The council conducted a workshop to review FY2027 budget presentations for the City Clerk/Tax Collector, Fire Department, and Police Department. Key discussion topics included wage adjustments, staffing changes and restructuring, office operational procedures, revenue sources, and equipment needs. Specific deliberations covered election costs, property tax deed processes, mutual aid agreements, EMS billing revenue, police recruitment and retention challenges, sign-on bonus recovery efforts, and vehicle maintenance costs.
Jun 10, 2026·
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Franklin Zoning Board Regular Meeting And Public Hearing
The Board reviewed two new business applications. The first involved a request for a variance to permit a tattoo parlor at 436 Central Street, where it is not currently an allowed use in the B-2 district. The second application concerned a request for a variance and special exception for a home occupation, specifically a dog daycare and pet sitting business, at 3 Robert Street in the Rural Residential district. Additionally, the Board held elections for Vice Chair and Secretary positions.
Jun 8, 2026·Board meeting
Franklin City Council Special City Council Meeting / FY2027 Budget Workshop
The council held a public hearing regarding the painting of city crosswalks and subsequently approved a resolution to fund the project through the Capital Reserve Municipal Transportation Fund. The remainder of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation of the FY2027 budget by the School Board and SAU, highlighting the deficit between the proposed budget and the tax-cap budget, staffing reductions, and the impact of these cuts on student programs and services. The council discussed potential funding avenues, reviewed special education mandates, and scheduled multiple upcoming budget workshops to continue their deliberations.
Mar 2, 2026·Board meeting
City Council City Council Meeting
The meeting included several public hearings and agenda items. Discussions covered Resolution #11-26 concerning the increase of the outside police detail rate to align with other local agencies, which was subsequently approved. The Council considered waiving vendor fees for several community events, including The Farmers Market at Marceau Park and Winni River Day. Other considerations included accepting and appropriating State of New Hampshire funds for lead remediation at the Bessie Rowell Community Center, authorizing an agreement with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, and clarifying the Franklin Opera House's application for Tax Credit funding. The Council also planned a workshop for March 23rd to review the Franklin Schools budget submissions and considered officially naming a new street "Piper Street." The Council also discussed and approved the hiring of part-time, on-call staff to assist with Right-to-Know (RSA 91-A) requests, and approved a VAWA grant agreement.
