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February 5, 2025
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Cobi Frongillo, Glenn Jones, Deborah Pellegri, Thomas Mercer, Patrick Sheridan
Absent: Brian Chandler, Melanie Hamblen
Every vote, in order
Approval Of Minutes
Approve the January 22, 2025 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the January 22, 2025 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)
Resolution 25-07: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of September Drive and Countryside Lane and Drainage Lots
Waive the reading: Resolution 25-07: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of September Drive and Countryside Lane and Drainage Lots
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve Resolution 25-07: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of September Drive and Countryside Lane and Drainage Lots Parcels A and B and Easements
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-07: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of September Drive and Countryside Lane and Drainage Lots Parcels A and B and Easements by Dellorco. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Cormier-Leger)
License Transactions
Approve the New Common Victualler Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Approval of Karan Goswami as the Manager - Kaushik Restaurants Inc. d/b/a Mirchi Indian Cuisine, Located...
MOTION to Approve the New Common Victualler Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Approval of Karan Goswami as the Manager - Kaushik Restaurants Inc. d/b/a Mirchi Indian Cuisine, Located at 14 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Bylaw Amendment 25-924: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service
Move Bylaw Amendment 25-924: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service to a Second Reading
MOTION to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-924: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service to a Second Reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Frongillo.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Frongillo)
Resolution 25-10: Adoption of the 2025 Master Plan for the Town of Franklin
Waive the reading: Resolution 25-10: Adoption of the 2025 Master Plan for the Town of Franklin
MOTION to Waive the reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Pellegri.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Pellegri)
Vote on Resolution 25-10: Adoption of the 2025 Master Plan for the Town of Franklin
(the minutes do not repeat the motion at this vote)
The minutes do not repeat the motion at this vote.
Resolution 25-04: Capital Improvement Plan
Approve Resolution 25-04: Capital Improvement Plan
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-04: Capital Improvement Plan by Dellorco. SECOND by Pellegri.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Pellegri)
Resolution 25-02: Statewide Opioid Settlement Fund Appropriation
Approve Resolution 25-02: Statewide Opioid Settlement Fund Appropriation
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-02: Statewide Opioid Settlement Fund Appropriation by Dellorco. SECOND by Pellegri.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Pellegri)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-919: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 20 of the Code of the Town of Franklin -
Waive the reading: Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-919: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 20 of the Code of the Town of Franklin -
MOTION to Waive the reading by Frongillo. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Frongillo, second: Dellorco)
Approve 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.)
MOTION to Approve 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.) by Dellorco. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Cormier-Leger)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-920: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 20 of the Code of the Town of Franklin-Signs
Waive the reading: Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-920: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 20 of the Code of the Town of Franklin-Signs
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve 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.)
MOTION to Approve 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.) by Dellorco. SECOND by Pellegri.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Pellegri)
Bylaw Amendment 25-922: Amendment to Sewer System Map
Waive the reading: Bylaw Amendment 25-922: Amendment to Sewer System Map
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve Bylaw Amendment 25-922: Amendment to Sewer System Map
MOTION to Approve Bylaw Amendment 25-922: Amendment to Sewer System Map by Dellorco. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Cormier-Leger)
Bylaw Amendment 25-923: Amendment to Water System Map
Waive the reading: Bylaw Amendment 25-923: Amendment to Water System Map
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve Bylaw Amendment 25-923: Amendment to Water System Map
MOTION to Approve Bylaw Amendment 25-923: Amendment to Water System Map by Dellorco. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Cormier-Leger)
Resolution 25-08: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4
Waive the reading: Resolution 25-08: 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-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve Resolution 25-08: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-08: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)
Resolution 25-09: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($50), Veterans' ($2,550), & Recreation ($8,405)
Approve Resolution 25-09: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($50), Veterans' ($2,550), & Recreation ($8,405)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-09: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($50), Veterans' ($2,550), & Recreation ($8,405) by Dellorco. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Cormier-Leger)
Adjourn
Adjourn
MOTION to Adjourn by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)
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