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Franklin Town Council · 2023–2025 Council · Regular meeting

October 16, 2024

11 recorded votes, 0 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, Deborah Pellegri, Thomas Mercer, Patrick Sheridan

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approval Of Minutes

Approve the September 4, 2024 meeting minutes

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Approve the September 4, 2024 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 4 (PDF)

Approve the September 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Approve the September 18, 2024 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 4 (PDF)

Appointments

Appoint the persons whose names appear in "Exhibit 1" (as provided in the meeting packet) as Election Workers as requested by the Town Clerk

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to appoint the persons whose names appear in "Exhibit 1" (as provided in the meeting packet) as Election Workers as requested by the Town Clerk 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 4 (PDF)

Resolution 24-61: Local Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8J (Disability Commission)

Approve Resolution 24-61: Local Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8J (Disability Commission)

Minutes, page 7

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-61: Local Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8J (Disability Commission) 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 24-914: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service

Waive the reading: Bylaw Amendment 24-914: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Waive the reading by Hamblen. SECOND by Dellorco.

From the minutes

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

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

Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-914: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-914: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen. Discussion.

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 24-915: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 139, Sewers

Waive the reading: Bylaw Amendment 24-915: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 139, Sewers

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Waive the reading by Hamblen. SECOND by Dellorco.

From the minutes

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

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

Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-915: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 139, Sewers

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-915: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 139, Sewers by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen. Discussion.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)

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

Bylaw Amendment 24-916: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of

Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-916: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-916: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen. Discussion.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)

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

Resolution 24-60: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Dept. ($2,125), Senior Center ($275)

Approve Resolution 24-60: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Dept. ($2,125), Senior Center ($275)

Minutes, page 8

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-60: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Dept. ($2,125), Senior Center ($275) 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 8 (PDF)

Adjourn

Adjourn

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Adjourn 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 11 (PDF)

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