Jamie leads the group on 5 hot topics in this "Talk Franklin" episode (audio)

FM #1382 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1382 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen in the Municipal Building on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.  

Several folks joined in this roundtable discussion on a variety of hot topics around development. Joining the discussion 

• Breeka Li Goodlander, Conservation Director

• Cathleen Liberty, Health Director

• Bryan Taberner, Director of Planning & Community Development

• Joel D’Errico, Franklin resident & developer

• Joe Halligan, Franklin resident & developer

• Brad Chaffee, Franklin resident & developer for Camford Property Group  

• Gus Brown, Building Commissioner

Key topics

• Main development issue, change

• Then 5 things that are top complaints

• Traffic

• Density

• Environmental concerns

• Too many school children

• Character of the Town

The recording runs about 1 Hour & 40 minutes. Let’s listen to this conversation on Franklin’s development hot topics. Audio link -> https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Talk-Franklin---A-Podcast-from-the-Town-Administrators-Office-e2f34do/a-aatdjc7

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Town of Franklin page  https://www.franklinma.gov/ 

Community calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar 

Master Plan (as approved by Planning Board & Town Council)

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4018/Final-Report 

Jimmy McMillen, founder of the “Rent is too Damn High Party”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rent_Is_Too_Damn_High_Party

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Jamie leads the group on 5 hot topics in this "Talk Franklin" episode (audio)

What's behind that rail fence at DelCarte? a new turtle habitat !!!

via Breeka Li Goodlander: 

"It’s not very often I have 13 lbs. of native seeds in my hands to throw. I enjoyed every second of it. 

The DelCarte turtle habitat and biodiversity area 1 are finally seeded and ready for a winter sleep. 

Curious as to what we are doing? 

Check out our storymap here:   https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/fbc95d3dacc547ba9b20ab9f169f30c1

What's behind that rail fence at DelCarte? a new turtle habitat !!!

Shared from -> https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bgoodlander_its-not-very-often-i-have-13-lbs-of-native-activity-7260003392314306562-x4Qe

Town of Franklin: Municipal Building Renovation Update - Many Departments now working remotely

Municipal Building Renovation Update

IN-PERSON ACCESS TO THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO RENOVATIONS. ALL DEPARTMENTS ARE FULLY STAFFED AND WORKING REMOTELY.

• BUILDING DEPARTMENT - Please call 508-520-4926 and someone will call you back.  Department contact numbers, business cards and forms can be found outside the department door. 
• BOARD OF HEALTH - Please call 508-520-4929 and someone will call you back.

• 

  Many Departments now working remotely

  TREASURER/COLLECTOR - Please call 508-520-4950 and someone will call you back. Drive-up window is not available. Payments can be left in the WHITE drop box located at the corner of the Municipal Building.  There will also be a Treasurer/Collector employee located in the Town Clerk's office to accept payments. You may also contact us by emailing treasurer@franklinma.gov.
• CONSERVATION - Please call or email our Conservation Agent Breeka Li Goodlander at 508-520-4929 / bgoodlander@franklinma.gov and she will get back to you. Her business card will be located in front of the building department doors.
• PLANNING DEPARTMENT - Please call 508-553-4852 or email our Town Planner Amy Love at alove@franklinma.gov and she will get back to you. Business cards are in front of the building department doors.

The ASSESSORS DEPT staff are working onsite in the Municipal Building.  They are currently located in the 3rd floor conference room. Take elevator up to 3rd floor, turn left, and turn left again at the end of the hall. 

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/municipal-building-renovation-update

Conservation Department Closed 9/3 to 9/13 - Working From Home During Renovations

Conservation Department Working From Home 

Please note that the Conservation Department will be closed and working remotely between Friday, September 3 to Friday, September 13 due to Municipal Building renovations. 

This time frame is subject to change, but the start date is final.

Please email Breeka Li Goodlander at bgoodlander@franklinma.gov with any permitting questions, violation notices, or other wetland/resource area questions.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/updated-conservation-department-closed-913-930-working-home-during-renovations

Sustainability Subcommittee schedules discussion with Conservation & Storm Water - April 30 - 5:30 PM

Master Plan Update Committee

Sustainability Subcommittee

Date:  Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 5:30pm

Agenda doc contains remote participation info ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/sustainability_-agenda_2024-4-30.pdf

Sustainability Subcommittee schedules discussion with Conservation & Storm Water - April 30 - 5:30 PM

Save the Date: City Nature Challenge | April 26-29

The City Nature Challenge is an annual global event that encourages people in cities around the world to observe and document the biodiversity present in their urban environments using the iNaturalist app.

It's a fantastic opportunity for community scientists to contribute to understanding and coexisting with nature. Grab your smartphone, go outside, and snap photos of plants, fungi, and wildlife!

If you're interested in participating, join the iNaturalist project for your city or area and become part of this exciting global event!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/save-date-city-nature-challenge-april-26-29

Save the Date: City Nature Challenge | April 26-29

Reminder: Join the Cosmic Pizza Party on April 4

Join us on April 4 for a Cosmic Pizza Party!

All Ages Welcome

Did you know Earth Day is on April 22? 

Did you also know that Franklin is deciding to celebrate Earth during the entire month of April? If not, now you do! 

Come join us on April 4 for our Earth month kickoff with a COSMIC CELEBRATION to learn about the centennial solar eclipse, other celestial bodies, and how Earth kicks it with the stars. We'll be making box pinhole projectors to safely view the solar eclipse on April 8. 

RSVP by March 28 to bgoodlander@franklinma.gov. 

Join us on April 4 for a Cosmic Pizza Party!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/join-us-april-4-cosmic-pizza-party

Join us on April 4 for a Cosmic Pizza Party!

Join us on April 4 for a Cosmic Pizza Party!

All Ages Welcome

Did you know Earth Day is on April 22? 

Did you also know that Franklin is deciding to celebrate Earth during the entire month of April? If not, now you do! 

Come join us on April 4 for our Earth month kickoff with a COSMIC CELEBRATION to learn about the centennial solar eclipse, other celestial bodies, and how Earth kicks it with the stars. We'll be making box pinhole projectors to safely view the solar eclipse on April 8. 

RSVP by March 28 to bgoodlander@franklinma.gov. 

Join us on April 4 for a Cosmic Pizza Party!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/join-us-april-4-cosmic-pizza-party

Fwd: Don't Forget to Register for the Backyard Ecosystem Education (BEE) Program!

Don't Forget to Register for the Backyard Ecosystem Education (BEE) Program!

Registration Closes February 29, 2024

The Backyard Ecosystem Education (BEE) Program is an interactive program for Franklin residents and business owners to design and create a native, biologically diverse habitat at their property. The BEE Program consists of five themed workshops and one field day giving residents and business owners the skills to:

• Attract wildlife and plant life to their habitat;
• Support their habitat through climate change and other ecological stressors;
• Plan and design their backyard habitat with professional practitioners; and
• Be considered a Backyard Ecosystem Advocate

Upon successful completion and attendance of the BEE Program, participants will be considered a "Backyard Ecosystem Advocate" and their habitats, once established, will have the opportunity to become "Certified Wildlife Habitats" through the National Wildlife Federation. Register with the QR code above or by visiting https://BIT.LY/BEEPROGRAM. 

Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Registration closes February 29, 2024. Registration is available to all residents regardless of ownership/rental status or living situation, all Franklin business owners, and up to five FPS high school students. The Conservation Department is currently collaborating with FPS - STEM to excuse up to five students for the scheduled field day, so students - please apply if you are interested! 

Join the Backyard Ecosystem Education (BEE) Program in 2024

Workshop descriptions are listed below. Questions? Email bgoodlander@franklinma.gov.

Workshop Title	Date, Time, and Location	Description
Wildlife	Wednesday, April 3, 2024 4p - 6p Location TBD	Residents will learn common wildlife species that they may find in their backyard habitats and/or how to attract these wildlife species to their habitats.
Plant Life	Wednesday, April 10, 2024 4p - 6p Location TBD	Residents will learn common native and wildlife friendly plants and common invasive plants they may plant and/or find in their backyard habitats.
Landscapes and Regional Context	Wednesday, April 17, 2024 4p - 6p Location TBD	Residents will learn to identify what landscape they live in, its regional context, and how to design a habitat suitable for their surroundings.
Climate and Other Ecological Stressors	Wednesday, April 24, 2024 4p - 6p Location TBD	Residents will learn how to plan their habitat for climate change, design their habitat considering climate resilience, and mitigate future environmental stressors and disturbance events.
Planning and Design	Wednesday, May 1, 2024 4p - 6p Location TBD	Residents will be able to sit down in small groups with professional practitioners to design their own specific backyard habitat applying all lessons learned in previous workshops.
Field Day and Graduation Luncheon	Friday, May 10 10a - 2p Location TBD	Residents will be bussed around Town for a tour of raingardens, biodiversity areas, turtle nesting habitats, regenerative forests, gardens, and more. Lunch and a graduation ceremony will be provided.

 

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/dont-forget-register-backyard-ecosystem-education-bee-program

Join the Backyard Ecosystem Education (BEE) Program in 2024

Registration Opens January 2, 2024 - Closes February 29, 2024

The Backyard Ecosystem Education (BEE) Program is an interactive program for Franklin residents and business owners to design and create a native, biologically diverse habitat at their property. The BEE Program consists of five themed workshops and one field day giving residents and business owners the skills to:

• Attract wildlife and plant life to their habitat;
• Support their habitat through climate change and other ecological stressors;
• Plan and design their backyard habitat with professional practitioners; and
• Be considered a Backyard Ecosystem Advocate

Upon successful completion and attendance of the BEE Program, participants will be considered a "Backyard Ecosystem Advocate" and their habitats, once established, will have the opportunity to become "Certified Wildlife Habitats" through the National Wildlife Federation.

Registration opens January 2, 2024 and is on a first come, first serve basis. Registration closes February 29, 2024. Registration is available to all residents regardless of ownership/rental status or living situation, all Franklin business owners, and up to five FPS high school students. The Conservation Department is currently collaborating with FPS - STEM to excuse up to five students for the scheduled field day, so students - please apply if you are interested! 

Workshop descriptions are listed below. Questions? Email bgoodlander@franklinma.gov.

Workshop Title	Date, Time, and Location	Description
Wildlife	Wednesday, April 3, 2024 4p - 6p Location TBD	Residents will learn common wildlife species that they may find in their backyard habitats and/or how to attract these wildlife species to their habitats.
Plant Life	Wednesday, April 10, 2024 4p - 6p Location TBD	Residents will learn common native and wildlife friendly plants and common invasive plants they may plant and/or find in their backyard habitats.
Landscapes and Regional Context	Wednesday, April 17, 2024 4p - 6p Location TBD	Residents will learn to identify what landscape they live in, its regional context, and how to design a habitat suitable for their surroundings.
Climate and Other Ecological Stressors	Wednesday, April 24, 2024 4p - 6p Location TBD	Residents will learn how to plan their habitat for climate change, design their habitat considering climate resilience, and mitigate future environmental stressors and disturbance events.
Planning and Design	Wednesday, May 1, 2024 4p - 6p Location TBD	Residents will be able to sit down in small groups with professional practitioners to design their own specific backyard habitat applying all lessons learned in previous workshops.
Field Day and Graduation Luncheon	Friday, May 10 10a - 2p Location TBD	Residents will be bussed around Town for a tour of raingardens, biodiversity areas, turtle nesting habitats, regenerative forests, gardens, and more. Lunch and a graduation ceremony will be provided.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/join-backyard-ecosystem-education-bee-program-2024

Join the Backyard Ecosystem Education (BEE) Program in 2024

Join the "Trek and Tales" at Riverbend! on Thursday, Nov 16 at 2 PM (Note Date Change)

Join us for Trek and Tales at Riverbend!

Thursday, November 16 from 2 PM to 3 PM

Reminder: Join the "Trek and Tales" at Riverbend! on Thursday, Nov 16 at 2 PM (Note Date Change)

***NOTE: The date changed from the 9th to the 16th

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/date-change-join-us-trek-and-tales-riverbend

Franklin Residents: Join our iNaturalist Project!

Join our iNaturalist Project!

The Conservation Department has recently created a project in iNaturalist to help track species throughout our conservation areas and open spaces. We invite you to download the iNaturalist app on your mobile device, join our project called "Franklin, MA Conservation Areas and Open Spaces", and start documenting species! We are looking for any species that you observe - whether that be birds, mammals, amphibians, plants, native or invasive - you get the picture. You see it, we want to know about it. 

Visit www.inaturalist.org/projects/franklin-ma-conservation-areas-and-open-spaces to join the project. Visit www.inaturalist.org/pages/getting+started to learn how to navigate the iNaturalist app. Questions? Contact bgoodlander@franklinma.gov. 

Read more

Franklin Residents: Join our iNaturalist Project!

Adventure Scientists - Help Protect Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)

Adventure Scientists - Help Protect Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)

Apply to this project if you are a hiker, a birder, a biker, a forager, or want to contribute to a sustainable future for our world's forests.

Do you like to travel and explore outside of Franklin? Do you frequent western and southern Massachusetts? Help further the knowledge of tulip poplar in the state until December 31, 2023 through the Timber Tracking Project. 

WHAT: Collect leaves, twigs, and in some cases wood cores

WHEN: Now through December 31, 2023

WHERE: Public lands (forests, refuges, reserves, parks) throughout sampling range pictured above

DIFFICULTY: Easy/Moderate. May require off-trail travel for short or moderate distances. Multiple sample types. May require accessing leaves in the high canopy; Training and tools are provided to do so.

You can collect by yourself or with as many partners as you'd like! You can apply with up to 3 partners and your team will receive one gear kit for the field sampling. There is no requirement that you organize a big group or cohort, but if you have friends that want to participate, you can each apply and sample together. 

To apply please visit the Timber volunteer page where you will be able to find the application and learn more about the project and mission. Once you apply, you will get access to the online training for how to identify and sample tulip poplars. 

Here are the volunteer qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older (minors are welcome to join sampling outings but asked not to lead data collection)
• Able to use a smartphone to collect data
• Have the experience and ability to travel in the outdoors with at least one partner safely
• Previous field data collection experience is preferred, but not required
• Adventure Scientists will supply you with the tools and training necessary to collect samples from the forest. You are required to follow all environmental, safety, and permitting protocols.

Happy trails and safe sampling!

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/adventure-scientists-help-protect-tulip-poplar-liriodendron-tulipifera

Adventure Scientists - Help Protect Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)

Why did the turtle cross the road?

Why did the turtle cross the road?

Across Massachusetts, spring is the season of movement. Hibernating animals emerge from their winter resting areas in search of food and mates. Turtles are no exception. >From mid-May to early July, thousands of turtles throughout Massachusetts travel to new areas to find food and nest. You may see turtles on roadways, in your backyard, or other unexpected locations as they move across the landscape to find resources they need to survive. Even if it's not apparent to you where they're headed, turtles have a keen sense of direction and may be on their way to wetlands or open, upland sites such as lawns, gravel pits, or roadsides for nesting. If you find a turtle, do not move it far away.

Why did the turtle cross the road?

Protecting adult turtles during this vulnerable time can make a big difference. "Adult turtles can live past 80 years. Young turtles and eggs, on the other hand, have a variety of predators and a low chance of reaching adulthood," says Dr. Mike Jones, MassWildlife State Herpetologist. "This is why it's especially important to protect older adult turtles from cars, especially during this time of year when turtles are crossing roads more frequently." Losing any adult turtles, particularly adult females, is a serious problem that can lead to the eventual local extinction of a population.

What to do if you see a turtle in or near a road:

Be safe. Do not risk getting hurt or causing harm to others by unsafely pulling off the road or trying to dodge traffic. If the opportunity to safely move a turtle from the road occurs, move it in the direction it was heading and off the edge of the road. The turtle is trying to get to habitats and resources it needs and knows. Do not take turtles home or move them to a "better" location; turtles should not be moved more than 100 yards from where they are found.

Handle with care. Most turtles should be grasped gently along the shell edge near the mid-point of the body. However, snapping turtles are fast and have very powerful jaws that can inflict a bad bite. A snapping turtle can reach your hands if you lift it by the sides of its shell. If you must move a snapping turtle, use a broom to coax it into a plastic tub or box. Never lift a snapping turtle only by the tail; this can injure their spine.

Slow down, be observant. Watch for turtles on roadways bordered by wetlands on both sides. These areas are commonly used as crossing points. If you see one turtle crossing, there's a chance that others will be crossing soon as well.

Report busy crossing locations. Let the Town of Franklin - Conservation and MassWildlife know If you see multiple turtles crossing the road or if you see multiple turtles that have been hit by cars. Email location information to natural.heritage@mass.gov and bgoodlander@franklinma.gov. 

Spread the word and help protect our native turtles. In addition to five species of sea turtles that frequent our coastal areas, Massachusetts is home to ten native species of terrestrial and aquatic turtles. Six of the 10 species are protected under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act. Learn more in our native turtles here.

MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program. "Why did the turtle cross the road?" Mass.gov, 05/03/2023, https://www.mass.gov/news/why-did-the-turtle-cross-the-road

Shared from ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/why-did-turtle-cross-road

Earth Day at DelCarte was RESCHEDULED for Sunday, May 7 from 9 AM to 1 PM

RESCHEDULED Earth Day 

at DelCarte on Sunday, May 7 from 9 AM to 1 PM

Folks may recall, Sunday, April 23 we experienced quite a bit of rain. It had been forecast so the cancelation went out on Friday, ahead of the weekend. That event has now been rescheduled for Sunday, May 7 (and apparently we will see much better weather)!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/rescheduled-earth-day-delcarte-sunday-may-7-9am-1pm

Earth Day at DelCarte was RESCHEDULED for Sunday, May 7 from 9 AM to 1 PM

2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Habitat Protection, Ecosystem Restoration, Other Conservation Lands - Thursday May 4

The Conservation Commission will hold its Eighth Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focus group meeting this Thursday, May 4 from 6-7 PM in Town Council Chambers. 

This meeting will also be available via Zoom. Zoom login information can be found here. 

In case you'll miss the Thursday meeting or would like further discussion, you are also invited to attend OSRP Office Hours Friday, May 5 between 10 and 11am in the third floor training room (Room 326A) at Town Hall or via Zoom. 

Bring your ideas and see you there! 

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/2023-osrp-focus-group-meeting-habitat-protection-ecosystem-restoration-other

2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Habitat Protection, Ecosystem Restoration, Other Conservation Lands - Thursday May 4

Open Space and Recreation Plan public hearing - 04/25/23 (#2 in series of 3 hearings) (video)

Instead of the School Committee meeting, Franklinites could have participated in the second public hearing scheduled for the Open Space and Recreation Plan on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the Senior Center.  If you missed the meeting, the video replay is available here thanks to Franklin TV

Video link ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/MFMkGHXoj64?feature=share

Agenda & info for this 2nd of three public hearings ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/2023-open-space-and-recreation-plan-second-public-hearing-tonight

Additional info on the Open Space and Recreation Plan can be found on their main page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/pages/2023-open-space-and-recreation-plan-update

Conservation Agent Breeka Li Goodlander helps the Charles River Watershed Association assess culverts

"#DidYouKnow culverts can be climate solutions?

"Yesterday was a blast! We assessed 16 culverts and a minimum of 38 structures in 6 hours in #Natick + #Sherborn," says Breeka Li Goodlander, Conservation Agent of @TOFranklinMA."

Learn more >> https://t.co/J3gN4873m9

Shared from Twitter -> https://t.co/AIdbQh8PqP

Conservation Agent Breeka Li Goodlander helps the Charles River Watershed Association assess culverts 

Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for April 26, 2023 meeting

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL

Agenda & Meeting Packet

April 26, 2023 - 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 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

b. 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. 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. March 15, 2023 -   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/3a._march_15_2023_town_council_minutes_-_draft.pdf

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled.

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM

a. Transfer of Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License and Approval of Parth Patel as the Manager - Marlboro Food, Inc. d/b/a 7-Eleven 37380B, Located at 664 Union St.  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/6a._1_-_7-eleven_legal_ad_application_redacted.pdf

i. See 7: License Transactions (a) below

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. Transfer of Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License and Approval of Parth Patel as the Manager - Marlboro Food, Inc. d/b/a 7-Eleven, Located at 664 Union St.   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/7a._1_license_transaction_-_7-eleven_transfer_of_section_15.pdf

b. Robert Vozzella / La Cantina Winery - Farmer-Winery, Farmer’s Market License   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/7b._license_transaction_-_la_cantina.pdf

 

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Discussion: Open Space & Recreation Plan Update - Breeka Li Goodlander, Conservation Agent and Natural Resources Manager   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._1_-_memo_-_osrp_presentation_.pdf

b. Discussion: Display of Flags on Town Flagpoles or Property   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8b._flags_0.pdf

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 23-28: Town Council Approval of County ARPA Funds

(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-28 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9a._23-28_arpa_700k.pdf

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Economic Development Subcommittee

c. Budget Subcommittee

d. 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

The Complete Agenda 109 page doc 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_april_26_2023_0.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for April 26, 2023 meeting