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

Franklin, MA: Agenda for the School Committee meeting Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Franklin School Committee 

May 27, 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. Retiree Recognition

B. Civics Presentation by Students

C. DIP/SIP Update / MS Math Update

Agenda for the School Committee

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 May 13, 2025 School Committee meeting as detailed.

B.   Recurring NYC Trip

I recommend approval of the request of Diane Plouffe to take music students to New York City from April 17-18, 2026 to see an opera (La Boheme) and a Broadway play (Hamilton) as detailed.

C. FHS Gift

I recommend the acceptance of $11.91 from Ohiopyle prints for in-house enrichment at FHS as detailed.

D. Keller Gift

I recommend the acceptance of $369.39 from Vi5ion Inc. for supplemental supplies at Keller as detailed.

E. Oak Street Gift

I recommend the acceptance of $1700.00 from the Oak St. PCC for field trips 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 -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272025-1761

The meeting folder where other docs will be posted after the meeting ->

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/may-27%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/806450

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

i. License Transaction # 5a.  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5673/4a-SHED

Table & Vine

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

i. License Transaction # 5b.  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5674/4b-DEVITAS

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

i. License Transaction # 5c.  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5675/4c-TABLE-AND-VINE

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: DeVitas 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)

(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-31 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5664/25-31--Gift-Acceptance---Sr-Ctr

7. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda doc ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05222025-1753 

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 ->

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5629597/SCAGENDA_5-13-25.pdf

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

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/may-13%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/799886

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

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

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5518/Town-of-Franklin-MA---Issued-06302024-Financial-Statements---FINAL-1

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; 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

● 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

Meeting agenda doc -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5568671/SCAGENDA_4-29-25.pdf

Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/april-29%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/792078