Franklin Conservation Commission authorized an enforcement order at 260 Daniels Street for an unfinished wetland restoration project. Contractor James Thornhill represented the property owner, citing financial constraints that delayed completion of required grading and planting; Chair Mark C.
Franklin Conservation Commission approves new volunteer steward program. All seven commissioners unanimously backed the Conservation Steward Program Regulations, developed by Conservation Director Breeka Li Goodlander to expand field monitoring of protected wetlands. The stewards will attend
Franklin Conservation approves Anchorage Road project, continues three hearings to September 10. Chair Mark LePage and the seven-member Commission unanimously approved a Notice of Intent for 23 Anchorage Road with standard conditions. Three other environmental reviews were continued: applications
Franklin Conservation Commission approves $35,000 for town forest bridge and stream restoration. Chair Mark LePage and the seven-member Commission voted to fund permitting and design services for the multi-year project, with an opportunity to pursue a $10,000 mini-grant from the Southeast New
Franklin Conservation Commission approves deck replacement at 37 Anchorage Road. The panel voted unanimously to permit replacement of the existing 37-to-38-year-old deck with new footings in the same footprint, with contractor Gary Crosby managing the work for property owner Mark Plukis. The
Franklin Conservation Commission approves four tree-removal permits and continues hearings. The commission approved residential tree-removal permits for 7 Bubbling Brook Road, 155 King Street, and 670 King Street with various stump-preservation conditions, and continued a request from 30 Jefferson
Franklin Conservation Commission approves National Grid pole replacement on East Central Street. Chair Mark LePage and the six voting members present unanimously authorized the minor buffer zone activity affecting approximately 7 square feet. The project will use compostable wattles to protect
Franklin Conservation Commission authorizes spending on culvert repair and environmental grants. The seven-member board unanimously approved a Notice of Intent for stabilization of the Nicholas Drive-Prospect Street culvert, approximately 100 years old, with full replacement anticipated in the
Franklin Conservation Commission approves buffer zone activity at 10 Symphony Drive with native plant screening condition. Chair Mark LePage led the meeting with six members present. The Commission also approved a permit modification at 555 King Street reducing building footprint from 255,000 to
Conservation Commission continues two Notices of Intent. The board unanimously continued the Nicholas Drive/Prospect Street Culvert Repair hearing and the 110 Populatic Street hearing to June 4, 2026. In other business, the commission unanimously approved removal of pine trees at 110 East Central
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