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April 30, 2025
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Chandler, Ted Cormier-Leger, Cobi Frongillo, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Deborah Pellegri, Thomas Mercer, Patrick Sheridan
Absent: Robert Dellorco
Every vote, in order
Approval Of Minutes
Approve the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes by Hamblen. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Jones)
Appointments
Ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Matthew Stoltz to serve as a Member of the Agricultural Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
MOTION to ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Matthew Stoltz to serve as a Member of the Agricultural Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2025, by Jones. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Jones, second: Hamblen)
Ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Kelly Quinlan to serve as a Member of the Disability Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2026
MOTION to ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Kelly Quinlan to serve as a Member of the Disability Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2026, by Jones. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Jones, second: Hamblen)
License Transactions
Approve the Transfer of Section 12 Restaurant Common Victualer All Alcohol License and Approval of Dolores Costa as the Manager - Franklin Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a The Tavern on Central,...
MOTION to Approve the Transfer of Section 12 Restaurant Common Victualer All Alcohol License and Approval of Dolores Costa as the Manager - Franklin Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a The Tavern on Central, Located at 391 East Central Street, #5, Franklin, MA 02038 by Jones. SECOND by Hamblen .
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Jones, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-29: Transfer of Care, Custody, Management and Control of Town-Owned Property Containing the Building
Approve Resolution 25-29: Transfer of Care, Custody, Management and Control of Town-Owned Property Containing the Building Known as "Gerald Murdock Parmenter Elementary School" from the Franklin...
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-29: Transfer of Care, Custody, Management and Control of Town-Owned Property Containing the Building Known as "Gerald Murdock Parmenter Elementary School" from the Franklin School Committee to the Franklin Town Council, for Municipal Purposes by Hamblen. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Jones)
Resolution 25-30: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($40) & Recreation ($1,415)
Approve Resolution 25-30: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($40) & Recreation ($1,415)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-30: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($40) & Recreation ($1,415) by Hamblen. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Cormier-Leger)
Adjourn
Adjourn
MOTION to Adjourn by Jones. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Jones, second: Hamblen)
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