Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
March 4, 2026 = 6:00 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. COUNCILOR COMMENTS
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| Agenda for Town Council Meeting, Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6 PM |
4. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
5. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
6. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. February 11, 2026
8. APPOINTMENTS -
a. Franklin’s 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee - Courtney Shimer
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:00 PM - None Scheduled
10. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled
11. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION -
a. Discussion: 2026-2027 Town Council-Town Administrator Goals
i. Town Administrator Memo
ii. Draft Town Council-Town Administrator Preliminary List of Goals
12. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 26-10: Adoption of 2026-2027 Town Council and Town Administration Goals (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-10 - Majority Vote)
b. Resolution 26-11: Establishment of Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Review Town Charter (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-11 - Majority Vote)
c. Resolution 26-12: Appropriating Funds by Borrowing to Pay Costs of Purchasing a Fire Truck for the Fire Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-12 - ⅔ Majority Vote)
d. Resolution 26-13: Parking Meter Receipts Appropriation (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-13 - Majority Vote)
e. Resolution 26-14: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($1,645) (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-14 - Majority Vote)
f. Resolution 26-15: PEG Funding Approval (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-15 - Majority Vote)
g. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-948: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Use Regulation Schedule, Attachment 2, Attachment 3, Attachment 4, Attachment 7 & Attachment 8 - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-948 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)
h. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-949: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot Area Requirements - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-949 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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
