Franklin's Agricultural Commission discussed how to boost local farm visits, the top need of the town's farmers. Chair Marian Elizabeth Szymanski was assigned to research how Medway conducted its "Farm Hop" event and to survey Franklin farmers about participation. The Commission brainstormed
Franklin ZBA approved a pool permit with infiltration mitigation at Longfellow Drive. Denis and Antonia Hogan sought relief from the town's 15 percent impervious coverage limit; their proposed 12-by-26-foot pool would have pushed the property to 19.58 percent coverage. An engineer-stamped
Franklin Town Council voted unanimously to sell 300,000 gallons of daily sewer capacity to Millis and Medway at $10.50 per gallon, generating $3.15 million for the sewer enterprise fund and reducing Franklin's annual operating assessment by roughly $98,000.
Franklin Board of Health appointed MHOA as tobacco agent. The board voted unanimously on September 2 to appoint MHOA as the town's tobacco agent under a new memorandum of understanding, with Health Director Cathleen Liberty stating the MOU was necessary to finalize the arrangement for continued
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
Planning Board approved the Adirondack Club parking lot at 800 Chestnut Street with conditions to modify crosswalk striping and document a fire access gate.
Franklin's Historical Significance Subcommittee discussed multiple heritage projects to mark the town's 250th anniversary. Alan Earls, Lyn Pickhover, and Lee Mulligan met at the Franklin Historical Museum and approved prior minutes unanimously.
Franklin Design Review Commission approves three downtown sign packages. The board unanimously approved signage for Fresh Monkee at 5 West Central Street and Derm Wellness PC at 835 West Central Street after design modifications. Pretty Is Pink at 5 Main Street won approval 2-1, with Commissioner
Franklin Design Review Commission approved three business sign packages during its August 18 meeting. The Commission voted unanimously to approve signage for Fresh Monkee, a healthy-shake franchise at 5 West Central Street, and Derm Wellness PC at 835 West Central Street. For Pretty Is Pink at 5
Franklin Cultural Council sets FY27 grant priorities with $38,000 in combined funding. Chair John M Ristaino and the council voted to approve revised grant priorities that will be reflected on the Massachusetts Cultural Council website. Funding includes $20,000 from the Town of Franklin and $18,000
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