Franklin (MA) Matters

This session of the radio show shares our “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conference Bridge on Thursday, May 7, 2025. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of May 7, 2025. We focus on two questions:ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?Quick recap:Town Clerk Nancy Danello provides some updates on the early voting, last day to register, etc. for the FY 2026 override special election June 3School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan provides some updates on the redistricting efforts, how the savings will lay the foundation for the future assuming the override does passRecognitionPolice Department - Swearing in of New Police Officer, Tyler HosleyPolice Department - Recognition of New Town of Upton Chief of Police, Chief Nicholas Palmieri, former Sergeant of the Franklin Police DepartmentPublic hearingNew Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Approval of Karan Goswa