Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Town of Franklin: Conservation Commission - Public Hearing - NOI - 121 Grove St - Jan 11, 2024

Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 131, s.40 (Wetlands Protection Act), the Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a Hybrid Public Hearing on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 7:10 PM for a Notice of Intent filed by Christopher Lucas of Lucas Environmental, LLC, Quincy, MA on behalf of Robert Hewitt of Fairfield Grove Street LLC, Braintree, MA.

Proposed work includes the construction of a multi-building residential development with associated parking, utilities, and stormwater management. Approximately 3,180 square feet (sf) of work is proposed within Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW) and Isolated Vegetated Wetlands (IVW), with 63,480 sf of work occurring within the 25-foot “No Disturbance”  zone of BVW and IVW, and 453,500 sf of work occurring within the 100-foot Buffer Zone of BVW. Additionally, 320 feet of work along Inland Bank is proposed. 

The Project is located at 121 Grove Street, Map 294 and 295 Lots 7 and 1, in the Industrial Zone.

The hearing will provide an open forum for the discussion. This meeting will be done remotely via the “ZOOM” platform and “In-person” in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street. Residents can visit the Town Website (Franklinma.gov) and click on the Town Calendar for up to date information on how to access the meeting.

All records and files for this project can be viewed at the Conservation Office located on the first floor of the Franklin Municipal Building.

Any person or organization so wishing will be afforded an opportunity to be heard.

The hearing location is accessible to persons with physical disabilities. If you require a translator or accommodations for a hearing impairment, contact the Conservation Department at the Municipal Building or by calling (508) 520-4929.

Meghann Hagen
Conservation Chair

No comments:

Post a Comment