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Conservation Commission continues four NOI hearings; approves fence near protected wetland

Conservation Commission continues four NOI hearings to March 26 for additional details. Chair Mark LePage and five members continued the Nicholas Drive culvert, Symphony Drive residential development, 670 King Street pool, Lewis Street subdivision, and 47 Partridge Street projects, citing

Historical Commission approves prior minutes, plans volunteer partnership for museum growth.

Franklin Historical Commission partners with Dean College on museum strategy. Student volunteers from the Dean College School of Business will meet with the Commission beginning March 18 to identify operational pain points and devise revenue-boosting solutions, following a proposal by

Finance Committee discusses fiscal policies and municipal grants in deep dive session

Franklin Finance Committee examined the town's fiscal policies and ten-year grant history. Chair George Conley questioned whether annual allocations for fire trucks and other equipment remain realistic as costs have doubled or tripled since policies were set five years ago. CFO Kerri Bertone

Cultural Council approves $18,100 Mass grant, cancels Grants Reception

Franklin Cultural Council secures $18,100 from Massachusetts Cultural Council. The council, with nine members present and chaired by John Ristaino, voted unanimously to approve prior meeting minutes and to cancel the annual Grants Reception, redirecting outreach efforts to displays at the

Planning Board approves parcel swap, continues three subdivisions to late March.

Franklin Planning Board approves parcel swap for 78-79 Populatic Street. The board unanimously approved a 81-P ANR for Bright Ideas by JRP LLC to relocate an existing driveway by swapping non-buildable parcels of equal area. Three definitive subdivisions, 70 Daniels Street, 47 Partridge Street, and