Newcomers do well in election

Joseph McGann was defeated in his Town Council reelection bid in the Nov. 8 election. Jeffrey Roy, a former chairman of the School Committee, and new candidates Robert Dellorco, Thomas Mercer, and Andrew Bissanti won seats on the council, along with five incumbents who were reelected. . Ed Cafasso was the only incumbent to lose his seat on the School Committee, while newcomers Sean Donahue, John Jewell, and Pamela McIntyre were added to the committee. Town Clerk Deborah Pellegri and Treasurer/Collector Jim Dacey both retained their positions against challengers. To view the results for all races, visit www.town.franklin.ma.us. - Rachel Lebeaux