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

Agenda for Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting Wednesday, April 1 - yes, 6 PM

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL

Agenda & Meeting Packet

April 1, 2026 = 6:00 PM

Agenda doc

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04012026-2229 

Agenda for Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting Wednesday, April 1 - yes, 6 PM 

Franklin, MA: Agenda for School Committee meeting scheduled Tuesday, Mar 24 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee 

March 24, 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. Lifelong Learning Presentation

III. Discussion/Action Items

A.   Student Opportunities Act Plan Vote

I recommend approval of the Student Opportunities Act Plan as discussed.

B. Endorsement of Request for Statement of Interest for Development of Strategic Plan

I recommend the endorsement of the Request for Statement of Interest for Development of Strategic Plan for the Town Council and School Committee Statement of Interest for the Development of Strategic Plan as approved by the Town Council on March 18, 2026.

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. none

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from your March 10, 2026 School Committee meeting as detailed.

B. Washington St. K-2 Gift

I recommend the acceptance of $1800.00 from the Washington St. K-2 PCC for field trips as detailed.

C. FHS Gift

I recommend the acceptance of $300.00 from George’s Pizza for in-house enrichment as detailed.

D. FHS Donation

I recommend the acceptance of 3 standing desks from David Gipson for in-house enrichment at FHS as detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Adjournment

The agenda doc also has the remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03242026-2201

Franklin, MA: Joint Town Council & School Committee meeting - Weds, Mar 18 at 6 PM

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

March 18, 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.

d. Committee Assignments

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 - None Scheduled

 

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. January 21, 2026 (tabled from February 11, 2026 Town Council meeting)  

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8726/7a---January-21-2026-TC-Meeting-Minutes--Draft-for-Review

b. February 4, 2026  

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8725/7b-February-4-2026-TC-Meeting-Minutes--Draft-for-Review

c. March 4, 2026  

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8724/7c-March-4-Minutes

8. APPOINTMENTS

a. Finance Committee: Tom Sullivan

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

10. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled

11. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION -

a. Presentation & Discussion: Chapter 70 Program - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)  https://www.doe.mass.edu/finance/chapter70/default.html

b. Discussion: School Committee & Town Council Strategic Planning Request for Information  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8719/11b-Discussion-Strategic-Planning

12. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 26-16: Approval for Request for Statements of Interest for Development of a Strategic Plan (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-16 - Majority Vote)   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8720/12a-1---RESOLUTION-26-16---Approval-for-Request-for-Statements-of-Interest-for-Development-of-a-Strategic-Plan

b. Resolution 26-17: Town Council’s Support of FY27 State Budget Priorities (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-17 - Majority Vote)   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8721/12b-FY27-State-Budget-Priorities-Letter

c. Resolution 26-18: Town Council Support for H. 4297, An Act relative to the Lowell Mason Act to mandate a percentage of Chapter 70 funds for Arts Education Programs (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-18 - Majority Vote)   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8722/12c-Town-Council-Support-for-H-4297

d. Resolution 26-19: Request for Special Legislation Re: Increase in Local (Hotel) Excise Tax (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-19 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8723/12d-Special-Legislation-Regarding-Increase-in-Local-Excise-Tax

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://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03182026-2193 

Franklin, MA: Agenda for the Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026

Finance Committee Meeting

Agenda & Meeting Packet

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 6:00 PM

Franklin Municipal Building

355 East Central Street, 

2nd Floor Council Chambers

Link to agenda doc on Town page - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02252026-2152

Agenda for the Finance Committee meeting

Franklin, MA: Agenda for School Committee meeting Tuesday, Feb 24 at 6 PM

Franklin School Committee 

February 24, 2026 - 6:00 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. Discussion/Action Items

A. Discussion Action A – FY27 Budget Vote

I recommend approval of the FY27 School Budget in the amount of

$72,341,254.00 as discussed.

FY 2027 line item detail - https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/2310ad24-dbbf-4303-850c-7485da4d9089/FY27-Line-by-Line-Item.pdf?disposition=inline

Budget book - https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/33c4075e-72ac-4309-b0a3-964a9339868e/FY27-Franklin-Budget-Book.pdf?disposition=inline

B. Discussion Action B – 2026-27 School Calendar Vote

I recommend adoption of the 2026-27 School Calendar as discussed.  https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/00dac9d1-b44e-4e39-bd5c-4dbdf132deda/Discussion-Action-B---26-27-School-Calendar.pdf?disposition=inline

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. ACCEPT Annual Report Documents

B. School Committee 26-27 Schedule  https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/2857b878-73e3-4260-b216-f08a15c8524b/26-27-SCSchedule-DRAFT.pdf?disposition=inline

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from your February 10, 2026 School Committee meeting as detailed.

B.   FMS Gifts

I recommend the acceptance of $13,500.00 from the FMS PCC for Field Trips as detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Adjournment

Agenda doc also contains remote participation info - https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/01da4d8e-0539-4f0b-afc7-81a97a61d796/SCAGENDA-2-24-26.pdf?disposition=inline

Packet folder contains other docs released before (or after this session)

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/february-24%2C-2026-sc-meeting-packet/25691390