Franklin (MA) Matters

This session shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. The Council met on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 for the first of their 2 normal meetings for June.  Our schedules coordinated to talk on Thursday morning to recap the long 4 hour session the night before..We look to focus on ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?Topics for this session:Electric Youth high point of sessionVerizon cable contract renewalFarmers Market licenses for La Cantina, Blisspoint MeaderyPublic Hearing on King St business zoning proposalMoved to second reading by 5-4 voteFinal approval requires 6 Yes votesFriendly 40b approved by 5-4 voteStill needs to work through the permit process, etc.Zoning bylaws referral to Planning Board3 measures regarding MBTA complianceMixed use zoning definitionEDC recommendation changed on parking minimumsStill to come back to Council for discussion & voteTA Emergency shelter updateNo town funds spent for anythingSchools reimbursed fro