Big Y takes some action

When running along East Central St one morning this week, I found that it looks like the Big Y is finally starting to do something with their proposed location.

A public auction of the restaurant contents will be held on Aug 31, 2011. This is probably to help clear out the building so the remainder of the demolition steps can proceed.

"expected to create 150 full- and part-time jobs"

Big Y representatives met with town officials last week, outlining a preliminary plan under which construction would begin in July, Planning Director Bryan Taberner said.
Representatives of the Springfield-based supermarket chain "came back to talk in general terms and figure out what steps they have to take," Taberner said. 

One of the biggest hurdles will be coordinating with the state Department of Transportation to install a traffic light at the supermarket's entrance, he said. 

The Planning Board approved the 56,800-square-foot store in June. It will be built across the street from the Franklin Municipal Building, on the former site of the Franklin Buffet restaurant, 348 East Central St. 

"Any development there right now would be a good thing. In general, commercial development is needed" to expand the tax base and create jobs, Taberner said.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x1664571114/Construction-on-Big-Y-could-start-this-summer#ixzz1HJsCKrOJ

Future site of the Big Y. The Big Y celebrates their 75th anniversary as a MA company this year.



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In the News - Big Y, Van Roon

Franklin planners OK Big Y

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Ashley Studley/Daily News staff

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In the News - arrested, Big Y

Police: Franklin man gave liquor to minors, gave police a fake name

by Melanie Graham/Daily News staff

Big Y gets big thumbs up from local business leaders

by Ashley Studley/Daily News staff



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FM #62 - Week ending 3/28/10

This is #62 in the series for Franklin Matters. Let's take less than 10 minutes to review what matters in Franklin, MA as the week ends 3/28/10.


Time: 7 minutes, 30 seconds



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Session Notes:

This internet radio show or podcast is number 62 in the series for Franklin Matters.

Let's take about 10 minutes to review what matters in Franklin as the week ends Sunday March 28^th.

In this session I cover four meetings Planning Board, Finance Committee, the School Committee meeting and the Financial Planning Committee that occurred this past week.

In the News - reaction to Big Y

Several neighbors said they are concerned traffic will increase and Jordan Road will become an even more dangerous cut-through.

"Jordan Road traffic is a very big concern as it stands," Patricia Reinertson said. "I'm concerned with any such retail establishment that will bring a lot more road traffic."

Kelly McInnis of Russett Hill Road agreed increased traffic on Jordan Road could result in accidents and fatalities, and asked why there's a need for an additional supermarket.

"It's like we are becoming the city of Franklin," McInnis said. "... I love this town, but you're making the wrong business decision."

Some Franklin residents oppose new store

by Ashley Studley/Daily News staff


The official town song "The City Known as the Town of Franklin" can be found here
http://www.franklin.ma.us/auto/schools/jefferson/board/song/default.htm


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Mailer on 2 new supermarkets coming to RT 140

Already mentioned here is the Planning Board meeting scheduled for Monday March 22, where the Big Y application for a special permit will be continued.

This flyer arrived via the mail today:

The link referenced for the Environmental Notification Form (ENF) filed with the State can be found here: http://www.env.state.ma.us/mepa/mepadocs/2010/031010em/opur/enf/14550.pdf

The MA Environmental Protection Agency home page can be found here:
http://www.env.state.ma.us/mepa/home.aspx


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