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November 19, 2025
12 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: Jane Callaway-Tripp, Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Gene Grella, Caroline Griffith, Michael LeBlanc, Stephen Malloy, Maxwell Morrongiello, Kenneth Ojukwu
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Gene Grella stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
- Stephen Malloy stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
- Ted Cormier-Leger left the meeting before it ended.
- Gene Grella rejoined the meeting after stepping out.
- Stephen Malloy rejoined the meeting after stepping out.
Every vote, in order
Approval Of Minutes
Approve the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes by Grella. SECOND by Ojukwu.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Callaway-Tripp-YES, Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-YES, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Ojukwu)
Approve the October 29, 2025 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the October 29, 2025 meeting minutes by Grella. SECOND by Ojukwu.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Callaway-Tripp-YES, Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-YES, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Ojukwu)
Appointments
Ratify the appointments by the Town Administrator of the individuals named above to serve on Town committees with terms to become effective November 19, 2025, and to expire as listed on the...
MOTION to ratify the appointments by the Town Administrator of the individuals named above to serve on Town committees with terms to become effective November 19, 2025, and to expire as listed on the document titled "Appointments" provided in the online meeting packet by Griffith. SECOND by Grella.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Callaway-Tripp-YES, Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-YES, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Griffith, second: Grella)
Resolution 25-71: Adoption of MGL Chapter 32B, Section 21-23 For the Purpose of Town's Participating in the Group
Approve Resolution 25-71: Adoption of MGL Chapter 32B, Section 21-23 For the Purpose of Town's Participating in the Group Insurance Commission
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-71: Adoption of MGL Chapter 32B, Section 21-23 For the Purpose of Town's Participating in the Group Insurance Commission by Grella. SECOND by Ojukwu.
The minutes note that Ted Cormier-Leger had disconnected. The roll call lists Ted Cormier-Leger as absent.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Callaway-Tripp-YES, Cormier-Leger-ABSENT, Dellorco-YES, Grella-YES, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1 (Councilor Cormier-Leger had disconnected).” (Motion: Grella, second: Ojukwu)
Resolution 25-72: General Fund Appropriation Reductions FY26
Approve Resolution 25-72: General Fund Appropriation Reductions FY26
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-72: General Fund Appropriation Reductions FY26 by Grella. SECOND by Malloy.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Callaway-Tripp-YES, Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-YES, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Malloy)
Resolution 25-73: Franklin Town Council's Withdrawal of Support of Proposed Chapter 40B Affordable Housing Project
Amend the current Resolution 25-73 and strike the second paragraph regarding results of the local election on November 4, 2025, and change that to say: whereas as a result of many material changes...
MOTION to Amend the current Resolution 25-73 and strike the second paragraph regarding results of the local election on November 4, 2025, and change that to say: whereas as a result of many material changes made to the project after local approval was granted the Franklin Town Council signed a letter on August 8, 2025, indicating they no longer approved the amended project by Griffith. SECOND by LeBlanc.
The roll call lists Gene Grella as recused. The roll call lists Stephen Malloy as recused. Gene Grella had stepped aside (recused) before this vote. Stephen Malloy had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE (on the amendment to Resolution 25-73): Callaway-Tripp-YES, Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-RECUSED, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-RECUSED, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-0, Recused-2.” (Motion: Griffith, second: LeBlanc)
Approve Resolution 25-73 As Amended
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-73 As Amended. No First Made. No Second Made.
Yes: Callaway-Tripp, Dellorco, Griffith, LeBlanc, OjukwuNo: MorrongielloThe minutes note that Ted Cormier-Leger had disconnected. The roll call lists Ted Cormier-Leger as absent. The roll call lists Gene Grella as recused. The roll call lists Stephen Malloy as recused. Gene Grella had stepped aside (recused) before this vote. Stephen Malloy had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE (on the resolution as amended): Callaway-Tripp-YES, Cormier-Leger-ABSENT, Dellorco-YES, Grella-RECUSED, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-RECUSED, Morrongiello-NO, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-5, No-1, Absent-1, Recused-2 (Councilor Morrongiello voted no; Councilor Cormier-Leger had disconnected).”
Resolution 25-74: 2026 Schedule of Town Council Meetings
Waive the reading: Resolution 25-74: 2026 Schedule of Town Council Meetings
MOTION to Waive the reading by Ojukwu. SECOND by Griffith.
Ted Cormier-Leger had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Ojukwu, second: Griffith)
Amend Resolution 25-74: 2026 Schedule of Town Council Meetings
MOTION to Amend Resolution 25-74: 2026 Schedule of Town Council Meetings by Griffith. SECOND by Grella.
Ted Cormier-Leger had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Griffith, second: Grella)
Approve Resolution 25-74: 2026 Schedule of Town Council Meetings As Amended
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-74: 2026 Schedule of Town Council Meetings As Amended by Griffith. SECOND by Ojukwu.
Ted Cormier-Leger had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Griffith, second: Ojukwu)
Resolution 25-75: Gift Acceptance - Fire Department ($1,000), Veterans Services Department ($1,175)
Approve Resolution 25-75: Gift Acceptance - Fire Department ($1,000), Veterans Services Department ($1,175)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-75: Gift Acceptance - Fire Department ($1,000), Veterans Services Department ($1,175) by Grella. SECOND by Ojukwu.
Ted Cormier-Leger had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Grella, second: Ojukwu)
Executive Session
Enter into executive session for Exemption #3: Collective Bargaining (Police Patrol) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on...
MOTION to Enter into executive session for Exemption #3: Collective Bargaining (Police Patrol) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares and to not return to open session by Grella. SECOND by Griffith.
The roll call lists Ted Cormier-Leger as absent. Ted Cormier-Leger had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Callaway-Tripp-YES, Cormier-Leger-ABSENT, Dellorco-YES, Grella-YES, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Grella, second: Griffith)
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