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Town of Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals FRANKLIN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Town of Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public/remote hearing on July 17, 2025 at 7:30pm in the Municipal Building located at 355 East Central Street, Franklin MA and via Zoom Platform. Please go to Franklinma.gov to view meeting access under ZBA Agenda. Time: 7:30pm Applicant: Samuel Williams Address of Subject Property: 28 Queen Street (Map 268, Lot 187) Zoning District: SFRIV Petition Type: Variance Zoning By-Law Sections: 185 Attachment 9 Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements Reason for Denial: Applicant is seeking to construct a porch extension that is 22.1’ from the front yard setback where 30’ is required. The building permit is denied without a Variance from the ZBA. An Appeal from the decision of the Board of Appeals may be made by any person aggrieved pursuant to MGL Chap. 40A, Section 17 as amended, within twenty (20) days after the date of the filing of the notice of decision with the City Clerk. All records and files for this project can be viewed in the Building Department on the 1st floor of the Franklin Municipal Building during regular business hours. Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals: (508) 520-4926. Any person or organization so wishing will be afforded the opportunity to be heard. The hearing is accessible to persons with physical disabilities.