Franklin (MA) Matters

This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. This is one of a series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior 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 September 20, 2023: ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?We cover the following key topicsThree appointments to individual committees were unanimously approved.  a. Council on Aging - Collette Ferguson  b. Finance Committee - Heather Sanscoucy   c. Municipal Affordable Housing Trust - Kimberly Mu-Chow Franklin Elks Riders presented a donation of $1k, the Franklin Elks Bingo donated $10k to the Town of Franklin veterans servicesCouncil goals review, a long list of accomplishments, a list to be proud ofThe funds previously allocated for purchase of a new ambulance were authorized to be paid to the vendor to