1st Budget Hearing for FY 2026: Finance Committee hears of the Franklin School budget (audio)

FM #1436 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1436 in the series. 

This session shares the Finance Committee meeting conducted Monday, April 28, 2025. All 8 members of the Committee were present in Council Chambers for the first of the series of Budget Hearings for FY 2026.

This session covered Education; Tri-County, Norfolk Aggie and Franklin Public Schools. Only Franklin was there to present in person. The Chair almost closed the meeting without mentioning the other two budget items.  

Quick recap:

• School Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Interim Business Administrator Jana Milotti made the presentation supported at different points by Dr Dutch and Asst Supt Paula Morano

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  FY 2026 School budget

  The slides of the presentation can be found ->   https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5586512/4_28_25_FY26_FinCom_Budget_Hearing__1_.pdf

• The school budget fits within the Town allocation which assumes a successful override vote on June 3. The school budget is an increase over last year by $2.9M

• Redistricting brought significant savings to the tune of $3.1M

• If the override fails, $2M would be cut from this budget (per current Town documented allocation) resulting in no decrease in sports or transportation fees, staff reductions, higher class sizes, etc. See the photo of slide page 25

• Tuesday night the budget items for public works and public safety are up for discussion. The meeting will be in the 3rd floor training room.

The recording runs about 53 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1436-tof-finance-cmte-budget-hearing-1-04-28-25/

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Franklin TV recording available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2k6pGMSzeU 

Finance Cmte agenda ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282025-1700 

My notes captured during the meeting via Twitter

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_SkYWy0EmCwPxh8w_PRvUJI2QDbclXKD/view?usp=drive_link 

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2nd budget hearing confirms what happens if override fails for Police, Fire, DPW (video)

The Franklin, MA Finance Committee met as scheduled for their 2nd in the series of Budget hearings for the FY 2026 budget cycle. The meeting took oplace in the 3rd floor conference room and as usual was broadcast to Comcast/Verizon subscribers, as well as to Zoom & YouTube. All 8 members participated.

Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFHPuafjzDg

The agenda doc for this session ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04292025-1699

Quick recap:

• Police Chief TJ Lynch started his update. Basically the same as last year with some minor adjustments. If the override were to fail, he would loose 2 officers. He is hiring to backfill for retirees and transfers. When as ked to elaborate on that, he provided the details on the 5 recent departures, with one being sworn in at Council meeting and one still to be hired.
• Deputy Chiefs Klich & Barberi provided the update in lieu of Chief McLaughlin out this week on vacation. 
• Similar to the police update, very little change in totals. If the override fails, they would loose the staffing for the 3rd ambulance. The 3rd ambulance responded to over 100 calls last year and resulted in over 70 hospital trnasports during its 40 hours of weekly coverage. The community would notice the difference in slower response times as mutual aid would be providing more coverage than they do today
• Discussion on vehicle replacement both costs increasing and lead times lengthening. A new ambulance ordered in 2022 is scheduled for delivery on August. The Tower truck ordered in 2023 is scheduled for delivery this summer. The current tower would stay in the fleet and move to back up status, as would the oder of the ambulances when the new one arrives.
• Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW director and Kathy Mooradd, Administration and Budget manager presented initially. Doug Martin, Water/Sewer Superintendent stood up along the way to cover water and sewer updates.
• Similar to the police and fire updates, a level funded budget being presented. Note, not a level service budget. The dollar remains about the same but as the materials cost across the DPW departments account for 65% of the total budget (35% of the personnel cost). The same amount of money is getting less to work with. A failed override will also be noticeable but not right away. Water will still run, sewers will still operate, other maintenance and road repairs, ertc. will be delayed or take longer.
• There were other budget items discussed; Building & inspection, MECC dispatch. The meeting total only runs 90 minutes so it should be easy enough to catch up to. The audio and transcript will come out also (audio THursday, transcript on the weekend).

My notes captured during the meeting via Twitter

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ocIK4PjauaMMklMFVxkybmp4eTf5716K/view?usp=drive_link

Franklin, MA: Finance Committee Agenda for 2nd Budget hearing, Tue, Apr 29 (public works & public safety)

Finance Committee Meeting
Agenda & Meeting Packet
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 = 7 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building 3rd Floor, Training Room

Agenda

1.    Call to Order
 

2.    FY26 Town Administrator Operating Budget Hearing continued...
FY26 Town Administrator Budget Materials website   https://www.franklinma.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=500

a.    Public Safety:

i.    210 Police Department
ii.    220 Fire Department
iii.    225 Regional Dispatch
iv.    240 Inspection Department
v.    292 Animal Control

b.    Department of Public Works (DPW):

i.    422 Public Works
ii.    Enterprise Funds: 434 Solid Waste, 440 Sewer, 450 Water, 460 Stormwater

3.    Adjourn

The full agenda doc (including remote participation info)  https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04292025-1699

 

Town Administrator Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget

Franklin, MA: Finance Committee Agenda for 1st Budget hearing, Mon, Apr 28 (education)

Finance Committee Meeting 

Agenda & Meeting Packet 

Monday, April 28, 2025

Agenda 

1. Call to Order 

2. Public Comments 

3. Approval of Minutes 

a. January 15, 2025 

4. FY26 Town Administrator Operating Budget Hearing FY26 

Town Administrator Budget Materials website ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=500

FPS FY26 Budget Book

a. Public Education : 

i. 395 Norfolk County Agricultural School 

ii. 390 Tri-County Regional Vocational School District 

iii. 300 Franklin Public School District 

1. FPS FY26 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. Adjourn

Agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282025-1700

School Committee conducts public hearing on FY 2026 budget (video)

The Franklin School Committee held their public hearing on the FY 2026 school budget on Tuesday, Febraury 4, 2025. The meeting had been added to the schedule given the revised budget timeline which enabled this 2 months earlier than previous years. 6 of the members participated, 4 in Chambers, 2 remote, and 1 was absent.

The redistricting efforts provide significant savings. If the redistricting was not done (to be effective this Sept 2025) the "level service" budget as proposed would be approx $6M more than requested. That said, this budget still assumes (1) the Town Council approves of an override of at $3 to 5M (number still be determined) (2) and it is successful, or there would be cuts to this budget.

Franklin TV Video -> (Full video uploaded now) https://youtu.be/vAltgGVwnQE?&t=100

The "budget book" was posted Tuesday afternoon -> 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

The budget line item summary was posted during the meeting ->    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fy1HMBBXlvR3R8TLgKfELxoy9pEwk8P5/view

The Executive Summary

Dear Franklin Community,

I am honored to serve the Town of Franklin as Superintendent of Schools. Together with the leadership team, I am responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our district, which serves 4,589 students and employs over 1,200 dedicated professionals, including educators, support staff, and administrators. Our collective mission is to foster academic excellence, social and emotional well-being, and equitable opportunities for all students in safe, healthy, and welcoming environments.

The Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Superintendent’s Recommended Budget, totaling $80,395,338, represents a 3.78% increase over FY25 and is structured to balance rising costs with strategic resource allocation. This year’s budget cycle is framed by our guiding principle: “Laying a Foundation for Success.” This tagline underscores the critical connection between a well-structured, sustainable budget and the long-term prosperity of our students and community.

Strategic Priorities and Fiscal Responsibility

Our approach to budget development is mission-driven and informed by Franklin’s Portrait of a Graduate, which defines the essential skills each student will develop throughout their PreK-12+ experience. We remain steadfast in our commitment to:

❖ Optimizing Resources – Allocating staffing and financial resources to maximize student impact.

❖ Supporting Reorganization – Ensuring a smooth transition for students, staff, and families following significant structural changes.

❖ Stability and Sustainability – Building a future-ready system that meets current and evolving needs.

In FY26, we continue to right-size our operations by aligning staffing and expenditures with student needs. This budget reflects savings from our district reorganization, which includes:

❖ The unification of Franklin Middle School, consolidating all grades 6-8 students into one building at Oak Street.

❖ The restructuring of elementary schools into two K-5 complexes at Washington Street and Lincoln Street.

❖ The expansion of the Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) at Pond Street will increase early childhood capacity and generate additional revenue.

❖ These bold decisions allow us to preserve recommended class sizes, maintain a high-quality educational experience, and create efficiencies without increasing full-time staff. The reorganization achieves economies of scale, ensuring we maximize impact while maintaining financial sustainability.

Budget Drivers and Investments in Student Success

Several key financial drivers shape the FY26 budget:

❖ Staffing Adjustments – Reallocating existing staff to maintain class sizes and meet student needs without increasing overall FTEs.

❖ Student Support – Continued investment in behavioral, mental health, and academic interventions.

❖ Compliance & Costs – Rising expenses in transportation, special education, and health insurance.

While staffing costs account for most of the budget, we have strategically reallocated personnel to support student success. We are also maintaining Franklin’s commitment to academic and co-curricular opportunities, ensuring all students have access to:

❖ Rigorous and engaging curriculum

❖ Special education and intervention services

❖ Extracurricular activities, including clubs, arts, and athletics

❖ Essential student support, including counseling and wellness resources

Additionally, our focus on financial stewardship includes:

❖ Classroom-Level Analysis – Ensuring optimal teacher FTEs and class sizes

❖ Historical Spending Review – Reducing or eliminating non-essential expenditures

❖ Technology and Equipment Review – Prioritizing essential tools and minimizing inefficiencies

❖ Special Education Forecasting – Accurately projecting out-of-district tuition and transportation needs

❖ Transportation Evaluation – Optimizing bus routes to mitigate cost increases

❖ Franklin in Context: Comparisons and Challenges

Despite fiscal constraints in recent years, Franklin Public Schools has made a series of bold decisions to maintain the success of a high-quality public education.

Looking Ahead

As Superintendent, I remain dedicated to working collaboratively with the Franklin School Committee, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, the Town Council, and municipal leaders to ensure fiscal stability and educational excellence. This budget reflects our shared vision for the future—one that prioritizes student success, supports educators, and strengthens our schools while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

We are grateful for your continued partnership and investment in Franklin’s students and for your unwavering commitment to our schools, families, and community.

Sincerely,

Lucas Giguere 

Superintendent of Schools

Janaina Melotti 

Interim School Business Administrator

My notes taken during the meeting in one PDF -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yWlpg2EVU57DC3EUI1Oh-PTaCpSS9Jno/view?usp=drive_link

Photos of the presentation doc taken during the meeting (doc itself should be posted to Schools page Wed/Thu will update to include link when available)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/tyFRLmSzqjBU7td18

School Committee conducts public hearing on FY 2026 budget (video)

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 ???

Tuesday, February 4

• Last days to order charCUTEerie box - Food Pantry fund raiser
• Fudge Fund Raiser for Friends of Franklin Library 

11:00am Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

6:00pm Table Top (Franklin Public Library)

6:30pm Franklin Garden Club - monthly meeting (Franklin Senior Center)

7:00pm Musical Bingo (Raillery Public House)

7:00pm Friends of Franklin Public Library Book Club (Franklin Public Library)

**   Town Meetings today   **

Franklin Public Schools Contractual Negotiations (executive session)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - 4:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02042025-1537

Franklin School Committee Meeting - Budget Hearing FY 2026 (Council Chambers & broadcast)

February 4, 2025, 7:00 PM

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5247243/SCAGENDA_2-4-25_Budget_Open_Hearing.pdf

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

2 School Committee meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Feb 4; the budget hearing (at 7 PM) is the one to pay attention to

Franklin Public Schools Contractual Negotiations (executive session)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - 4:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02042025-1537

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Franklin School Committee

February 4, 2025 - 7:00 P.M.

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Call to Order                                             Mr. Callaghan

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence

FY26 Budget Open Hearing

Adjournment

Franklin School Committee Meeting (Budget hearing - Council Cambers)

February 4, 2025, 7:00 PM

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5247243/SCAGENDA_2-4-25_Budget_Open_Hearing.pdf

The budget book was mentioned as being available for the budget hearing. It is not yet posted (as of late Friday, Jan 31) to the FY 2026 budget page.

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/about-us/school-district-budget/fy2026-budget/728831

2 School Cmte meetings scheduled for Tues, Feb 4; the budget hearing (at 7 PM) is the one to pay attention to

Franklin Public Schools FY 2026 Budget Meetings Leading to School Committee Vote Feb 11, 2025

FY 2026 School Budget Meetings: 

• 1/22/25 - Budget Workshop - Municipal Bldg. 3rd Floor Training Room 7  PM 
• 1/28/25 - Superintendent's Recommended Budget Presentation to School Committee - Council Chambers 7 PM 
• 2/4/25 - FY 2026 Budget Open Hearing - Council Chambers 7 PM 
• 2/11/25 - FY 2026 Budget Vote by School Committee - Council Chambers 7 PM 

For more information, visit our website:  https://www.franklinps.net/

Franklin Public Schools FY 2026 Budget Meetings Leading to School Committee Vote Feb 11, 2025

Town Council reviews the FY 2025 budget in the first of 2 sessions (video)

The Franklin, MA Town Council conducted the first of 2 budget hearings on Wednesday, May 22 beginning at 7 PM and running until just after 11 PM.

 

The Franklin TV recording is available for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/C0UvopOrvAs?si=ezmittWmAMR1wLpk

The Agenda doc

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/may_22_2024_town_council_meeting_agenda.pdf

 

My notes contained in one PDF file for easy reading ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O69NgV1ANM3iJq5TFUm4ALkGmbTMc_sD/view?usp=drive_link

Franklin, MA: Town Council Budget Hearings for FY 2025 - May 22 and May 23, 2024

Town Council Meetings - May 22 and May 23, 2024

The Town Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 23, 2024 beginning at 7:00 PM. These are the FY 2025 budget hearings. 

The first night tends to be focused on questions from the Councilors to the various department heads on the cost drivers for their budget. 

The second night is (1) any previously left unanswered questions and then (2) the vote to approve the budget and the associated resolutions (multiple votes).

The agenda documents (include remote participation info):

• May 22 Town Council Meeting Agenda:   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/may_22_2024_town_council_meeting_agenda.pdf
• May 23 Town Council Meeting Agenda:   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_meeting_agenda_may_23_2024.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council Budget Hearings for FY 2025 - May 22 and May 23, 2024

Curbside fee increase on the docket for Town Council approval

Among the items on the Town Council agenda is approval of the new fee for curbside pickup. Discussion on the line item should occur on Wednesday, the actual vote to approve is scheduled for Thursday's session.

l. By-Law Amendment 24-911: Chapter 82, Municipal Service Fees Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Curbside Trash Fee - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 24-911 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

This is a significant increase this year and per Town info, due to items beyond our control. Once China stopped accepting recycling, our rates have increased. Inflation has seen more of an effect this year than previous. All that and for the first time since 2005, our rates exceed $300/year. Overall, that is a pretty good story.

The curbside fee history (based upon official Town data):

Curbside fee increase on the docket for Town Council approval 

Franklin, MA: Town Council Budget Hearing #2 for FY 2025, May 23, 2024 at 7 PM

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

May 23, 2024  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. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM

a. FY25 Town Council Annual Operating Budget HearingFY25 Town Council Annual Operating Budget Hearing

i. FY25 Voting Document FY25 Voting Document

ii. FY25 Town Administrator Budget Message (per Town Charter Section 6-4-1) FY25 Town Administrator Budget Message (per Town Charter Section 6-4-1) 

iii. Appendix A1 - Town Administrator Recommended Budget Voting Document & Budget Book  (per Town Charter provision 6-5-1 & 6-5-2) doc

iv. Appendix B1 - Franklin Superintendent's Recommended FY24 Budget Executive Summary  summary

4. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 24-28: Adoption of FY2025 Budget

(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-28 - Majority Vote)

b. Resolution 24-29: MECC Stabilization Account Transfer to MECC Appropriation FY25

(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-29 - Majority Vote)

c. Resolution 24-30: Salary Schedule: Full-Time Elected Official

(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-30 - Majority Vote)

d. Resolution 24-31: Expenditure Limits for FY2025 on Departmental Revolving Funds Established by Franklin Town Code Chapter 73, as Provided in MGL Chapter 44, §53E½, as Amended (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-31 - Majority Vote)

e. Resolution 24-32: Creation of Snow & Ice Stabilization Fund, as Authorized by G.L. Chapter 40, Section 5B and Transfer of Funds Thereto (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-32 - ⅔ Majority Vote)

f. Resolution 24-33: Creation of Property Acquisition Stabilization Fund, as Authorized by G.L. Chapter 40, Section 5B and Transfer of Funds Thereto (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-33 - ⅔ Majority Vote)

g. Resolution 24-26: Community Preservation Fund: Annual Appropriations and Reservations (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-26 - Majority Vote)

h. Resolution 24-27: FY25 Community Preservation Appropriation of Funds-Capital (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-27 - Majority Vote)

i. Resolution 24-34: Rescission of Unissued Balances of Authorizations to Borrow (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-34 - Majority Vote)

j. Resolution 24-35: Authorizing the Borrowing of Money to Pay Costs of Various Renovations to Remington/Jefferson and Horace Mann Schools

(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-35 - ⅔ Majority Vote)

k. By-Law Amendment 24-910: Chapter 82, Municipal Service Fees Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Water Usage Rates - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 24-910 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

l. By-Law Amendment 24-911: Chapter 82, Municipal Service Fees Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Curbside Trash Fee - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 24-911 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

m. By-Law Amendment 24-912: Chapter 82, Municipal Service Fees Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Stormwater Service Charge - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 24-912 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

5. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

6. COUNCIL COMMENTS

7. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.

8. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda doc contains remote participation info ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_meeting_agenda_may_23_2024.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council Budget Hearing #2 for FY 2025, May 23, 2024 at 7 PM

Franklin, MA: Town Council - budget hearing 1 of 2 - May 22 at 7 PM

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

May 22, 2024 - 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. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.

3. PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 PM

a. FY25 Town Council Annual Operating Budget Hearing

i. FY25 Voting Document

ii. FY25 Town Administrator Budget Message (per Town Charter Section 6-4-1)

iii. Appendix A1 - Town Administrator Recommended Budget Voting Document & Budget Book (per Town Charter provision 6-5-1 & 6-5-2)

iv. Appendix B1 - Franklin Superintendent's Recommended FY25 Budget Executive Summary

v. Appendix C1 - Historic Data: Budget Breakdown

vi. Appendix C2 - Historic Data: Operating Revenue

vii. Appendix C3 - Historic Data: Fixed Cost

viii. Appendix C4 - Historic Data: Local Aid

ix. Appendix C5 - Historic Data: Local Receipts

x. Appendix C6 - Historic Data: Assessments

xi. Appendix C7 - Historic Data: New Growth

xii. Appendix C8 - Historic Data: Free Cash Balances

xiii. Appendix C9 - Historic Data: FC & RE

4. 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/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/may_22_2024_town_council_meeting_agenda.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council - budget hearing 1 of 2 - May 22 at 7 PM