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, February 26, 2026 at 7:05 PM on a Notice of Intent filed by Chris Frattaroli of Goddard Consulting, LLC, Northborough, MA on behalf of Nancy Donovan of Donovan Family Realty Trust, Franklin, MA. The applicant is proposing to subdivide an existing lot into 8 separate lots and construct 7 new single family homes along with associated stormwater management utilities. Approximately 36,300 Square Feet (SF) of proposed work is within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW), of which approximately 5,961 SF is within the 25- to 50-foot Buffer Zone to BVW and 30,339 SF is within the 50- to 100-foot Buffer Zone to BVW. Additionally, approximately 9,575 SF of work is proposed within the 200-foot Riverfront Area. The Project is located at the end of 47 Partridge Street, Map 220, Lots 13, 14, and 15 within the Rural Residential II Zoning District. 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. Mark LePage Conservation Chair