Franklin (MA) Matters

This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer in our Town Council Quarterbacking session. This is one of the series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior night’s Town Council meeting. Akin to one of the many sports post-game analysis broadcasts we are familiar with in New England, this would be a discussion focused on the Franklin Town Council meeting of June 7, 2023: ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?We cover the following key topicsPROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS Recognition: Electric YouthAPPOINTMENTS Annual Reappointments of Boards and Committees - a few positions still open Davis-Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee - recommendations by year endPublic hearings License corporate formalities Zoning Bylaw for Accessory Dwelling unitsFY 2024 Budget - Additional $736K for school budget Resolution 23-39: FY2024 Budget Adjustment  Resolution 23-40: MECC Stabilization Account Transfer to MECC Appropriation FY24&nb