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Franklin Cultural District Committee Meeting

February 12, 2026 · Franklin, MA
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-02-12 (PDF, 4 pp)
Retrieved April 20, 2026 from www.franklinma.gov ↗
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Attendees

✓ John LoPresti (Chairperson)
✓ Pandora Carlucci (Vice-Chairperson)
✓ Peter Rochat (Member)
✓ Roberta Trahan (Member)
✓ Patrick Conlon (Member)
✓ Sue Cass (Member)
✓ Katherine Botelho (Secretary)
✓ Cory Shea (Guest)
✓ Maxwell Morrongiello (Guest)
✓ Gino Carlucci (Guest)
✓ Mitzi Gousie (Guest)
✓ Margaret Munson (Guest)
✓ Alan Earls (Guest)
✓ Present: 13/13

Agenda Items

#1

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m.
#2

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

The minutes from the January 15, 2026 meeting were approved.
#3

Updates from the Chairperson

The chairperson provided updates on the use of MCC grant funds and long-term goals for the committee.
#3b

Program/Event Updates

Updates were provided on planned events, including the World Cup and the Fairy Trails & Franklin Tales event.

Public Comments

2 speakers
Alan Earls · Topic: Historical Museum

The museum tells stories about the town that are not well known and is in need of funds and volunteers.

Gino Carlucci · Topic: Sons and Daughters of Italy

The organization will hold a presentation on Italians in Franklin and is planning a dinner and exhibit.