Franklin Town public meetings in 2022
72 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Legal Notices
The Franklin Planning Board is holding a public hearing regarding a site plan modification application. The proposal includes constructing a 2-story day care facility and playground at 515 West Central Street.
- Site Plan Modification for 515 West Central Street
- Construction of a 5,250 sq/ft, 2-story day care facility
- Creation of a 3,790 sq/ft playground
Legal Notices
The Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on December 15, 2022. The board will consider a request to build a detached garage with a reduced rear setback. The applicant seeks to place the structure 10.8 feet from the rear property line instead of the required 15.4 feet.
- Variance request for a 25.5’ x 28.4’ detached garage at 24 Cross Street
Legal Notices
The Franklin Conservation Commission is holding a public hearing regarding an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation. The meeting focuses on the confirmation of delineations for several wetlands and streams at 121 Grove Street.
- Confirmation of two Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW)
- Confirmation of one Isolated Vegetated Wetland (IVW)
- Confirmation of an Inland Bank to three Intermittent Streams
- Resource Area Delineation for Map 295 Lot 1 and Map 294 Lot 7
Legal Notices
The Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing on December 5, 2022, regarding Bylaw Amendment S-22-01. The proposed change to subdivision regulations would require sidewalks and new landscaping to be installed before an occupancy permit is issued.
- Bylaw Amendment S-22-01: Changes to §300-13 Other Improvements
- Requirement for sidewalk installation prior to occupancy permit
- Requirement for new trees and landscaping installation prior to occupancy permit
Legal Notices
The Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on December 1, 2022. The board will consider a variance request from Jerry Lawler to build a single-family home with a reduced side yard setback.
- Variance request for 71 A North Park Street
- Proposed 5.0' right side yard setback where 20' is required
Legal Notices
The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for a project at 803 Washington Street. The proposal includes demolishing an existing structure to build a new single-family home, foundation, and driveway. This work would take place within the buffer zones of bordering vegetated wetlands.
- Proposed construction of a single-family house at 803 Washington Street
- Demolition of an existing structure and creation of a new driveway
- Work totaling approximately 6,420 square feet within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to BVW
- Proposed 1,050 square feet of work within the 50-foot Buffer Zone to BVW
Legal Notices
The Franklin Conservation Commission is holding a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for a residential project. The proposal includes the construction of a single-family house, driveway, and septic system at Lot 1 on Bent Street. This work involves disturbance within the 100-foot and 50-foot buffer zones to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands.
- Construction of a single-family house, driveway, and septic system
- Proposed 24,520 square feet of disturbance at Lot 1 on Bent Street
- Work within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW)
Legal Notices
The Franklin Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss allocating the local property tax levy among five property classes for Fiscal Year 2023. The council must adopt a Residential Factor and determine the percentage of the levy to be borne by commercial, industrial, and personal property.
- Public hearing on property tax classification
- Adoption of a Residential Factor
- Allocation of tax levy among five property classes
Legal Notices
The Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for a residential project. The proposal includes constructing an in-ground swimming pool, patio, and pavilion within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands.
- Public hearing for a swimming pool, patio, and pavilion at 33 Charles River Drive
Legal Notices
The Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for 74 South Street. The proposal includes building a 3,240 square foot barn and removing five trees within the wetlands buffer zone.
- Proposed construction of a 3,240 square foot barn at 74 South Street
- Removal of 5 trees within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands
Legal Notices
The Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding the "Prospect Hill Estates" subdivision application. The proposal involves constructing an 18-lot subdivision in Bellingham with roadway access through Franklin.
- Public hearing for "Prospect Hill Estates" subdivision
- Proposed 18-lot subdivision with roadway access through Franklin
- Application submitted by Wall Street Development Corp.
Legal Notices
The Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for 10 Baron Road. The applicants seek to enlarge an existing deck, which would place the structure 14.2 feet from the right side yard setback instead of the required 25 feet.
- Variance request for deck enlargement at 10 Baron Road
- Proposed reduction of right side yard setback from 25 feet to 14.2 feet
Legal Notices
The Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a comprehensive permit application. The applicants seek to construct a 64-unit multi-family development at 237 Pleasant Street.
- Comprehensive Permit for 64-unit multi-family development at 237 Pleasant Street
Legal Notices
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Permit application. The applicant seeks to construct an addition with an accessory dwelling unit at 585 Maple Street.
- Special Permit for addition and accessory dwelling unit at 585 Maple Street
Legal Notices
The Franklin Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding an application by Table & Vine, Inc. The application seeks to transfer an All Alcoholic Beverages Retail Package Store License from Village Mall Liquors, Inc. and change its location to 348 East Central Street.
- Transfer of Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Retail Package Store License from Village Mall Liquors, Inc. to Table & Vine, Inc.
- Change of license location from 60 Franklin Village Drive to 348 East Central Street
Legal Notices
The Town of Franklin is applying for an EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant for the Nu Style Jewelry Factory site. A public meeting will be held on October 24, 2022, to discuss the application and receive comments.
- EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application for 21 Grove Street
Legal Notices
The Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding the “Schmidt’s Farm” subdivision application. The proposal involves constructing a 2-lot subdivision at 215 Prospect Street.
- Two-lot subdivision application for 'Schmidt's Farm'
- Public hearing for property at 215 Prospect Street
Legal Notices
The Franklin Town Council will hold a second reading and final vote on four bylaw amendments. These proposals involve updates to the downtown parking map, municipal parking lot fees, and parking violation fines.
- Amendment 22-884: Amends Downtown Parking District Map
- Amendment 22-885: Authorizes Town Administrator to set municipal parking lot fee rates
- Amendment 22-886: Removes parking permit fees for downtown merchants and commuter rail lots
- Amendment 22-879: Increases fines for parking violations
Legal Notices
The Conservation Commission is holding a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for a new development. The proposal includes constructing 18 residential buildings and one stormwater basin. The project involves impacts to bordering vegetated wetlands and an intermittent stream crossing.
- Construction of 18 residential buildings and one stormwater basin
- Project located at Franklin Heights off 0 Lincoln Street
- Proposed impact to a 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW)
- Proposed intermittent stream crossing
Legal Notices
The Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Request for Determination of Applicability. The proposal involves creating five soil testing pits within a 100-foot buffer zone to bordering vegetated wetlands. The project is located at Franklin Heights off 0 Lincoln Street.
- Public hearing for the creation of five soil testing pits
- Request for Determination of Applicability for Franklin Heights at 0 Lincoln Street
Legal Notices
The Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on October 6, 2022. The applicant is seeking a variance to construct an attached garage with a side yard setback of 13.4 feet instead of the required 17.5 feet.
- Variance request for a 26’x 29’ attached garage at 2 D’Amico Drive
OPEB Board of Trustees
This meeting consists of procedural items. The board will approve previous minutes and conduct a review of investments.
- Approval of minutes
- Review of investments
Legal Notices
The Franklin Town Council will hold a second reading and final vote on Bylaw Amendment 22-883. This amendment proposes adding a water service line extension from 20 Ridgeview Road to the existing main on Old Farm Road to the town's water system map. The amendment becomes effective once conditions between the property owner and the Franklin DPW are satisfied.
- Final vote on Bylaw Amendment 22-883 regarding Water System Map Exhibit A
- Proposed water service line extension from 20 Ridgeview Road to Old Farm Road
Legal Notices
The Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan modification at 105 Beaver Street. The application proposes constructing a 12-foot by 32-foot pavilion, a patio extension, and an infiltration system. This includes a request for a Special Permit related to impervious surfaces.
- Special Permit and Site Plan Modification for 105 Beaver Street
- Construction of a 12-foot by 32-foot pavilion and patio extension
- Application for a Special Permit regarding impervious surfaces
Legal Notices
The Franklin Town Council is conducting a second reading of two proposed changes to the Town Code. These updates involve the organization of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the authority of the Town Clerk regarding bylaw formatting.
- Bylaw Amendment 22-881: Updates roles and meeting law references for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
- Bylaw Amendment 22-882: Authorizes the Town Clerk to reformat or renumber bylaws during amendments
Legal Notices
The Franklin Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the transfer of a Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License. The application proposes transferring the license from M and C Restaurant Group, Inc. (Alumni Restaurant & Bar) to ACT Hospitality, Inc. (Box Seats).
- Transfer of restaurant alcohol license at 391 East Central Street
Legal Notices
The Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a Site Plan application for a new child day care facility. The proposal includes constructing a one-story building with parking, landscaping, and stormwater management at 700-712 Union Street.
- Site Plan application for 'Proposed Child Day Care Facility'
- Construction of a one-story facility at 700-712 Union Street
- Public hearing scheduled for August 8, 2022
Legal Notices
The Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan application for Site Plan Amego, Inc. The proposal includes constructing two group homes with an access driveway and landscaping.
- Public hearing for two group homes at 704 Washington Street
- Site plan application for Site Plan Amego, Inc.
Legal Notices
The Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on July 28, 2022. The board will review a request from Jimmy Desert for a variance at 1170 Pond Street. The applicant seeks to construct an 18’ x 20’ addition with a 27-foot side yard setback instead of the required 35 feet.
- Public hearing for a side yard setback variance at 1170 Pond Street
- Proposed 18’ x 20’ addition with reduced right side yard setback
Legal Notices
The Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request from Douglas Felton. The applicant seeks to construct a 48’ x 72’ garage/barn with a reduced side yard setback at 17 Blue Jay.
- Variance request for a 48' x 72' garage/barn at 17 Blue Jay
- Proposed reduction of side yard setback from 20.3' to 12.0'
Legal Notices
The Franklin Conservation Commission is holding a public hearing regarding an amendment to a previous order of conditions. The proposal involves modifying a lacrosse practice field within the 200-foot Riverfront Area.
- Amendment to Order of Conditions for DPW project at 380 Beaver Street
- Removal of synthetic turf track and resizing of concrete lacrosse practice wall
- Installation of minor irrigation piping within the 200-foot Riverfront Area
Legal Notices
The Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent from the Department of Public Works. The project involves rehabilitating an interceptor and constructing a new pump station at 275 Beaver Street. Work includes sewer line improvements along West Central Street, Beaver Street, Hayward Street, and Cottage Street.
- New pump station construction at 275 Beaver Street
- Rehabilitation and replacement of the interceptor
- Sewer line work impacting Riverfront Area and Bordering Vegetated Wetlands
- Sewer line improvements from Franklin Village Mall to Cottage Street
Legal Notices
The Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Massachusetts Electric Company. The project involves installing a utility pole and removing 15 trees near wetlands on Maple Street. This is a Request for Determination of Applicability.
- Installation of a stub pole and replacement of a utility pole on Maple Street
- Removal of 15 trees within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands
- Replacement of a utility pole and removal of a push brace within Bordering Vegetated Wetlands
Legal Notices
The Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a Scenic Road application. The proposal involves removing 30 feet of a buried stone wall at 58 Daniels Street to provide driveway access for a new construction home.
- Scenic Road application for 58 Daniels Street
- Removal of 30 feet of a buried stone wall
- Driveway access for a new construction home
Legal Notices
The Town of Franklin Collector of Taxes has issued a notice regarding unpaid 2021 taxes, liens, and betterments. Several properties are scheduled to be taken by the town on July 25, 2022, unless outstanding balances are paid.
- 931 West Central St: $5,628.43 in unpaid totals
- 655 East Central St: $5,304.58 in unpaid totals
- 492 Lincoln St: $4,129.69 in unpaid totals
- 48 Southgate Rd: $4,458.00 in unpaid totals
- 642 Lincoln St: $3,396.40 in unpaid totals
Legal Notices
The Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Permit and Site Plan Modification application for Franklin Ford, LLC. The proposal includes adding additional service bays and parking at 175 East Central Street.
- Special Permit for motor-vehicle service and repair
- Site Plan Modification to add additional service bays and parking
- Application for property at 175 East Central Street (Map 285, Lots 090 and 092)
Legal Notices
The Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on June 16, 2022, regarding a property at 11 White Dove Road. Applicants Benjamin E. LeBlanc and Margaret A. Sptacher-LeBlanc are seeking a variance to construct a 27’ x 20’ addition. The petition requests relief from the required 40’ left side setback by proposing a distance of 26’.
- Variance request for a 27’ x 20’ addition at 11 White Dove Road
- Request to reduce left side setback requirement from 40’ to 26’
Legal Notices
The Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent filed by Franklin Ford LLC. The proposal includes a building addition, parking lot expansion, and the construction of a stormwater management system at 175 East Central Street.
- Proposed building addition and parking lot expansion at 175 East Central Street
- Construction of a stormwater management system within the 50 to 100-Foot Buffer Zone
Legal Notices
The Franklin Town Council will hold public hearings on May 25 and May 26, 2022, regarding the proposed FY 2023 budget. The total proposed budget for all funds is $142,391,586. Residents can review budget documents at the Franklin Municipal Building or the Franklin Public Library.
- Proposed FY 2023 General Fund of $128,360,032
- Proposed FY 2023 Enterprise Funds of $14,031,554
- Proposed education spending of $72,827,683
- Public hearings scheduled for May 25 and May 26, 2022
Legal Notices
The Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on May 19, 2022. The board will consider a variance request from Raymond A. Brouwer regarding 57 Country Club Drive. The applicant seeks to construct a 6’ x 11’ covered front porch that would be 37.4 feet from the front setback instead of the required 40 feet.
- Variance request for a 6’ x 11’ covered front porch at 57 Country Club Drive
- Request to allow a 37.4-foot front setback instead of the required 40 feet
Legal Notices
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request from Anna Haluch. The applicant seeks to install a 151 square foot wall sign at 155 Franklin Village Drive, which exceeds the 48 square foot limit allowed in the Business district.
- Variance request for a 151 sq. ft. wall sign at 155 Franklin Village Drive
Legal Notices
The Franklin Town Council will hold a public hearing to determine if it is in the public interest to accept certain streets as public ways. This includes Joseph Circle, Susan's Way, and a portion of Lawrence Drive.
- Public hearing for Joseph Circle, Susan's Way, and part of Lawrence Drive
- Acceptance of parcels with frontage on Beech St. and King St. as public ways
Legal Notices
The Franklin Conservation Commission is holding a public hearing regarding a Request for Determination from New England Power Company. The request involves PIT maintenance at 42 structures along the C129 Transmission Line. This work includes removing wood decay below the soil line within wetland buffer zones and riverfront areas.
- Request for Determination for PIT maintenance at 42 structures on the C129 Transmission Line
- Removal of wood decay below the soil line within a 100’ buffer zone and 200’ riverfront area
Legal Notices
The Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit application for Franklin Brewing Company LLC. The proposal includes extending operating hours, expanding the tasting room square footage, and securing an outdoor seating area at 158 Grove Street.
- Special Permit & Limited Site Plan Modification for Franklin Brewing Company LLC
- Proposal to extend operating hours from Tuesday to Sunday, 12:00pm to 10:00pm
- Expansion of tasting room square footage at 158 Grove Street
- Request for an outdoor seating area
Legal Notices
The Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit application. David and Amy Holmann are seeking to construct an addition with an accessory dwelling unit at 22 Doe Drive.
- Special Permit for an addition and accessory dwelling unit at 22 Doe Drive
Legal Notices
The Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for a large warehouse project. The proposal includes a 255,400+ square foot distribution facility at 585 King Street. The development involves paving, stormwater management, and clearing and grading.
- Construction of a 255,400+ square foot warehouse distribution facility
- Development at 585 King Street (Map 313 Parcels 7, 8, 54, and 55)
- Installation of a stormwater management system and septic system
- Creation of paved parking, loading areas, and a 30 foot wide driveway from King Street
Legal Notices
The Franklin Conservation Commission is holding a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for an industrial project. The proposal includes constructing a 42,750+ square foot multi-tenant building near a Bordering Vegetated Wetland.
- Proposed 42,750+ square foot multi-tenant industrial building
- Project includes parking, landscaping, utilities, and stormwater management
- Location: 839 Upper Union Street (Map 314 Parcel 1)
Legal Notices
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit application for 7 Longfellow Drive. The applicant seeks to construct a sunroom and reconstruct a deck. This request involves an impervious area of 16.36%, which exceeds the allowed 15%.
- Special permit for sunroom and deck construction at 7 Longfellow Drive
- Request to exceed the 15% lot impervious area limit with a 16.36% calculation
Legal Notices
The Franklin Town Council will hold a second reading on three proposed bylaw amendments. These include establishing a Stormwater Utility and setting specific municipal service fees. The meeting includes an opportunity for public input.
- Bylaw Amendment 22-876: Creation of a new Stormwater Utility
- Bylaw Amendment 22-877: Proposed stormwater utility fee of $18.66 per billing unit per property
- Bylaw Amendment 22-878: Proposed passport photo fee of $10.00 per photo
Legal Notices
The Franklin Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding an application by Windtop Acres Inc. d/b/a Birchwood Bakery. The application is for a new Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages License at 17 E. Central St.
- Public hearing for a new Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages License for Windtop Acres Inc. d/b/a Birchwood Bakery
Legal Notices
The Franklin Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding an application by Let’s Eat Franklin LLC. The applicant seeks to alter their restaurant license to add permanent outdoor dining space at 461 W. Central St. The meeting includes an open forum for discussion.
- Alteration of premises for All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License at 461 W. Central St
Legal Notices
The Franklin Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding an application by NDOEnterprises, LLC, d/b/a Pour Richard’s Wine and Spirits. The application seeks to change the location of their All Alcoholic Beverage Package Store License from 14 Grove St. to 835 W. Central St., Suite #2.
- Public hearing for a change of location on an All Alcoholic Beverages License
- Relocation of Pour Richard’s Wine and Spirits from 14 Grove St. to 835 W. Central St., Suite #2
Legal Notices
The Franklin Town Council will hold a public hearing to determine if it is in the public interest to accept Brandywine Dr. and Charles Dr. as public ways. The proposed acceptance covers the area from Station 0+00 to Station 2+51.71. The meeting is scheduled for April 6, 2022.
- Public hearing regarding the acceptance of Brandywine Dr. and Charles Dr. as public ways
Legal Notices
The Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for 84 Populatic Street. The proposal involves tearing down a fire-damaged single-family house and building a new one within a 100-foot lake buffer zone.
- Public hearing for proposed construction at 84 Populatic Street
- Teardown of a fire-damaged single-family house
- Construction of a new single-family house within a 100-foot lake buffer zone
Legal Notices
The Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Vance Pirone to remove 17 trees. The project is located at 33 Charles River Drive within a 100-foot buffer zone of a wetland and riverfront area.
- Request for Determination for the removal of 17 trees at 33 Charles River Drive
Legal Notices
The Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for 58 Anchorage Road. The applicants are seeking permission to construct an addition that does not meet the required side yard setbacks.
- Variance request for a 20’-10 ¼” x 16’-7 ¼” addition at 58 Anchorage Road
- Request to reduce required 40-foot side yard setbacks to 15.7 feet and 30.2 feet
Legal Notices
The Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for 60 Daniels Street. The proposal includes building a single-family dwelling, a gravel driveway, and an in-ground pool within the 100-foot buffer zone of bordering vegetated wetlands.
- Proposed construction of a single-family dwelling at 60 Daniels Street
- Installation of a gravel driveway and in-ground pool near vegetated wetlands
Legal Notices
The Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Permit and site plan modification application for 341 Union Street. The proposal includes a new parking plan and production for a brewery, distillery, or winery with a tasting room.
- Special Permit for brewery, distillery, or winery production with tasting room
- Limited Site Plan Modification for a new parking plan at 341 Union Street
Legal Notices
The Franklin Planning Board is holding a public hearing regarding a Site Plan application for Union Street Business Park II. The proposal involves constructing a 42,570 SF multi-tenant industrial building at 839 Upper Union Street.
- Site Plan application for 'Union Street Business Park II'
- Proposed construction of a 42,570 SF multi-tenant industrial building
- Development located at 839 Upper Union Street
Legal Notices
The Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an abbreviated notice of resource area delineation. The session focuses on confirming Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and Bank delineations for the Franklin Heights project.
- Confirmation of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW) and Bank Delineations at Franklin Heights
Legal Notices
The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. The request involves maintaining the SNETT Trail by replacing pavement, gravel, and dirt surfacing. This work would occur within a 100-foot buffer zone to a riverfront area and wetland.
- Public hearing for SNETT Trail maintenance from Grove Street to Prospect Street Bridge
- Request for Determination regarding replacement of pavement, gravel, and dirt surfacing
Legal Notices
The Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Permit and Site Plan Modification application. The proposal involves constructing a mixed-use building at 70, 72, 88, and 94 East Central Street featuring 972 square feet of commercial space and residential units.
- Special Permit and Site Plan Modification for 70, 72, 88, and 94 East Central Street
- Proposed construction of a mixed-use building with 972 sq/ft of commercial space and residential units
Legal Notices
The Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for 41 Dover Circle. The proposal includes constructing a house addition, a shed, two retaining walls, and a patio within a 100-foot wetland buffer zone.
- Public hearing for construction at 41 Dover Circle
- Proposed house addition, shed, two retaining walls, and patio near Bordering Vegetated Wetlands
Legal Notices
The Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for a new project. The proposal involves constructing part of a shared-use path along Grove Street and improving the intersection of Grove Street and Washington Street. This work is located within a 100-foot buffer zone of bordering vegetated wetlands.
- Construction of a portion of a shared-use path on Grove Street
- Roadway and intersection improvements at Grove Street and Washington Street
- Public hearing regarding impacts to a 100-foot wetland buffer zone
Legal Notices
The Franklin Planning Board is holding a public hearing regarding a special permit modification for 1256 West Central Street. The applicant, GTE Franklin, LLC, seeks to waive a condition of their September 23, 2019 approval to allow walk-in customers at the establishment.
- Modification of special permit/site plan for 1256 West Central Street
- Request to waive second special condition of approval from September 23, 2019
- Proposal to allow walk-in customers at the establishment
Legal Notices
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) will conduct two informational public hearings. These sessions will focus on discussing Franklin's needs and the potential use of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds.
- Public Hearing #1 on January 4, 2022
- Public Hearing #2 on January 18, 2022
- Discussion regarding Community Preservation Act (CPA) fund usage
Legal Notices
The Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Timothy and Michele Roberts for 4 Corrine Road. The applicants are seeking a special permit and variance to construct second-floor additions, an accessory dwelling unit, and a front porch. The proposal includes a front setback of 34.5 feet where 40 feet is required.
- Special Permit/Variance for 4 Corrine Road
- Construction of second-floor additions and an accessory dwelling unit
- Front porch setback reduction from 40' to 34.5'
Legal Notices
The Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing on January 10, 2022. New England Treatment Access, LLC is requesting to modify an existing special permit for 162 Grove Street. The proposed change would allow walk-in customers instead of requiring appointments only.
- Public hearing for special permit modification at 162 Grove Street
- Request to allow walk-in customers rather than appointment only
Legal Notices
The Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Revised Notice of Intent. The proposal involves constructing three buildings, a driveway, and parking near wetlands. The project is located on Washington Street.
- Construction of three buildings with an access driveway and parking area
- Installation of storm-water systems and utilities
- Grading and landscaping within wetland buffer zones
- Project located at Washington Street (Map 304, Lot 064 and 064-001)
Legal Notices
The Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing for a Request for Determination filed by Joel D’Errico. The request involves removing vegetation around an infiltration basin located on Countryside Lane.
- Public hearing for vegetation removal near an infiltration basin on Countryside Lane (Map 324, Lots 003-004)
Legal Notices
The Franklin Board of Health will hold a public hearing regarding new regulations for existing septic tanks during repair or upgrade situations. The proposed regulation would disallow the use of tanks with less than 1500 gallon capacity or those installed before March 31, 1995.
- Proposed regulation on septic tank use in repair or upgrade situations
- Requirement for minimum 1500 gallon capacity for approved tanks
- Restriction on tanks installed prior to March 31, 1995
Legal Notices
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is conducting informational hearings to discuss Franklin's community preservation needs and resources. The sessions will cover the potential use of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds.
- Public hearing on January 4, 2022, at 7:10 P.M.
- Public hearing on January 18, 2022, at 7:10 P.M.
- Discussion of Community Preservation Act (CPA) fund usage