Franklin Design Review elects Darvish chair, requests design revisions for mixed-use project. The Design Review Commission unanimously elected Derek Darvish as chair and Priya Natarajan as vice chair, then reviewed proposals for downtown development. The Commission approved the awning design for
Design Review Commission approves Fresh Monkee awning, continues Franklin Plaza hearing. The Commission unanimously re-elected Derek Russell Darvish as Chair and Priya Natarajan as Vice Chair, and approved the Fresh Monkee awning size and shape at 5 West Central Street but tabled the window decals
Franklin Conservation Commission approves four tree-removal permits and continues hearings. The commission approved residential tree-removal permits for 7 Bubbling Brook Road, 155 King Street, and 670 King Street with various stump-preservation conditions, and continued a request from 30 Jefferson
Communications subcommittee approves guidelines for councilor email and social media use. The Communications Subcommittee unanimously approved email and social media guidelines for town councilors, forwarding both to the full Town Council for its September 2 meeting. The email protocol specifies
Planning Board approves Elena Estates subdivision with waivers for terrain challenges. The Planning Board unanimously approved a preliminary subdivision plan for a four-lot residential development at 266 and 0 Pleasant Street, granting three waivers to accommodate steep terrain and ledge conditions
Zoning Board approves mixed-income housing project for peer review phase. The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved two special permits for residential additions with stormwater mitigation and a variance for an attached garage at 9 Julie Dawn Drive. In its primary action, the board
Franklin affordable housing trust allocates $25,000 for Ridge land study. The Municipal Affordable Housing Trust unanimously approved funding for a geographical study of two parcels at Franklin Ridge to assess buildability and development constraints. Chair Christopher Vericker said the trust will
Franklin Cultural District schedules Wind Phone dedication and advances multiple cultural initiatives for fall. The committee approved prior meeting minutes and reported the Fence Gallery displaying artwork in two locations, with a second gallery featuring four new works planned for fall. The
Historical Commission unanimously reappoints Phyllis Malcom as representative to the Community Preservation Committee. Chair Alan R. Earls reported the 2026 budget nearly exhausted with $200 remaining and the 2027 budget set at $3,300. Archivist Rowan Lowell confirmed town department budgets
Franklin Disability Commission reelects leadership and reviews accessibility improvements. The commission unanimously reelected Alison Rheaume as Chair, Lauren Sanford as Vice Chair, and Kelly Quinlan as Clerk for fiscal 2027. Members discussed ongoing parking compliance issues at New England
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