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Monday, May 19, 2025

Franklin, MA: Agenda for Town Council meeting May 22, 2025 at 7 PM

Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
May 22, 2025 - 7 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, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town 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
a. April 30, 2025

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. License Modification - Change of LLC Managers & Change of Ownership (Beneficial Membership) Interest of a Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License: Franklin Shed, LLC d/b/a The Shed, Located at 340 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038
Table & VIne, the alcohol branded business of the Big Y
Table & Vine

b. Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License: DeVita’s Market, LLC d/b/a DeVita’s Market, Located at 198 East Central St., Suite 2, Franklin, MA 02038

c. Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Table & Vine, Inc., Located at 348 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038

d. FY26 Town Council Annual Operating Budget Hearing
i. FY26 Voting Document -> 
https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5662/FY26-Voting-Document-2
ii. FY26 Town Administrator Budget Message (per Town Charter Section 6-4-1)  
https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5322/FY26-Budget-Narrative
iii. Appendix A Town Administrator Recommended Budget Voting Document & Budget Book (per Town Charter provision 6-5-1 & 6-5-2)  
https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5246/Appendix-A-Town-Administrator-Recommended-Voting-Document-and-Budget-Book
iv. Appendix B Franklin Public School District Budget Book  
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5269967/-FY26_Franklin_Budget_Book_.docx_-_Google_Docs_1_.pdf

5. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. License Modification - Change of LLC Managers & Change of Ownership (Beneficial Membership) Interest of a Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License: Franklin Shed, LLC d/b/a The Shed, Located at 340 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038

b. Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License: DeVita’s Market, LLC d/b/a DeVita’s Market, Located at 198 East Central St., Suite 2, Franklin, MA 02038

c. Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Table & Vine, Inc., Located at 348 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038

d. Farmer-Brewery Farmers Market License - Rushford Brewery

6. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 25-31: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($180)

7. ADJOURN

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




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Saturday, May 10, 2025

Franklin, MA: School Cmte Agenda for Tuesday, May 13 meeting

Franklin School Committee
May 13, 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. Traffic Update

III. Executive Session
A. As per M.G.L c. 30A, §21 (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body and the chair so declares.
IV. Discussion/Action Items
A. BICO Board Appointment 2025-26
The Chair recommends the appointment of Lucas Giguere as BICO board member for the 2025-26 school year as discussed. 
B. ACCEPT Board Appointment 2025-26
The Chair recommends the appointment of Lucas Giguere as ACCEPT board member for the 2025-26 school year as discussed.
V. Discussion Only Items
A. Horace Mann Naming Discussion
B. Superintendent’s Evaluation - Presentation of Evidence
C. FY26 Budget Executive Summary - Structural Deficit  
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5629656/FY26_Budget_Narrative_Overview.pdf
VI. 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 April 29, 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

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info ->

Additional documents/presentations during the meeting will be posted to the Packet folder after the meeting (usually a day or so later)

Franklin, MA: School Cmte Agenda for Tuesday, May 13 meeting
Franklin, MA: School Cmte Agenda for Tuesday, May 13 meeting


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Sunday, May 4, 2025

Franklin, MA: Town Council agenda for meeting scheduled May 7 at 7 PM

Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
May 7, 2025 - 7 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, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town 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 Officer
i. Tyler Hosley
b. Police Department - Recognition of New Town of Upton Chief of Police
i. Chief Nicholas Palmieri, former Sergeant of the Franklin Police Department

5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled.
 
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. New Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Approval of Karan Goswami as the Manager - Kaushik Restaurants Inc. d/b/a Mirchi Indian Cuisine, Located at 14 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038
i. License Transaction #7a.

b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-935: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 24, Floodplain District
i. Legislation For Action #9a.  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5509/6b-Floodplain

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. New Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Approval of Karan Goswami as the Manager - Kaushik Restaurants Inc. d/b/a Mirchi Indian Cuisine, Located at 14 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5506/7a-1---LICENSE-TRANSACTION---Kaushik-Restaurants-Inc-d_b_a-Mirchi-Indian-Cuisine---Google-Docs
b. License Modification - Change of Manager of a Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License: The Chateau Restaurant of Franklin, Inc. d/b/a The Chateau; Located at 466 King St., Franklin, MA 02038  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5525/7b-Chateau-Change-of-Manager

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Presentation: FY24 Financial Audit - Scott McIntire, CPA, Managing Director, CBIZ

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-935: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 24, Floodplain District - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-935 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5507/9a-ZONING-BYLAW-AMENDMENT-25-935---Flood-Plain---Google-Docs

b. Resolution 25-28: Extension of the Time Period for the Automatic Reverter Contained in the Deed of Former Town-owned Land Off Panther Way Previously Conveyed to the Franklin Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-28 - ⅔ Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5515/9b-25-28---Extension-of-Time-Period-for-Automatic-Reverter---Panther-Way

c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-927: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of The Code Of The Town of Franklin, Definitions (Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen) - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-927 - ⅔ Majority Roll Call Vote)   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5512/9c-27-927-and-27-928---Shared-Kitchens

d. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-928: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Attachment 3, Use Regulation Schedule, Part II Principal Uses (Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen) - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-928 - ⅔ Majority Roll Call Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5513/9d-1---ZONING-BYLAW-AMENDMENT-25-928---Use-Regulations---Shared-Use-Commercial-Kitchen-1

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

 
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled
 
15. ADJOURN
 
The agenda doc also includes remote participation info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072025-1719
  
Franklin, MA: Town Council agenda for meeting scheduled May 7 at 7 PM
Franklin, MA: Town Council agenda for meeting scheduled May 7 at 7 PM

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Saturday, April 26, 2025

Franklin, MA; School Committee - Agenda for meeting April 29 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee 
April 29, 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. None

III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Elementary Report Cards
I recommend approval of the proposed changes to the Elementary Report Card as discussed.   
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5568674/Discussion_Action_A_-_Elem._Report_Cards.pdf
B. Letter of Support
I recommend approval of the letter of support for an Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming as discussed.  
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5568677/Discussion_Action_B_-_Letter_of_Support.pdf

IV. Discussion Only Items
A. Campus Naming Discussion

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 April 8, 2025 School Committee Meeting as detailed.
B.   Music Gift
I recommend the acceptance of $2,442.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for in-house enrichment as detailed.
C.   Scholarships
I recommend the acceptance of $7,000.00 for FHS Scholarships as follows:
● $1,500.00 Carol Mahar Scholarship
● $2,500.00 Digital Federal Credit Union
● $2,000.00 Class of 2025 Memorial Scholarship
● $750.00 Oskey Yearbook
● $250.00 Art NHS
D. American Heart Association Gift
I recommend the acceptance of $5,100.00 from the American Heart Association for the Kid’s Heart Challenge to be distributed as follows:
● Jefferson $1,000.00
● Keller $  700.00
● Kennedy $1,700.00
Franklin, MA; School Committee - Agenda for meeting April 29 at 7 PM
Franklin, MA; School Committee
● Oak St $1,200.00
● Parmenter $  500.00
 
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)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel
X. Discussion/Action Item
A. Superintendent Contract
The Chair recommends approval of the successor contract for Lucas Giguere to serve as Superintendent of Schools, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2031.

XI. Adjournment



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Saturday, April 5, 2025

Franklin, MA: School Committee agenda for meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee
April 8, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Call to Order                    Mr. Callaghan
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.    District Reorganization Update – Elementary & ECDC

III.    Discussion/Action Items
A.    School Choice Vote
I recommend to not accept School Choice students for the 2025-2026 School Year as discussed.
B.    Foreign Exchange Student Vote
I recommend to not accept Foreign Exchange students for the 2025-2026 school year as discussed.
C.    Policy - 2nd Reading - Adoption/Elimination
I recommend adoption / elimination of the following policies as discussed: 2nd Reading: ACA - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Elimination: ACA-R - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Under Title IX Including Sex-Based Harassment

IV.    Discussion Only Items
A.    Grants Update - Jana Melotti

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 March 25, 2025 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B.    Oak Street Recurring Field Trip - Roger Williams Zoo
I recommend approval of the request of Brad Hendrixson to take 2nd graders to Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI on 4/29/25 as detailed.
C.    Oak Street Recurring Field Trip - Prov. Children’s Museum
I recommend approval of the request of Brad Hendrixson to take 1st graders to the Providence Children’s Museum in Providence, RI on 5/9/25 as detailed.
Franklin, MA: School Committee agenda for meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7 PM
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7 PM

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.
B.    Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel

XI.    Adjournment
 
The agenda doc contains remote participation info
 

 
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Sunday, March 30, 2025

Board of Health schedules Monthly Meeting April 2, 2025 at 5 PM

BOARD OF HEALTH AGENDA
April 2, 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. 

The Public has the option dialing into the meeting using the provided phone number (Cell phone or Landline Required) OR citizens can participate by copying the link (Phone, Computer, or Tablet required).

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  • February 5, 2025
  • February 19, 2025
NEW BUSINESS
● Sunshine Lily Spa discussion update
● Tobacco regulation amendment discussion
● Health Fair discussion
● Healthy Brain Initiative update
● Metacomet shared service grant regional health agent report
● Metacomet shared service grant public health nurse report
CITIZENS COMMENTARY

ADJOURNMENT



Board of Health schedules Monthly Meeting April 2, 2025 at 5 PM
Board of Health schedules Monthly Meeting April 2, 2025 at 5 PM 
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Saturday, March 22, 2025

Franklin, MA: Agenda for School Committee meeting Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee
March 25, 2025 7:00 PM
Municipal Building – Council Chambers



Call to Order                  Mr. Callaghan
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan
C. Payroll Mr. McNeil
D. FHS Student Representative Comments
E. Superintendent’s Report
II. Guests/Presentations
A. France, England & Scotland Field Trip - Nikki Hafele

B. Franklin High School Update - Dr. Weber

C. Middle School Reorganization Update - Mr. Williams

III. Discussion/Action Items
A. France, England & Scotland Trip Proposal
I recommend approval of the request of Nikki Hafele to take FHS students to
France, England and Scotland for 11 days between June 28, 2026 and July 14,
2026 (exact dates TBD) as detailed.

B. Policy - 1st Read & Elimination
I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading:
ACA - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex
Elimination: ACA-R - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Under Title IX
Including Sex-Based Harassment

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 March 11, 2025 School
Committee Meeting and March 19, 2025 Special School Committee Meeting as detailed.
B. Parmenter Gift
I recommend the acceptance of $3,906.44 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips as detailed.
C. FHS Gift
I recommend the acceptance of $200.00 from Philip & Jari Vandermeer for supplemental supplies for FHS in memory of Richard Ayer III.
D. Oak Street Gift
I recommend the acceptance of $3,900.00 from the Oak St. PCC for field trips as detailed.
E. FHS Gifts
I recommend the acceptance of $10,918.09 as follows:
  • $10,545.57 Show Tix In-house Enrichment
  • $ 267.00 Parents Field Trips
  • Agenda for School Committee meeting Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7 PM
    Agenda for School Committee
    $ 105.52 Parents In-house Enrichment
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)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel
X. Adjournment

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Sunday, March 16, 2025

Franklin, MA: Agenda for Town Council meeting, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 7 PM

Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
March 19, 2025 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street 


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 Town 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
a. February 26, 2025   
https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4743/3a-February-26-2025-TC-Meeting-Minutes--Draft-for-Review
b. March 5, 2025  
https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4747/3b-March-5-2025-TC-Meeting-Minutes--Draft-for-Reviewdocx---Google-Docs

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled
5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION - None Scheduled

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 25-15: Proposition 2 ½ Override Ballot Question

b. Resolution 25-16: Setting Date of Proposition 2 ½ Override Ballot

c. Bylaw Amendment 25-925: Amendment to Sewer System Map (Raymond St) - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 25-925 - Majority Roll Call Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4730/9c-25-925-and-25-926---Raymond-St-Sewer-Extension-2

d. Bylaw Amendment 25-926: Amendment to Water System Map (Raymond St) - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 25-926 - Majority Roll Call Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4731/9d-1---BYLAW-AMENDMENT-25-926---Water-System-Map---Raymond-St
 
e. Resolution 25-17: Acceptance of Gifts - Veterans’ Services Department ($635) (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-17 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4742/9e-25-17---Gift-Acceptance---Vets-Dept

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
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled

15. ADJOURN

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


Franklin, MA: Agenda for Town Council meeting, Wednesday, MArch 19, 2025 at 7 PM
Franklin, MA: Agenda for Town Council meeting, Wednesday, MArch 19, 2025 at 7 PM
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 ???

Wednesday, March 12

* "Look Up" Gallery (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
* Rockland Trust Branches close at 3 PM
For additional details on Senior Center & Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false



1pm Writer's Group (Franklin Senior Center)
7pm Joint Budget Subcommittee FY26 Budget Update Listening Session (Franklin high School)
7pm Tour the Franklin Food Pantry (sign up in advance) (Franklin Food Pantry)


For additional details on Senior Center & Library events ->    

**  Town Meetings today   **

Historical Commission Meeting

Wednesday, March 12th Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03122025-1625


Joint Budget Subcommittee Meeting

Wednesday, March 12th Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/Joint-Budget-Subcommittee-6/?#_03122025-1620


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Why are there multiple calendars?
What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 
Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link
The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

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Saturday, March 8, 2025

Franklin, MA: School Committee agenda for meeting Tuesday, Mar 11, 2025

Franklin School Committee
March 11, 2025 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Call to Order Mr. Callaghan
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. Capital Projects and Facilities Improvements Presentation
B. District Transportation Presentation

III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Competency Determination Language in FHS Program of Studies (POS)
I recommend the suggested changes in the Competency Determination Language in the FHS Program of Studies as detailed.  https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5389749/Discussion_Action_A_-_Competency_Determination_Language.pdf

IV. Discussion Only Items
A. 2025-26 User Fee Discussion

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 February 4, 2025 Budget Open Hearing Meeting and February 11, 2025 School Committee Meeting as detailed.
B. JFK Gifts
I recommend the acceptance of $2,050.00 from the JFK PCC for field trips as detailed.
C. FHS Gifts
I recommend the acceptance of $2550.00 for FHS as follows:
$50.00 Clair Cox - Supplemental Supplies- Athletics (in memory of Kathy Bonney)
$2500.00 Marguerite Brackley - Jim Gray Scholarship

VII. Good of the Order

VIII. Citizen’s Comments

IX. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items

X. Adjournment


Agenda doc also contina remote participation info ->

Meeting packet contains other docs released for this meeting, additional will be added here after the meeting

Franklin, MA: School Committee agenda for meeting Tuesday, Mar 11, 2025
Franklin, MA: School Committee agenda for meeting Tuesday, Mar 11, 2025
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Sunday, March 2, 2025

Franklin, MA: agenda for Town Council meeting March 5 at 7 PM

Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
March 5, 2025 = 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street 


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 Town 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 Patrol Officers
i. Steven Dejoie
ii. Tyler Hosley
b. Proclamation & Performance: Franklin Fine & Performing Arts Students
5. APPOINTMENTS

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

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Actuarial Update - Dan Sherman   https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4572/8a---OPEB-Presentation---Franklin-FYE2024-GASB7475-v1-1

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-927: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of The Code Of The Town of Franklin, Definitions (Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen) - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-927 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4573/9a-25-927-and-25-928---Shared-Used-Kitchens

b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-928: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Attachment 3, Use Regulation Schedule, Part II Principal Uses (Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen) - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-928 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4574/9b-1---ZONING-BYLAW-AMENDMENT-25-928---Use-Regulations---Shared-Use-Commercial-Kitchen-1

c. Resolution 25-12: Receipts Reserved for Appropriation from Parking Fund

d. Resolution 25-13: Authorization to Grant Easement to Commonwealth of Massachusetts Dept. of Conservation and Recreation to Enable Construction of Rail Trail Extension (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-13 - ⅔ Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4578/9d-25-13---Grant-of-Easement-and-MOA---SNETT---Google-Docs

e. Resolution 25-14: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($250) (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-14 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4577/9e-25-14---Gift-Acceptance---Sr-Ctr

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Subcommittee Report
b. Capital Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
d. Joint Budget Subcommittee
e. Police Station Building Committee
f. GATRA Advisory Board
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled

15. ADJOURN

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

Agenda doc also contains remote participation info ->

Franklin, MA: agenda for Town Council meeting March 5 at 7 PM
Franklin, MA: agenda for Town Council meeting March 5 at 7 PM
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