Legal Notices

LEGAL NOTICE FRANKLIN, MA The Franklin Town Council will hold a second reading and final vote on the adoption of four Town Code Bylaw Amendments summarized as follows: 25-943: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 139, §139-14, Sewer System Map - Amends Chapter 139, §139-14, Sewer System Map, Exhibit A (Map) by adding as an eligible location the following: §139-14. Sewer System Map Exhibit A: Extending sewer system to provide Town sewer service to a two lot subdivision proposed for future construction on parcel 218-020-000 on Symphony Drive. The proposed extension will extend the existing sewer main by approximately two hundred fifty (250) feet of new PVC sewer main and will require the installation of a new sewer manhole. 25-944: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 179, §179-9.1, Water System Map - Amends Chapter 179, §179-9.1, Water System Map, Exhibit A (Map) by adding as an eligible location the following: § 179-9.1 Water System Map. Exhibit A: Extending water main to provide Town water service to a two lot subdivision proposed for future construction on parcel 218-020-000 on Symphony Drive. The proposed extension will require installation of two new services to be tapped off the end of the existing main. 25-945: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 65, Collection Containers - Amends Chapter 65, Collection Containers at § 65-2 Definitions, and at § 65-5 Permitted Locations, as follows:  § 65-2 Definitions. Add a new definition, in appropriate alphabetical order: Non-profit Organization: ​ A duly organized and existing local Franklin civic, fraternal or veterans’ organization​ ​ established pursuant to GL Chapter 180 or other Massachusetts enabling legislation § 65-5 Permitted locations. Add a new subsection E: E: A local Franklin non-profit organization may place and maintain a single collection​ ​ container on its property. 25-940: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service - Amends Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service at § 82-6 Schedule of Service Fees, by inserting, in appropriate alphabetical order, a new service fee as set out below: § 82-6 Schedule of service fees. G. Health Service Fee Rate Residential Commercial Kitchen $100.00 The second readings and final votes on adoption of these four bylaw amendments will take place during the Town Council Public Meeting beginning at 7:00 pm on October 15, 2025; there will be an opportunity for public input during the process. Location: Municipal Building, 2nd Floor Council Chambers, 355 E. Central Street, Franklin, and also via the “ZOOM” platform. Residents can visit the Town website (Franklinma.gov) town calendar to review the agenda including full text of proposed bylaw amendments, and for up to date meeting information, on and after October 10, 2025. Please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949 if you require further information or to make arrangements for translation services. Respectfully Submitted by,​ Julie McCann Milford / Metrowest Daily News Publish Date: October 1, 2025.