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September 3, 2025
10 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Chandler, Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Cobi Frongillo, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer, Patrick Sheridan
Absent: Deborah Pellegri
During the meeting:
- Brian Chandler left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
Approval Of Minutes
Approve the July 23, 2025 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the July 23, 2025 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)
Approve the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)
Appointments
Ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Charles Allen to serve as Fire Chief of the Town of Franklin effective October 18, 2025, pending successful completion of pre-employment...
MOTION to ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Charles Allen to serve as Fire Chief of the Town of Franklin effective October 18, 2025, pending successful completion of pre-employment physical and background check by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Ratify the appointments by the Town Administrator of the following with terms to become effective September 3, 2025: Richard Johnson, as a representative of the Conservation Commission, to serve...
MOTION to ratify the appointments by the Town Administrator of the following with terms to become effective September 3, 2025: Richard Johnson, as a representative of the Conservation Commission, to serve on the Community Preservation Committee with term to expire on June 30, 2026, and Ryan Hanley, William Lee, and Caryn Parnell to serve on the Cultural Council with terms to expire on June 30, 2028, by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Resolution 25-50: Adoption of Local Initiative Program "Friendly 40B" Policy (Tabled from July 23, 2025 Town Council
Take Resolution 25-50 off the table (Non-debatable)
MOTION to Take Resolution 25-50 off the table (Non-debatable) by Mercer. SECOND by Jones.
The minutes give only the count (Yes-3, No-4, Absent-2), not how each councilor voted. Brian Chandler had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-3, No-4, Absent-2.” (Motion: Mercer, second: Jones)
Bylaw Amendment 25-942: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic
Approve Bylaw Amendment 25-942: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic
MOTION to Approve Bylaw Amendment 25-942: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
Brian Chandler had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco- YES; Frongillo- YES; Hamblen- YES; Jones- YES; Mercer- YES; Sheridan- YES. ►VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-56: Acceptance of Gifts - Veteran's Services ($750), Senior Center ($100)
Approve Resolution 25-56: Acceptance of Gifts - Veteran's Services ($750), Senior Center ($100)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-56: Acceptance of Gifts - Veteran's Services ($750), Senior Center ($100) by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
Brian Chandler had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-57: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44 §53F3/4
Waive the reading: Resolution 25-57: 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.
Brian Chandler had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve Resolution 25-57: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44 §53F3/4
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-57: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44 §53F3/4 by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.
Brian Chandler had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)
Adjourn
Adjourn
MOTION to Adjourn by Jones. SECOND by Hamblen.
Brian Chandler had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Jones, second: Hamblen)
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