i. Ryan Hanley
ii. William Lee
iii. Caryn Parnell

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled.

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Franklin Food Pantry Update: Tina Powderly, Executive Director
b. Norfolk County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce Update: Patrick McDermott, Norfolk County Sheriff
c. Legislative Update: Senator Rebecca Rausch and Representative Jeff Roy

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 25-50: Adoption of Local Initiative Program “Friendly 40B” Policy (Tabled from July 23, 2025 Town Council Meeting) (Motion to Take Resolution 25-50 off the table (Non-debatable) - Majority Vote ) (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-50 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6783/9a-25-50---Friendly-40B-Policy

b. Bylaw Amendment 25-942: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Vehicles and Trafﬁc - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 25-942 - Majority Roll Call Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6780/9b-25-942---Lewis-Street-Parking-Restrictions

c. Resolution 25-56: Acceptance of Gifts - Veteran’s Services ($750), Senior Center ($100) (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-56 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6797/9c-25-56--Gift-Acceptance---Veterans-Sr-Ctr

d. Resolution 25-57: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44 §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-57 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6787/9d-25-57---PEG-Comcast-and-Verizon

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

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