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November 20, 2024
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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 October 30, 2024 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the October 30, 2024 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)
Resolution 24-67: Tax Classification Residential Factor
Approve Resolution 24-67: Tax Classification Residential Factor that the Residential Factor will be set at 1.000000
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-67: Tax Classification Residential Factor that the Residential Factor will be set at 1.000000 by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-68: Tax Classification Open Space Exemption
Approve Resolution 24-68: Tax Classification Open Space Exemption that there Not Be an exemption for open space
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-68: Tax Classification Open Space Exemption that there Not Be an exemption for open space by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-69: Tax Classification Small Business Exemption
Approve Resolution 24-69: Tax Classification Small Business Exemption that there Not Be an exemption for small businesses
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-69: Tax Classification Small Business Exemption that there Not Be an exemption for small businesses by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-70: Tax Classification Residential Property Exemption
Approve Resolution 24-70: Tax Classification Residential Property Exemption that there Not Be an exemption for residential properties
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-70: Tax Classification Residential Property Exemption that there Not Be an exemption for residential properties by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-71: Tax Classification Senior Means Tested Exemption
Approve Resolution 24-71: Tax Classification Senior Means Tested Exemption that there Not Be an exemption for senior means tested
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-71: Tax Classification Senior Means Tested Exemption that there Not Be an exemption for senior means tested by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-76: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($2,000)
Approve Resolution 24-76: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($2,000)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-76: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($2,000) by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-72: Local Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22I
Approve Resolution 24-72: Local Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22I, as added by Chapter 178 of the Legislative Acts of 2024
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-72: Local Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22I, as added by Chapter 178 of the Legislative Acts of 2024, by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-73: Local Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41C As Amended By Chapter 184, Section 51 Of
Approve Resolution 24-73: Local Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41C As Amended By Chapter 184, Section 51 Of The Acts of 2002
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-73: Local Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41C As Amended By Chapter 184, Section 51 Of The Acts of 2002 by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-74: Authorization of Purchase of Land from CSX for Rail Trail Extension and Appropriation of Funding
Approve Resolution 24-74: Authorization of Purchase of Land from CSX for Rail Trail Extension and Appropriation of Funding
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-74: Authorization of Purchase of Land from CSX for Rail Trail Extension and Appropriation of Funding by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-917: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin -
Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-917: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin - Definitions, Accessory Dwelling Units to the Planning Board
MOTION to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-917: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin - Definitions, Accessory Dwelling Units to the Planning Board by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-918: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185 Attachment 8, Use
Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-918: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185 Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part CVII: Accessory Uses to the Planning Board
MOTION to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-918: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185 Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part CVII: Accessory Uses to the Planning Board by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-919: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 20 of the Code of the Town of Franklin -
Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-919: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 20 of the Code of the Town of Franklin - Signs (at C. 3.) to the Planning Board
MOTION to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-919: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 20 of the Code of the Town of Franklin - Signs (at C. 3.) to the Planning Board by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-920: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 20 of the Code of the Town of Franklin-
Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-920: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 20 of the Code of the Town of Franklin-Signs (at E.2.) to the Planning Board
MOTION to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-920: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 20 of the Code of the Town of Franklin-Signs (at E.2.) to the Planning Board by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-75 2025 Town Council Meeting Schedule
Approve Resolution 24-75 2025 Town Council Meeting Schedule
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-75 2025 Town Council Meeting Schedule by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-77: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($2,125), Senior Center ($164)
Approve Resolution 24-77: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($2,125), Senior Center ($164)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-77: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($2,125), Senior Center ($164) by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Adjourn
Adjourn
MOTION to Adjourn by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
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