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, February 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM on a Notice of Intent filed by Amanda Cavaliere of Guerriere & Halnon, Inc., Franklin, MA on behalf of JEM Partners LLC, Franklin, MA, for the construction of a two-story self-storage facility with associated utilities, parking, landscaping, and stormwater infrastructure. Approximately 20,000 square feet (sf) of the proposed work is within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW), of which 4,746 sf of work is within the 25- to 50-foot Buffer Zone to BVW, and 15,254 sf of work is within the 50- to 100-foot Buffer Zone to BVW. The Project is located at 151 Grove Street, Map 294, Lot 1, within 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 (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