City of Franklin City Council City Council Meeting
The City Council meeting addressed multiple resolutions concerning fiscal and operational matters. These included the appropriation of proceeds from the sale of surplus fire and EMS equipment to purchase a replacement fire engine; the allocation of various grants and donations, including the Safe and Supportive Schools grant and the Crotched Mountain Foundation grant, to support school programs; and the use of unanticipated revenues to address FY26 budget overages. Additionally, the Council considered the transfer of funds for road paving projects on North Main Street, as well as Davis, Birch, and Jason Streets. Other business involved updates to city ordinances regarding solid waste and city code, reviews of proposed charter amendments, discussions on selling permanent easement rights and water, equipment purchases, and the enforcement of deadlines for Memorandum of Understanding agreements.
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City of Franklin City Council City Council Meeting
The council discussed various legislative and administrative items, including proposals to standardize the term "School Board" and adopt gender-neutral language in the City Charter. Key agenda items included considering a Memorandum of Understanding with the Franklin Outing Club, the appropriation of funds from the sale of surplus fire equipment, and the adoption of updated Local Emergency Operations and Continuity of Operations Plans. The council also reviewed FEMA-mandated revisions to the Floodplain Management ordinance, a proposal to remove the Parks and Recreation fee schedule from the City Code, and an electronic use policy for meetings. Additionally, appointments to city positions were addressed.
Aug 31, 2026·Board meeting
Franklin City Council Meeting Minutes
The council authorized the Memorandum of Understanding with the Franklin Outing Club for the operation of the Veterans Memorial Recreation Area and formally adopted the Local Emergency Operations and Continuity of Operation Plans. Significant actions included approving the appropriation of funds from surplus fire equipment sales, updating the Floodplain Management ordinance, removing the Parks and Recreation fee schedule from the city code, adopting an electronic device use policy for meetings, and standardizing the definition of park assets. The council also supported the transition of the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program to a regional wastewater authority, scheduled a workshop regarding council meeting procedures, and advanced charter amendments related to school board clarification and gender bias neutralization. Other business included departmental updates on the Soldiers' Memorial Hall project, infrastructure and road paving status, school district legislative updates, and various board appointments.
Jul 6, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City Of Franklin City Council City Council Meeting
The City Council meeting included public hearings on the purchase of a replacement fire engine for the Fire Department, proposed amendments to the Wetlands Ordinance regarding septic tank distance requirements, and proposed amendments to the Violations and Penalties section of the City Ordinance. Key business items included the review of corrective actions for past meeting minutes, consideration of adopting tax deeds for various properties, and a request for the sale of city-owned land on East Bow Street.
