Legal Notices

Tel: (508) 520-4929 Fax: (508) 520 4906 Town of Franklin Conservation Commission 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, June 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM on a Notice of Intent filed by BETA Group, Inc., Franklin, MA on behalf of Town of Franklin for demolition of an existing building and the abatement of hazardous materials, along with site restoration including the installation of temporary erosion and sediment controls. Approximately 10,260 square feet (sf) of proposed work is within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW). Additionally, approximately 2,001 sf of proposed work is within the 200- foot Riverfront Area, with approximately 58 feet of work proposed along inland Bank. The Project is located at 21 Grove Street, Map 276, Lot 022, 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