Friday, September 27, 2013

in the News: Depot Plaza fire, new FinCom member, medical marijuana applicants

Fire at Franklin's Depot Plaza caught at right time

Firefighters early Thursday morning battled a fire inside Depot Plaza that was caught before it could inflict any major damage. 
The fire originated from an exhaust fan in one of the building’s bathrooms, Chief Gary McCarraher said, and flames spread to the ceiling and burned for some time. 
A piece from the roof fell to the floor, causing another fire that activated the buildings alarms at about 2:47 a.m., he said.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1655342027/Fire-at-Franklins-Depot-Plaza-caught-at-right-time#ixzz2g5KBgWvM



New member appointed to Franklin finance committee

William Dowd, of Pine Ridge Road, will occupy James Roche’s empty seat. Roche, previously the board’s chairman, decided against seeking reappointment this year. 
"I am grateful for the opportunity and look forward to contributing," Dowd said Thursday. "I’m looking to make sure the town gets the biggest bang for its buck."

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1868843933/New-member-appointed-to-Franklin-finance-committee#ixzz2g5Jpsaeo



3 area towns listed in applications for medical marijuana dispensaries

Three communities are listed as possible locations for medical marijuana facilities, according to a review of the applications by the Massachusetts Municipal Association. 
In Norfolk County, four applicants are eyeing Franklin — Baystate Medical Enterprises Inc., Commonwealth Biopharm Inc., Mass. Compassionate Patient Care Corp. and Mass Relief Inc. — and one, Growing Health Wellness Center Inc., has identified Bellingham as a potential town to set up shop.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1655342015/3-area-towns-listed-in-applications-for-medical-marijuana-dispensaries#ixzz2g5JB71nv

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