Recreation Advisory Board approves $20,000 high school signage gift and trash service shift. Chairman Wayne Simarrian, members Kinjal Patel and Larry Pollard voted unanimously 3-0 to contribute from the Fletcher Fund toward a Franklin High School student achievement signage board recognizing state
Franklin Communications Subcommittee surveys departmental communications strategies, plans expanded office hours. The subcommittee received presentations from Fire, Library, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Senior Center, and DPW representatives on their existing outreach efforts across social media,
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 Cultural Council selects new A-Wreath theme, confirms June events. Chair John Ristaino led the council in approving "The Magic We Make" as the 2026 A-Wreath-of-Franklin theme, with the previous runner-up submission reserved for 2027. The council noted approximately $5,000 in expenses for
Franklin Council on Aging reelects leadership and pursues $55,525 in state and cultural grants. Chair Lyn O'Brien, Vice Chair Phyllis Malcolm, and Secretary Faith Flaherty were unanimously reelected. Deputy Director Chastity Cheng reported three State Incentive Grant applications due June 5,
Town Council approves winery farmers market license as comprehensive budget debate continues. The council voted unanimously to renew a Farmer-Winery, Farmer's Market License for La Cantina Winery. The bulk of the meeting focused on the proposed $171.6 million FY27 budget, with council members
Conservation Commission continues two Notices of Intent. The board unanimously continued the Nicholas Drive/Prospect Street Culvert Repair hearing and the 110 Populatic Street hearing to June 4, 2026. In other business, the commission unanimously approved removal of pine trees at 110 East Central
Franklin's Town Council opened public hearings on the proposed $171.6 million fiscal 2027 budget, relying on approximately $1.5 million in free cash to address a structural deficit. Town Administrator Jamie Hellen outlined a spending plan comprised of $152.5 million in general-fund operations and
Design Review Commission approves three Franklin retail sign packages. Chair Sam Williams, Derek Darvish, and Kyle Galvin unanimously approved sign updates for Franklin Lighting Center, CVS Pharmacy, and C4 Garage Doors on May 19. CVS's signage refresh reduces letter height from 36 inches to 33
Design Review Commission approves three sign packages. Franklin Lighting Center at 317 Union Street will install new aluminum panels; CVS Pharmacy at 272 East Central Street will reduce letter height from 36 to 33 inches as part of facade and pylon refacing; C4 Garage Doors at 247 East Central
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