Agenda for the Economic Development Subcommittee to cover new growth - July 23, at 6 PM

Economic Development Subcommittee 

Agenda & Meeting Packet

July 23, 2026 = 6:00 PM

Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. New Growth 101 with the Franklin Board of Assessors - a discussion & question and answer session

a. New Growth Overview  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10278/2a

b. New Growth Department of Revenue overview  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/understanding-and-analyzing-new-growth-part-1

c. FY24, FY25 and FY26 New Growth Summaries  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10279/2c

d. FY24 New Growth Breakdown  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10280/2d-FY-2024-NEW-GROWTH-DETAIL

e. FY25 New Growth Breakdown  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10281/2e-FY-2025-NEW-GROWTH-DETAIL

f. FY26 New Growth Breakdown  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10282/2f-FY-2026-NEW-GROWTH-DETAIL

3. New Meeting August 4th

4. Adjourn

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-2422

Franklin, MA: Agenda for Town Council meeting - Weds, July 22 at 6 PM

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

July 22, 2026 = 6:00 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. COUNCILOR COMMENTS

4. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Joint Budget Subcommittee (next meeting: August 13 @ 6pm)

b. Economic Development Subcommittee (next meeting: July 23rd @ 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: September 2nd)

5. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

6. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

a. Fire Department

i. Swearing in of new Firefighter / Paramedic - William Santa Fe

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. June 10, 2026

b. June 17, 2026

8. APPOINTMENTS

a. Annual Reappointments and New Appointments of Boards and Committees Members

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

b. Election Workers - September 1, 2026 State Primary Election

i. See “Appointments - Election Workers” in packet for list of names

9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM -

a. Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of J. Victor Lane and Drainage Lot Parcel 1

i. See Legislation for Action #12a.

b. Transfer, Pledge of License, Pledge of Inventory and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Franklin Georgios LLC d/b/a Georgio’s Liquors, Located at 60 Franklin Village Drive, Franklin, MA 02038

i. See License Transaction #10a.

c. Transfer, Pledge of License, Pledge of Inventory and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Contractors Family Market Inc. d/b/a Dacey’s Market, Located at 353 Lincoln Street, Franklin, MA 02038

i. See License Transaction #10b.

d. Modification of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers & Change of Stock Interest - Contractor & Sons Inc. d/b/a Lincoln Street Market, Located at 465 Lincoln St., Franklin, MA

i. See License Transaction # 10c.

10. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS -

a. Transfer, Pledge of License, Pledge of Inventory and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Franklin Georgios LLC d/b/a Georgio’s Liquors, Located at 60 Franklin Village Drive, Franklin, MA 02038

b. Transfer, Pledge of License, Pledge of Inventory and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Contractors Family Market Inc. d/b/a Dacey’s Market, Located at 353 Lincoln Street, Franklin, MA 02038

c. Multiple Modifications of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers & Change of Stock Interest - Contractor & Sons Inc. d/b/a Lincoln Street Market, Located at 465 Lincoln St., Franklin, MA

11. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION -

a. Presentation: FY25 Audit - Ben Wilkinson, Senior Manager, CBIZ   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10230/11a-FY25-Audit

i. Presentation slides   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10231/11a-i---PRESENTATION-SLIDES---Town-of-Franklin-MA-2025-Audit-Presentation-07222026pptx

b. 300 Fisher Street

i. Environmental Protection Agency Overview Presentation   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10232/EPA-Presentation

ii. Town Administrator Memo on history of 300 Fisher Street  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10234/11b-2---MEMO---300-Fisher-Street-History

iii. 300 Fisher Street Town site map  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10235/11b-iiii-Map

iv. 300 Fisher Street property card  

 

c. Charles River Pollution Control District

i. Charles River Pollution Control District Overview Presentation  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10236/11c-i---PRESENTATION-SLIDES---PDF--CRPCD-Town-Council-Meeting-July-22-2026pdf  & Website  https://www.charlesriverpcd.org/

ii. Town Administrator Memo on Sewer Transfers  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10237/11c-ii---MEMO---Millis-Sewer-Transfer

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

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

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

12. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 26-38: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of J. Victor Lane and Drainage Lot Parcel 1 (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-38 -2/3 Majority Vote)

b. 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)

c. 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)

d. 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)

e. Bylaw Amendment 26-953: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Article X: Winter Storm Overnight Parking Ban - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 26-- Majority Roll Call Vote)

f. Resolution 26-42: Acceptance of Private Road Covenant (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-42 - Majority Vote)

g. Resolution 26-43: Adoption of Social Media Engagement Guidelines for Elected and Appointed Officials (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-43 - Majority Vote)

h. Resolution 26-44: Adoption of Town Council Email Guidelines (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-44 - Majority Vote)

i. Resolution 26-45: Approval of A.B. Fletcher Trust Fund Expense (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-45 - Majority Vote)

j. Resolution 26-46: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center, Franklin FD, Franklin PD

(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-46 - Majority Vote)

k. Resolution 26-47: Appropriation of Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming Per MGL Chapter 44, Section 53F3/4

(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-47 - Majority Vote)

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

Agenda doc also contains remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-2421

Agenda for the Horace Mann Legacy Subcommittee - Monday, July 13 at 7 PM

Franklin Public Schools - Franklin School Committee

Horace Mann Legacy Subcommittee

July 13, 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."

● Campus Design Update

● Financial Review

● Farmer's Market Event

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-2401

Franklin, MA: Agenda for the School Committee meeting June 23, 2026

Franklin School Committee 

June 23, 2026 - 7:00 PM

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. none

III. Citizen’s Comments

IV. Executive Session

A. As per M.G.L. c. 30A, § 213. (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

V. Discussion/Action Items

A. Ratification of Union Contracts

I recommend the ratification of the Cafeteria Workers, Secretaries and Van Drivers Unions Contracts as discussed.

B. Policy 1st Reading

I recommend moving policy JKAA - Prevention Criteria for use of Physical Restraint, Seclusion and Time-outs for Students to a second reading as discussed.

C. Policy Elimination

I recommend the elimination of policy CL - Administrative Reports as discussed.

D. Franklin School Committee: Meeting Conduct & Discussion Structure

I recommend the approval of the FSC Meeting, Conduct & Discussion Structure manual as discussed.

VI. Discussion Only Items

A. None

VII. 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 the June 9, 2026 School Committee meeting as detailed.

B. Elementary Gift

I recommend the acceptance of $3.150.00 in gift certificates from the American Heart Association/Kids Heart Challenge for supplemental supplies as detailed.

C. Championship Signage Donations

I recommend the acceptance of $6,500.00 for In-house enrichment as follows:

$ 500.00 Franklin V Golf

$1,000.00 FHS Cross Country/Track Boosters

$1,000.00 Franklin Football Gridiron Club

$ 500.00 FHS Swim Boosters

$1,000.00 Franklin Metro Basketball Association

$ 500.00 Danielle Walsh

$1,000.00 FHS Basketball Boosters

$1,000.00 Franklin Soccer Boosters

D. Horace Mann Legacy Donations

I recommend the acceptance of $100.00 for in-house enrichment as follows:

$50.00 Dave Callaghan

$50.00 Lucas Giguere

E. Districtwide Gift

I recommend the acceptance of $913.78 from AHold/Stop & Shop for in-house enrichment as detailed.

VII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

VIII. Adjournment

The full agenda doc includes remote participation info -

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-2374

The meeting packet folder also contains the documents released for this session (in some cases, documents are posted after the meeting).

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/june-23%2C-2026-sc-meeting-packet/28227603

2 School Committee meetings on Tuesday, Policy at 6 PM; full Committee at 7 PM

Two School Committee meetings scheduled for Tuesday. The Policy Subcommittee meets at 6 PM, then the full committee meets at 7 PM. The agenda docs for both meetings are listed here

• Franklin School Committee Policy Subcommittee Meeting

Tuesday, June 9 Time: 6:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-2355 

• Franklin School Committee Meeting

Tuesday, June 9 Time: 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-2356 

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. FPS Operations and Facilities Update

B. FPS District AI Committee Progress Update

III. Citizen’s Comment

IV. Discussion/Action Items

A.   ACCEPT Board Appointment

I recommend the appointment of Superintendent, Lucas Giguere to serve as the Franklin representative to the 2026-2027 ACCEPT Board of Directors as discussed.

B.   Policy – 2nd Reading/Adoption

I recommend the adoption of Policy IMGB – Therapy/Emotional Support Dogs as discussed.

C.   Superintendent’s Evaluation Report

I recommend the approval of the Superintendent’s Report as discussed.

V. Discussion Only Items

A. Monthly Financial Report

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 26, 2026 meeting as detailed.

B.   FHS Scholarship

I recommend the acceptance of $1000.00, a Fidelity Charitable donation honoring the Fernando P. Baglioni Memorial as detailed.

C.   Lincoln 3-5 Gift

I recommend the acceptance of $2,972.72 from Shutterfly for supplemental supplies as detailed.

D.   FHS Gift

I recommend the acceptance of $15.94 from Ohiopyle for supplemental supplies as detailed.

VII. Good of the Order VIII.

IX. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

X. Executive Session

A. As per M.G.L. c. 30A, § 213. (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

XI. Adjournment

Reminder: Very important Finance Committee meeting on the FY 2027 budget and CPA funding

The Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 3, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Franklin Municipal Building.

Residents are encouraged to follow the discussion and stay informed on Town finances and budget-related matters.

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-2346  

Attend remotely via Zoom using the information provided in the agenda packet.

To be broadcast to FRANKLIN TOWN HALL TV for Comcast 9 / Verizon 29 subscribers and to YouTube https://bit.ly/FTV-TownHall

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Among the items on the agenda are a review of proposed Community Preservation Act funds for a number of projects

4. Community Preservation Act

a. Resolution 26-23 Community Preservation Fund: Annual Appropriation and Reservation  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9623/3c-FY27-CPA-Reservations-Resolution-26-23-1

b. Resolution 26-24 on amended Project Slate from CPC  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9656/4b-FY27-CPA-Appropriation-of-Funds---Capital-26-24

i. 05-18-2026 CPC Agenda Packet   https://franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-2318

These projects were discussed the Community Preservation Committee meeting May 18, 2026. You can watch the video replay here - https://www.youtube.com/live/VK4JHlQ0FPo?&t=74

Agenda for Franklin Board Of Health meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 6 at 5:00 PM

Franklin Board Of Health

Agenda & Meeting Packet 

June 3,2026 - 5:00 PM

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

a. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

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 Board of Health cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Board of Health may ask the Director of Public Health to review the matter.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. May 6, 2026

NEW BUSINESS

a. Update on warming and cooling shelters discussion

b. Health department Facebook page discussion

c. Women’s Health Expo update discussion

d. Ban Bodyworks establishments discussion

PUBLIC HEARING

 

REPORTS

a. Metacomet Shared Service Grant Health Agent Report

b. Metacomet Shared Service Grant Public Health Nurse Report

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 

ADJOURNMENT

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info -  https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-2345

Franklin, MA: Agenda for the School Committee meeting - Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Franklin School Committee

May 26, 2026 - 7:00 PM

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. Seal of Biliteracy Recognition

B. Retiree Recognition

C. Superintendent’s Evaluation – Presentation of Evidence

III. Citizen’s Comments

IV. Discussion/Action Items

A. Policy - First Reading

I recommend moving policy IMGB - Therapy/Emotional Support Dogs to a second reading as discussed.  https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/f3c9fff3-e758-42b8-9726-cda93b1d86ac/Discussion-Action-A---Policy-1st-Read.pdf?disposition=inline

B. BICO 2026-27 Board Appointment

I recommend the appointment of Superintendent, Lucas Giguere as the Franklin Public Schools representative to the BICO Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 School year as discussed.  

https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/5b907431-ce33-438a-a2c4-0b91d41b84fa/Discussion-Action-B---26-27-BICO-Board-appointment.pdf?disposition=inline

V. Discussion Only Items

A. Monthly Financial Report  

https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/87731058-d8c9-4fee-a261-6605df342f06/Monthly-Financial-Report-for-April.pdf?disposition=inline

B. ACCEPT Quarter 3 Report  

https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/96f17506-68c6-4f33-ad3e-490a4928b493/ACCEPT-Q3-FY26-Executive-Directors-report-%282%29.pdf?disposition=inline

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 14, 2026 (revised) & May 12, 2026 School Committee meeting as detailed. 

B. FHS Gift

I recommend the acceptance of $1,000.00 from Claudia Brennick for in-house enrichment at FHS as detailed.

VII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

VIII. Executive Session

A. As per M.G.L. c. 30A, § 213. (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

IX. Adjournment

The full agenda doc also contains remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-2332 

The packet folder for this session contains the docs supporting the meeting released before or after the session

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/may-26%2C-2026-sc-meeting-packet/27805384

Reminder 2nd Town Council meeting of the week, Wednesday, May 13

Attend or watch the upcoming Franklin Town Council Meeting !!!

• Wednesday, May 13 - 6:00 PM
• Council Chambers at the Franklin Municipal Building

Residents are welcome to attend in person or participate remotely via Zoom 💻

Watch live on Franklin Town Hall TV: https://buff.ly/PBWYAZF

View the agenda and webinar link here: https://buff.ly/XX3OpAH

Shared from https://www.facebook.com/share/1DyQLxQtDi/

Franklin, MA: Agenda for the Town Council meeting May 13 at 6 PM

The Town Council on Wednesday gets the annual update on the funding requirements and progress made for the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) as well as votes on the second readings for the zoning changes to the MBTA Compliance code and the Crossing Neighborhood District, along with an adjustment to the Council meeting schedule for October.

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/Town-Council-4/?#_05132026-2308

Franklin, MA: Agenda for the Town Council meeting May 13 at 6 PM

Franklin, MA: Agenda for joint Town Council & School Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 12

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

May 12, 2026 = 7:00 PM

This is a joint meeting of the Franklin Town Council and Franklin School Committee.

Meeting will take place at the Franklin Municipal Building: 

355 East Central Street - 2nd Floor, Council Chambers

1. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Discussion and potential selection of bidders from the Request for Statements of Interest issued by the Franklin Town Council and School Committee for a strategic plan.

i. Request for Statement of Interest for Development of a Strategic Plan   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9423/2026-04-17--Req-for-Information-Strategic-Plan

ii. Presentations (via Zoom) 

7:00 - 7:30: Raftelis  

 https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9322/Raftelis

7:35 - 8:05: Capital Strategic Solutions 

 https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9321/Capital-Strategic-Solutions

8:10 - 8:40: BME Strategies 

 https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9320/BME-Strategies

2. 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/_05122026-2302

Franklin, MA: Board of Health agenda to consider ban on mind altering products - May 6 - 5 PM

Franklin Board Of Health

Agenda & Meeting Packet 

May 6, 2026 5:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Franklin Municipal Building 355 East Central Street - 3rd Floor, Training Room

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

a. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

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 Board of Health cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Board of Health may ask the Director of Public Health to review the matter.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. April 1, 2026   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9030/April-12026---Minutes

PUBLIC HEARING

a. Regulation of the Town of Franklin Board of Health

Prohibiting the Manufacturing, Sale, and Distribution of Synthetically Derived Cannabinoids, Synthetically Derived Kratom and Unregulated Novel Intoxicating Products   

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9031/Kratom-Draft-Regulations

NEW BUSINESS

a. Discuss internship of a college student

b. Warming and cooling shelter discussion

REPORTS

a. Metacomet Shared Service Grant Health Agent Report

b. Metacomet Shared Service Grant Public Health Nurse Report

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 

ADJOURNMENT

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-2246 

Town Council Communications Subcmte Meeting - Monday, April 27 at noon

Town Council Communications Subcmte
Meeting - Monday, April 27 at noon

Upcoming Communications Subcommittee Meeting Next Week

Monday, April 27, 2026 = 12:00 PM

Franklin Municipal Building, 3rd Floor Training Room

View the agenda: https://buff.ly/xMpUB3V

Residents are welcome to attend in person, or participate remotely:

• Watch live on Franklin Town Hall TV YouTube - https://bit.ly/FTV-TownHall
• Join via Zoom: https://buff.ly/xR6uw8E

Franklin, MA: Agenda for Town Council meeting Wednesday, April 15 at 7 PM

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

April 15, 2026 = 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. COUNCILOR COMMENTS

4. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Joint Budget Subcommittee

b. Economic Development Subcommittee

c. Communications Subcommittee

d. Town Charter Ad Hoc Committee

e. Police Station Building Committee

5. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

6. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

a. Proclamation: Sons and Daughters of Italy in America - Quattro Eroi Lodge 1414

 

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. March 18, 2026

b. April 1, 2026

8. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled

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

10. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled

11. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION -

a. National Grid - Bob Moran and Ted Lombardi

b. Fire Department Operations Overview - Chuck Allen, Franklin Fire Chief  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9050/Franklin-Fire-Department-2026-Presentation-4

c. Police Department Operations Overview - TJ Lynch, Franklin Police Chief  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9051/FPD-Overview-TC-Presentation---April-2026

12. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 26-20: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Ctr. ($321) & Veterans Services Dept. ($637.78) (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-20 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9052/12a-1-26-20-Gift-Acceptances

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 doc also contains remote participation info

https://franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-2251

Franklin, MA: Agenda for School Committee meeting Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee 

April 14, 2026 - 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers 

Call to Order Dr. Griffith

Announcements from the Chair

Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

Portrait of a Graduate

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 and School Improvement Plan

III. Citizens Comments

IV. Discussion/Action Items

A.   District Improvement Plan Approval

I recommend approval of the District Improvement Plan as presented. 

B.   School Improvement Plans Approval

I recommend approval of the School Improvement Plans as presented. 

C.   School Choice Vote

I recommend to NOT accept school choice students for the 2026-27 school year as discussed. 

D.   Foreign Exchange Student Vote

I recommend to NOT accept foreign exchange students for the 2026-27 school year as discussed. 

E. Establish New Revolving Accounts

I recommend the establishment of new Revolving Accounts as discussed. 

F. Policy - 1st reading

I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed.

• JRE - Student Achievement Recognition Signage KF - Community Use of School Facilities
• KF-E1 - Rules & Regulations
• KF-E2 - Franklin High Building Use
• KF-E3 - Facilities Rental Fee Schedule

G. New STRIVE Student Activity Accounts

I recommend the establishment of new STRIVE Student Activity Accounts as discussed.

V. Discussion Only Items

A. Monthly Financial Report

B. BICO Quarterly Report

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 March 24, 2026 School Committee meeting as detailed. 

B.   Washington 3-5 Gift

I recommend the acceptance of $5,700.00 from the W3-5 PCC for field trips as detailed. 

C.   FHS Scholarship

I recommend the acceptance of $2,500.00 from DCU for a FHS scholarship as detailed. 

D. Lincoln St K-2 Gift

I recommend the acceptance of $628.52 from Ahold Delhaize USA, Inc. for Supplemental supplies at Lincoln St. K-2 Elementary School as detailed. 

E. FHS Scholarships

I recommend the acceptance of $3,500 for FHS Scholarships as follows: 

Meg Brackley $1,500.00 Jim Gray Scholarship

Van Drivers $2,000.00 Carol Maher Memorial

VII. Good of the Order

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Adjournment

Agenda doc also contains remote participation info

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-2250

The meeting packet folder contains the doc released before the meeting and after the meeting

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/april-14%2C-2026-sc-meeting-packet/26737086