Showing posts with label engine 3. Show all posts
Showing posts with label engine 3. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

2 Part Audio for the Town Council Mtg March 4: authorized fire truck, approved goals, & heard total exp on snow & ice now exceeds $2M (audio)

FM #1684-85 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, numbers 1684-85 in the series. 


This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session. 

 

  • 1684 - The Opening, and all agenda items except the goals which they saved for last  (approx. 2 hrs. 7 mins)  

  • 1685 - Discussion on the goals brings them right up to the 4 hour limit which they managed to stay within  (approx. 1 hour and 55 mins)

  

Audio 1684 - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1684-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-03-04-26-p1-of-2/


Audio 1685 - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1685-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-03-04-26-p2-of-2/



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Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found (including link to Franklin TV video) ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/03/town-council-authorizes-fire-truck.html 


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Engine 3 is the fire truck authorized to be replaced
Engine 3 is the fire truck authorized to be replaced


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Sunday, March 1, 2026

Agenda for Town Council Meeting, Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6 PM

Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
March 4, 2026 = 6:00 PM


1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.

3. COUNCILOR COMMENTS
Agenda for Town Council Meeting, Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6 PM
Agenda for Town Council Meeting,
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6 PM


4. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

5. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

6. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. February 11, 2026

8. APPOINTMENTS -
a. Franklin’s 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee - Courtney Shimer

9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:00 PM - None Scheduled
10. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled

11. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION -
a. Discussion: 2026-2027 Town Council-Town Administrator Goals
i. Town Administrator Memo
ii. Draft Town Council-Town Administrator Preliminary List of Goals

12. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 26-10: Adoption of 2026-2027 Town Council and Town Administration Goals (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-10 - Majority Vote)
b. Resolution 26-11: Establishment of Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Review Town Charter (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-11 - Majority Vote)
c. Resolution 26-12: Appropriating Funds by Borrowing to Pay Costs of Purchasing a Fire Truck for the Fire Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-12 - ⅔ Majority Vote)
d. Resolution 26-13: Parking Meter Receipts Appropriation (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-13 - Majority Vote)
e. Resolution 26-14: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($1,645) (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-14 - Majority Vote)
f. Resolution 26-15: PEG Funding Approval (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-15 - Majority Vote)
g. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-948: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Use Regulation Schedule, Attachment 2, Attachment 3, Attachment 4, Attachment 7 & Attachment 8 - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-948 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)
h. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-949: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot Area Requirements - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-949 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)

13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda doc also contains remote participation info