"Better to be prepared early on"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The Town Council has enacted a set of zoning rules that govern the placement of recreational and medicinal marijuana facilities in town. 

The council gave final approval at its meeting last week to a set of five zoning bylaw amendments, which would limit such facilities to the town's industrial parks and require special permits for their establishment. 

Town officials said the bylaws are meant to protect the town while the state finalizes marijuana regulations. 

"The intent of the zoning is to be prepared," said Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting. "At the very least, we're starting off in a conservative position."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170220/franklin-council-passes-marijuana-zoning

For the full Town Council meeting recap check this  link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/02/town-council-meeting-recap-follow-water.html

DPW Director Cantoreggi addresses the Town Council during the water presentation