FM #1684 - Franklin (MA) Town Council Mtg - 03/04/26 - P1 of 2

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session.

1. 1684 - The Opening, and all agenda items except the goals which they saved for last (approx. 2 hrs. 7 mins)
2. 1685 - Discussion on the goals brings them right up to the 4 hour limit which they managed to stay within (approx. 1 hour and 55 mins)

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Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found (including link to Franklin TV video) ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/03/town-council-authorizes-fire-truck.html

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