The Economic Development Subcommittee will meet on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Franklin Municipal Building.
Residents are welcome to attend in person or participate remotely via Zoom.
📄 View the meeting agenda (below) and access the Zoom info at the link https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-2434
📺 The meeting will be streamed live on Franklin Town Hall TV for Comcast (Channel 9) & Verizon (Channel 29) subscribers as well as YouTube https://bit.ly/FTV-TownHall
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Discussion/Action: Umass Boston Downtown Planning Studio
a. Draft proposal https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10539/2a-UMass-Boston-proposal-for-8-4-26-EDC-Mtg
3. Discussion/Action: Friendly 40B Policy
a. Draft policy from Councilor Morrongiello https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10540/3a-Friendly-40B-Policy-draft-for-8-4-26-EDC-Mtg
4. Discussion/Action: Climate Leader Designation Goal
5. Discussion: GATRA Update - Morena Zelaya, Director of Planning and Community Development and Franklin GATRA Representative
a. Staff Memo https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10541/5a-GATRA-Update-for-080426-EDC-Meeting
6. New Growth Follow up
7. Next Meeting September 17th (Permitting 101 w/ town permitting boards)
8. Adjourn
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