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Franklin Town Council
How the Franklin Town Council voted, from the Town Council’s official minutes. 9 members elected townwide (at-large) for two-year terms. All nine members were re-elected in November 2023 and sworn in on November 15, 2023. That night the board chose Thomas Mercer as Chair, Robert Dellorco as Vice Chair and Glenn Jones as Clerk (each 9-0). Covers 43 meetings, November 15 to October 29, 2025.
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
What does the Town Council do? It is the town’s lawmaking body (this town has no Town Meeting). It passes local laws (bylaws or ordinances), votes on the yearly budget, and approves borrowing and zoning changes.
The council hires the town manager or administrator, who runs the town day to day and proposes the budget.
Sources: Mass. General Laws c. 44 § 32 (city budgets)Your Franklin ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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From the agendas Franklin posts on its official site. Agendas can change; the posted agenda is the official one.
Members
Vice-ChairRobert DellorcoVice Chair · Town Member (at-large) · at 40 of 43 meetings
Ted Cormier-LegerMember · Town Member (at-large) · at 43 of 43 meetingsCobi FrongilloMember · Town Member (at-large) · at 42 of 43 meetingsMelanie HamblenMember · Town Member (at-large) · at 41 of 43 meetingsGlenn JonesClerk · Town Member (at-large) · at 42 of 43 meetingsDeborah PellegriMember · Town Member (at-large) · at 39 of 43 meetingsPatrick SheridanMember · Town Member (at-large) · at 43 of 43 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Franklin Town Council minutes from January 4, 2023 through August 12, 2026, full-board meetings only (council subcommittee, ad hoc committee and office-hours meetings are not included). These come from the town’s Agenda Center, which holds the board’s minutes from January 2023 on. Not here: minutes from 2018 through 2022, which the town has not posted online (its old-website archive stops in December 2015; MassVoter has asked the town for them), the open session of September 24, 2025 (agenda only), and meetings after August 12, 2026 (the September 2 and September 16, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Franklin’s minutes give a count for every vote, such as “VOTE: Yes-8, No-1, Absent-0,” list each member’s vote on roll calls, and usually name the members who voted no. When the count matches the members present, we show every member present as voting yes; when the minutes name how members voted, we show each vote as recorded. Members the minutes say had left, had disconnected, or had stepped aside (recused) are left out of that vote. Where the minutes give a split count without names, or the count does not match the members present, we show the count only and add a note. The vote choosing the Vice Chair in November 2025 is shown without individual votes, with a note quoting the roll call. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Oct 22Approve the New Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages…Motion: MOTION to Approve the New Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages…Passed 8–0 · Abstained: Pellegri
October 22, 2025: Approve the New Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Approval of Bassam Michael as the Manager - BMRG LLC d/b/a Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub, Located at…
MOTION to Approve the New Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Approval of Bassam Michael as the Manager - BMRG LLC d/b/a Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub, Located at 370 King Street, Franklin, MA 02038 by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
Yes: Chandler, Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Frongillo, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, SheridanAbstained: Pellegri
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-0, Abstain-1. (Councilor Pellegri abstained.).” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Oct 22AMEND Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing…Motion: MOTION to AMEND Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing…Passed Unanimous, 8 present · see note
October 22, 2025: AMEND Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 4,…
MOTION to AMEND Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 4, Districts Enumerated, with the additional wording: The first floor of any building shall designate 85% of linear frontage to commercial use. The Commercial use will be a minimum of 750 sq. ft. or 20% of the linear frontage, which ever one is greater, by Hamblen.
Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE on the Amendment of Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929 as stated by Councilor Hamblen: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-0, Recused-1.” (Motion: Hamblen)
Oct 22Approve AS AMENDED Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of…Motion: MOTION to Approve AS AMENDED Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of…Passed Unanimous, 8 present · see note
October 22, 2025: Approve AS AMENDED Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185,…
MOTION to Approve AS AMENDED Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 4, Districts Enumerated by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE (AS AMENDED): Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-0, Recused-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Oct 22Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-930: Zoning Map Changes: Crossing…Motion: MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-930: Zoning Map Changes: Crossing…Passed Unanimous, 8 present · see note
October 22, 2025: Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-930: Zoning Map Changes: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning…
MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-930: Zoning Map Changes: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-0, Recused-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Oct 22AMEND Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing Zoning Use…Motion: MOTION to AMEND Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing Zoning Use…Passed 7–1 · No: Dellorco
October 22, 2025: AMEND Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing Zoning Use Regulations - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Use Regulation Schedule, Part…
MOTION to AMEND Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing Zoning Use Regulations - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Use Regulation Schedule, Part I through Part VII, with the following: 1. Attachment 2 - 1.5 Garden Center - change to Y 2. Attachment 3 - 2.22 Animal Grooming - change to PB 3. Attachment 3 - 2.19 - Function Hall - change to Y 4. Attachment 4 - 3.5.b Manufacturing, Light - change to N 5. Attachment 4 - 3.1 Bus railroad station - change to N 6. Attachment 4 - 3.13 Brewery, Distillery - change to Y 7. Attachment 6 - 5.1.b Indoor commercial amusement - change to Y 8. Attachment 6 - 5.4.b Outdoor amusement, concentrated - change to PB 9. Attachment 6 - Automatic amusement devices - change to Y 10. Attachment 7 - 6.3.b - CI - correction, already passed should be Y 11. Attachment 3 - 2.8A Parking Facility - change no to Planning Board special permit by Hamblen. SECOND by Sheridan.
Yes: Chandler, Cormier-Leger, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, Pellegri, SheridanNo: DellorcoCobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE (on the amendment of Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931 as presented by Councilor Hamblen): Yes-7, No-1, Absent-0, Recused-1. (Councilor Dellorco voted No.).” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Sheridan)
Oct 22Approve AS AMENDED Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing…Motion: MOTION to Approve AS AMENDED Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing…Passed 6–1 · No: Dellorco
October 22, 2025: Approve AS AMENDED Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing Zoning Use Regulations - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Use Regulation…
MOTION to Approve AS AMENDED Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing Zoning Use Regulations - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Use Regulation Schedule, Part I through Part VII by Mercer. No SECOND Made.
Yes: Cormier-Leger, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, Pellegri, SheridanNo: DellorcoThe minutes note that Brian Chandler had left the meeting. Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-NO; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-6, No-1, Absent-1, Recused-1. (Councilor Chandler left the meeting; Councilor Dellorco voted No).” (Motion: Mercer)
Oct 22Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-932: The Crossing Zoning District…Motion: MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-932: The Crossing Zoning District…Passed Unanimous, 7 present · see note
October 22, 2025: Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-932: The Crossing Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage,…
MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-932: The Crossing Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote. Brian Chandler had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-1, Recused-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Oct 22Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-933: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District…Motion: MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-933: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District…Passed Unanimous, 7 present · see note
October 22, 2025: Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-933: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 21, Parking, Loading and...
MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-933: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 21, Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote. Brian Chandler had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-1, Recused-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Oct 22Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-934: Crossing Neighborhood Crossing District…Motion: MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-934: Crossing Neighborhood Crossing District…Passed Unanimous, 7 present · see note
October 22, 2025: Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-934: Crossing Neighborhood Crossing District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Sections 3, 4, 20 &…
MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-934: Crossing Neighborhood Crossing District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Sections 3, 4, 20 & 31 by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote. Brian Chandler had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-1, Recused-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Sep 17Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing…Motion: MOTION to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing…Passed 7–0 · see note
September 17, 2025: Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 4,…
MOTION to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 4, Districts Enumerated to a Second Reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
The minutes give the count as Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2, but 6 councilors were present for this vote (Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer and Patrick Sheridan). Showing the count only. Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
From the Franklin Town Council’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Franklin (Town Council page).
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