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August 13, 2025
8 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
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Ratify the annual appointments to the listed boards and commissions with terms to expire as listed on the document titled Committee Appointments August 13, 2025, provided in the meeting packet
MOTION to ratify the annual appointments to the listed boards and commissions with terms to expire as listed on the document titled Committee Appointments August 13, 2025, provided in the meeting packet by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
License Transactions
Approve the Pledge of License of a Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License: Santa Fe Burrito Grill, LLC, Located at 28 West Central Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
MOTION to Approve the Pledge of License of a Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License: Santa Fe Burrito Grill, LLC, Located at 28 West Central Street, Franklin, MA, 02038 by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco .
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Resolution 25-52: FY26 Budget Amendment
Approve Resolution 25-52: FY26 Budget Amendment
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-52: FY26 Budget Amendment by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-53: Acceptance of Gift to the Town of Franklin to Restore Part-Time Health and Wellness Nurse Position
Approve Resolution 25-53: Acceptance of Gift to the Town of Franklin to Restore Part-Time Health and Wellness Nurse Position
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-53: Acceptance of Gift to the Town of Franklin to Restore Part-Time Health and Wellness Nurse Position by Dellorco. SECOND by Sheri dan.
Yes: Chandler, PellegriNo: Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Frongillo, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, Sheridan
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-NO; Dellorco-NO; Frongillo-NO; Hamblen-NO; Jones-NO; Mercer-NO; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-NO. ► VOTE: Yes-2, No-7, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco)
Resolution 25-54: Approval of the Installation of a Sign on Public Property in Recognition of Nello P. Bassignani
Approve Resolution 25-54: Approval of the Installation of a Sign on Public Property in Recognition of Nello P. Bassignani
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-54: Approval of the Installation of a Sign on Public Property in Recognition of Nello P. Bassignani by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Bylaw Amendment 25-942: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic
Move Bylaw Amendment 25-942: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic to a Second Reading
MOTION to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-942: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic to a Second Reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-55: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($1,571), Library ($970), Historical Museum ($90)
Approve Resolution 25-55: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($1,571), Library ($970), Historical Museum ($90)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-55: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($1,571), Library ($970), Historical Museum ($90) by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Executive Session
Enter into executive session for the purposes mentioned
MOTION to Enter into executive session for the purposes mentioned 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)
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