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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 October 23, 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: Vertex Towers, LLC Address of Subject Property: 1034 Pond Street (Map 222, Lot 044) Zoning District: SFR III Petition Type: Variance Zoning By-Law Sections: Article lll Section 185-44(B) and 185-44(D) Use Restrictions, Article lll Section 185 Attachment 9 Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements Reason for Denial: Applicant is seeking to construct a wireless communication facility, consisting of a 100’ monopole tower ( 104’ to the highest appurtenance) within a 35’x60’ fenced in compound that is less than 30’ to the rear yard setback requirement. 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.