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, September 7, 2023 at 7:11 PM for a Notice of Intent filed by Richard Goodreau of United Consultants, Inc., Wrentham, MA on behalf of 138 East Central Street, LLC, Franklin, MA. The project proposes the redevelopment of the parking area. Approximately 7,327 square feet (sf) of the work is proposed within the 100- foot Buffer Zone to Isolated Vegetated Wetlands (IVW), of which approximately 457 square feet is proposed within the 25-foot “No Disturbance” Zone; 1,692 sf within the 25- to 50-foot Buffer Zone; and 5,178 sf within the 50- to 100-foot Buffer Zone. The Project is located at 122 and 138 East Central Street, Map 319 Lots 27 and 28, in the Commercial I 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