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September 4, 2024
16 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Brian Chandler, Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Cobi Frongillo, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer, Patrick Sheridan
Absent: Deborah Pellegri
Every vote, in order
Approval Of Minutes
Approve the August 14, 2024 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the August 14, 2024 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)
Appointments
Ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Lui Puga to serve as a Member of the Conservation Commission with term expiration June 30, 2026
MOTION to ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Lui Puga to serve as a Member of the Conservation Commission with term expiration June 30, 2026, by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Tina Powderly to serve as a Member of the Council on Aging with term expiration June 30, 2027
MOTION to ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Tina Powderly to serve as a Member of the Council on Aging with term expiration June 30, 2027, by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Kenneth Ojukwu to serve as a Member of the Finance Committee with term expiration June 30, 2027
MOTION to ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Kenneth Ojukwu to serve as a Member of the Finance Committee with term expiration June 30, 2027, by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Anne Bergen to serve as a Member of the Franklin TV Board of Directors with term expiration June 30, 2027
MOTION to ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Anne Bergen to serve as a Member of the Franklin TV Board of Directors with term expiration June 30, 2027, by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of William "Ken" Norman to serve as a Member of the Franklin TV Board of Directors with term expiration June 30, 2027
MOTION to ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of William "Ken" Norman to serve as a Member of the Franklin TV Board of Directors with term expiration June 30, 2027, by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Public Hearings
Open both the hearings (public hearings a. and b.) to address these license issues
MOTION to open both the hearings (public hearings a. and b.) to address these license issues by Jones. SECOND by Hamblen.
Yes: Cormier-Leger, Frongillo, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, SheridanNo: Chandler, Dellorco
From the minutes
“VOTE (to reopen the hearings): Yes-6, No-2, Absent-1. (Councilor Dellorco said no; Councilor Chandler said no.).” (Motion: Jones, second: Hamblen)
License Transactions
Approve the request by Rye's Wine Incorporated d/b/a Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions for a Transfer of License, Change of Location and Pledge of Collateral of the license currently held by Mormax...
MOTION to Approve the request by Rye's Wine Incorporated d/b/a Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions for a Transfer of License, Change of Location and Pledge of Collateral of the license currently held by Mormax Corporation d/b/a BJ's Wholesale Club to be relocated from100 Corporate Drive, Franklin, MA 02038 to 835 West Central Street, Suite 2, Franklin, MA, and to approve Corey Bunnewith as Manager by Jones. SECOND by Hamblen.
Yes: Frongillo, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, SheridanNo: Chandler, Cormier-Leger, Dellorco
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-NO; Cormier-Leger-NO; Dellorco-NO; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-5, No-3, Absent-1.” (Motion: Jones, second: Hamblen)
Approve the request by Mormax Corporation d/b/a BJ's Wholesale Club for a Transfer of License and Change of Location of the license currently held by NDO Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Pour Richard's...
MOTION to Approve the request by Mormax Corporation d/b/a BJ's Wholesale Club for a Transfer of License and Change of Location of the license currently held by NDO Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Pour Richard's Wine & Spirits to be relocated from 835 West Central Street, Suite 2, Franklin, MA to 100 Corporate Drive, Franklin, MA 02038, and to approve Cierra Wolfe as Manager by Jones. SECOND by Hamblen.
Yes: Frongillo, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, SheridanNo: Chandler, Cormier-Leger, Dellorco
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-NO; Cormier-Leger-NO; Dellorco-NO; Frongillo- YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-5, No-3, Absent-1.” (Motion: Jones, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-53: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4
Waive the reading: Resolution 24-53: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve Resolution 24-53: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-53: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-54: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4
Waive the reading: Resolution 24-54: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve Resolution 24-54: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-54: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-55: Health Care Group Insurance Transfer
Approve Resolution 24-55: Health Care Group Insurance Transfer
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-55: Health Care Group Insurance Transfer by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-56: Gift Acceptance - Recreation Department ($2,000)
Approve Resolution 24-56: Gift Acceptance - Recreation Department ($2,000)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-56: Gift Acceptance - Recreation Department ($2,000) by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Executive Session
Enter executive session for the sole purpose to review, approve and vote to release Executive Session minutes and to not return to open session
MOTION to Enter executive session for the sole purpose to review, approve and vote to release Executive Session minutes and to not return to open session by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco- YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
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