The Franklin (MA) Town Council met as scheduled on Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026 for their shortest public session of this term of office completing public business in under 2 hours. They did go to Executive Session so who know how long that took. We'll find out later.
Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51MAacjd_XU
The agenda and released documents -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02042026-2120
Quick recap:
- Citizen comments:
- P Griffith, SchCmte Chair provides an update on budget, encourages budget hearing participation Tuesday, Feb 10
- K Mu Chow informs on the Franklin Ridge presentation on Friday, 1:30 at Senior Center
- DPW Director Cantoreggi, almost at total snow/ice budget for year, last storm cost $325,000
- G Carlucci announces Quattro Eroi Lodge 1414 Order Sons and Daughters of Italy In America celebrating 100th Anniversary this year. Steve Puleo presenting April 12 at Historical Museum
- Goals discussion, wrapped around terminology and strategic planning, could have chosen a subcommittee to help with prioritization, ended up not, will send adjustments, ideas, etc. to Jamie to consolidate for next discussion at the March 4 meeting. Consultants planned to be there to present on strategic plan option
- Adoption of Amendment to the Procedures Manual of the Franklin Town Council
- LeBlanc poses adjusted language, second,
- P5, sec 2, regular meetings may not begin earlier than 6, provided that an agenda items is not already under discussion, the meeting may continue with a majority vote, vote on amendment Passes 9-0
- Vote on the motion as amended, Passes 9-0
- Moved to enter Executive session; Exemption #6: Considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Public Body:
- i. Former Davis-Thayer Elementary School
- ii. Former Parmenter Elementary School
- iii. “Other Property” potentially available for Town purchase/acquisition
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