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June 18, 2025
17 recorded votes, 8 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
Every vote, in order
Approval Of Minutes
Approve the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
The minutes note that Ted Cormier-Leger was not in attendance.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1. (Councilor Cormier-Leger was not in attendance.).” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Appointments
Ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Elizabeth Sawyer to serve as a Member of the Council on Aging with a term to expire on June 30, 2026
MOTION to ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Elizabeth Sawyer to serve as a Member of the Council on Aging with a term to expire on June 30, 2026 by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
The minutes note that Ted Cormier-Leger was not in attendance.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1. (Councilor Cormier-Leger was not in attendance.).” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Cheryl Fisher to serve as a Member of the Disability Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
MOTION to ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Cheryl Fisher to serve as a Member of the Disability Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2025 by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
The minutes note that Ted Cormier-Leger was not in attendance.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1. (Councilor Cormier-Leger was not in attendance.).” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
License Transactions
Approve the issuance of a Farmer-Winery, Farmer's Market License to Robert Vozzella, La Cantina Winery Company
MOTION to Approve the issuance of a Farmer-Winery, Farmer's Market License to Robert Vozzella, La Cantina Winery Company by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco .
The minutes give the count as Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1, but 9 councilors were present for this vote (Brian Chandler, Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Cobi Frongillo, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer, Deborah Pellegri and Patrick Sheridan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Resolution 25-38: Establishment of Franklin's 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee
Approve Resolution 25-38: Establishment of Franklin's 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-38: Establishment of Franklin's 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
The minutes give the count as Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1, but 9 councilors were present for this vote (Brian Chandler, Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Cobi Frongillo, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer, Deborah Pellegri and Patrick Sheridan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-39: FY25 Budget Transfers
Approve Resolution 25-39: FY25 Budget Transfers
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-39: FY25 Budget Transfers by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
The minutes give the count as Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1, but 9 councilors were present for this vote (Brian Chandler, Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Cobi Frongillo, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer, Deborah Pellegri and Patrick Sheridan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-40: Increased Expenditure Limits for FY2026 on Certain Departmental Revolving Funds Established by
Approve Resolution 25-40: Increased Expenditure Limits for FY2026 on Certain Departmental Revolving Funds Established by Franklin Town Code Chapter 73, As Provided in MGL Chapter 44, Section 53...
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-40: Increased Expenditure Limits for FY2026 on Certain Departmental Revolving Funds Established by Franklin Town Code Chapter 73, As Provided in MGL Chapter 44, Section 53 1/2, As Amended by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
The minutes give the count as Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1, but 9 councilors were present for this vote (Brian Chandler, Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Cobi Frongillo, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer, Deborah Pellegri and Patrick Sheridan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-41: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($95)
Approve Resolution 25-41: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($95)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-41: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($95) by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
The minutes give the count as Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1, but 9 councilors were present for this vote (Brian Chandler, Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Cobi Frongillo, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer, Deborah Pellegri and Patrick Sheridan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Executive Session
Enter into executive session for Exemption #3: Collective Bargaining (all Town unions) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect...
MOTION to Enter into executive session for Exemption #3: Collective Bargaining (all Town unions) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares and we will return to open session by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
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: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Resolution 25-42: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Library Union -
Approve Resolution 25-42: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Library Union - Franklin Public Library Staff Association, Massachusetts Library Staff...
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-42: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Library Union - Franklin Public Library Staff Association, Massachusetts Library Staff Association (MLSA), Local 4298, American Federation of Teachers (AFT), AFT Massachusetts (AFL-CIO) by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-43: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the DPW Union - AFSCME,
Approve Resolution 25-43: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the DPW Union - AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local 1298, Department of Public Works
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-43: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the DPW Union - AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local 1298, Department of Public Works by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-44: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Custodians Union -
Approve Resolution 25-44: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Custodians Union - AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local 1298, Custodians
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-44: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Custodians Union - AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local 1298, Custodians by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-45: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Public Facilities
Approve Resolution 25-45: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Public Facilities Union - AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local 1298, Public Facilities Employees
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-45: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Public Facilities Union - AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local 1298, Public Facilities Employees by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-46: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Professional
Approve Resolution 25-46: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Professional Firefighters of Franklin - International Association of Firefighters, Local 2637
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-46: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Professional Firefighters of Franklin - International Association of Firefighters, Local 2637 by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-47: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Franklin Police
Approve Resolution 25-47: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Franklin Police Association
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-47: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Franklin Police Association by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-48: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Franklin Police
Approve Resolution 25-48: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Franklin Police Sergeants Union
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-48: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Franklin Police Sergeants Union 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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