Franklin's Historical Significance Subcommittee discussed multiple heritage projects to mark the town's 250th anniversary. Alan Earls, Lyn Pickhover, and Lee Mulligan met at the Franklin Historical Museum and approved prior minutes unanimously.
Franklin's 250th Anniversary committee launches oral history interview program. The Historical Significance Subcommittee voted unanimously to approve April 27 minutes and agreed to begin resident interviews immediately, assigning committee member Alan Earls to prepare permission forms and guidance
Franklin's 250th Anniversary Committee faces June 30 budget deadline. A $6,500 allocation for an illustrator cannot be spent because the work will not be completed before the deadline, forcing a reallocation. Maureen Brennan was elected Treasurer unanimously by roll call, replacing Charleen
Franklin's 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee names new treasurer as budget pressure mounts. The committee unanimously elected Maureen Brennan as treasurer, succeeding Charleen Belcher, after discovering that a $6,500 allocation for illustration work cannot be expended before June 30 due to
Franklin's 250th Anniversary subcommittee agreed to launch an oral history interview program with older residents at its June 29 meeting. The Historical Significance Subcommittee, led by participants including Alan Earls, Jayson Joyce, Lyn Pickhover, and Lee Mulligan, also approved the previous
Franklin's 250th Anniversary Committee empowers budget panel on grant spending. At its May 28 meeting, the committee unanimously authorized the Budget Sub Committee to make necessary spending decisions for the FY 26 State Grant, which must be spent by June 30 and faces challenges particularly
Franklin's 250th Anniversary Budget Subcommittee expedites merchandise sales for Strawberry Stroll through informal working group. Members Belcher and Brennan will oversee purchasing alongside two Communications Committee representatives, avoiding formal subcommittee status to sidestep Open Meeting
The Franklin 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee approves new logo with one dissent. The committee voted 11-1 on the logo (Debbie Pellegri dissenting) and unanimously authorized the Event subcommittee to expend up to $9,400 on anniversary merchandise for resale. The committee also unanimously
Franklin's 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee unanimously establishes a historical topics subcommittee. Committee Chair Robert Brown announced that $25,000 of $50,000 in state-approved funds has been made available to the town, and that new Dean appointee Courtney Shimer will be voted onto the
Franklin's 250th Anniversary Budget Subcommittee unanimously approved revised pledge documentation and advanced fundraising and event planning on February 1. Members Belcher, Brennan, Brunelli, Keras, and Joyce authorized Brunelli to create a business-outreach tracking spreadsheet and Brennan to