Franklin (MA) Matters

This session shares the last of the 6 Joint Budget Listening Sessions held Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the FHS Auditorium. 10 of the 11 members participated along with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen & School Supt Lucas Giguere.Quick recap:Brief statements by TA Hellen and Supt Giguere opened the session before going to the audience for questions and comments. Approx 100 folks in the audience this evening, a mix of town staff, school dept and teachers, and residents10 members of the Joint Budget Subcmte present on the stage along with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and School Superintendent Lucas GiguereA dozen folks asked questions, some more than 1; some got long answers, some got short answersthe Subcommittee gets their say one at a time (beginning approx 9:15 PM), then after hearing the majority for the 3.8 number with some for a pyramid (also adding a higher #, 4.9 possibly)Motion for the $3863,672, seconded and then after discussion it passes by a 9-1 vote (1 voting no, O'Sullivan)Motion for