The Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) is in the preliminary planning process to update the Town's 1997 Master Plan. The DPCD is currently creating a Master Plan outline that will act as a guideline for the next 12-18 months during the completion of the Master Plan. After this guideline is reviewed and approved by the Planning Board, Town Council and Town Administration, the DPCD will begin work on the Master Plan, which will include the formation of a Master Plan committee. The Committee is likely to be formed in the Spring of 2010 and will need volunteers from the Franklin Community. Please check back regularly for updated information regarding the status of the Master Plan process as well as future ways to leave public comments regarding the Master Planning process.
WHAT IS A MASTER PLAN?
According to Chapter 41 Section 81D of the General Laws of Massachusetts a Master Plan is:
“A statement through text, maps, illustrations or other forms of communication, that is designed to provide a basis for decision making regarding the long-term physical development of the municipality…”
A Master Plan consists of the following elements as defined by the M.G.L. Chapter 41 Section 81D.
- Land Use
- Housing
- Economic Development
- Circulation
- Open Space and Recreation
- Natural, Cultural and Historic Resources
- Community Services and Facilities
- Goals and Policies
- Implementation
The information above was from the Franklin Planning and Community Development Master Plan page on the Town website
Franklin, MA
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