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
Governor Maura Healey visited Franklin Public Library on Monday, August 10, to sign the state's new Freedom to Read Law. The ceremonial signing, announced by the Town of Franklin in a Tuesday, August 11 News Flash release, placed the library at the heart of a statewide event tied to lib…
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 is flagging interest charges on some utility bills issued July 29 and urging affected residents to review their accounts. Town officials have not detailed which accounts are affected or how large any interest charges might be. The notice appeared on the town's website alongside…
Franklin posted its July Franklin First Newsletter online this weekend as the Town Council, Planning Board and several municipal committees prepare for a full week of meetings. The newsletter compiles updates and highlights from town departments for residents. Six public meetings are se…
Franklin is seeking residents to fill vacancies on multiple town boards and committees, officials announced this week. The July edition of the Franklin First newsletter is now posted online, giving residents updates from town departments. Commercially, a CBRE listing headlined "555 King…
Franklin will open its new Well 7-7A PFAS treatment facility for public tours on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. The open house gives residents a firsthand look at the system built to filter PFAS "forever chemicals" from the town's water supply before it reaches taps. Separately, th…
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 will use a $30,000 state grant to update its hazard mitigation plan in partnership with Bellingham. The regional planning effort will guide how the two communities prepare for and respond to natural disasters going forward. Separately, Town Hall is seeking residents to fill two…
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