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Franklin Cultural District Committee outlines MCC grants and cultural initiatives.

Franklin Cultural District Committee outlines MCC grants and cultural initiatives. Chairperson John LoPresti reported all Massachusetts Cultural Council grant funds will support committee-approved initiatives including Porch Fest marketing, with Vice Chair Pandora Carlucci announcing cultural

Conservation Commission approves tree removal at 912 Washington Street, continues four permit hearings.

Franklin Conservation Commission approves tree removal, defers four permit applications. Chair Mark LePage and six fellow commissioners voted unanimously to approve removal of dangerous trees at 912 Washington Street by Charron Tree Service, with a crane access in the driveway and stumps left in

Town Council approves FY26 capital plan with school safety funding added.

Franklin Town Council approves FY26 capital improvement plan with school safety amendment. The Council unanimously endorsed a revised capital budget totaling roughly $1.81 million in tier 1 priorities, after amending it to add $75,000 for district-wide school safety improvements--a move that split

Historical Commission approves hosting procedures and updates museum operations

Franklin Historical Commission unanimously approves Hosting Procedures packet. The commission also heard updates from Treasurer Phyllis Malcolm that the account balance has fallen to $3,100, while Deb Pellegri of the Friends of Franklin Historical Museum reported the organization is in debt this

Franklin Planning Board approves J. Victor Lane road acceptance, holds $1,000 bond.

Franklin Planning Board unanimously approves J. Victor Lane road acceptance. The board voted 5-0 to recommend the roadway to the Town Council while retaining $1,000 of the $18,969 bond pending Registry of Deeds filing, with Town Engineer Michael Maglio and BETA Group confirming all stormwater and