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Start my ballot →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:
Approve the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)
Approve the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)
Approve Resolution 25-63: Increasing the Maximum Number of Members Allowed on Franklin's 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-63: Increasing the Maximum Number of Members Allowed on Franklin's 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Ratify the appointments by the Town Administrator of the individuals named on the document titled "Appointments Franklin's 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee" provided in the online meeting...
MOTION to ratify the appointments by the Town Administrator of the individuals named on the document titled "Appointments Franklin's 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee" provided in the online meeting packet, to serve on Franklin's 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee with terms to become effective October 22, 2025 and to expire on June 30, 2029 by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Ratify the appointments by the Town Administrator of the individuals named on the document titled "Appointments Election Workers" provided in the online meeting packet to serve as Election Workers...
MOTION to ratify the appointments by the Town Administrator of the individuals named on the document titled "Appointments Election Workers" provided in the online meeting packet to serve as Election Workers for the November 4, 2025 Biennial Local Election by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Approve the New Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Approval of Bassam Michael as the Manager - BMRG LLC d/b/a Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub, Located at 370 King Street,...
MOTION to Approve the New Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Approval of Bassam Michael as the Manager - BMRG LLC d/b/a Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub, Located at 370 King Street, Franklin, MA 02038 by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
Yes: Chandler, Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Frongillo, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, SheridanAbstained: Pellegri
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-0, Abstain-1. (Councilor Pellegri abstained.).” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Continue the public hearing until October 29, 2025, at 7 PM
MOTION to Continue the public hearing until October 29, 2025, at 7 PM by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Waive the reading: Resolution 25-64: Authorizing the Borrowing of Money to Pay Costs Associated with the Franklin Stormwater Asset
MOTION to Waive the reading by Sheridan. SECOND by Hamblen.
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Sheridan, second: Hamblen)
Approve Resolution 25-64: Authorizing the Borrowing of Money to Pay Costs Associated with the Franklin Stormwater Asset Management Plan
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-64: Authorizing the Borrowing of Money to Pay Costs Associated with the Franklin Stormwater Asset Management Plan by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Waive the reading: Resolution 25-65: Authorizing the Town Administrator to File Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Application
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve Resolution 25-65: Authorizing the Town Administrator to File Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Application
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-65: Authorizing the Town Administrator to File Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Application by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Approve Resolution 25-66: Adoption of the Schmidt Farm and Maple Hill Master Plans
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-66: Adoption of the Schmidt Farm and Maple Hill Master Plans by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Waive the reading: Bylaw Amendment 25-943: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 139, Section 139-14, Sewer System
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve 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.)
MOTION to Approve 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.) by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
“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)
Waive the reading: Bylaw Amendment 25-944: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 179, Section 179-9.1, Water System
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve 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
MOTION to Approve 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. by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
“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)
Waive the reading: Bylaw Amendment 25-945 - A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 65, Collection Containers
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve Bylaw Amendment 25-945 - A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 65, Collection Containers
MOTION to Approve Bylaw Amendment 25-945 - A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 65, Collection Containers by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
“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)
Waive the reading: Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-938: Residential Commercial Kitchens - A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of the
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve 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
MOTION to Approve 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 by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
“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)
Waive the reading: Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-939: Residential Commercial Kitchens - A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve 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 Approve 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 by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
“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)
Waive the reading: Bylaw Amendment 25-940: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service, by
MOTION to Waive the reading by Sheridan. SECOND by Dellorco.
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Sheridan, second: Dellorco)
Approve Bylaw Amendment 25-940: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service, by Adding a New Service Fee (Residential Commercial Kitchen)
MOTION to Approve Bylaw Amendment 25-940: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service, by Adding a New Service Fee (Residential Commercial Kitchen) by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
“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)
Waive the reading: Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Sheridan.
Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-0, Recused-1.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Sheridan)
AMEND 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 AMEND 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, with the additional wording: The first floor of any building shall designate 85% of linear frontage to commercial use. The Commercial use will be a minimum of 750 sq. ft. or 20% of the linear frontage, which ever one is greater, by Hamblen.
Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
“VOTE on the Amendment of Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929 as stated by Councilor Hamblen: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-0, Recused-1.” (Motion: Hamblen)
Approve AS AMENDED 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,...
MOTION to Approve AS AMENDED 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 by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
“ROLL CALL VOTE (AS AMENDED): Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-0, Recused-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Waive the reading: Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-930: Zoning Map Changes: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - Zoning Bylaw Amendment to
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Sheridan.
Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-0, Recused-1.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Sheridan)
Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-930: Zoning Map Changes: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map
MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-930: Zoning Map Changes: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-0, Recused-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
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.
Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-0, Recused-1.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
AMEND 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 AMEND 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, with the following: 1. Attachment 2 - 1.5 Garden Center - change to Y 2. Attachment 3 - 2.22 Animal Grooming - change to PB 3. Attachment 3 - 2.19 - Function Hall - change to Y 4. Attachment 4 - 3.5.b Manufacturing, Light - change to N 5. Attachment 4 - 3.1 Bus railroad station - change to N 6. Attachment 4 - 3.13 Brewery, Distillery - change to Y 7. Attachment 6 - 5.1.b Indoor commercial amusement - change to Y 8. Attachment 6 - 5.4.b Outdoor amusement, concentrated - change to PB 9. Attachment 6 - Automatic amusement devices - change to Y 10. Attachment 7 - 6.3.b - CI - correction, already passed should be Y 11. Attachment 3 - 2.8A Parking Facility - change no to Planning Board special permit by Hamblen. SECOND by Sheridan.
Yes: Chandler, Cormier-Leger, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, Pellegri, SheridanNo: DellorcoCobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
“VOTE (on the amendment of Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931 as presented by Councilor Hamblen): Yes-7, No-1, Absent-0, Recused-1. (Councilor Dellorco voted No.).” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Sheridan)
Approve AS AMENDED 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...
MOTION to Approve AS AMENDED 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 by Mercer. No SECOND Made.
Yes: Cormier-Leger, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, Pellegri, SheridanNo: DellorcoThe minutes note that Brian Chandler had left the meeting. Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-NO; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-6, No-1, Absent-1, Recused-1. (Councilor Chandler left the meeting; Councilor Dellorco voted No).” (Motion: Mercer)
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 Sheridan.
Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote. Brian Chandler had left the meeting before this vote.
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-1, Recused-1.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Sheridan)
Approve 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 Approve 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 by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote. Brian Chandler had left the meeting before this vote.
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-1, Recused-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
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.
Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote. Brian Chandler had left the meeting before this vote.
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-1, Recused-1.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve 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...
MOTION to Approve 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 by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote. Brian Chandler had left the meeting before this vote.
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-1, Recused-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
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.
Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote. Brian Chandler had left the meeting before this vote.
“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-1, Recused-1.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve 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
MOTION to Approve 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 by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote. Brian Chandler had left the meeting before this vote.
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-1, Recused-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Adjourn
MOTION to Adjourn by Jones. SECOND by Hamblen.
Brian Chandler had left the meeting before this vote.
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Jones, second: Hamblen)
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