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 backs $35,000 in Town Forest permitting, weighs tougher tree rules.
Franklin Town Council approves Town Administrator Jamie Hellen's contract on a 5-4 vote. The Council voted following an executive session focused on contract negotiations. Supporting the contract were Chair Robert Dellorco, Clerk Ted Cormier-Leger, Michael LeBlanc, Maxwell Morrongiello, and Kenneth
Franklin Historical Commission updates museum plans, approves prior minutes. Chair Alan R. Earls reported that exhibit and architectural consultants will meet in September regarding a museum master plan incorporating cosmetic and layout changes. Archivist Rowan Lowell distributed flyers for a
Planning Board approves subdivision easement plan and two major projects at August meeting. Chair Gregory Rondeau moved approval of the 81-P plan review for Tanglewood Estates II to address concerns with abutting properties, a $633 bond release for J Victor Lane after Town Council acceptance on
Franklin Zoning Board approves home addition at 6 Annabel Lane. The Board unanimously granted a special permit to Robert J. Kenny II and Jessica E. Stand for a 233-square-foot attached addition, providing 8.1 feet of front relief on the pre-existing nonconforming structure. The addition expands the
Franklin Commission on Disability allocates $885 in parking violation funds to accessibility projects. The eight-member commission discussed using the funds for accessibility items including mobility mats, a library ramp, and ASL interpreters, and approved a $100 Franklin Downtown Partnership
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 Agricultural Commission unanimously votes to expand Zucchini Race with farming programming. Chair Marian Elizabeth Szymanski, Vice Chair Charles J. Koshivas, and Associate Jennifer Anderson Sweeney reported on the July 24 annual Zucchini Race at the Franklin Farmers Market, which drew 43
Franklin Town Council increases winter parking violation fines to $100, $200, and $300 for successive offenses, with Councilor Maxwell Morrongiello as sole dissent citing disparate impact on low-income residents. The council unanimously approved acceptance of J. Victor Lane as a public way, three
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