Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
June 10, 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:00 PM
a. Transfer of License, Pledge of License & Pledge of Inventory - Om Devitas Market Inc. d/b/a DeVita’s Market, Located at 198 East Central St., Franklin, MA
4. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. Transfer of License, Pledge of License & Pledge of Inventory - Om Devitas Market Inc. d/b/a DeVita’s Market, Located at 198 East Central St., Franklin, MA
b. License Modification - Change of Officers - The Chateau Restaurant of Franklin, Inc. d/b/a The Chateau Restaurant, Located at 466 King St., Franklin, MA
c. Farmer-Brewery Farmers Market License - Rushford and Sons Brewhouse, LLC https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9761/4c-Complete
5. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 26-25: Adoption of the FY2027 Budget Appropriations
(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-25 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9762/5a-Complete
b. Resolution 26-26: Amendment to FY2027 Budget - Council on Aging
(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-26 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9763/5b-Complete
i. Control Sheet & Voting Document (clean version)
ii. Staff Memorandum
iii. Control Sheet & Voting Document (notes version)
iv. Resolution - Adoption of Revised Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
v. Revised Appendix A - Town Administrator Revised Budget
c. Resolution 26-27: MECC Stabilization Transfer to FY27 Operating Budget
(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-27 - Majority Vote)
d. Resolution 26-28: Salary Schedule: Full-Time Elected Official (Town Clerk)
(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-28 - Majority Vote)
e. Resolution 26-29: Expenditure Limits for FY2027 on Departmental Revolving Funds (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-29 - Majority Vote)
f. Resolution 26-33: Capital Round 2 (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-33 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9757/5f-Complete
g. Resolution 26-32: Free Cash to Fire Truck Stabilization Transfer (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-32 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9767/5g-Complete
h. Resolution 26-34: Group Insurance Trust Fund Transfer (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-34 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9768/5h-Complete
i. Resolution 26-31: Capital FY26 Enterprise Funds (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-31 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9769/5i-Complete
j. Resolution 26-35 - Ambulance Transfer & Appropriation (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-35 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9770/5j-Complete
k. Resolution 26-23: Community Preservation Fund: Annual Appropriations and Reservation (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-23 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9771/5k-Complete
l. Resolution 26-24: FY27 Community Preservation Appropriation of Funds - Capital (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-24 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9772/5l-Complete
m. Bylaw Amendment 26-952: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, §82-6, Schedule of Service Fees - Second Reading
(Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 26-952 - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9773/5m-Complete
n. Bylaw Amendment 26-953: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Article X: Winter Storm Overnight Parking Ban - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 26-953 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9774/5n-Complete
6. ADJOURN
Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting
The agenda doc (and supporting documents) also contains remote participation info - https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-2357
