The changes to Franklin's charter were approved by Governor Patrick and are confirmed to be on the November ballot. The November election will give Franklin voters the chance to approve or reject the changes as proposed.
The actual PDF (Chapter 331 Acts of 2010) as signed by the House, Senate and Governor can be viewed here:
This will result in two ballot questions to appear on the November ballot. The text of those questions will be published here as well.
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My reporting from Town Council meetings earlier this year on the Charter changes can be found here
1 - Charter revisions reviewed by subcommittee
http://franklinmattersweekly.blogspot.com/2010/01/fm-55-review-of-week-ending-12410.html
2 - Charter revisions got a formal hearing
http://franklinmattersweekly.blogspot.com/2010/03/fm-60-week-ending-31410.html
3 - Charter changes approved by a 6-2 vote (Jones, Zollo, voted no – Vallee was absent)
http://franklinmattersweekly.blogspot.com/2010/04/fm-64-week-ending-41110.html
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Franklin, MA
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