Legal Notices

Town of Franklin Conservation Commission Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 131, s.40 (Wetlands Protection Act), the Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a Hybrid Public Hearing on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 7:08 PM for a Notice of Intent filed by Paul McManus of EcoTec, Inc., Worcester, MA, on behalf of Louis Petrozzi of Wall Street Development Corp., Westwood, MA. The project proposes the construction of an access drive to a proposed subdivision in Bellingham with associated grading and utilities. Approximately 9,975 square feet (sf) of work in Franklin is proposed within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW), of which part of the work is proposed within the 25- foot “No Disturbance” Zone of BVW and the 25- to 50-foot Buffer Zone to BVW. The Project is located off of Prospect Street, Map 308, Lots 84 and 85, within the Rural Residential 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 (www.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. Jeff Livingstone Conservation Chair