Friday, September 6, 2019

In the News: Planning Board to hear retail marijuana proposal

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"Planners are scheduled next week to resume consideration of the retail marijuana dispensary proposed for an industrially-zoned site at the northwest side of Forge Hill.

The Planning Board in August began discussing traffic issues related to the shop, Town Planner Amy Love indicated in an email. The hearing was continued to Monday. The board had previously ordered an independent traffic study to be done.

Proponents of the shop, GTE Franklin, LLC shared plans for the venture with the Planning Board at an initial hearing in mid-June, which drew a sizable crowd. Many have spoken up against the proposal, though there have also been voices raised in support.

The proposal is for an facility that would operate by appointment only, starting with a maximum of 40 visitors allowed within an hour."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190905/franklin-planners-to-continue-review-of-retail-marijuana-shop

The Planning Board documents for this proposal can be found on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-board/pages/1256-west-central-st-marijuana

last page of the site plan revised showing the building and parking layout on the property
last page of the site plan revised showing the building and parking layout on the property

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