Who is Running Again? (updated)

Above, Top: Town Councilors Brian Chandler, Deb Pellegri, Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Melanie Hamblen, Tom Mercer, Cobi Frongillo, Glenn Jones, Patrick Sheridan

Above, Bottom: Paul Griffith; David McNeill, Vice Chair; Al Charles; Dave Callaghan, Chair; Erin Gallagher; Ruthann O'Sullivan; KP Sompally

With the preliminary acts in the biennial Franklin Town Election coming up soon -- nomination papers will be available starting on Monday, Aug. 4, through Sept. 15, 2025 at the Town Clerk’s Office  -- it seemed like a good time to find out how many incumbents plan to run again.

So, Saturday, we emailed each town councilor and school committee member the following note:

Dear Members of the Town Council and School Committee,
Please pardon the group email. I am just asking SC and TC members about their current plans regarding this fall's election. (I will send a similar email to those in other elected roles soon).If you could respond to me directly by Tuesday midnight, I would appreciate it:
1) Are you currently planning to run again?--Yes,- NO- Not Sure (please specify which of those applies)(feel free to add further clarifications)
2) Are you considering a run for another other elected post in Franklin? Yes or No...
Thanks for your time and your continued dedication to the town!

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The response was crickets, mostly. The only two responses received are below:

Town Councilor Brian
Chandler: The short answer is I  am still discussing my options.

Town Councilor Debbie Pellegri (added Weds. Morning): I will be running, once again, for Town Council.

Town Councilor Chair Tom Mercer: (added Weds  PM) Planning to run again, "The next two years will be critical for the town."

School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan: Yes, I intend to run again for School Committee. So long
as folks want me to serve, I'll keep trying to do the best I can for
our community.