Agenda for Franklin School Committee meeting Tuesday, Nov 3 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee

November 3, 2026 = 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Election of Chair Mr. Giguere

Election of Vice Chair 

Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan

C. Payroll - Deferred to 11/17 Dr. Griffith

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. SAFE Coalition Update

B. Horace Mann Legacy and Franklin 250 Update 

C.

III. Citizen’s Comments

IV. Discussion/Action Items

A. Policy 2nd Read: ECAB Access to Buildings & Grounds

1. I recommend moving Policy ECAB Access to Buildings & Grounds for approval as discussed.

B. Policy 1st Read IJOAA - Field Trips

1. I recommend moving Policy IJOAA - Field Trips to 2nd Reading as discussed.

V. Discussion Only Items

A. Information Matters 

B.

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Debaggis Scholarship

1. I recommend the acceptance of $1,000.00 from Roberta Trahan for the Debaggis Scholarship as detailed

B. Championship Signage Donation

1. I recommend the acceptance of $500.00 from the Ignite Soccer Academy for the Championship Signage account as detailed.

C. Championship Signage Donation

1. I recommend the acceptance of $1000.00 from the MAs Building & Bridge for the Championship Signage account as detailed.

D. Championship Signage Donation

1. I recommend the acceptance of $500.00 from The Rome Restaurant for the Championship Signage account as detailed.

VII. Committee Comments

 

VIII. New Business

IX. Adjournment

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11032026-2591 

Agenda for Town Council meeting Wednesday, Oct 28 at FHS Auditorium

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

October 28, 2026, 6:00 PM

Franklin High School Auditorium - 218 Oak 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 Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.

3. COUNCILOR COMMENTS

4. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Joint Budget Subcommittee (next meeting: TBD)

b. Economic Development Subcommittee (next meetings: October 29, 6pm; November 12, 6pm, December 10, 6pm)

c. Communications Subcommittee (next meeting TBD)

d. Town Charter Ad Hoc Committee (next meeting: October 26, 10am)

e. Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee (next meeting: October 26, 4:30pm)

5. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

6. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

a. Retirement Proclamation: Police Chief Thomas “TJ” Lynch

b. Police Department Promotion Recognitions:

i. Chief of Police, James West

ii. Deputy Chief of Police, Eric Copeland

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. October 14, 2026  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/11477/October-14-2026---TC-Meeting-Minutes-for-Approval

8. APPOINTMENTS

a. Election Workers  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/11480/8a-Appointments---Election-Workers

9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:00 PM - None Scheduled.

10. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. Farmer-Winery Farmers Market License - Blisspoint LLC d/b/a Blisspoint Meadery  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/11486/10a-1---LICENSE-TRANSACTION---Farmers-Market---Blisspoint-Meadery---Google-Docs_2_combine

11. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Tax Rate Workshop #2

i. Town Administration Memorandum  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/11487/11a-i---MEMO---Tax-Rate-Workshop-2

12. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 26-56: Town Council’s Support for Restoration of Full-Service Acute-Care Hospital Services at 800 Washington Street, Norwood (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-56 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11483/12-26-56---Letter-of-Support-Norwood-Hospital-

b. Resolution 26-57: Gift Acceptances (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-57 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/11482/12c-26-57---Gift-Acceptances---Senior-Ctr

13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

The agenda also contains remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10282026-2583 

Agenda for Franklin School Committee meeting Tuesday, October 27 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee 

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Oct 27, 2026 =7:00 P.M.

Meetings are recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon channel 29 Any individual who also wishes to record this meeting must notify the Chair

I. Call to Order Dr. Griffith

II. Announcements from the Chair

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Moment of Silence

V. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan

C. Payroll Dr. Griffith

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

VI. Guests/Presentations

A. Franklin TV

B. FHS Greece Trip 2028

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. Discussion/Action Items

A. FHS Greece Trip 2028 Proposal

1. I recommend approval of the FHS Students Greece trip as detailed.

B. Access to Buildings & Grounds

1. I recommend moving Policy ECAB Access to Buildings & Grounds to second reading as discussed.

C. ABA Tutor Accretion into the ESP Contract

1. I recommend accretion of the ABA tutors into the ESP Contract as discussed.

IX. Discussion Only Items

A. October 1 Annual District Enrollment Report

B. Information Matters

C. May School Committee Meeting Change - From May 11, 2027 to May 4, 2027 @ 7:00 pm

D. Monthly Financial Report (September)

X. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes

1. I recommend approval of the minutes from your Oct. 13, 2026 Meeting as detailed.

B. AP Rhode Island School of Design Field Trip Proposal

1. I recommend approval of the AP French and Spanish Students field trip to RISD as detailed.

C. Championship Signage Gift

1. I recommend the acceptance of $500.00 from The Conlan Family for Championship Signage as detailed.

D. Championship Signage Gift

1. I recommend the acceptance of $25.00 from Dave Callaghan for Championship Signage as detailed.

E. Championship Signage Gift

1. I recommend the acceptance of $2,000.00 from Clay Reeder, CR Custom Builders for Championship Signage as detailed.

F. Championship Signage Gift

1. I recommend the acceptance of $250.00 from Peter Scaccia for Championship Signage as detailed.

G. Championship Signage Gift

1. I recommend the acceptance of $500.00 from Chris & Cheryl Sullivan and family for Championship Signage as detailed.

H. Championship Signage Gift

1. I recommend the acceptance of $50.00 from Roberta & Roger Trahan for Championship Signage as detailed.

I. Championship Signage Gift

1. I recommend the acceptance of $500.00 from Tavern on Central for Championship Signage as detailed.

J. Championship Signage Gift

1. I recommend the acceptance of $2,000.00 fromThe Powderly Family for Championship Signage as detailed.

K. Best Buddies Donation

1. I recommend the acceptance of $500.00 from Claudia Brennick for the Best Buddies Student Activity Account as detailed.

XI. Committee Comments

XII. New Business

A. To discuss any future agenda items

XIII. 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 litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares.

XIV. Adjournment

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10272026-2581

Agenda for the Finance Committee meeting Wednesday, October 21 at 6:00 PM

Finance Committee 

Meeting Agenda & Meeting Packet 

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 = 6:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building 

2nd Floor Council Chambers

355 East Central Street

1. Call to Order

2. Public Comments 

- 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 Finance Committee cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Finance Committee may ask town staff to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the town staff from correcting a misstatement of fact.

3. Approval of Minutes

a. September 23, 2026

4. The Bill Dowd “Deep Dive Series”

a. Financial Policies - 2026-2027 Fiscal Policies   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/11345/4a-2026-2027-Fiscal-Policies

b. DPW Enterprise Funds

 

5. Standing Updates:

a. Stabilization Account Report

b. Budget vs Actuals 9-30-2026 Pls note this does not include September’s interest

c. Fees Revenue by Department 6-30-2026

d. FY2026 Expense Analysis by Department 6-30-2026

e. FY27 Budget Tracker as of 9-30-2026

6. Future Agenda Items/Next meeting date:

a. December 9, 2026 - Long Term Debt

7. Finance Committee Member Comments

8. Adjourn

The full agenda doc also contains remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10212026-2572

Town Council starts set of 3 workshops to understand split vs. single tax rate issue

📢 UPCOMING TAX RATE WORKSHOPS

The Town Council will hold three workshops to discuss whether Franklin should maintain a single property tax rate or adopt a split tax rate.

🏛️ Residents and business owners are encouraged to attend and share their feedback!

📅 View workshop dates and Town Council meeting agendas: https://buff.ly/599jiS9

Agenda for the first session, Wednesday,  October 14

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10142026-2560 

Agenda for the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting, Thursday Oct 1 at 6 PM

Economic Development Subcommittee

Agenda & Meeting Packet

October 1st, 2026, 6:00 PM

Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. UMASS-Boston Planning Studio Kickoff (Jack Wiggin)

a. Finalized work plan

3. 177, 185 and 191 Grove Street rezone

a. DPCD Memorandum

b. Bylaw proposal

c. Grove Street Map

4. 634, 648, 656 King Street rezone

a. DPCD Memorandum

b. Bylaw Proposal

c. King Street Map

5. 627 Washington Street proposal

a. DPCD Memorandum

b. Bylaw proposal

c. 627 Washington Street Map

6. 199, 203, 213, 223, 241 & other landlocked parcels on Washington Street

a. DPCD Memorandum

b. Bylaw proposal

c. Washington Street Map

7. Conservation Commission Housecleaning Bylaw proposal

a. Conservation Agent Memorandum

b. Bylaw proposal

8. Telecommunications Overlay Bylaw Housecleaning

a. DPCD Memorandum

b. Overlay proposal

c. Overlay map

9. Clean Energy Overlay: Battery Storage & Solar Bylaw state law compliance proposal

a. DPCD Memorandum

b. Overlay proposal

c. Overlay map

10. Adjourn

The agenda doc contains supporting materials as well as remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10012026-2538

Agenda for the Franklin School Committee meeting Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee

September 22, 2026 - 7 PM

Meeting Agenda

Municipal Building – Council Chambers 

I. Call to Order Dr. Griffith

II. Announcements from the Chair

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Moment of Silence

V. Routine Business

A.  Review of Agenda

B.  Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan

C.  Payroll Dr. Griffith

D.  FHS Student Representative Comments

E.  Superintendent’s Report

VI. Guests/Presentations

A.  School Improvement Plan

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. Discussion/Action Items

A. District and School Improvement Plan

I recommend the approval of the District and School Improvement Plan as presented.

B. Discussion/Action Item B: Policy 1st Reading

Interacting with Law Enforcement Officers Engaged in Civil Law Enforcement (PROTECT Act)

IX. Discussion Only Items

A. Information Matters

X. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend the approval of the Minutes from your School Committee meeting as detailed.

B. Horace Mann Legacy Donation

I recommend the acceptance for a donation of $10.00 for in-house enrichment.

C. Washington St. 3-5 Scholastic Balance Transfer

I recommend acceptance of the balance transfer of $2522.98 from the scholastic balance to the Washington 3-5 gift account.

D. Lincoln K-2 2nd Grade Field Trip Transportation Donation

I recommend acceptance of the donation of $2250.00 to cover costs for the transportation of the 2nd graders for the oak knoll wildlife sanctuary.

XI. Committee Comments

XII. New Business

A. To discuss any future agenda items 

Adjournment

The agenda doc contains remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09222026-2519

Agenda for the Horace Mann Legacy Subcommittee Meeting - Mon, Sep 14 at 7 PM

Horace Mann Legacy Subcommittee 

September 14, 2026 = 7:00 PM

Municipal Building: 3rd Floor Training Room

AGENDA

"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."

● Farmer's Market Recap

● Discussion of Funding Opportunities

● Project Updates

● Upcoming Events

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info - 

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09142026-2500 

Agenda for Town Council meeting Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6 PM

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

September 16, 2026, 6:00 PM

Franklin Municipal Building: 

Council Chambers 

355 East Central Street, 2nd Floor

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. COUNCILOR COMMENTS

4. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Joint Budget Subcommittee (next meeting: TBD)

b. Economic Development Subcommittee (next meetings: Sept. 17, 6pm & Oct 1, 6pm)

c. Communications Subcommittee (next meeting TBD)

d. Town Charter Ad Hoc Committee (next meeting: TBD)

e. Police Station Building Committee (next meeting: TBD)

5. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

6. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

a. Proclamation: Hunger Action Month

b. Town Staff Retirements

i. John Rondeau, Facilities, 35 Years

ii. Michael Ellsworth, Facilities, 33 Years

iii. Patrick Farrell, DPW, 32 Years

iv. Irene McDonough, Facilities, 29 Years

v. Jon Chalk, Fire Dept, 21 Years

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. August 12, 2026

8. APPOINTMENTS

a. Franklin Cultural Council

i. Brittany Capozzi

ii. Jorge Marinez

iii. Jessica Phillips

iv. Nancy Rabinowitz

v. Leslie Rappaport-Atlas

9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:00 PM - None Scheduled.

10. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

11. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Franklin Elks Riders Donation to Veterans’ Services Department

i. Legislation for Action #12a

b. Legislative Update - Senator Rebecca Rausch & Representative Jeffrey Roy

c. Franklin Food Pantry Update - Tina Powderly, Executive Director, Franklin Food Pantry

d. SAFE Coalition Update - Jennifer Knight-Levine, Executive Director, SAFE Coalition

e. 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee Update - Jayson Joyce, Chair & Rob Browne, Vice Chair   https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10976/11e-PRESENTATION---250th-Committee

i. Legislation for Action #12b

12. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 26-52: Acceptance of Gifts - Veterans Services Department ($2,000) (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-52 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10968/12a-1---26-52---MEMO---Gift-Acceptances---Veterans-Services-Dept_2_combine

b. Resolution 26-53: Transfer of $25,000 from the Marketing & Branding Capital Account to the 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-53 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10977/12b-Transfer-of-25k-to-250th-Committee

c. Resolution 26-54: Appropriation of Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming Per MGL Chapter 44, Section 53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-54 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10967/12c-26-54-PEG-Comcast--Verizon

13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

a. Exemption #6: Considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Public Body and the Chair so-declares:

i. “Other Property” potentially available for Town purchase/acquisition

b. Exemption: To review and approve minutes from Town Council Executive Sessions.

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/_09162026-2512

Four & half hour September 2, 2026 Town Council meeting in 3 parts for ease of listening (audio)

This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. 7 members participated in Chambers, 2 remotely so all votes were via roll call.  

The meeting recording is divided into 3 parts

Part 1 - opening through to Police Chief appointment (approx. 90 minutes)

Part 1 - Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1814-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-p1-of-3-09-02-26/

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Part 2 - other appointments, excess sewer capacity discussion and Legislation for action (approx. 50 minutes)

Part 2 - Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1815-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-p2-of-3-09-02-26/

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Part 3 - presentation on TOwn of Franklin properties by Kate Hinckley, GIS and discussion on the key decisions to be made; Police station site, then what dominos follow, Parmenter, Davis Thayer, 275 Beaver St, etc. (approx 2 hours)

Part 3 - Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1816-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-p3-of-3-09-02-26/

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Quick Recap:

The recap and my notes can be found

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/09/town-council-approve-west-as-police.html 

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Franklin TV YouTube video - 

https://www.youtube.com/live/uMeOjqTdAEw?si=qSIBaHW_AgOh6RCn&t=57 

Agenda doc for this session - 

The modified agenda for this session (modified to remove the Executive Session)

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09022026-2482 

My full set of notes captured during the meeting in one PDF

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-5-_8ZH8wT7D-xz8WH0fdzhWQCW2jIg9/view?usp=drive_link 

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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

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The agenda for the Franklin School Committee meeting, Tuesday, Sep 8, 2026 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee 

September 8, 2026 -  7:00 P.M

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Call to Order Dr. Griffith

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 Dr. Griffith

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. District Improvement Plan

III. Citizen’s Comments

IV. Discussion/Action Items

A.

V. Discussion Only Items

A.

VI. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend the approval of the Minutes from your School Committee meeting as detailed.

B. Girls Basketball Maine Tournament trip

I recommend approval of the request of John Leighton to take the Girls Basketball team to August and Portland, Maine on December 28-30, 2026, for a tournament as detailed.

C. Ecotarium Transportation Donations

I recommend the acceptance of $200.00 to cover the costs associated with transportation for the Washington Street School Field Trip to the Ecotarium.

VII. Committee Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Adjournment

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09082026-2487 

Agenda for the Franklin Town Council meeting Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026 at 6 PM

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

September 2, 2026, 6:00 PM

Franklin Municipal Building: 

Council Chambers 355 East Central Street, 2nd Floor

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. COUNCILOR COMMENTS

4. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Joint Budget Subcommittee (next meeting: TBD)

b. Economic Development Subcommittee (next meeting: September 17 @ 6pm)

c. Communications Subcommittee (next meeting: TBD)

d. Town Charter Ad Hoc Committee (next meeting: September 3rd @ 6pm)

e. Police Station Building Committee (next meeting: TBD)

5. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

a. Deputy Town Administrator and Administrative Assistant Introductions

6. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled

 

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. July 22, 2026

b. August 15, 2026 (Office Hours)

8. APPOINTMENTS

a. Chief of Police - James West

b. New Appointments of Boards and Committees Members

i. See “Committee Appointments” in packet for list of names

9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:00 PM - None Scheduled

10. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled

11. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION -

a. Update on the Sewer Capacity Transfer to Medway & Millis

i. Town Administrator Memo on Sewer Transfers

● Data Request: Table 1 - Current Residential & Commercial Flows

● Data Request: Table 2 - Ongoing, Approved, Anticipated Development

● Data Request: Table 3 - 20-year historic sewer flows

● See Legislation for Action #12a. (Millis)

● See Legislation for action #12b. (Medway)

● See Legislation for action #12c. (District Amendment)

b. Discussion/Presentation: Town Owned Properties & siting of a new Police Station

i. Town Administrator Memorandum

ii. Town Owned Properties - Director of GIS, Kate Hinckley

1. Director memorandum

2. GIS presentation

iii. Director of Public Facilities Memorandum re: Parmenter

iv. Police Station Building Committee website

v. Director of Planning & Community Development Memorandum

vi. Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for Davis-Thayer property

vii. Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for 275 Beaver Street (sell)

viii. Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for 275 Beaver Street (lease)

12. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 26-39: Authorization to Transfer (Sell) a Portion of Franklin’s Excess Sewer Capacity at Charles River Treatment Plant to Town of Millis

(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-39 - Majority Vote)

b. Resolution 26-40: Authorization to Transfer (Sell) a Portion of Franklin’s Excess Sewer Capacity at Charles River Treatment Plant to Town of Medway

(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-40 - Majority Vote)

c. Resolution 26-41: Authorization to Execute Third Amendment to Agreement Between Charles River Pollution Control District and Town of Franklin

(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-41 - Majority Vote)

d. Resolution 26-50: Authorization for the Town of Franklin to Enter into Intermunicipal Agreement Between the Town of Walpole and Various Municipalities for Joint Legal Services for Solid Waste Contract Negotiations

(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-50 - Majority Vote)

e. Resolution 26-51: Acceptance of Private Road Covenant (Grillo Estates)

(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-51 - Majority Vote)

f. Resolution 26-49: Gift Acceptances - Veterans Services, Senior Center, Franklin Fire Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-49 - Majority Vote)

13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION -

a. Exemption #6: Considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Public Body:

i. “Other Property” potentially available for Town purchase/acquisition

b. Exemption: To review and approve minutes from Town Council Executive Sessions.

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/_09022026-2482