Franklin (MA) Matters

This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024.  9 members were present in Council Chambers. Quick recap:The Elks Riders presented a check for $2000 to the Town and were recognized for their generosityThe tax rate public hearing was held and after a brief presentation, followed by clarification questions from Councilors and community members, the Council vote to accept the rate at 11.62, down from 11.79 (due to the increased assessed valuation of the residential, commercial. and industrial properties in Town)Several zoning bylaw modifications were referred to the Planning Board. Once they review and respond, the measure will come back to the Council for public hearing and two readings before official vote to implement as proposed or modifiedTown Administrator Jamie Hellen outlined the alignment of stars to enable the start of the purchase of the unused rail bed from CSX to extend the SNETT rail trail to the Crossing and access to downtown Franklin. The process