The council meeting addressed various resolutions including the appropriation of grant funds for school programs, allocation of unanticipated general fund revenues, and the transfer of capital reserve funds for infrastructure projects such as North Main Street paving and municipal equipment purchases. Key discussions also covered changes to solid waste ordinances, a request for expedited legal review of proposed City Charter amendments regarding budget limitations, and the scheduling of a special meeting to discuss the City Manager evaluation process.
Oct 13, 2026
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The City Council held a special meeting to address several financial and administrative resolutions. The council conducted a canvass of the recent city election votes and welcomed the new Municipal Services Director. Key legislative actions included the appropriation of various grant funds and reserve allocations for school district wellness, special education, and music programs, as well as the reallocation of unanticipated fiscal year revenues to cover budget deficits. The council approved funding transfers from the Municipal Transportation Improvement Fund for paving projects on North Main Street, Davis Street, Jason Street, and Birch Drive. Additionally, they authorized transfers from the Municipal Services Department's equipment reserve to facilitate the purchase of necessary machinery, including a trailer, truck body, saw, and plate compactor. Discussion also covered updates to the solid waste ordinance to implement a fee-based system, proposed amendments to the city charter regarding budget limitations, and the scheduling of a future session to evaluate city manager performance.
Sep 28, 2026·Board meeting
Franklin City Council Meeting Minutes
The council addressed several municipal and administrative resolutions, including the appropriation of funds from surplus fire and rescue equipment sales and the authorization of paving projects on North Main Street, Davis Street, Jason Street, and Birch Drive. Significant discussions were held regarding amendments to the solid waste ordinance, initiation of public hearings for charter amendments concerning budget procedures, and the authorization of an easement agreement with Eversource. The council also approved a conceptual framework for selling water to Tilton Northfield, required future detailed plans for the project, and directed the city manager to enforce a deadline for organizations to initiate the Memorandum of Understanding process for the use of city assets. Various financial and administrative reports were provided by the School Board, Police Committee, and other departments.
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.
