Franklin (MA) Matters

This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, September  17, 2025. 7 of the 9 members of the committee were present (Chandler, Pellegri absent). Quick recap:Town Clerk Nancy Danello provides update on biennial election statusSchool Cmte Chair Dave Callaghan provides an update on school opening and traffic issues being worked2 new hires effectively back filling for positions authorized within the reduced Police Dept staffing were sworn in and pinned by family members2 public hearings were opened separately; one for the 2 commercial kitchen bylaws to enable the operation of a commercial kitchen within a residence if on septic (not on town sewer); and second, a set of 6 bylaws to create the Crossing Neighborhood zoning district. It would be similar to the Downtown zoning with a couple of exemptions. Councilor Frongillo recused himself from these discussions and votes as his father's business operates in the proposed zoning areaIn legislation for action all 8 of the