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Sunday, April 19, 2026

FY 2027 Budget Narrative: Town Council

From the Town Administrator's FY 2027 Budget narrative, each department's story is worth sharing. 


General Purpose

The Franklin Town Council, a nine member elected body, is the legislative and policy-making branch of Town government. Meetings are held bi-monthly on Wednesday evenings in the Municipal Building at 355 East Central Street. Check the Town of Franklin’s website at www.franklinma.gov for the most up to date schedule of meetings.

Residents can also sign up for emails to receive Town Council agendas here. All meetings are rebroadcast and archived on the Franklin Town Hall YouTube webpage through our partner at Franklin TV.

Core Functions

● The core responsibilities of the Town Council are outlined in Town Charter Article Two and in the Role of the Town Council summary.
● The Council develops, adopts and enacts policies, resolutions and by-laws, which promote the general welfare of the Town. The Town Council also holds public hearings and workshops on those issues that require Council deliberation and public input.
● The Town Council hosts many subcommittees, including the Economic Development Subcommittee, Joint Budget Subcommittee (w/ School Committee and Finance Committee), Ad Hoc Town Charter Committee, and Communications Subcommittee. Members also serve on the Police Station Building Committee.
● Serve as the Local Liquor Licensing Authority, per MGL through the ABCC.
● Serves as the approving authority on town zoning.
 
Staffing

● Nine (9) Volunteer Members
○ Includes: One (1) Chair
○ Includes: One (1) Vice-Chair
○ Includes: One (1) Clerk

Strategic Initiatives & Accomplishments

● See the March 4, 2026 2026-2027 Town Council and Town Administration Goals

FY27 Requested Budget Highlights

● This is a level-funded budget. Level service for MMA Dues and conference fees for Town Councilors. The Budget was cut in FY24.


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