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, October 3, 2024 at 7:03 PM on a Notice of Intent filed by Tom Schutz of Goddard Consulting, LLC, Northborough, MA on behalf of Paul Longobardi, Franklin, MA. Proposed work includes construction of a private access road for the creation of a five-lot subdivision, complete with a stream and wetland crossing, wetland replication and cul-de-sac, as well as grading and an associated stormwater management system. Approximately 2,396 square feet (sf) of work is proposed within Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW), with approximately 40.5 linear feet (lf) of temporary impact proposed within inland Bank. Additionally, approximately 31,780 sf of work is proposed within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to BVW, of which approximately 4,877 sf is within the 25- foot “No Disturbance” Zone to BVW; approximately 5,952 sf is within the 25- to 50-foot Buffer Zone to BVW; and 20,951 sf is within the 50- to 100-foot Buffer Zone to BVW. The Project is located off of the Southwestern corner of Byron’s Way and Louise Drive, Map 339 Lots 9, 13, 14, 15 and 16, and Map 349 Lot 2, 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