Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
January 7, 2026 = 6:00 PM
Meeting will be held at the Franklin Municipal Building
355 East Central Street - 2nd Floor, Council Chambers
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. December 3, 2025
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled
5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Municipal Affordable Housing Trust - Mark Minnichelli https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8039/5a-Appointment---Mark-Minnichelli
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:00 PM - None Scheduled
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Town and School Facilities Presentation - Kevin Harn, Facilities Director https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8040/8a-1---MEMO---Facilities-Presentation
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 26-01 - Friendly 40B Policy (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-01 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8041/9a-MEMO---Friendly-40B
b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-946: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Attachment 7, Part VI Use Regulation Schedule - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-946 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8043/9b-26-946
c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-947: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements - Referral to the Planning Board
(Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-947 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8044/9c-26-947
d. Resolution 26-02: Gift Acceptance - Veterans Services Dept. ($2,470)
(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-02 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8042/9e-26-02---Gift-Acceptances
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
a. Personnel Update
11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.
15. ADJOURN
Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting
Agenda doc also contains remote participation info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01072026-2073
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| Franklin, MA: Agenda for Town Council meeting Weds, Jan 7 at 6 PM |
