Legal Notices

Town of Franklin Conservation Commission Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 131, s.40 (The Wetlands Protection Act), the Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a Hybrid Public Hearing on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 7:09 PM for a Notice of Intent filed by Richard Tabaczynski of Atlantic Design Engineers, Inc., Sandwich, MA on behalf of Colleen DeBenedetto of VS Union Solar Smart, LLC, Dana Point, CA. The project proposes the construction of a +/- 2.3 acre solar array. Approximately 33,923 square feet (sf) of the work is proposed within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW), of which approximately 308 square feet is proposed within the 25- foot “No Disturbance” Zone; 13,496 sf within the 25- to 50-foot Buffer Zone; and 20,119 sf within the 50- to 100-foot Buffer Zone. The Project is located at 0 Upper Union Street, Map 319 Lot 9, in the Industrial Zone. The hearing will provide an open forum for the discussion. This meeting will be done remotely via the “ZOOM” platform and “In-person” in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street. Residents can visit the Town Website (Franklinma.gov) and click on the Town Calendar for up to date information on how to access the meeting. All records and files for this project can be viewed at the Conservation Office located on the first floor of the Franklin Municipal Building. Any person or organization so wishing will be afforded an opportunity to be heard. The hearing location is accessible to persons with physical disabilities. If you require a translator or accommodations for a hearing impairment, contact the Conservation Department at the Municipal Building or by calling (508) 520-4929. Patrick Gallagher Chairman