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May 22, 2025
9 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Cobi Frongillo, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer, Patrick Sheridan
Absent: Brian Chandler, Deborah Pellegri
During the meeting:
- Robert Dellorco left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
Approval Of Minutes
Approve the April 30, 2025 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the April 30, 2025 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)
License Transactions
Approve the request by Franklin Shed, LLC d/b/a The Shed, for a change of LLC Managers and Change of Ownership (Beneficial Interest)
MOTION to Approve the request by Franklin Shed, LLC d/b/a The Shed, for a change of LLC Managers and Change of Ownership (Beneficial Interest) by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Table to a future meeting the request by DeVita's Market, LLC d/b/a DeVita's Market, for a Transfer of License and Change of Location of the license currently held by Table & Vine, Inc. to be...
MOTION to Table to a future meeting the request by DeVita's Market, LLC d/b/a DeVita's Market, for a Transfer of License and Change of Location of the license currently held by Table & Vine, Inc. to be relocated from 348 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038 to 198 East Central St., Franklin, MA, and to approve Bansi Patel as Manager by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Sheridan.
Yes: Cormier-Leger, Frongillo, SheridanNo: Hamblen, Jones, MercerRobert Dellorco had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-3, No-3, Absent-3 . (Councilor Cormier-Leger, Councilor Sheridan, Councilor Frongillo voted yes to table. As it is not a majority, it fails.).” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Sheridan)
Approve the request by DeVita's Market, LLC d/b/a DeVita's Market, for a Transfer of License and Change of Location of the license currently held by Table & Vine, Inc. to be relocated from 348...
MOTION to Approve the request by DeVita's Market, LLC d/b/a DeVita's Market, for a Transfer of License and Change of Location of the license currently held by Table & Vine, Inc. to be relocated from 348 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038 to 198 East Central St., Franklin, MA, and to approve Bansi Patel as Manager by Jones. SECOND by Hamblen.
Yes: Frongillo, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, SheridanNo: Cormier-LegerRobert Dellorco had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-5, No-1, Absent-3. (Councilor Cormier-Leger voted no.).” (Motion: Jones, second: Hamblen)
Approve the request by Table & Vine, Inc, for a Transfer of License and Change of Location of the license currently held by DeVita's Inc. d/b/a DeVita's Market to be relocated from 198 East...
MOTION to Approve the request by Table & Vine, Inc, for a Transfer of License and Change of Location of the license currently held by DeVita's Inc. d/b/a DeVita's Market to be relocated from 198 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038 to 348 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038, and to approve Krystle Bigler as Manager by Jones. SECOND by Hamblen.
Yes: Frongillo, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, SheridanNo: Cormier-LegerRobert Dellorco had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-5, No-1, Absent-3. (Councilor Cormier-Leger voted no.).” (Motion: Jones, second: Hamblen)
Approve the issuance of a Farmer-Brewery, Farmers Market License to Rushford and Sons Brewhouse, LLC d/b/a Rushford & Sons Brewhouse
MOTION to Approve the issuance of a Farmer-Brewery, Farmers Market License to Rushford and Sons Brewhouse, LLC d/b/a Rushford & Sons Brewhouse by Jones. SECOND by Hamblen.
Robert Dellorco had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-6, No-0, Absent-3.” (Motion: Jones, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-31: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($180)
Approve Resolution 25-31: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($180)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-31: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($180) by Hamblen. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
Robert Dellorco had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-6, No-0, Absent-3.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Cormier-Leger)
Public Hearings
Continue these budget discussions to the June 4, 2025, meeting at 7 PM
MOTION to Continue these budget discussions to the June 4, 2025, meeting at 7 PM by Jones. SECOND by Hamblen.
Robert Dellorco had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-6, No-0, Absent-3.” (Motion: Jones, second: Hamblen)
Adjourn
Adjourn
MOTION to Adjourn by Jones. SECOND by Hamblen.
Robert Dellorco had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-6, No-0, Absent-3.” (Motion: Jones, second: Hamblen)
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