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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Agenda for Franklin School Committee - October 14 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee 
October 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers 


A G E N D A
“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”

 
Call to Order                                 Mr. Callaghan

Announcements from the Chair

Pledge of Allegiance 
Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan
C. Payroll Mr. McNeill
D. FHS Student Representative Comments
E. Superintendent’s Report
Agenda for Franklin School Committee - October 14 at 7 PM
Agenda for Franklin School
Committee - October 14 at 7 PM

II. Guests/Presentations
A. Club Update
B. Franklin Food Pantry
III. Discussion/Action Items
A. none
IV. Discussion Only Items
A. none

V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
B. School Committee Liaison Reports
VI. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your September 30, 2025 School Committee Meeting as detailed. 
B. Lincoln 3-5 Gift
I recommend the acceptance of $800.00 from the Lincoln St 3-5 PCC for field trips as detailed. 
C. Student Activity Club Approval
I recommend approval of the Student Activity Clubs as detailed.
VII. Good of the Order

VIII. Citizen’s Comments

IX. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items


X. Executive Session
A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA, Van Drivers, Cafeteria, ESP/LPN and Secretaries units as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.
XI. Adjournment


2025-26 Meeting Packet Materials

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Franklin, MA: Agenda for School Committee meeting Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee 
September 30, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Call to Order Mr. Callaghan
Announcements from the Chair
Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence
 
I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan
C. Payroll Mr. McNeill
D. FHS Student Representative Comments
E. Superintendent’s Report
portrait of a graduate
portrait of a graduate


II. Guests/Presentations
A. none

III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Student Clubs & Activities Approval
I recommend approval of the Student Clubs and Activities as discussed.

IV. Discussion Only Items
A. none

V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your September 9, 2025 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Districtwide Gift
I recommend the acceptance of $500.00 from Linda Walsh for supplemental supplies/curriculum materials as detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Executive Session
A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA, Van Drivers, Cafeteria, ESP/LPN and Secretaries units as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.

X. Adjournment

Agenda doc also contains remote participation info

The packet folder also contains other docs released before or after the meeting

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Franklin, MA: Town Council Mtg agenda for Wednesday, Sep 17

Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
September 17, 2025 = 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None Scheduled.

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
a. Police Department - Swearing in of new Police Officers
i. Patrol Officer Patrick Clark
ii. Patrol Officer Jalen Samuels
iii. Patrol Officer Kyle Vaught
Franklin, MA: Town Council Mtg agenda for Wednesday, Sep 17
Franklin, MA: Town Council Mtg agenda for Wednesday, Sep 17


5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Community Preservation Committee - Wayne Simarrian
b. Conservation Commission - Matthew Stoltz
 
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-938: Residential Commercial Kitchens - A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin
i. Legislation for Action # 9h.
b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-939: Residential Commercial Kitchens - A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part Vii: Accessory Uses
i. Legislation for Action # 9i
c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 4,
Districts Enumerated
i. Legislation for Action # 9j
d. Zoning Bylaw 25-930: Zoning Map Changes: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5,
Zoning Map
i. Legislation for Action # 9k
e. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing Zoning Use Regulations - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Use Regulation Schedule,
Part I through Part VII
i. Legislation for Action # 9l
f. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-932: The Crossing Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Schedule of Lot, Area,
Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements
i. Legislation for Action # 9m
g. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-933: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 21, Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements
i. Legislation for Action # 9n
h. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-934: Crossing Neighborhood Crossing District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Sections 3, 4, 20 & 31
i. Legislation for Action # 9o

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Solicitation Permits - Police Chief Thomas Lynch and Deputy Police Chief James West

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 25-58: November 4, 2025 Election Early & Mail in Voting
(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-58 - Majority Vote)
b. Resolution 25-59: Authorization for Inter-Municipal Agreement with Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical HIgh School for Franklin to provide it with a School Resource Officer (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-59 - Majority Vote)
c. Resolution 25-61: Acceptance of Easements on Property on Northwesterly Side of Raymond Avenue (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-61 - Majority Vote)
d. Resolution 25-62: Acceptance of Access Easement on Lot 1, Located on Westerly Side of Spring Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-62 - Majority Vote)
e. Bylaw Amendment 25-943: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 139, Section 139-14, Sewer System Map (Symphony Dr.) - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-943 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
f. Bylaw Amendment 25-944: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 179, Section 179-9.1, Water System Map (Symphony Dr.) - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-944 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
g. Bylaw Amendment 25-945 - A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 65, Collection Containers - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-945 to a Second Reading)
h. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-938: Residential Commercial Kitchens - A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-938 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
i. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-939: Residential Commercial Kitchens - A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part Vii: Accessory Uses - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-939 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
j. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 4, Districts Enumerated - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
k. Zoning Bylaw 25-930: Zoning Map Changes: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-930 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
l. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing Zoning Use Regulations - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Use Regulation Schedule, Part I through Part VII - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
m. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-932: The Crossing Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-932 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
n. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-933: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 21, Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-933 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
o. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-934: Crossing Neighborhood Crossing District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Sections 3, 4, 20 & 31 - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-934 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
p. Resolution 25-60: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($150)
(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-60 - Majority Vote)

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
a. Personnel Update
b. FY26 Budget Update

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Joint Budget Subcommittee
d. Police Station Building Committee
e. GATRA Advisory Board

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Exemption #2: Contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Town Administrator.

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda & docs released for this session ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09172025-1911 

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Franklin, MA: School Committee meeting agenda for Tuesday, Sep 9, 2025 session at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee
September 9, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

 
Call to Order                     Mr. Callaghan 
Announcements from the Chair
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan
C. Payroll Mr. McNeill
D. FHS Student Representative Comments
E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations
A. Portugal/Lisbon Trip Presentation
B. New Administrator Introductions
C. 2025-26 District and School Improvement Plans

III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Portugal/Lisbon Field Trip Approval
I recommend approval of the request of Chris Penza to take FHS students to Portugal and Lisbon from April 17-25, 2027 as discussed.
B. 2025-26 District Improvement Plan Approval
I recommend approval of the 25-26 District Improvement Plan as discussed.
C. 2025-26 ECDC School Improvement Plan Approval
I recommend approval of the 25-26 ECDC School Improvement Plan as discussed.
D. 2025-26 Elementary School Improvement Plan Approval
I recommend approval of the 25-26 Elementary School Improvement Plan as discussed.
E. 2025-26 Franklin Middle School Improvement Plan Approval
I recommend approval of the 25-26 FMS School Improvement Plan as discussed.
F. 2025-26 Franklin High School Improvement Plan Approval
I recommend approval of the 25-26 FHS School Improvement Plan as discussed.

Franklin, MA: School Committee meeting agenda for Tuesday, Sep 9, 2025 session at 7 PM
Franklin, MA: School Committee meeting agenda
for Tuesday, Sep 9, 2025 session at 7 PM
IV. Discussion Only Items
A. none

V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your August 26, 2025 School Committee meeting as detailed.

VII. Good of the Order

VIII. Citizen’s Comments

IX. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items

X. Adjournment




Thursday, September 4, 2025

Town Council retires Fire chief, appoints new one, hears from Legislative delegates, Norfolk Cnty Sheriff & Food Pantry (video)

The Franklin (MA) Town Council spent almost 4.5 hours at their Wednesday, Sep 3, 2025 meeting. One member was absent, one member left early leaving 7 total for the major legislative vote portion of the session.

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5ILK2Y6yTw



Quick recap:
PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
a. Proclamation: Hunger Action Month
b. Police Department
i. Retirement Recognition & Proclamation: Police Sergeant Michael Campanelli
ii. Promotion Recognition: Police Sergeant Joseph MacLean
c. Retirement Recognition & Proclamation: Fire Chief James McLaughlin
5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Fire Chief - Chuck Allen
b. Community Preservation Committee - Richard Johnson c. Cultural Council
i. Ryan Hanley
ii. William Lee
iii. Caryn Parnell



Wednesday, September 3, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 ??

Wednesday, September 3

10:00am Veterans Coffee Social (Franklin Senior Center)

Library & Senior Center events
Library & Senior Center events


For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        




** Town Meetings today   **

BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING

Wednesday, September 3 Time: 5:00 PM CANCELLED

Agenda doc removed, meeting marked as canceled (discovered when getting ready to participate in meeting)


Historical Commission

Wednesday, September 3 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09032025-1889 


Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, September 3 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09032025-1891 



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What's happening in Franklin, MA
What's happening in Franklin, MA

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

Zoning Board of Appeals adds a 1 agenda item meeting to Thursday, Sep 4, 2025

Thanks to the notification service implemented by the Town of Franklin's new web page, alerts on the meeting added to the calendar and to the agenda posted for the 5 PM session were received on Tuesday.


or view the agenda here:


Zoning Board of Appeals adds a 1 agenda item meeting to Thursday, Sep 4, 2025
Zoning Board of Appeals adds a 1 agenda item meeting to Thursday, Sep 4, 2025

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Franklin, MA: Agenda for the Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Sep 3, 2025 at 7 PM

Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
September 3, 2025 = 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
a. Proclamation: Hunger Action Month 
b. Police Department
i. Retirement Recognition & Proclamation: Police Sergeant Michael Campanelli
ii. Promotion Recognition: Police Sergeant Joseph MacLean
c. Retirement Recognition & Proclamation: Fire Chief James McLaughlin

5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Fire Chief 
c. Cultural Council
i. Ryan Hanley
ii. William Lee
iii. Caryn Parnell

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Franklin Food Pantry Update: Tina Powderly, Executive Director
b. Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Update: Patrick McDermott, Norfolk County Sheriff
c. Legislative Update: Senator Rebecca Rausch and Representative Jeff Roy

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 25-50: Adoption of Local Initiative Program “Friendly 40B” Policy (Tabled from July 23, 2025 Town Council Meeting) (Motion to Take Resolution 25-50 off the table (Non-debatable) - Majority Vote ) (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-50 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6783/9a-25-50---Friendly-40B-Policy

b. Bylaw Amendment 25-942: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 25-942 - Majority Roll Call Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6780/9b-25-942---Lewis-Street-Parking-Restrictions

c. Resolution 25-56: Acceptance of Gifts - Veteran’s Services ($750), Senior Center ($100) (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-56 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6797/9c-25-56--Gift-Acceptance---Veterans-Sr-Ctr

d. Resolution 25-57: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44 §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-57 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6787/9d-25-57---PEG-Comcast-and-Verizon

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT 

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Joint Budget Subcommittee
d. Police Station Building Committee
e. GATRA Advisory Board
Franklin, MA: Agenda for the Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Sep 3, 2025 at 7 PM
Franklin, MA: Agenda for the Town Council
meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Sep 3, 2025 at 7 PM


12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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 ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09032025-1891 

Friday, August 29, 2025

Board of Health Agenda for meeting Sep 3, 2025 at 5 PM

BOARD OF HEALTH AGENDA
September 3, 2025

The Board of Health will be conducting the Board of Health meeting on Google meet at 5:00 PM or in person in the Training room on the 3rd floor


APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 19, 2025
June 4, 2025
July 23, 2025
NEW BUSINESS
● Prohibiting sale of Kratom products and Nitrate “Poppers” discussion
● Tobacco regulation amendment discussion
● 2026 Tobacco Control Agent discussion
● Metacomet Baby Shower update
● Metacomet shared service grant regional health agent report
● Metacomet shared service grant public health nurse report
CITIZENS COMMENTARY

ADJOURNMENT

Agenda doc also provides remote participation info ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09032025-1882

Board of Health Agenda for meeting Sep 3, 2025 at 5 PM
Board of Health Agenda for meeting Sep 3, 2025 at 5 PM


Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Police Station Building Committee agenda for meeting Weds, August 27 at 6 PM

Police Station Building Committee
Agenda & Meeting Packet
August 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM


Agenda:

1. Approval of Minutes
a. October 30, 2024
b. November 14, 2024
c. February 25, 2025
d. August 6, 2025

2. Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) Presentation CHA and KBA
a. Project Website Launch
b. Engagement: Open House Dates and Time Announcements
Police Station Building Committee agenda
Police Station Building Committee agenda
i. Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at 1:00 PM
ii. Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 at 6:00 PM
iii. Sunday, October 5th, 2025 at 6:00 PM
c. Programming Study Process
d. Site Selection Analysis, Process and Evaluation
e. Preliminary Sample Designs & Construction Budgets

3. Discussion: Next steps and Committee meeting dates

4. Adjourn

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info