
Office Overview
- Office: Franklin Planning Board Member
- Government Level: Municipal
- Jurisdiction: Town of Franklin
- District: At Large
- Body: Franklin Planning Board
- How Chosen: The official November 7th, 2023 result establishes election, and the current Planning Board roster corroborates service under the public name Jay Mello.
- Current Term: November 7th, 2023 – June 30th, 2027
- Party: Not Verified
Constituency Map
Public Office Contact
- Franklin Planning Board: Franklin Planning Board, Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Official Resources
- Official Government Website
- Official Municipal Election Record — November 7, 2023; The official 2023 result identifies Jason K. Mello as elected to the Planning Board with 1,828 votes; the current roster uses Jay Mello and identifies him as Vice Chair.
- Authority of the Office — Town of Franklin Home Rule Charter, Article Three — Elected Town Boards and Officers
- Town of Franklin Planning Board
- Town of Franklin official biennial local election results, November 7, 2023
- Town of Franklin Home Rule Charter, Article Three — Elected Town Boards and Officers
Sources and Verification
Last Verified: August 22, 2026
- Town of Franklin Planning Board — Current Official Roster (checked August 22, 2026)
- Town of Franklin official biennial local election results, November 7, 2023 — Election Record (checked August 22, 2026)
- Town of Franklin Home Rule Charter, Article Three — Elected Town Boards and Officers — Municipal Charter (checked August 22, 2026)
Correction History
- record: The profile uses the current public name Jay Mello, retains Jason K. and Jay in structured name fields, and preserves the result label. Reason: The official result uses Jason K. Mello while the current Planning Board roster uses Jay Mello. (corrected August 22, 2026)

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