Franklin Town Council to Meet Tonight

The Franklin Town Council meetings Wednesday evening, back at their regular time of 7 pm.

PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

a. Proclamation: Hunger Action Month

b. Police Department

i. Retirement Recognition & Proclamation: Police Sergeant Michael Campanelli

ii. Promotion Recognition: Police Sergeant Joseph MacLean

c. Retirement Recognition & Proclamation: Fire Chief James McLaughlin

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Fire Chief

b. Community Preservation Committee - Richard Johnson

c. Cultural Council

i. Ryan Hanley

ii. William Lee

iii. Caryn Parnell

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled.

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Franklin Food Pantry Update: Tina Powderly, Executive Director

b. Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Update: Patrick McDermott, Norfolk County Sheriff

c. Legislative Update: Senator Rebecca Rausch and Representative Jeff Roy

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 25-50: Adoption of Local Initiative Program “Friendly 40B” Policy (Tabled from

July 23, 2025 Town Council Meeting)

(Motion to Take Resolution 25-50 off the table (Non-debatable) - Majority Vote )

(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-50 - Majority Vote)

b. Bylaw Amendment 25-942: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter

170, Vehicles and Traffic - Second Reading

(Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 25-942 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

c. Resolution 25-56: Acceptance of Gifts - Veteran’s Services ($750), Senior Center ($100)

(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-56 - Majority Vote)

d. Resolution 25-57: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44

§53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-57 - Majority Vote)

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Economic Development Subcommittee

c. Joint Budget Subcommittee

d. Police Station Building Committee

e. GATRA Advisory Board