Sunday, March 8, 2026

Agenda for the Franklin Finance Committee Mtg - Weds, March 11, 2026 at 6 PM

Finance Committee Meeting
Agenda & Meeting Packet
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 = 6:00 PM


Agenda

1. Call to Order

2. Public Comments 
- 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 Finance Committee cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments.
The Finance Committee may ask town staff to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the town staff from correcting a misstatement of fact.
3. Approval of Minutes
a. February 25, 2026
4. Presentations/Discussion
a. Review Town Financial Policies
i. 2024-2025 Financial Policies
5. The Bill Dowd “Deep Dive Series”
a. Municipal Grant Process Overview   
https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8636/Municipal-Grant-Process-Overview
b. Historical Grant Data Summary   
https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8637/5b-Historical-Grant-Data---Summary
6. Future Agenda Items / Next meeting Dates:
a. April 6, 7, 8 & 9, 2026 - Anticipated Finance Committee Budget Hearings
b. May 28, 2026 - FY27 Budget discussion TBD
c. June 3, 2026 - FY27 Budget discussion TBD
7. Finance Committee Member Comments

8. Adjourn

Agenda doc also contains remote participation info