Town Council approves $25,000 for 250th anniversary planning
Franklin Town Council approved $25,000 to support planning of a major 250th anniversary celebration scheduled for 2028. The Council voted 8-0 to approve Resolution 26-53, transferring funds from a paused marketing account to the 250th Celebration Committee.
Town Council · Meeting of September 16, 2026
Franklin Town Council approved $25,000 to support planning of a major 250th anniversary celebration scheduled for 2028. The Council voted 8-0 to approve Resolution 26-53, transferring funds from a paused marketing account to the 250th Celebration Committee. Committee Chair Jayson Joyce and Vice Chair Rob Browne outlined signature events including a March 2027 public launch, April 2028 founders' play, July 2028 family fun day, September 16, 2028 parade with fireworks, and November 4, 2028 closing gala.
The committee estimates preliminary expenses of $760,000, to be funded through corporate sponsorships, grants, merchandise sales, and community participation. The Council also unanimously accepted a $2,000 donation from the Franklin Elks Riders to the Veterans Gift Fund and ratified five Cultural Council appointments by a vote of 8-0 with one absent.
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Source: the Town Council meeting of September 16, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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