[HISTORY: Adopted by the voters of the Town of Franklin as
recommended by the Charter Commission as amended through 4-4-1995. Subsequent
amendments noted where applicable.]
PREAMBLE
We, the people of the Town of Franklin, Massachusetts, in order
to form a more perfect community, reaffirm the customary and traditional
liberties of the people with respect to the conduct of our local government
and take fullest advantage of the Home Rule Amendment to the Constitution
of the Commonwealth, do ordain and adopt this Home Rule Charter for
our Town.