FM #1612-13-14 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, numbers 1612-13-14 in the series.
This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated (1 remotely) for this 4 hour session.
1612 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, recognitions, alcohol license renewals and everything else except
the snow update (see 1613)
and the charter discussion (see 1614) (approx. 2 hours 27 mins)
1613 - segment from the meeting covering the full discussion on the DPW snow update (approx.. 58 minutes) https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7855/Snow-Presentation---December-17-2025
1614 - segment from the meeting covering the full discussion on the charter change process (approx. 45 mins) https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7848/2023-11-01-Town-Charter-Presentation
Audio 1612 link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1612-town-council-mtg-minus-snow-charter-updates-12-17-25/
Audio 1613 link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1613-snow-update-to-town-council-12-17-25/
Audio 1614 link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1614-charter-discussion-at-town-council-mtg-12-17-25/
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Additional notes including the video link for the meeting can be found ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/12/town-council-closes-out-year-approving.html
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