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September 17, 2025
23 recorded votes, 11 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:
- Cobi Frongillo stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
- Cobi Frongillo rejoined the meeting after stepping out.
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Ratify the appointments by the Town Administrator of the individuals named to serve on Town committees with terms to become effective September 17, 2025, and to expire as stated: Community...
MOTION ratify the appointments by the Town Administrator of the individuals named to serve on Town committees with terms to become effective September 17, 2025, and to expire as stated: Community Preservation Committee Wayne Simarrian (Recreation Advisory Board) with term to expire on June 30, 2026, and Conservation Commission Matthew Stoltz with term to expire on June 30, 2028, by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-938: Residential Commercial Kitchens - A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of the
Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-938: Residential Commercial Kitchens - A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to a Second Reading
MOTION to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-938: Residential Commercial Kitchens - A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to a Second Reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-939: Residential Commercial Kitchens - A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at
Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-939: Residential Commercial Kitchens - A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part VII: Accessory Uses...
MOTION to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-939: Residential Commercial Kitchens - A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part VII: Accessory Uses to a Second Reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-58: November 4, 2025 Election Early & Mail in Voting
Approve Resolution 25-58: November 4, 2025 Election Early & Mail in Voting
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-58: November 4, 2025 Election Early & Mail in Voting by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-59: Authorization for Inter-Municipal Agreement with Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School
Approve Resolution 25-59: Authorization for Inter-Municipal Agreement with Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School for Franklin to provide it with a School Resource Officer
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-59: Authorization for Inter-Municipal Agreement with Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School for Franklin to provide it with a School Resource Officer by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-61: Acceptance of Easements on Property on Northwesterly Side of Raymond Avenue
Approve Resolution 25-61: Acceptance of Easements on Property on Northwesterly Side of Raymond Avenue
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-61: Acceptance of Easements on Property on Northwesterly Side of Raymond Avenue by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-62: Acceptance of Access Easement on Lot 1, Located on Westerly Side of Spring Street
Approve Resolution 25-62: Acceptance of Access Easement on Lot 1, Located on Westerly Side of Spring Street
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-62: Acceptance of Access Easement on Lot 1, Located on Westerly Side of Spring Street by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-60: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($150)
Approve Resolution 25-60: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($150)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-60: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($150) by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Bylaw Amendment 25-944: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 179, Section 179-9.1, Water System
Move Bylaw Amendment 25-944: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 179, Section 179-9.1, Water System Map (Symphony Dr.) to a Second Reading
MOTION to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-944: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 179, Section 179-9.1, Water System Map (Symphony Dr.) to a Second Reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Bylaw Amendment 25-943: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 139, Section 139-14, Sewer System
Move Bylaw Amendment 25-943: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 139, Section 139-14, Sewer System Map (Symphony Dr.) to a Second Reading
MOTION to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-943: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 139, Section 139-14, Sewer System Map (Symphony Dr.) to a Second Reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Bylaw Amendment 25-945 - A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 65, Collection Containers
Move Bylaw Amendment 25-945 - A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 65, Collection Containers to a Second Reading
MOTION to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-945 - A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 65, Collection Containers to a Second Reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the
Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 4, Districts...
MOTION to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 4, Districts Enumerated to a Second Reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
The minutes give the count as Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2, but 6 councilors were present for this vote (Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer and Patrick Sheridan). Showing the count only. Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-930: Zoning Map Changes: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to
Waive the reading: Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-930: Zoning Map Changes: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to
MOTION to Waive the reading by Hamblen. SECOND by Dellorco.
The minutes give the count as Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2, but 6 councilors were present for this vote (Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer and Patrick Sheridan). Showing the count only. Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Dellorco)
Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-930: Zoning Map Changes: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map...
MOTION to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-930: Zoning Map Changes: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map to a Second Reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
The minutes give the count as Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2, but 6 councilors were present for this vote (Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer and Patrick Sheridan). Showing the count only. Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing Zoning Use Regulations - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town
Waive the reading: Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing Zoning Use Regulations - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
The minutes give the count as Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2, but 6 councilors were present for this vote (Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer and Patrick Sheridan). Showing the count only. Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing Zoning Use Regulations - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Use Regulation Schedule, Part I through Part...
MOTION to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing Zoning Use Regulations - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Use Regulation Schedule, Part I through Part VII to a Second Reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
The minutes give the count as Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2, but 6 councilors were present for this vote (Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer and Patrick Sheridan). Showing the count only. Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-932: The Crossing Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of
Waive the reading: Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-932: The Crossing Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
The minutes give the count as Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2, but 6 councilors were present for this vote (Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer and Patrick Sheridan). Showing the count only. Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-932: The Crossing Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height...
MOTION to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-932: The Crossing Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements to a Second Reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
The minutes give the count as Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2, but 6 councilors were present for this vote (Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer and Patrick Sheridan). Showing the count only. Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-933: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town
Waive the reading: Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-933: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
The minutes give the count as Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2, but 6 councilors were present for this vote (Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer and Patrick Sheridan). Showing the count only. Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-933: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 21, Parking, Loading and Driveway...
MOTION to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-933: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 21, Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements to a Second Reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
The minutes give the count as Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2, but 6 councilors were present for this vote (Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer and Patrick Sheridan). Showing the count only. Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-934: Crossing Neighborhood Crossing District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the
Waive the reading: Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-934: Crossing Neighborhood Crossing District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
The minutes give the count as Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2, but 6 councilors were present for this vote (Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer and Patrick Sheridan). Showing the count only. Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-934: Crossing Neighborhood Crossing District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Sections 3, 4, 20 & 31 to a Second Reading
MOTION to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-934: Crossing Neighborhood Crossing District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Sections 3, 4, 20 & 31 to a Second Reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
The minutes give the count as Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2, but 6 councilors were present for this vote (Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer and Patrick Sheridan). Showing the count only. Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Executive Session
Enter into executive session for Exemption #2: Contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Town Administrator, and to not return to regular session
MOTION to Enter into executive session for Exemption #2: Contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Town Administrator, and to not return to regular session by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
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: Jones, second: Dellorco)
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