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June 10, 2026
38 recorded votes, 15 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
License Transactions
Approve the request by Om Devitas Market Inc. d/b/a DeVita's Market, for a Transfer of License, Pledge of License and Pledge of Inventory of the license currently held by DeVitas Market LLC d/b/a...
MOTION to Approve the request by Om Devitas Market Inc. d/b/a DeVita's Market, for a Transfer of License, Pledge of License and Pledge of Inventory of the license currently held by DeVitas Market LLC d/b/a DeVita's Market, located at 198 East Central St., Franklin MA 02038, and to have Richard Dunham approved as Manager, by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Grella.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Grella)
License Modification - Change of Officers - The Chateau Restaurant of Franklin, Inc. d/b/a The Chateau Restaurant,
Approve the request by The Chateau Restaurant of Franklin, Inc. d/b/a The Chateau Restaurant, located at 466 King Street, Franklin, MA 02038, for a Change of Officers as described as follows:...
MOTION to Approve the request by The Chateau Restaurant of Franklin, Inc. d/b/a The Chateau Restaurant, located at 466 King Street, Franklin, MA 02038, for a Change of Officers as described as follows: Change of Officers to include the addition of Paula Litscher as Secretary of the Board of Directors and the removal of John Nocera as a Member, by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Grella.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Grella)
Farmer-Brewery Farmers Market License - Rushford and Sons Brewhouse, LLC
Approve the issuance of a Farmer-Brewery, Farmers Market License to Rushford and Sons Brewhouse, LLC d/b/a Rushford & Sons Brewhouse
MOTION to Approve the issuance of a Farmer-Brewery, Farmers Market License to Rushford and Sons Brewhouse, LLC d/b/a Rushford & Sons Brewhouse, by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Grella.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Grella)
Resolution 26-25: Adoption of the FY2027 Budget Appropriations
Restoring the deputy town administrator position for the FY27 budget
A roll call vote for restoring the deputy town administrator position for the FY27 budget was taken
Yes: Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Grella, LeBlanc, Malloy, Morrongiello, OjukwuNo: Callaway-Tripp, Griffith
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Callaway-Tripp-NO; Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-YES, Griffith-NO, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-7, No-2, Absent-0.”
Adding the administrative assistant for the board of assessor's position for the FY27 budget
A roll call vote for adding the administrative assistant for the board of assessor's position for the FY27 budget was taken
Yes: Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, LeBlanc, Malloy, Morrongiello, OjukwuNo: Callaway-Tripp, Grella, Griffith
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Callaway-Tripp-NO; Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-NO, Griffith-NO, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-6, No-3, Absent-0.”
Restoring two school resource officer positions to the police department for the FY27 budget
A roll call vote for restoring two school resource officer positions to the police department for the FY27 budget was taken
Yes: Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, LeBlanc, Malloy, OjukwuNo: Callaway-Tripp, Grella, Griffith, Morrongiello
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Callaway-Tripp-NO; Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-NO, Griffith-NO, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-NO, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-5, No-4, Absent-0.”
Adding the Munis administrator position for the FY27 budget
A roll call vote for adding the Munis administrator position for the FY27 budget was taken
Yes: Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, LeBlanc, Malloy, Morrongiello, OjukwuNo: Callaway-Tripp, Grella, Griffith
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Callaway-Tripp-NO; Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-NO, Griffith-NO, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-6, No-3, Absent-0.”
Adding a part-time building inspector to the building department for the FY27 budget
A roll call vote for adding a part-time building inspector to the building department for the FY27 budget was taken
Yes: Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, LeBlanc, Malloy, Morrongiello, OjukwuNo: Callaway-Tripp, Grella, Griffith
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Callaway-Tripp-NO; Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-NO, Griffith-NO, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-6, No-3, Absent-0.”
Adding summer part-time help to the DPW back into the FY27 budget
A roll call vote for adding summer part-time help to the DPW back into the FY27 budget was taken
Yes: Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Grella, LeBlanc, Malloy, OjukwuNo: Callaway-Tripp, Griffith, Morrongiello
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Callaway-Tripp-NO; Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-YES, Griffith-NO, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-NO, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-6, No-3, Absent-0.”
Restoring $60,000 to the school budget account 300 for the FY27 budget by reducing police by $40,000 and facilities by $20,000
A roll call vote for restoring $60,000 to the school budget account 300 for the FY27 budget by reducing police by $40,000 and facilities by $20,000 was taken
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.”
Restoring $75,000 to facilities department into the FY27 budget
A roll call vote for restoring $75,000 to facilities department into the FY27 budget was taken
Yes: Callaway-Tripp, Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Griffith, LeBlanc, OjukwuNo: Grella, Malloy, Morrongiello
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Callaway-Tripp-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-NO, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-NO, Morrongiello-NO, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-6, No-3, Absent-0.”
Add $400,000 to the department 300 (Franklin Public Schools) budget for FY27, and the funding for that will come from free cash, and he noted it is truly up to the school committee for what they...
MOTION to Add $400,000 to the department 300 (Franklin Public Schools) budget for FY27, and the funding for that will come from free cash, and he noted it is truly up to the school committee for what they will use it for, by LeBlanc. SECOND by Ojukwu.
Yes: Griffith, LeBlanc, OjukwuNo: Callaway-Tripp, Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Grella, Malloy, Morrongiello
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Callaway-Tripp-NO; Cormier-Leger-NO, Dellorco-NO, Grella-NO, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-NO, Morrongiello-NO, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-3, No-6, Absent-0.” (Motion: LeBlanc, second: Ojukwu)
Approve Resolution 26-25: Adoption of the FY2027 Budget Appropriations (vote Resolution 26-25 as amended)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-25: Adoption of the FY2027 Budget Appropriations by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
Yes: Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Grella, LeBlanc, Malloy, OjukwuNo: Callaway-Tripp, Griffith, Morrongiello
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE (Resolution 26-25 as amended): Callaway-Tripp-NO; Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-YES, Griffith-NO, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-NO, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-6, No-3, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)
Resolution 26-26: Amendment to FY2027 Budget - Council on Aging
Approve Resolution 26-26: Amendment to FY2027 Budget - Council on Aging, and it was noted to amend the FY27 budget from $169,762,307 to $170,359,565, as outlined
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-26: Amendment to FY2027 Budget - Council on Aging, and it was noted to amend the FY27 budget from $169,762,307 to $170,359,565, as outlined, by Griffith. SECOND by Callaway-Tripp. Discussion.
The minutes give the count as Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1, but 9 councilors were present for this vote (Jane Callaway-Tripp, Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Gene Grella, Caroline Griffith, Michael LeBlanc, Stephen Malloy, Maxwell Morrongiello and Kenneth Ojukwu). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Griffith, second: Callaway-Tripp)
Resolution 26-27: MECC Stabilization Transfer to FY27 Operating Budget
Approve Resolution 26-27: MECC Stabilization Transfer to FY27 Operating Budget
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-27: MECC Stabilization Transfer to FY27 Operating Budget by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)
Resolution 26-28: Salary Schedule: Full-Time Elected Official (Town Clerk)
Waive the reading: Resolution 26-28: Salary Schedule: Full-Time Elected Official (Town Clerk)
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 26-28: Salary Schedule: Full-Time Elected Official (Town Clerk)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-28: Salary Schedule: Full-Time Elected Official (Town Clerk) by Grella. SECOND by Ojukwu.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Ojukwu)
Resolution 26-29: Expenditure Limits for FY2027 on Departmental Revolving Funds
Waive the reading: Resolution 26-29: Expenditure Limits for FY2027 on Departmental Revolving Funds
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 Resolution 26-29: Expenditure Limits for FY2027 on Departmental Revolving Funds
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-29: Expenditure Limits for FY2027 on Departmental Revolving Funds by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)
Resolution 26-33: Capital Round 2
Waive the reading: Resolution 26-33: Capital Round 2
MOTION to Waive the reading by Malloy. SECOND by Ojukwu.
The minutes give only the count (Yes-3, No-6, Absent-0), not how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-3, No-6, Absent-0.” (Motion: Malloy, second: Ojukwu)
Make an Amendment that we reduce the health insurance deficit payment from currently $1 million to $925,000
MOTION to Make an Amendment that we reduce the health insurance deficit payment from currently $1 million to $925,000, by LeBlanc. SECOND by Griffith.
The minutes give only the count (Yes-8, No-1, Absent-0), not how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“VOTE (on the amendment): Yes-8, No-1, Absent-0.” (Motion: LeBlanc, second: Griffith)
Approve Resolution 26-33: Capital Round 2 (vote on Resolution 26-33 as amended)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-33: Capital Round 2 by Grella. SECOND by Callaway-Tripp.
From the minutes
“VOTE (on Resolution 26-33 as amended): Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Callaway-Tripp)
Resolution 26-32: Free Cash to Fire Truck Stabilization Transfer
Approve Resolution 26-32: Free Cash to Fire Truck Stabilization Transfer
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-32: Free Cash to Fire Truck Stabilization Transfer, by Grella. SECOND by Ojukwu. Discussion.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Ojukwu)
Extending the meeting by one hour
Chair Dellorco said he would take a vote on extending the meeting by one hour.
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.”
Resolution 26-34: Group Insurance Trust Fund Transfer
Waive the reading: Resolution 26-34: Group Insurance Trust Fund Transfer
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 26-34: Group Insurance Trust Fund Transfer
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-34: Group Insurance Trust Fund Transfer by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger. Discussion.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)
Resolution 26-31: Capital FY26 Enterprise Funds
Waive the reading: Resolution 26-31: Capital FY26 Enterprise Funds
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 26-31: Capital FY26 Enterprise Funds
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-31: Capital FY26 Enterprise Funds by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)
Resolution 26-35 - Ambulance Transfer & Appropriation
Waive the reading: Resolution 26-35 - Ambulance Transfer & Appropriation
MOTION to Waive the reading by Malloy. SECOND by Callaway-Tripp.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Malloy, second: Callaway-Tripp)
Approve Resolution 26-35 - Ambulance Transfer & Appropriation
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-35 - Ambulance Transfer & Appropriation by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger. Discussion.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)
Resolution 26-23: Community Preservation Fund: Annual Appropriations and Reservation
Waive the reading: Resolution 26-23: Community Preservation Fund: Annual Appropriations and Reservation
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 26-23: Community Preservation Fund: Annual Appropriations and Reservation
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-23: Community Preservation Fund: Annual Appropriations and Reservation by Grella. SECOND by Callaway-Tripp. Discussion.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Callaway-Tripp)
Resolution 26-24: FY27 Community Preservation Appropriation of Funds - Capital
Approve Resolution 26-24: FY27 Community Preservation Appropriation of Funds - Capital
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-24: FY27 Community Preservation Appropriation of Funds - Capital by Grella. SECOND by Ojukwu. Discussion.
Yes: Callaway-Tripp, Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Grella, Griffith, Morrongiello, OjukwuNo: LeBlanc, Malloy
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE (on the total resolution): Callaway-Tripp-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-YES, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-NO, Malloy-NO, Morrongiello-YES, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-7, No-2, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Ojukwu)
Bylaw Amendment 26-952: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, §82-6, Schedule of Service Fees
Waive the reading: Bylaw Amendment 26-952: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, §82-6, Schedule of Service Fees
MOTION to Waive the reading by Grella. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Dellorco)
Approve Bylaw Amendment 26-952: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, §82-6, Schedule of Service Fees
MOTION to Approve Bylaw Amendment 26-952: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, §82-6, Schedule of Service Fees by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)
Bylaw Amendment 26-953: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Article X: Winter Storm
Make an Amendment to change first offense to $100, second to $200, and third and subsequent to $300
MOTION to Make an Amendment to change first offense to $100, second to $200, and third and subsequent to $300 by LeBlanc. SECOND by Callaway-Tripp.
Yes: Callaway-Tripp, Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Grella, Griffith, LeBlanc, MalloyNo: Morrongiello, Ojukwu
From the minutes
“VOTE (on the amendment): Yes-7, No-2, Absent-0. (Councilor Morrongiello and Councilor Ojukwu voted No.).” (Motion: LeBlanc, second: Callaway-Tripp)
Make an Amendment to amend the wording, remove the word each and say effective time periods
MOTION to Make an Amendment to amend the wording, remove the word each and say effective time periods by Griffith. SECOND by Callaway-Tripp.
Yes: Callaway-Tripp, Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Grella, Griffith, LeBlanc, Malloy, OjukwuNo: Morrongiello
From the minutes
“VOTE (on the bylaw amendment as amended): Yes-8, No-1, Absent-0. (Councilor Morrongiello voted No.).” (Motion: Griffith, second: Callaway-Tripp)
Adjourn
Adjourn
MOTION to Adjourn by Grella. SECOND by Callaway-Tripp.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Callaway-Tripp)
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