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 Remote Public Hearing on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 7:05 PM on a Notice of Intent filed by Kyle Merrigan of Merrigan & Merrigan, Braintree, MA, on behalf of Emily Barry, Trustee of the Maryellen Barry Revocable Living Trust Agreement, Dorchester, MA. The NOI addresses and seeks to bring into compliance the 2004 construction of an inground swimming pool installed within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW) and the 200-foot Riverfront Area to a Perennial Stream. The Project is located at 5 John Edwards Circle, Map 223 Lot 43, in 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 while the Municipal Building undergoes renovations. 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