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Glenn Jones

Town Member (at-large) · 2 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2023–2025 Council

42 of 43meetings attended (98%) · whole board 96%
323votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
3no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
3 of 19split votes where Jones was in the minority (16%) · whole board 25%
0abstained
2terms in this record

On split votes, Jones voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2025 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Jones 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.

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Attendance

At the start of 42 of 43 Town Council meetings in 2023–2025 Council.

Missed

Every meeting (43)

Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2025 Council

Oct 22Approve the New Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages…Motion: MOTION to Approve the New Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages…Passed 8–0 · Jones: Yes

October 22, 2025: Approve the New Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Approval of Bassam Michael as the Manager - BMRG LLC d/b/a Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub, Located at…

ApprovePassed · 8–0

MOTION to Approve the New Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Approval of Bassam Michael as the Manager - BMRG LLC d/b/a Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub, Located at 370 King Street, Franklin, MA 02038 by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Chandler, Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Frongillo, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, SheridanAbstained: Pellegri

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-0, Abstain-1. (Councilor Pellegri abstained.).” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Oct 22AMEND Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing…Motion: MOTION to AMEND Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing…Passed Unanimous, 8 present · Jones: Yes

October 22, 2025: AMEND Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 4,…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

MOTION to AMEND Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 4, Districts Enumerated, with the additional wording: The first floor of any building shall designate 85% of linear frontage to commercial use. The Commercial use will be a minimum of 750 sq. ft. or 20% of the linear frontage, which ever one is greater, by Hamblen.

Voted: Yes

Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.

From the minutes

“VOTE on the Amendment of Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929 as stated by Councilor Hamblen: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-0, Recused-1.” (Motion: Hamblen)

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

Oct 22Approve AS AMENDED Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of…Motion: MOTION to Approve AS AMENDED Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of…Passed Unanimous, 8 present · Jones: Yes

October 22, 2025: Approve AS AMENDED Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185,…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

MOTION to Approve AS AMENDED Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 4, Districts Enumerated by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.

Voted: Yes

Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE (AS AMENDED): Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-0, Recused-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)

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

Oct 22Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-930: Zoning Map Changes: Crossing…Motion: MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-930: Zoning Map Changes: Crossing…Passed Unanimous, 8 present · Jones: Yes

October 22, 2025: Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-930: Zoning Map Changes: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-930: Zoning Map Changes: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.

Voted: Yes

Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-0, Recused-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)

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

Oct 22AMEND Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing Zoning Use…Motion: MOTION to AMEND Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing Zoning Use…Passed 7–1 · Jones: Yes

October 22, 2025: AMEND Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing Zoning Use Regulations - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Use Regulation Schedule, Part…

ApprovePassed · 7–1

MOTION to AMEND Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing Zoning Use Regulations - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Use Regulation Schedule, Part I through Part VII, with the following: 1. Attachment 2 - 1.5 Garden Center - change to Y 2. Attachment 3 - 2.22 Animal Grooming - change to PB 3. Attachment 3 - 2.19 - Function Hall - change to Y 4. Attachment 4 - 3.5.b Manufacturing, Light - change to N 5. Attachment 4 - 3.1 Bus railroad station - change to N 6. Attachment 4 - 3.13 Brewery, Distillery - change to Y 7. Attachment 6 - 5.1.b Indoor commercial amusement - change to Y 8. Attachment 6 - 5.4.b Outdoor amusement, concentrated - change to PB 9. Attachment 6 - Automatic amusement devices - change to Y 10. Attachment 7 - 6.3.b - CI - correction, already passed should be Y 11. Attachment 3 - 2.8A Parking Facility - change no to Planning Board special permit by Hamblen. SECOND by Sheridan.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Chandler, Cormier-Leger, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, Pellegri, SheridanNo: DellorcoCobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.

From the minutes

“VOTE (on the amendment of Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931 as presented by Councilor Hamblen): Yes-7, No-1, Absent-0, Recused-1. (Councilor Dellorco voted No.).” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Sheridan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Oct 22Approve AS AMENDED Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing…Motion: MOTION to Approve AS AMENDED Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing…Passed 6–1 · Jones: Yes

October 22, 2025: Approve AS AMENDED Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing Zoning Use Regulations - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Use Regulation…

ApprovePassed · 6–1

MOTION to Approve AS AMENDED Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing Zoning Use Regulations - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Use Regulation Schedule, Part I through Part VII by Mercer. No SECOND Made.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Cormier-Leger, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, Pellegri, SheridanNo: DellorcoThe minutes note that Brian Chandler had left the meeting. Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-NO; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-6, No-1, Absent-1, Recused-1. (Councilor Chandler left the meeting; Councilor Dellorco voted No).” (Motion: Mercer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Oct 22Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-932: The Crossing Zoning District…Motion: MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-932: The Crossing Zoning District…Passed Unanimous, 7 present · Jones: Yes

October 22, 2025: Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-932: The Crossing Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage,…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-932: The Crossing Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.

Voted: Yes

Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote. Brian Chandler had left the meeting before this vote.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-1, Recused-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Oct 22Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-933: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District…Motion: MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-933: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District…Passed Unanimous, 7 present · Jones: Yes

October 22, 2025: Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-933: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 21, Parking, Loading and...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-933: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 21, Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.

Voted: Yes

Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote. Brian Chandler had left the meeting before this vote.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-1, Recused-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Oct 22Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-934: Crossing Neighborhood Crossing District…Motion: MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-934: Crossing Neighborhood Crossing District…Passed Unanimous, 7 present · Jones: Yes

October 22, 2025: Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-934: Crossing Neighborhood Crossing District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Sections 3, 4, 20 &…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-934: Crossing Neighborhood Crossing District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Sections 3, 4, 20 & 31 by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.

Voted: Yes

Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote. Brian Chandler had left the meeting before this vote.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-1, Recused-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)

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

Sep 17Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing…Motion: MOTION to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing…Passed 7–0 · Jones: Not recorded

September 17, 2025: Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 4,…

ApprovePassed · 7–0

MOTION to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 4, Districts Enumerated to a Second Reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.

The minutes give the count as Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2, but 6 councilors were present for this vote (Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer and Patrick Sheridan). Showing the count only. Cobi Frongillo had stepped aside (recused) before this vote.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)

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

Votes with no disagreement (262)

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