Franklin Morning Brief, Oct. 24: Planning Board weighs four-story downtown plan

From Franklin News

• Planning Board weighs four-story downtown plan Franklin's Planning Board heard pushback on a proposed four-story, 57-unit building at 9, 13 and 15 Main Street, with board members warning the height could set a precedent for downtown while the developer argued shorter versions are not economically viable.Franklin News
• Council backs 250th anniversary planning push Franklin's Town Council considered funding for the 250th anniversary celebration committee, which is planning a multi-year slate of events through 2028, from a public launch to a closing gala, and weighing how to cover costs through sponsorships and fundraising.Franklin News
• Zoning board weighs Secret Garden Lane deck variance Franklin's Zoning Board of Appeals weighed a variance request for a Secret Garden Lane deck sitting far closer to the rear property line than town rules typically allow, while also continuing a larger hearing over a 39-unit condominium on Washington Street.Franklin News

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 26: CD PTO book fair opens Monday The CD PTO Scholastic Book Fair runs Monday, October 26 through Friday, October 30, giving Franklin families a chance to buy books and support the PTO.Franklin Public Schools
• Mon, Oct 26: Franklin faces Concord-Carlisle in JV field hockey Franklin's junior varsity field hockey team plays a non-conference game at Concord-Carlisle on Monday, October 26, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Tue, Oct 27: First quarter ends for FHS and FPMS students The first academic quarter ends Tuesday, October 27 for Franklin High School and Franklin Public Middle School students, according to the district calendar.Franklin Public Schools
• Tue, Oct 27, 6:30 p.m.: CD PTO hosts Trunk or Treat Tuesday The CD PTO holds a Trunk or Treat event Tuesday, October 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., offering a Halloween activity for Franklin families.Franklin Public Schools
• Tue, Oct 27, 6:00 p.m.: Franklin girls soccer hosts Sharon Tuesday Franklin's girls soccer team hosts Sharon in a conference match Tuesday, October 27 at 6 p.m., according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Wed, Oct 28: RW picture retake day set for Wednesday Franklin's RW school holds its picture retake day on Wednesday, October 28, giving students who missed the original session a chance to get a photo taken.Franklin Public Schools

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