FM #1786-1787-1788 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, numbers 1786-1787-1788 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 members participated in Chambers. The Council voted to extend the meeting 1 hour and fortunately finished before that time.
The full meeting can be viewed on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mliO20lR8Cc
The three key sections of presentation & discussion are shared via audio here:
1786 - The FY 25 Audit report presentation and discussion. The recording runs about 25 minutes.
11. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION -
a. Presentation: FY25 Audit - Ben Wilkinson, Senior Manager, CBIZ https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10230/11a-FY25-Audit
i. Presentation slides https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10231/11a-i---PRESENTATION-SLIDES---Town-of-Franklin-MA-2025-Audit-Presentation-07222026pptx
1787 - The 300 Fisher St presentation by the EPA and resulting discussion. The recording runs about 54 minutes
1788 - Excess Sewer Capacity presentation from Charles River, including Medway & Millis representatives as well as the extended discussion to be continued Sept 2. The recording runs about 97 minutes.
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The full agenda and documents released for this session - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-2421
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