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Franklin Town Council Meeting

March 4, 2026 · Franklin, MA
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-03-04 (PDF, 27 pp)
Retrieved April 20, 2026 from www.franklinma.gov ↗
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Attendees

✓ Jane Callaway-Tripp (Councilor)
✓ Ted Cormier-Leger (Councilor)
✓ Robert Dellorco (Councilor)
✓ Gene Grella (Councilor)
✓ Caroline Griffith (Councilor)
✓ Michael LeBlanc (Councilor)
✓ Stephen Malloy (Councilor)
✓ Max Morrongiello (Councilor)
✓ Kenneth Ojukwu (Councilor)
✓ Jamie Hellen (Town Administrator)
✓ Mark Cerel (Town Attorney)
✓ Julie McCann (Operations Manager)
✓ Present: 12/12

Decisions

#1

APPROVED

#2

APPROVED

Agenda Items

#1

Citizen Comments

Citizens spoke about various topics including historic districts, climate sustainability, and budget concerns.
#2

Councilor Comments

Councilors discussed their thoughts on the town's budget, strategic planning, and goals.
#3

Legislation for Action

The council approved several resolutions, including the establishment of an ad hoc subcommittee to review the town charter and the appropriation of funds for a new fire truck.

Public Comments

8 speakers
Alan Earls · Topic: Historic Districts

Mr. Earls urged the council to consider setting up a study committee for local historic districts.

Brandon Carrico · Topic: Historic Districts

Mr. Carrico concurred with Mr. Earls and suggested that it could bring community members together.

William Lee · Topic: Historic Districts

Mr. Lee stated that the state gives towns the power to preserve historic buildings and that about 100 other towns have done so.

Kathryn Hardt · Topic: Budget Concerns

Ms. Hardt expressed her concerns about the town's budget and the lack of discussion about it.

Stephen Derdiarian · Topic: Climate Sustainability

Mr. Derdiarian promoted the idea of Franklin becoming a climate leader community and suggested forming a committee to work towards this goal.

Kimberly Mu-Chow · Topic: Women's Health Expo

Ms. Mu-Chow announced the upcoming Women's Health Expo and encouraged citizens to attend.

Joe Evans · Topic: New Revenue

Mr. Evans discussed the need for new revenue and suggested exploring alternative sources.

David Callaghan · Topic: School Committee Update

Mr. Callaghan provided an update on the School Committee's activities and announced the approval of the superintendent's FY27 budget.