Franklin (MA) Matters

This session of the radio show shares the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Chair: M Hamblen, C Frongillo (remote), P Sheridan, G JonesTown Administration: J Hellen, B TabernerBrief recapMy notes captured during the meeting:Economic development Cmte meeting about to begin, live reporting will commence with the meeting #edc10183 of the 4 members present in Chambers (Frongillo absent?)Home occupation proposal up for discussion only, no legislation drafted yet, looking to help understand the issue, pros/cons, to eventually bring something forward. Frongillo tapped in via Zoom. Follow along with agenda (link below)Bryan Taberner, Planning and Community Development, provides an overview on the home occupancy research, example of other communities; we don't have a specific bylaw for home occupancy but do have a section covering the items, and in comparison, we have what others doDiscussion around the nuances of the current regulation, most staff are happy with the c