Town Council deliberates FY27 budget amid fiscal challenges
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
Town Council · Meeting of May 21, 2026
FRANKLIN — 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 divided on how to address a $2 million structural deficit.
Town Administrator Jamie Hellen indicated final budget votes will occur June 10 and 17.
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Source: the Town Council meeting of May 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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