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March 4, 2026
15 recorded votes, 0 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
Every vote, in order
Approval Of Minutes
Approve the February 11, 2026 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the February 11, 2026 meeting minutes by Grella. SECOND by Morrongiello.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Morrongiello)
Appointments
Ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Courtney Shimer to serve as a member of Franklin's 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2029
MOTION to Ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Courtney Shimer to serve as a member of Franklin's 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2029, by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Malloy.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Malloy)
Resolution 26-11: Establishment of Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Review Town Charter
Approve Resolution 26-11: Establishment of Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Review Town Charter
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-11: Establishment of Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Review Town Charter by Grella. SECOND by Callaway-Tripp.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Callaway-Tripp)
Resolution 26-12: Appropriating Funds by Borrowing to Pay Costs of Purchasing a Fire Truck for the Fire Department
Approve Resolution 26-12: Appropriating Funds by Borrowing to Pay Costs of Purchasing a Fire Truck for the Fire Department
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-12: Appropriating Funds by Borrowing to Pay Costs of Purchasing a Fire Truck for the Fire Department by Grella. SECOND by Malloy.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Malloy)
Resolution 26-13: Parking Meter Receipts Appropriation
Approve Resolution 26-13: Parking Meter Receipts Appropriation
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-13: Parking Meter Receipts Appropriation by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)
Resolution 26-14: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($1,645)
Approve Resolution 26-14: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($1,645)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-14: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($1,645) by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)
Resolution 26-15: PEG Funding Approval
Waive the reading: Resolution 26-15: PEG Funding Approval
MOTION to Waive the reading by Grella. SECOND by Callaway-Tripp.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Callaway-Tripp)
Approve Resolution 26-15: PEG Funding Approval
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-15: PEG Funding Approval by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-948: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Use
Waive the reading: Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-948: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Use
MOTION to Waive the reading by Morrongiello. SECOND by Grella.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Morrongiello, second: Grella)
Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-948: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Use Regulation Schedule, Attachment 2, Attachment 3, Attachment 4, Attachment 7 &...
MOTION to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-948: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Use Regulation Schedule, Attachment 2, Attachment 3, Attachment 4, Attachment 7 & Attachment 8 to the Planning Board by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-949: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Attachment
Waive the reading: Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-949: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Attachment
MOTION to Waive the reading by Grella. SECOND by Morrongiello.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Morrongiello)
Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-949: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot Area Requirements to the Planning Board
MOTION to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-949: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot Area Requirements to the Planning Board by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)
Resolution 26-10: Adoption of 2026-2027 Town Council and Town Administration Goals
Waive the reading: Resolution 26-10: Adoption of 2026-2027 Town Council and Town Administration Goals
MOTION to Waive the reading by Ojukwu. SECOND by Grella.
From the minutes
“VOTE (to waive the reading): Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Ojukwu, second: Grella)
Approve Resolution 26-10: Adoption of 2026-2027 Town Council and Town Administration Goals As Revised Tonight with the attached 2026-2027 Town Council and Town Administration Goals, Last updated:...
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-10: Adoption of 2026-2027 Town Council and Town Administration Goals As Revised Tonight with the attached 2026-2027 Town Council and Town Administration Goals, Last updated: March 4, 2026, by Grella. SECOND by Ojukwu.
From the minutes
“VOTE (for the motion on the floor): Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Ojukwu)
Adjourn
Adjourn
MOTION to Adjourn by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)
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