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Franklin Town Council · 2025–2027 Council · Regular meeting

April 1, 2026

13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Gene Grella, Caroline Griffith, Michael LeBlanc, Stephen Malloy, Maxwell Morrongiello, Kenneth Ojukwu

Absent: Jane Callaway-Tripp

Every vote, in order

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-946: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Attachment

Waive the reading: Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-946: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Attachment

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

MOTION to Waive the reading by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-YES, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-946: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Attachment 7, Part VI Use Regulation Schedule to a Second Reading

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

MOTION to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-946: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Attachment 7, Part VI Use Regulation Schedule to a Second Reading by Grella. SECOND by Griffith.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES, 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-947: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Attachment

Waive the reading: Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-947: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Attachment

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

MOTION to Waive the reading by Grella. SECOND by Ojukwu.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-YES, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Grella, second: Ojukwu)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-947: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements to a...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

MOTION to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-947: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements to a Second Reading by Grella. SECOND by Griffith.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES, 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

MOTION to Waive the reading by Grella. SECOND by Ojukwu.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-YES, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Grella, second: Ojukwu)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Move 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 a Second Reading

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

MOTION to Move 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 a Second Reading by Grella. SECOND by Griffith.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES, 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

MOTION to Waive the reading by Grella. SECOND by Ojukwu.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-YES, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Grella, second: Ojukwu)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Move 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 &...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

MOTION to Move 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 a Second Reading by Grella. SECOND inaudible .

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-YES, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Grella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Bylaw Amendment 26-950: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 139, Section 139-14, Sewer System

Waive the reading: Bylaw Amendment 26-950: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 139, Section 139-14, Sewer System

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

MOTION to Waive the reading by Grella. SECOND by Ojukwu.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-YES, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Grella, second: Ojukwu)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Move Bylaw Amendment 26-950: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 139, Section 139-14, Sewer System Map to a Second Reading

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

MOTION to Move Bylaw Amendment 26-950: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 139, Section 139-14, Sewer System Map to a Second Reading by Grella. SECOND by Griffith.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES, 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Bylaw Amendment 26-951: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 179, Section 179-9.1 Water System

Waive the reading: Bylaw Amendment 26-951: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 179, Section 179-9.1 Water System

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

MOTION to Waive the reading by Grella. SECOND by Malloy.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-YES, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Grella, second: Malloy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Move Bylaw Amendment 26-951: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 179, Section 179-9.1 Water System Map to a Second Reading

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

MOTION to Move Bylaw Amendment 26-951: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 179, Section 179-9.1 Water System Map to a Second Reading by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-YES, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

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 Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Grella.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-YES, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Grella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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