Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
April 15, 2026 = 7:00 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
4. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Joint Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Communications Subcommittee
d. Town Charter Ad Hoc Committee
e. Police Station Building Committee
5. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
6. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
a. Proclamation: Sons and Daughters of Italy in America - Quattro Eroi Lodge 1414
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
8. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled
10. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled
11. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION -
a. National Grid - Bob Moran and Ted Lombardi
b. Fire Department Operations Overview - Chuck Allen, Franklin Fire Chief https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9050/Franklin-Fire-Department-2026-Presentation-4
c. Police Department Operations Overview - TJ Lynch, Franklin Police Chief https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9051/FPD-Overview-TC-Presentation---April-2026
12. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 26-20: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Ctr. ($321) & Veterans Services Dept. ($637.78) (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-20 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9052/12a-1-26-20-Gift-Acceptances
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
The agenda doc also contains remote participation info
