Government

Zoning Board of Appeals heard three cases on May 14 without recording formal votes or decisions in official minutes. Benjamin and Mona Kilbanoff sought a variance to eliminate a required swimming pool fence at 137 Mastro Drive. John P. Cambareri appealed the zoning code regarding a pergola to house

Franklin Historical Commission approves minutes, receives artist-residency presentation. Cory Shea, Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, outlined a Franklin Cultural District Artist Residency using the Museum's kitchen space. Archivist Rowan Lowell reported expenses of slightly over

Franklin Cultural District Committee approved its April minutes and received program updates spanning Porch Fest logistics, public art installations, and summer events. Chairperson John LoPresti reported that Porch Fest--featuring 48 bands and 30 porches--is scheduled for June 6 or June 7 (to be

Charles River Pollution Control District approves $496,774 in May warrants. Chairman David C. Formato and Commissioners Ted Kenney, Douglas M. Downing, Wolfgang Bauer and Mark Cataldo voted unanimously to authorize Warrant #26-11 covering $464,827.80 in operations and maintenance and $31,946.50 in

Franklin Housing Authority approves April accounts payable and director reports. The board unanimously approved accounts payable totaling $161,582.26 and Capital One charges of $2,339.77, and accepted reports from Executive Director Nayda Sanchez DeJesus and Director of Facilities Brian Drainville.