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Franklin Town Council · 2021–2023 Council · Regular meeting

March 15, 2023

7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Brian Chandler, Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Cobi Frongillo, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer, Deborah Pellegri, Patrick Sheridan

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approval Of Minutes

Approve the March 1, 2023 meeting minutes

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Approve the March 1, 2023 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appointments

Ratify the appointments of the names listed above by the Town Administrator to serve as members of the Master Plan Update Committee with terms to expire upon delivery of a final report to the...

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Ratify the appointments of the names listed above by the Town Administrator to serve as members of the Master Plan Update Committee with terms to expire upon delivery of a final report to the Planning Board for their consideration by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Resolution 23-26: Franklin Town Council Support for Proposed GL Chapter 40B Affordable Housing Project at 121 Grove

Waive the Reading of Resolution 23-26: Franklin Town Council Support for Proposed GL Chapter 40B Affordable Housing Project at 121 Grove Street Pursuant to DHCD's Local Initiative Program (LIP):...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Waive the Reading of Resolution 23-26: Franklin Town Council Support for Proposed GL Chapter 40B Affordable Housing Project at 121 Grove Street Pursuant to DHCD's Local Initiative Program (LIP): Friendly 40B by Frongillo. SECOND by Dellorco.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent- 0.” (Motion: Frongillo, second: Dellorco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve Resolution 23-26: Franklin Town Council Support for Proposed GL Chapter 40B Affordable Housing Project at 121 Grove Street Pursuant to DHCD's Local Initiative Program (LIP): Friendly 40B

Minutes, page 7

Adopt resolutionFailed · 4–5

MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-26: Franklin Town Council Support for Proposed GL Chapter 40B Affordable Housing Project at 121 Grove Street Pursuant to DHCD's Local Initiative Program (LIP): Friendly 40B by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen. Discussion.

Yes: Frongillo, Hamblen, Mercer, SheridanNo: Chandler, Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Jones, Pellegri

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-NO; Cormier-Leger-NO; Dellorco-NO; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-NO; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-NO; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-4, No-5, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Resolution 23-27: Acceptance of an Additional 2% COLA for Retirees, as Authorized by Chapter 269 of the Legislative

Approve Resolution 23-27: Acceptance of an Additional 2% COLA for Retirees, as Authorized by Chapter 269 of the Legislative Acts of 2022

Minutes, page 7

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-27: Acceptance of an Additional 2% COLA for Retirees, as Authorized by Chapter 269 of the Legislative Acts of 2022 by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Bylaw Amendment 23-893: Amendment to Sewer System Map

Approve Bylaw Amendment 23-893: Amendment to Sewer System Map

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 8–1

MOTION to Approve Bylaw Amendment 23-893: Amendment to Sewer System Map by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.

Yes: Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Frongillo, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, Pellegri, SheridanNo: Chandler

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-NO; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen- YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-1, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Adjourn

Adjourn

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Adjourn by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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