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Franklin Conservation Commission approves buffer zone work, permits modification, and electronic signature policy

Franklin Conservation Commission approves buffer zone activity at 10 Symphony Drive with native plant screening condition. Chair Mark LePage led the meeting with six members present. The Commission also approved a permit modification at 555 King Street reducing building footprint from 255,000 to

Recreation Board approves DPW trash pickup and $20,000 scholarship signage gift.

Recreation Advisory Board approves $20,000 high school signage gift and trash service shift. Chairman Wayne Simarrian, members Kinjal Patel and Larry Pollard voted unanimously 3-0 to contribute from the Fletcher Fund toward a Franklin High School student achievement signage board recognizing state

Council on Aging reelects O'Brien chair; pursues $55,525 in grants.

Franklin Council on Aging reelects leadership and pursues $55,525 in state and cultural grants. Chair Lyn O'Brien, Vice Chair Phyllis Malcolm, and Secretary Faith Flaherty were unanimously reelected. Deputy Director Chastity Cheng reported three State Incentive Grant applications due June 5,

Conservation Commission continues two wetland hearings; approves tree removal

Conservation Commission continues two Notices of Intent. The board unanimously continued the Nicholas Drive/Prospect Street Culvert Repair hearing and the 110 Populatic Street hearing to June 4, 2026. In other business, the commission unanimously approved removal of pine trees at 110 East Central

Zoning Board agenda heard three cases without recorded votes.

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