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Design Review Commission discusses sign bylaws, design guidelines overhaul.

Design Review Commission discusses sign bylaw and guideline updates to clarify ambiguous standards. Chair Sam Williams and Vice Chair Andrew Pratt outlined proposals to simplify sign allowances based on building facade length and strengthen enforcement of non-compliant signs, while Director of

Library board greenlights first integrated summer reading with schools

Library board approves integrated summer reading program with schools. Youth Services Librarian Caleigh Keating will oversee book selection in partnership with six literacy specialists and the high school librarian, extending the initiative beyond middle school for the first time. Library Director

Board of Assessors approves abatements, exemptions, and tax deferrals.

The Franklin Board of Assessors processed a broad slate of property tax relief and denial decisions. Chairman Chris Feeley, Clerk Dan Ballinger, and Member Cheryl Hanly, with Director of Assessing Kevin W. Doyle, signed a motor vehicle excise warrant and approved 105 personal property abatements.

Agricultural Commission plans Earth Day event, approves postcard mailing.

The Franklin Agricultural Commission finalized plans for an April 18 Earth Day Farmer's Market featuring over 15 farms and local makers, in partnership with Fairmount Farm and the Conservation Commission. After scheduling conflicts forced cancellation of an April 22 in-person informational event

Conservation Commission OKs pool-draining permit, continues three NOI hearings

Franklin Conservation Commission approves residential pool-draining permit with strict wastewater-handling rules. The Commission unanimously approved the NOI for 670 King Street, requiring chlorinated water to sit uncovered five to ten days before slow discharge to vegetated areas only, prohibiting