Tuesday, July 12, 2016

In the News: police recognition, zoning bylaw changes

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"While most departments received hand-made drawings from kids or coffee from friendly visitors, law enforcement officials in Franklin were given some rather unique gifts, according to Deputy Chief James Mill. 
One resident dropped off a stained glass police badge with a blue line across it, Mill said, and another presented officers with a crucifix said to be blessed by a pope. 
“It was quite overwhelming. ... We’ve always had great support in the community,” Mill said. “We consider ourselves fortunate.”
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160711/communities-rally-behind-area-police-following-attack-in-dallas


"If all goes well, the town may implement new "limited site plan" rules by the end of summer. 
The change, which was first brought up to the Town Council in June, would allow additions, alterations and improvements to existing structures with less information than would be needed in a full site plan. 
Two local boards are scheduled to take up the matter this week. The Planning Board had the change up for a public hearing on its Monday night agenda, while the Town Council will discuss it at its Wednesday meeting."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160712/franklin-zoning-change-for-site-plans-in-works

While the new location for Aubuchon Hardware is used as an example of the benefit, the construction on the plaza across the street where Ficco's and the former Kegan auto dealership is located is waiting on this change according to word on the street.

Aubuchon Hardware relocated from two locations in Franklin to this one location in Horace Mann Plaza
Aubuchon Hardware relocated from two locations in Franklin to this one location in Horace Mann Plaza


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