Franklin is flagging interest charges on some utility bills issued July 29 and urging affected residents to review their accounts. Town officials have not detailed which accounts are affected or how large any interest charges might be. The notice appeared on the town's website alongside…
Two Franklin obituary notices were published this week: Cornetta, James F. "Jimmy," 75, who died August 4, and Casey, Dorothy J. "Dolly," 75, who died August 5. Both were Franklin, Massachusetts residents whose arrangements are being handled by Charles F. Oteri and Son - Franklin Funera…
Franklin posted its July Franklin First Newsletter online this weekend as the Town Council, Planning Board and several municipal committees prepare for a full week of meetings. The newsletter compiles updates and highlights from town departments for residents. Six public meetings are se…
Franklin is seeking residents to fill vacancies on multiple town boards and committees, officials announced this week. The July edition of the Franklin First newsletter is now posted online, giving residents updates from town departments. Commercially, a CBRE listing headlined "555 King…
Franklin will open its new Well 7-7A PFAS treatment facility for public tours on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. The open house gives residents a firsthand look at the system built to filter PFAS "forever chemicals" from the town's water supply before it reaches taps. Separately, th…
Franklin Zoning Board approves home addition at 6 Annabel Lane. The Board unanimously granted a special permit to Robert J. Kenny II and Jessica E. Stand for a 233-square-foot attached addition, providing 8.1 feet of front relief on the pre-existing nonconforming structure. The addition expands the
Franklin Commission on Disability allocates $885 in parking violation funds to accessibility projects. The eight-member commission discussed using the funds for accessibility items including mobility mats, a library ramp, and ASL interpreters, and approved a $100 Franklin Downtown Partnership
Franklin will use a $30,000 state grant to update its hazard mitigation plan in partnership with Bellingham. The regional planning effort will guide how the two communities prepare for and respond to natural disasters going forward. Separately, Town Hall is seeking residents to fill two…
Franklin's finance office flagged interest charges on some utility bills as an administrative notice topped town news. The town posted a News Flash on August 4 addressing charges tied to statements issued July 29, directing residents with questions to the town website. It came a day aft…
Franklin has scheduled a water shut-off for Tuesday, Aug. 4, according to a town alert posted the previous afternoon, as crews prepare to interrupt service for scheduled system work. The town's meeting calendar also shows several sessions over the next two weeks, including the Zoning Bo…