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July 22, 2026
23 recorded votes, 1 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 June 10, 2026 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Griffith.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Griffith)
Approve the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes by Grella. SECOND by Griffith.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Griffith)
Appointments
Ratify the appointments by the Town Administrator of the listed individuals to serve as members of Town boards and committees with terms effective July 22, 2026, and term expirations as described
MOTION to Ratify the appointments by the Town Administrator of the listed individuals to serve as members of Town boards and committees with terms effective July 22, 2026, and term expirations as described by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Ojukwu.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Ojukwu)
Ratify the Annual appointments by the Town Administrator of the individuals named to serve as Election Workers for the September 1, 2026 Massachusetts State Primary Election
MOTION to Ratify the Annual appointments by the Town Administrator of the individuals named to serve as Election Workers for the September 1, 2026 Massachusetts State Primary Election by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Griffith.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Griffith)
Resolution 26-38: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of J. Victor Lane and Drainage Lot Parcel 1
Waive the reading: Resolution 26-38: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of J. Victor Lane and Drainage Lot Parcel 1
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 26-38: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of J. Victor Lane and Drainage Lot Parcel 1
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-38: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of J. Victor Lane and Drainage Lot Parcel 1 by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)
License Transactions
Approve the Transfer, Pledge of License, Pledge of Inventory and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Franklin Georgios LLC d/b/a Georgio's Liquors,...
MOTION to Approve the Transfer, Pledge of License, Pledge of Inventory and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Franklin Georgios LLC d/b/a Georgio's Liquors, Located at 60 Franklin Village Drive, Franklin, MA 02038 by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Griffith.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Griffith)
Approve the Transfer, Pledge of License, Pledge of Inventory and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Contractors Family Market Inc. d/b/a Dacey's...
MOTION to Approve the Transfer, Pledge of License, Pledge of Inventory and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Contractors Family Market Inc. d/b/a Dacey's Market, Located at 353 Lincoln Street, Franklin, MA 02038 by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Griffith.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Griffith)
Approve the Multiple Modifications of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers & Change of Stock Interest - Contractor & Sons Inc....
MOTION to Approve the Multiple Modifications of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers & Change of Stock Interest - Contractor & Sons Inc. d/b/a Lincoln Street Market, Located at 465 Lincoln St., Franklin, MA by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Griffith.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Griffith)
Presentations/Discussions
Extend the meeting, to 11 PM
MOTION to Extend the meeting, to 11 PM, by Callaway-Tripp. SECOND by Griffith.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Callaway-Tripp, second: Griffith)
Bylaw Amendment 26-953: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Article X: Winter Storm
Waive the reading: Bylaw Amendment 26-953: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Article X: Winter Storm
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Morrongiello.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Morrongiello)
Approve Bylaw Amendment 26-953: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Article X: Winter Storm Overnight Parking Ban
MOTION to Approve Bylaw Amendment 26-953: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Article X: Winter Storm Overnight Parking Ban by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger. Discussion.
Yes: Callaway-Tripp, Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Grella, Griffith, LeBlanc, Malloy, OjukwuNo: Morrongiello
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Callaway-Tripp-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES, Dellorco-YES, Grella-YES, Griffith-YES, LeBlanc-YES, Malloy-YES, Morrongiello-NO, Ojukwu-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-1, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)
Resolution 26-42: Acceptance of Private Road Covenant
Waive the reading: Resolution 26-42: Acceptance of Private Road Covenant
MOTION to Waive the reading by Morrongiello. SECOND by Callaway-Tripp.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Morrongiello, second: Callaway-Tripp)
Approve Resolution 26-42: Acceptance of Private Road Covenant
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-42: Acceptance of Private Road Covenant by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger. Discussion.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)
Resolution 26-43: Adoption of Social Media Engagement Guidelines for Elected and Appointed Officials
Waive the reading: Resolution 26-43: Adoption of Social Media Engagement Guidelines for Elected and Appointed Officials
MOTION to Waive the reading by Grella. SECOND by Morrongiello. Discussion.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Morrongiello)
Approve Resolution 26-43: Adoption of Social Media Engagement Guidelines for Elected and Appointed Officials
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-43: Adoption of Social Media Engagement Guidelines for Elected and Appointed Officials by Grella. SECOND by Malloy. Discussion.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Malloy)
Resolution 26-44: Adoption of Town Council Email Guidelines
Waive the reading: Resolution 26-44: Adoption of Town Council Email Guidelines
MOTION to Waive the reading by Malloy. SECOND by Grella.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Malloy, second: Grella)
Approve Resolution 26-44: Adoption of Town Council Email Guidelines
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-44: Adoption of Town Council Email Guidelines by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger. Discussion.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)
Resolution 26-45: Approval of A.B. Fletcher Trust Fund Expense
Approve Resolution 26-45: Approval of A.B. Fletcher Trust Fund Expense
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-45: Approval of A.B. Fletcher Trust Fund Expense by Grella. SECOND by Malloy. Discussion.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Malloy)
Resolution 26-46: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center, Franklin FD, Franklin PD
Approve Resolution 26-46: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center, Franklin FD, Franklin PD
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-46: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center, Franklin FD, Franklin PD by Grella. SECOND by Malloy. Discussion.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Malloy)
Resolution 26-47: Appropriation of Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming Per MGL Chapter 44, Section 53F3/4
Waive the reading: Resolution 26-47: Appropriation of Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming Per MGL Chapter 44, Section 53F3/4
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 26-47: Appropriation of Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming Per MGL Chapter 44, Section 53F3/4
MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-47: Appropriation of Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming Per MGL Chapter 44, Section 53F3/4 by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)
Adjourn
Adjourn
MOTION to Adjourn by Dellorco. SECOND by Griffith.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Griffith)
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