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October 29, 2025
9 recorded votes, 0 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 appointment by the Town Administrator of Jennifer Sweeney to serve as an Associate Member of the Agricultural Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2026
MOTION ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Jennifer Sweeney to serve as an Associate Member of the Agricultural Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2026, by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Roberta Trahan to serve as a Member of the Council on Aging with a term to expire on June 30, 2027
MOTION to ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Roberta Trahan to serve as a Member of the Council on Aging with a term to expire on June 30, 2027, by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
License Transactions
Approve the request for Multiple modifications of a Section 15 Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License: Change of License Manager, Change of Officers/Directors & Change of Stock - Dharma...
MOTION to Approve the request for Multiple modifications of a Section 15 Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License: Change of License Manager, Change of Officers/Directors & Change of Stock - Dharma Bhakti Corporation d/b/a Liquor World, Located at 365 West Central Street, by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Approve the issuance of a Farmer-Winery, Farmer's Market License to Jeff Venuti, Blisspoint LLC d/b/a Blisspoint Meadery
MOTION to Approve the issuance of a Farmer-Winery, Farmer's Market License to Jeff Venuti, Blisspoint LLC d/b/a Blisspoint Meadery by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Resolution 25-68: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($2,000)
Approve Resolution 25-68: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($2,000)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-68: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($2,000) by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-69: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($10,480)
Approve Resolution 25-69: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($10,480)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-69: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($10,480) by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-70: Adoption of Cannabis Licensing Local Approval Process and Cannabis Social Equity Policy
Approve Resolution 25-70: Adoption of Cannabis Licensing Local Approval Process and Cannabis Social Equity Policy
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-70: Adoption of Cannabis Licensing Local Approval Process and Cannabis Social Equity Policy by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 25-67: Expenditure Limits for FY2026 on Departmental Revolving Funds Established by Franklin Town Code
Approve Resolution 25-67: Expenditure Limits for FY2026 on Departmental Revolving Funds Established by Franklin Town Code Chapter 73, as Provided in MGL Chapter 44, §53 E½, as Amended (Electric...
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-67: Expenditure Limits for FY2026 on Departmental Revolving Funds Established by Franklin Town Code Chapter 73, as Provided in MGL Chapter 44, §53 E½, as Amended (Electric Vehicle Charging Stations) 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 Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)
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