Franklin council approves town administrator contract

FRANKLIN — Franklin's Town Council approved a new contract for the town administrator on Thursday, settling the terms of the town's top administrative post, while officials also announced an invasive weed treatment at DelCarte and a PFAS facility open house later this month.

TOWN HALL

The Town Council on Thursday, August 13, approved a contract for the town administrator, according to the town's News Flash announcement. The release did not detail contract terms, salary, or length in the portion made public.

Separately, the town announced that DelCarte Recreation and Conservation Area's ponds will undergo invasive aquatic vegetation treatment on Friday, August 14. Residents who use the ponds should expect the treatment activity Friday, per the town's announcement.

Election officials also reminded residents that early voting for the state primary runs August 22 through 28 at the Town Clerk's Office, and the town is inviting residents to an open house at the new Well 7-7A PFAS Treatment Facility later this month.

COMING UP

Franklin residents can vote early for the state primary from Saturday, August 22, through Friday, August 28, in person at the Town Clerk's Office. The town holds an open house at the new Well 7-7A PFAS Treatment Facility on Thursday, August 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. DelCarte's ponds get invasive aquatic vegetation treatment on Friday, August 14.

On the municipal calendar, the Town Council holds office hours Saturday, August 15, followed by a Design Review Meeting Tuesday, August 18, and the Town Council's monthly office hours Thursday, August 20. The Planning Board meets Monday, August 24, and the Council on Aging Board meets Wednesday, August 26.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.