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

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

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272025-1881

Franklin, MA: School Committee agenda for meeting August 28, 2025

Franklin School Committee 

August 26, 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/New Presentations

A. New Hires Update

B. 2025-26 Family Handbooks Presentations

III. Discussion/Action Items

A.   2025-26 ECDC Family Handbook Approval

I recommend approval of the 2025-26 ECDC Family Handbook as discussed.

B.   2025-26 Elementary Family Handbook Approval

I recommend approval of the 2025-26 Elementary Family Handbook as discussed.

C.   2025-26 Middle School Family Handbook Approval

I recommend approval of the 2025-26 Middle School Family Handbook as discussed.

D.   2025-26 FHS Family Handbook Approval

I recommend approval of the 2025-26FHS Family Handbook as discussed.

E. Horace Mann Campus Naming

I recommend that the Franklin School Committee designate the school land located on Oak Street and Panther Way encompassing the Early Childhood Development Center, Franklin Middle School, and Franklin High School as the Horace Mann Campus as discussed.

F. Horace Mann Legacy Subcommittee creation

I recommend the creation of the Horace Mann Legacy Subcommittee 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 August 12, 2025 School Committee meeting as detailed.

School Committee agenda for
meeting August 28, 2025

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Executive Session

X. Adjournment

Meeting agenda (includes remote participation info) ->  https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5979277/SCAGENDA_8-26-25.pdf

Meeting packet folder (items released for the meeting, in some cases, a day or two after the meeting) -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/august-26%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/846929

Franklin, MA: Town Council - agenda for Meeting August 13, 2025

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

August 13, 2025  6:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd floor, Council Chambers 

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

Franklin, MA: Town Council - agenda for Meeting August 13, 2025

a. Proclamation: John “Jay Bird” Simons

b. Proclamation: Saumy Jani & Andrew Bairos

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Appointments and Reappointments of Town Board and Committee Members

i. See “Committee Appointments” in packet for member names  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6509/5a-Appointments

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

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. Pledge of License of a Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License: Santa Fe Burrito Grill, LLC, Located at 28 West Central Street, Franklin, MA, 02038  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6510/7a---LICENSE-TRANSACTION---Santa-Fe-Burrito-Grill

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION -

a. FY26 Budget Update - Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator  https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6513/8a-Budget-Presentation---Fin-Com-Materials

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 25-52: FY26 Budget Amendment (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-52 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6514/9a-LINK-ONLY---NOT-FOR-PDF-PACKET---Budget-Presentation---Fin-Com-Materials-1

b. Resolution 25-53: Acceptance of Gift to the Town of Franklin to Restore Part-Time Health and Wellness Nurse Position  (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-53 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6512/9b-25-53---Donation-for-Senior-Center-Nurse-Salary

c. Resolution 25-54: Approval of the Installation of a Sign on Public Property in Recognition of Nello P. Bassignani (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-54 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6518/9c-25-54---Approval-of-Naming-of-Public-Property-in-Recognition-of-Nello-P-Bassignani

d. Bylaw Amendment 25-942: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic - First Reading  (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-942 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6520/9d---25-942---Lewis-Street-Parking-Restrictions

e. Resolution 25-55: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($1,571), Library ($970), Historical Museum ($90) (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-55 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6517/9e-25-56--Gift-Acceptance---Sr-Ctr-Library

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

a. Franklin Ridge Senior Housing Complex Update

b. National Grid Smart Meter Announcement

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. To review and approve minutes from Town Council Executive Sessions. 

b. Exemption #3: Collective Bargaining (The Franklin Police Association) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. 

c. 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: CSX Land. 

d. 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: Other Property. 

e. 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 doc also contains remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132025-1852 

Franklin, MA: Finance Committee - agenda for meeting Aug 11, 2025 at 7 PM

Finance Committee 

Meeting Agenda & Meeting Packet 

Monday, August 11, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Franklin Municipal Building

355 East Central Street, 3rd Floor Training Room

Agenda

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. April 28, 2025

b. April 29, 2025

c. May 1, 2025

d. June 11, 2025

4. FY26 Budget Amendments

a. Town Administrator Memo  

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6478/Town-Administrator-Memo

b. FY26 Control Sheet Model A & B Comparison 

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6434/FY26-Control-Sheet-Model-A-and-B-Comparison

c. FY26 Budget Voting Doc Model A & B Comparison  

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6433/FY26-Budget-Voting-Doc-A-and-B-Comparison

d. Budget Voting Resolution Model A  

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6489/General-Fund-Appropriation-Transfers-and-Adjustments-Resolution-25-52---Option-A

e. Budget Voting Resolution Model B  

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6492/General-Fund-Appropriation-Transfers-and-Adjustments-Resolution-25-52---Option-B

5. The Bill Dowd “Deep Dive Series”

a. Town Administrator

i. Five-Year Fiscal Forecast  

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6432/5-Year-Forecast-FY26---FY31

 

ii. Five Year Departmental Forecast  

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6475/Five-Year-Departmental-Forecast---FY2026-to-FY2030

6. Standing Updates:

a. Stabilization Account Report   

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6437/Stabilization-Fund-Balances-6-30-2025docx-1

b. Municipal Local Receipts Report 6/30/25  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6436/Local-Receipts-Enterprise-Revenues-Budget-to-Actual-Report---6-30-2025

c. Municipal Local Receipts Fee’s Revenue by Department 6/30/2025  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6440/Local-Receipts-Fees-Revenue-by-Dpt-6-30-2025

7. Future Agenda Items / Next meeting Date:

Franklin, MA: Finance Committee 

a. September 10, 2025 (Deep Dive: Technology)

b. October 22, 2025

c. November 5, 2025

d. December 10, 2025

8. Finance Committee Member Comments

9. Adjourn

The agenda doc with remote participation info ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112025-1822

Franklin, MA: School Committee - agenda for meeting Aug 12 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee 

August 12, 2025 - 7:00 P.M.

Municipal Building – Council Chambers 

Call to Order Mr. Callaghan

Announcements from the Chair

Franklin, MA: School Committee -
agenda for meeting Aug 12 at 7 PM

Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills

C. Payroll

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. Summer Learning Review - Paula Marano & Patty Gay

B. Summer Move Update - Colin Boisvert

C. 2024 Annual Report Draft Review

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 June 24, 2025 School Committee meeting as detailed.

B.   FEF Gift

I recommend the acceptance of $167,557.47 from the dissolution of the Franklin Education Foundation for in-house enrichment as detailed.

VII. Good of the Order

VIII. Citizen’s Comments

IX. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

X. Adjournment

Meeting agenda doc includes remote participation info ->

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122025-1851

Meeting packet folder contains the docs released before and after the meeting ->

https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/august-12%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/842818

Hold the date: Police Station Building Committee - Agenda for Aug 6, 2025

Police Station Building Committee

Agenda & Meeting Packet

August 6, 2025 - 5:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Franklin Police Station - 911 Panther Way

Agenda: 

1. Tour of the Franklin Police Station located at 911 Panther Way. The Building Committee will take a tour of the facility. 

The public is welcome to attend and tour the facility with the Committee. There will be more public opportunities to tour the facility in September and October as part of a formal public outreach and engagement series.

Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062025-1801

Franklin, MA: Agenda for School Cmte Mtg - Virtual Only - scheduled for June 24, 2025

Franklin School Committee 

June 24, 2025 - 7:00 PM

~~VIRTUAL ONLY~~

Call to Order Mr. Callaghan

Announcements from the Chair

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Franklin, MA: Agenda for School
Cmte Mtg - Virtual Only -
scheduled for June 24, 2025

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. DECA trip to VA

I recommend approval of the request of Emily Rosborough to take DECA students to Arlington, VA from November 21 - 23, 2025 as detailed. 

B. Girls Basketball Trip to ME

I recommend approval of the request of John Leighton to take the Girls Basketball team to Augusta and Portland, ME from December 26 - 27, 2025 as detailed. 

C. Disposition of Student Activity Accounts

I recommend approval of disposition of student activity accounts as discussed. 

D. Recommendation to open FMS Student Activity Accounts and close Existing MS Activity Accounts

I recommend opening of Franklin Middle School Student activity accounts and closing the existing middle school student activity accounts as discussed. 

E. User Fees

I recommend approval of the FY25-26 User Fees as discussed

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. none

V. Information Matters

A. none

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from your June 10, 2025 School Committee meeting as detailed.

B. Review of Executive Session Minutes for Declassification

I recommend review of executive session minutes for declassification as discussed.

C. Surplus

I recommend declaring the attached list of curriculum resources and supplies as surplus

 

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Adjournment

Agenda doc -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5789326/SCAGENDA_6-24-25.pdf

Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/june-24%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet---virtual-only-(link-in-agenda)/822105

Franklin, MA: Agenda for Town Council meeting - Weds, June 18, 2025 at 7 PM

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

June 18, 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. May 22, 2025 https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5939/3a-May-22-2025-TC-Meeting-Minutes

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

a. Proclamation & Performance: Electric Youth

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Council on Aging - Elizabeth Sawyer  

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5912/5a-Appointments---Elizabeth-Sawyer

b. Disability Commission - Cheryl Fisher  

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5913/5b-APPOINTMENT---Disability-Commission---Cheryl-Fisher

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

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. Farmer-Winery Farmers Market License - La Cantina Winery   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5943/7a-LICENSE-TRANSACTION---La-Cantina

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS

a. Presentation: Polco National Community Survey Results - Sonya Wytinck, Executive 

Polco National Community Survey Results

Vice-President of Data & Insights with Polco/National Research Center with Kate Hinckley, Director of GIS and Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5956/8a-Polco-Survey-Final-Report

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 25-38: Establishment of Franklin’s 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-38 - Majority Vote)   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5957/9a-25-38---250th-Anniversary-Celebration-Committee

b. Resolution 25-39: FY25 Budget Transfers

(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-39 - Majority Vote)   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5936/9b-25-39---FY25-Budget-Transfers

c. Resolution 25-40: Increased Expenditure Limits For FY2026 on Certain Departmental Revolving Funds Established By Franklin Town Code Chapter 73, As Provided in MGL Chapter 44, Section 53 1/2, As Amended (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-40 - Majority Vote)   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5942/9c-25-40---Increased-Expenditure-Limits-FY26

d. Resolution 25-41: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($95)

(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-41 - Majority Vote)  

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5935/9d-1---25-41---Gift-Acceptance---Sr-Ctr

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

a. Exemption #3: Collective Bargaining (all Town unions) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares.

15. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

a. Resolution 25-42: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Library Union - Franklin Public Library Staff Association, Massachusetts Library Staff Association (MLSA), Local 4298, American Federation of Teachers (AFT), AFT Massachusetts (AFL-CIO)

(Motion to approve Resolution 25-42 - Majority Vote)

b. Resolution 25-43: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the DPW Union - AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local 1298, Department of Public Works (Motion to approve Resolution 25-43 - Majority Vote)

c. Resolution 25-44: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Custodians Union - AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local 1298, Custodians (Motion to approve Resolution 25-44 - Majority Vote)

d. Resolution 25-45: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Public Facilities Union - AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local 1298, Public Facilities Employees

(Motion to approve Resolution 25-45 - Majority Vote)

e. Resolution 25-46: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Professional Firefighters of Franklin - International Association of Firefighters, Local 2637

(Motion to approve Resolution 25-46 - Majority Vote)

f. Resolution 25-47: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Franklin Police Association

(Motion to approve Resolution 25-47 - Majority Vote)

g. Resolution 25-48: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Franklin Police Sergeants Union

(Motion to approve Resolution 25-48 - Majority Vote)

16. ADJOURN

Note: 

Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda doc also includes remote participation info ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182025-1788

Franklin, MA: Agenda for the Finance Committee meeting June 11, 2025 at 7 PM

Finance Committee 

Meeting Agenda & Meeting Packet 

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Agenda

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. April 28, 2025  

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5904/2025-04-28-Finance-Committee-Meeting-Minutes

b. April 29, 2025  

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5905/2025-04-29-Finance-Committee-Meeting-Minutes

c. May 1, 2025  

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5908/2025-05-01-Finance-Committee-Meeting-Minutes

4. The Bill Dowd “Deep Dive” Series

a. Technology Capital Presentation - Tim Rapoza, Technology Director

5. Standing Updates:

a. Stabilization Account Report   

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5900/Stabilization-Fund-Balances-4-30-2025docx

6. Future Agenda Items / Next meeting Date: September 10, 2025

7. Finance Committee Member Comments

8. Adjourn

The agenda doc contains remote participation info ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112025-1781

Franklin, MA: Agenda for the Finance Committee meeting June 11, 2025 at 7 PM

Franklin, MA: Agenda for the School Committee meeting Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Franklin School Committee 

June 10, 2025 = 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers 

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

Agenda for SchCmte meeting
Tuesday, June 10, 2025

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. None

III. Executive Session

a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA unit as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.

IV. Discussion/Action Items

A. Discussion Action A - FEA Contract Ratification

I recommend ratification of the Franklin Education collective bargaining agreement 9/1/25-8/31/28 as detailed. 

B.   FY26 Final Budget Approval

I recommend approval of the final FY26 Budget in the amount of $78,309,495. 

C.   Superintendent’s Evaluation Report

The chair recommends your approval of the Superintendent’s composite evaluation for the 2024-2025 school year as discussed.

V. Discussion Only Items

A. None

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 May 27, 2025 School Committee meeting as detailed.

B.   Parmenter Gift

I recommend the acceptance of $2,500.00 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips as detailed.

C.   Music Gift

I recommend the acceptance of $1,800.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for field trips as detailed.

D. HMMS Gift

I recommend the acceptance of $1350.00 from the Horace Mann PCC for field trips as detailed.

E. Surplus Books

I recommend declaring the attached list of curriculum and library resources as surplus.

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 ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102025-1780

The meeting packet folder (all the docs released before or after the meeting)

https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/june-10%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/814634

Franklin, MA: Agenda for Town Council Meeting June 4, 2025 - FY 2026 Budget Vote

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

June 4, 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. May 7, 2025

b. May 21, 2025

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled

5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled

 

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM

a. FY26 Town Council Annual Operating Budget Hearing - Continued from May 22, 2025

i. FY26 Voting Document

ii. FY26 Town Administrator Budget Message (per Town Charter Section 6-4-1)

iii. Appendix A Town Administrator Recommended Budget Voting Document & Budget Book (per Town Charter provision 6-5-1 & 6-5-2)

iv. Appendix B Franklin Public School District Budget Book

FY 2026 Budget Vote

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION - None Scheduled

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 25-20 Adoption of the FY2026 Budget Appropriations - Budget Vote (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-20 - Majority Vote)

b. Resolution 25-21: Salary Schedule: Full-Time Elected Official (Town Clerk)

(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-21 - Majority Vote)

c. Bylaw Amendment 25-936: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 73, Departmental Revolving Funds (EV Charging Stations) - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-936 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

d. Bylaw Amendment 25–937: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service (EV Charging Stations)

(Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-937 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

e. Resolution 25-23: Snow and Ice Transfer of Funds (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-23 - Majority Vote)

f. Resolution 25-35: Appropriation of Funds from Receipts Reserved to Road Repairs (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-35 - Majority Vote)

g. Resolution 25-25: Community Preservation Fund: FY26 Annual Appropriations and Reservations (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-25 - Majority Vote)

h. Resolution 25-26: FY26 Community Preservation Appropriation of Funds - Capital (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-26 - Majority Vote)

i. Resolution 25-24: Transfer of Funds from Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to Water Line Project (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-24 Majority Vote)

j. Resolution 25-34: Appropriation of Funds from Receipts Reserved for PFAS Remediation (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-34 Majority Vote)

k. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-935: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 24, Floodplain District - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-935 - ⅔ Roll Call Majority Vote)

l. Resolution 25-32: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44 §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-32 - Majority Vote)

m. Resolution 25-33: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($1,510)

(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-33 - Majority Vote)

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