Franklin Conservation Commission approves National Grid pole replacement on East Central Street. Chair Mark LePage and the six voting members present unanimously authorized the minor buffer zone activity affecting approximately 7 square feet. The project will use compostable wattles to protect
Franklin Board of Health votes to withdraw from regional shared service agreement. Chair Kim Mu-Chow and Vice-Chair Jeffrey Harris, with Health Director Cathleen Liberty present, voted unanimously to exit the METACOMET Shared Service Agreement as grant funding expires after 2026. The withdrawal
Franklin's 250th Anniversary committee launches oral history interview program. The Historical Significance Subcommittee voted unanimously to approve April 27 minutes and agreed to begin resident interviews immediately, assigning committee member Alan Earls to prepare permission forms and guidance
Franklin Agricultural Commission recruits volunteers to support local farmers. Chair Marian Szymanski reported that consultation with local farmers and other Massachusetts commissions identified three core needs: directing residents to local farms, coordinating volunteer assistance, and helping
Franklin ZBA approves setback variance for residential garage, continues pool special-permit hearing. The Zoning Board voted unanimously 3-0 to grant a variance for Matthew Gagnon and Kelly MacBain for a 30-by-30.5-foot attached garage at 79 Oxford Drive, providing 7.8 feet of relief from the
Franklin Public Library Board acknowledges $186,530 restoration grant, reviews updated strategic plan. The Library Board examined modifications to its strategic plan at the June 22 meeting, with full implementation in September. Library Director Felicia Oti reported that the Community Preservation
Franklin Planning Board approves mixed-use development with conditions, warehouse modification. The board released a temporary certificate of occupancy for the 230 East Central Street mixed-use development, withholding five residential units pending completion of site work including bollards, fence
Franklin Conservation Commission authorizes spending on culvert repair and environmental grants. The seven-member board unanimously approved a Notice of Intent for stabilization of the Nicholas Drive-Prospect Street culvert, approximately 100 years old, with full replacement anticipated in the
Franklin's 250th Anniversary Committee faces June 30 budget deadline. A $6,500 allocation for an illustrator cannot be spent because the work will not be completed before the deadline, forcing a reallocation. Maureen Brennan was elected Treasurer unanimously by roll call, replacing Charleen
Franklin Town Council unanimously approves three financial resolutions for fiscal year 2026. The nine-member board voted unanimously on Resolution 26-36 authorizing general fund appropriations, transfers, and adjustments, along with Resolution 26-30 for the snow and ice stabilization account
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