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June 4, 2025
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Chandler, Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Cobi Frongillo, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer, Deborah Pellegri, Patrick Sheridan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Robert Dellorco left the meeting before it ended.
- Robert Dellorco rejoined the meeting after stepping out.
- Robert Dellorco stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Approval Of Minutes
Approve the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)
Approve the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)
Resolution 25-36: Adoption of the FY2026 Budget Appropriations Minus the Senior Center - Budget Vote
Amend to remove the budget for the line items 690 and 691
MOTION to Amend to remove the budget for the line items 690 and 691 by Cormier-Leger . No Second Made .
From the minutes
“VOTE (to approve Resolution 25-36): Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger)
Resolution 25-37: Amendment to the FY2026 Budget
Approve Resolution 25-37: Amendment to the FY2026 Budget
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-37: Amendment to the FY2026 Budget by Hamblen. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
Robert Dellorco had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-0, Recused-1.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Cormier-Leger)
Resolution 25-21: Salary Schedule: Full-Time Elected Official (Town Clerk)
Approve Resolution 25-21: Salary Schedule: Full-Time Elected Official (Town Clerk)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-21: Salary Schedule: Full-Time Elected Official (Town Clerk) by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Bylaw Amendment 25-936: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 73, Departmental Revolving Funds
Move Bylaw Amendment 25-936: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 73, Departmental Revolving Funds (EV Charging Stations) to a Second Reading
MOTION to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-936: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 73, Departmental Revolving Funds (EV Charging Stations) to a Second Reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Bylaw Amendment 25-937: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service (EV
Move Bylaw Amendment 25-937: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service (EV Charging Stations) to a Second Reading
MOTION to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-937: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service (EV Charging Stations) to a Second Reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-23: Snow and Ice Transfer of Funds
Approve Resolution 25-23: Snow and Ice Transfer of Funds
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-23: Snow and Ice Transfer of Funds by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-35: Appropriation of Funds from Receipts Reserved to Road Repairs
Approve Resolution 25-35: Appropriation of Funds from Receipts Reserved to Road Repairs
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-35: Appropriation of Funds from Receipts Reserved to Road Repairs by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-25: Community Preservation Fund: FY26 Annual Appropriations and Reservations
Approve Resolution 25-25: Community Preservation Fund: FY26 Annual Appropriations and Reservations
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-25: Community Preservation Fund: FY26 Annual Appropriations and Reservations by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-26: FY26 Community Preservation Appropriation of Funds - Capital
Approve Resolution 25-26: FY26 Community Preservation Appropriation of Funds - Capital
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-26: FY26 Community Preservation Appropriation of Funds - Capital by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-24: Transfer of Funds from Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to Water Line Project
Approve Resolution 25-24: Transfer of Funds from Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to Water Line Project
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-24: Transfer of Funds from Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to Water Line Project by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-34: Appropriation of Funds from Receipts Reserved for PFAS Remediation
Waive the reading: Resolution 25-34: Appropriation of Funds from Receipts Reserved for PFAS Remediation
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve Resolution 25-34: Appropriation of Funds from Receipts Reserved for PFAS Remediation
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-34: Appropriation of Funds from Receipts Reserved for PFAS Remediation by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-935: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 24,
Waive the reading: Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-935: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 24,
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-935: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 24, Floodplain District
MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-935: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 24, Floodplain District by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
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)
Resolution 25-32: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44 §53F3/4
Waive the reading: Resolution 25-32: 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-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve Resolution 25-32: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44 §53F3/4
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-32: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44 §53F3/4 by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-33: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($1,510)
Approve Resolution 25-33: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($1,510)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-33: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($1,510) by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-22: Expenditure Limits for FY2026 on Departmental Revolving Funds Established by Franklin Town Code
Approve Resolution 25-22: Expenditure Limits for FY2026 on Departmental Revolving Funds Established by Franklin Town Code Chapter 73, as Provided in MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, as Amended
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-22: Expenditure Limits for FY2026 on Departmental Revolving Funds Established by Franklin Town Code Chapter 73, as Provided in MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, as Amended 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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