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May 13, 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
Appointments
Ratify the appointments by the Town Administrator of the individuals named to serve on the Franklin Commission on Disability with terms to become effective May 13, 2026 and to expire as stated:...
MOTION to ratify the appointments by the Town Administrator of the individuals named to serve on the Franklin Commission on Disability with terms to become effective May 13, 2026 and to expire as stated: John Lynch-June 30, 2028; Steve Papsis-June 30, 2028; Julie McCann-June 30, 2027, by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Grella.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Grella)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 26-946: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Attachment
Approve 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
MOTION to Approve 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 by Grella. SECOND by Ojukwu. Discussion.
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)
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
MOTION to Waive the reading by Grella. SECOND by Morrongiello.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Morrongiello)
Approve 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
MOTION to Approve 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 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)
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 Grella. SECOND by Ojukwu.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Ojukwu)
Approve 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 Approve 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 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)
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 Malloy.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Malloy)
Approve 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
MOTION to Approve 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 by Grella. SECOND by Callaway-Tripp.
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: Callaway-Tripp)
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
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 Bylaw Amendment 26-950: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 139, Section 139-14, Sewer System Map
MOTION to Approve Bylaw Amendment 26-950: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 139, Section 139-14, Sewer System Map by Grella. SECOND by Malloy. Discussion.
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)
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
MOTION to Waive the reading by Grella. SECOND by Malloy.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Malloy)
Approve 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
MOTION to Approve 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 by Grella. SECOND by Griffith. Discussion.
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: Griffith)
Resolution 26-21: Amendment to 2026 Town Council Meeting Schedule
Approve Resolution 26-21: Amendment to 2026 Town Council Meeting Schedule
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-21: Amendment to 2026 Town Council Meeting Schedule by Grella. SECOND by Malloy. Discussion.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Malloy)
Resolution 26-22: Gift Acceptance - Veterans Services Department ($500)
Approve Resolution 26-22: Gift Acceptance - Veterans Services Department ($500)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-22: Gift Acceptance - Veterans Services Department ($500) by Grella. SECOND by Malloy. Discussion.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Malloy)
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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