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Franklin Vice Chair

Gene Grella

Town Member (at-large) · 1 term in this record

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Record at a glance · 2025–2027 Council

19 of 19meetings attended (100%) · whole board 98%

120votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)

10no votes (8% of votes cast) · whole board 5%

8 of 19split votes where Grella was in the minority (42%) · whole board 27%

0abstained

1term in this record

On split votes, Grella voted the same way as…

Jane Callaway-Tripp74% (14 of 19)
Stephen Malloy68% (13 of 19)
Robert Dellorco63% (12 of 19)
Caroline Griffith63% (12 of 19)
Ted Cormier-Leger53% (10 of 19)
Kenneth Ojukwu47% (9 of 19)
Michael LeBlanc37% (7 of 19)
Maxwell Morrongiello37% (7 of 19)

How these numbers work

Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2027 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Grella as present or absent at the start.
Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
“Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

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Attendance

At the start of 19 of 19 Town Council meetings in 2025–2027 Council.

Missed none.

Every meeting (19)

Aug 12, 2026 · Regular: Present
Jul 22, 2026 · Regular: Present
Jun 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
Jun 10, 2026 · Regular: Present
May 21, 2026 · Regular: Present
May 20, 2026 · Regular: Present
May 13, 2026 · Regular: Present
Apr 15, 2026 · Regular: Present
Apr 1, 2026 · Regular: Present
Mar 18, 2026 · Regular: Present
Mar 4, 2026 · Regular: Present
Feb 11, 2026 · Regular: Present
Feb 4, 2026 · Regular: Present
Jan 21, 2026 · Regular: Present
Jan 7, 2026 · Regular: Present
Dec 17, 2025 · Regular: Present
Dec 3, 2025 · Regular: Present
Nov 19, 2025 · Regular: Present (Gene Grella stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.; Gene Grella rejoined the meeting after stepping out.)
Nov 12, 2025 · Regular: Present

Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2027 Council

Aug 12Approve Resolution 26-48: Approval of Town Administrator's ContractMotion: MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-48: Approval of Town Administrator's Contract by…Passed 5–4 · Grella: No

August 12, 2026: Approve Resolution 26-48: Approval of Town Administrator's Contract

Adopt resolutionPassed · 5–4

MOTION to Approve Resolution 26-48: Approval of Town Administrator's Contract by Grella. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.

Voted: No

Yes: Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, LeBlanc, Morrongiello, OjukwuNo: Callaway-Tripp, Grella, Griffith, Malloy

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-5, No-4, Absent-0. (Yes votes: Dellorco, Cormier-Leger, LeBlanc, Morrongiello, Ojukwu).” (Motion: Grella, second: Cormier-Leger)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jul 22Approve Bylaw Amendment 26-953: A Bylaw to Amend the…Motion: MOTION to Approve Bylaw Amendment 26-953: A Bylaw to Amend the…Passed 8–1 · Grella: Yes

July 22, 2026: 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

ApprovePassed · 8–1

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.

Voted: Yes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Jun 10Restoring the deputy town administrator position for the FY27…Motion: A roll call vote for restoring the deputy town administrator position…Passed 7–2 · Grella: Yes

June 10, 2026: Restoring the deputy town administrator position for the FY27 budget

ApprovePassed · 7–2

A roll call vote for restoring the deputy town administrator position for the FY27 budget was taken

Voted: Yes

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Jun 10Adding the administrative assistant for the board of assessor's…Motion: A roll call vote for adding the administrative assistant for the…Passed 6–3 · Grella: No

June 10, 2026: Adding the administrative assistant for the board of assessor's position for the FY27 budget

ApprovePassed · 6–3

A roll call vote for adding the administrative assistant for the board of assessor's position for the FY27 budget was taken

Voted: No

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Jun 10Restoring two school resource officer positions to the police…Motion: A roll call vote for restoring two school resource officer positions…Passed 5–4 · Grella: No

June 10, 2026: Restoring two school resource officer positions to the police department for the FY27 budget

ApprovePassed · 5–4

A roll call vote for restoring two school resource officer positions to the police department for the FY27 budget was taken

Voted: No

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Jun 10Adding the Munis administrator position for the FY27 budgetMotion: A roll call vote for adding the Munis administrator position for…Passed 6–3 · Grella: No

June 10, 2026: Adding the Munis administrator position for the FY27 budget

ApprovePassed · 6–3

A roll call vote for adding the Munis administrator position for the FY27 budget was taken

Voted: No

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Jun 10Adding a part-time building inspector to the building department…Motion: A roll call vote for adding a part-time building inspector to…Passed 6–3 · Grella: No

June 10, 2026: Adding a part-time building inspector to the building department for the FY27 budget

ApprovePassed · 6–3

A roll call vote for adding a part-time building inspector to the building department for the FY27 budget was taken

Voted: No

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Jun 10Adding summer part-time help to the DPW back into…Motion: A roll call vote for adding summer part-time help to the…Passed 6–3 · Grella: Yes

June 10, 2026: Adding summer part-time help to the DPW back into the FY27 budget

ApprovePassed · 6–3

A roll call vote for adding summer part-time help to the DPW back into the FY27 budget was taken

Voted: Yes

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Jun 10Restoring $75,000 to facilities department into the FY27 budgetMotion: A roll call vote for restoring $75,000 to facilities department into…Passed 6–3 · Grella: No

June 10, 2026: Restoring $75,000 to facilities department into the FY27 budget

ApprovePassed · 6–3

A roll call vote for restoring $75,000 to facilities department into the FY27 budget was taken

Voted: No

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.”

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

Jun 10Add $400,000 to the department 300 (Franklin Public Schools)…Motion: MOTION to Add $400,000 to the department 300 (Franklin Public Schools)…Failed 3–6 · Grella: No

June 10, 2026: 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…

ApproveFailed · 3–6

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.

Voted: No

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)

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

Votes with no disagreement (96)

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