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Finance Committee approves $935,000 borrowing note for fire truck

Franklin Finance Committee approves $935,000 borrowing note to replace the fire truck. Fire Chief Charles Allen told the committee that a 2013 Pierce fire engine was unsafe due to advanced frame corrosion and must be removed from service immediately. The committee voted 5 to 1 to issue a borrowing

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Design Review Commission approves signs for three downtown businesses

Franklin Design Review Commission approves signs for three Main Street businesses. Chair Sam Williams and the four-member commission unanimously approved sign replacements for INS Spa and Aesthetics Lounge, both citing compliance within size limits. For Bar Pizza & Salad Co., owners Marc O'Brien

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Government · DocumentCenter

Housing trust discusses finances, Franklin Ridge groundbreaking plans.

Franklin housing trust discusses finances, Franklin Ridge, and potential new programs. The Municipal Affordable Housing Trust reviewed its $1.1 million balance and $500,000 allocation to the Franklin Ridge 60-unit senior housing project, requesting better financial tracking and clarification on

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Government · DocumentCenter

Town Council approves capital plan with school safety amendment

Franklin Town Council approves FY26 capital plan with school safety amendment. The 9-0 vote added $75,000 for district-wide school camera replacement and repairs, over objections from Councilor Max Morrongiello who favored Chromebook funding instead. The council also unanimously approved the FY26

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Government · DocumentCenter

Design Review Commission approves downtown convenience store signs

Franklin Design Review Commission approves signs for downtown convenience store. Rocco Cavallaro of Cavallaro Signs presented a package for Franklin Convenience Store at 12 Main Street consisting of a projecting sign, fascia letters, and a rear door sign. The commission voted unanimously to approve

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Government · DocumentCenter

Finance Committee approves $1.8M capital plan amid deficit concerns

Finance Committee approves $1.8 million capital spending plan amid deficit concerns. The Franklin Finance Committee unanimously backed $1.8 million in tier-one capital requests and $451,845 in OPEB stabilization funding while confronting a projected $2 million to $3 million budget deficit.

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Franklin Housing Trust discusses resale procedures and financing

Franklin Housing Trust updates resale procedures and discusses financing strategy. Director Morena Zelaya presented a restructured application process shifting resale selection from first-come, first-serve to lottery-based, with deferred financial documentation and expanded marketing. The Trust

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