Notice of Intent - Fisher Street Wells 2, 2A and 2B - Conservation |
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Friday, April 19, 2024
Notice of Intent - Fisher Street Wells 2, 2A and 2B - Conservation
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Notice of Intent - Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School - Conservation
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Reminder: Join the Cosmic Pizza Party on April 4
Join us on April 4 for a Cosmic Pizza Party!
All Ages Welcome
Did you know Earth Day is on April 22?
Did you also know that Franklin is deciding to celebrate Earth during the entire month of April? If not, now you do!
Come join us on April 4 for our Earth month kickoff with a COSMIC CELEBRATION to learn about the centennial solar eclipse, other celestial bodies, and how Earth kicks it with the stars. We'll be making box pinhole projectors to safely view the solar eclipse on April 8.
RSVP by March 28 to bgoodlander@franklinma.gov.
Join us on April 4 for a Cosmic Pizza Party! |
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Saturday, March 9, 2024
Join us on April 4 for a Cosmic Pizza Party!
Join us on April 4 for a Cosmic Pizza Party!
All Ages Welcome
Did you know Earth Day is on April 22?
Did you also know that Franklin is deciding to celebrate Earth during the entire month of April? If not, now you do!
Come join us on April 4 for our Earth month kickoff with a COSMIC CELEBRATION to learn about the centennial solar eclipse, other celestial bodies, and how Earth kicks it with the stars. We'll be making box pinhole projectors to safely view the solar eclipse on April 8.
RSVP by March 28 to bgoodlander@franklinma.gov.
Join us on April 4 for a Cosmic Pizza Party! |
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/join-us-april-4-cosmic-pizza-party
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
There is a Conservation Commission Vacancy - Apply Today!
Conservation Commission Vacancy - Apply Today!
Do you have an interest in conservation, wildlife, wetlands, and the environment?
Do you see yourself as a leader in Franklin for green initiatives and open space planning?
Would you like to a part of decision making processes for the growth and development around Town?
Then what are you waiting for?
Apply to the Franklin Conservation Commission today!
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Land planning, environmental science, engineering, or construction experience a plus, but not required. Training and continued education provided upon appointment.
Applications can be submitted online at https://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/newcaf.php. For more information about the vacancy, please contact Breeka Li Goodlander via email at bgoodlander@franklinma.gov or via phone at 508-520-4847.
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Conservation Commission Vacancy - Apply Today! |
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Notice of Intent - Beaver Pond Hydro-Raking - Conservation - Mar 7
Notice of Intent - South Street Miscoe Brook Culvert - Conservation - Mar 7
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Watch the Conservation Commission playlist on YouTube back to January 2022
- Verizon and Comcast
- Live stream via Zoom
- And to YouTube
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Annual Report Of The Conservation Commission: FY 2023 Report
Conservation Commission activity during FY22 |
- Patrick Gallagher, Chair
- Jeffrey J. Milne, Vice Chair
- Michael R. Rein
- Meghann A. Hagen
- Jeffrey Livingstone
- Mark C. LePage
- Richard W. Johnson
Annual Report Of The Conservation Commission: FY 2023 Report |
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Town of Franklin: Conservation Commission - Public Hearing - NOI - 121 Grove St - Jan 11, 2024
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Join the Backyard Ecosystem Education (BEE) Program in 2024
Registration Opens January 2, 2024 - Closes February 29, 2024
The Backyard Ecosystem Education (BEE) Program is an interactive program for Franklin residents and business owners to design and create a native, biologically diverse habitat at their property. The BEE Program consists of five themed workshops and one field day giving residents and business owners the skills to:
- Attract wildlife and plant life to their habitat;
- Support their habitat through climate change and other ecological stressors;
- Plan and design their backyard habitat with professional practitioners; and
- Be considered a Backyard Ecosystem Advocate
Upon successful completion and attendance of the BEE Program, participants will be considered a "Backyard Ecosystem Advocate" and their habitats, once established, will have the opportunity to become "Certified Wildlife Habitats" through the National Wildlife Federation.
Registration opens January 2, 2024 and is on a first come, first serve basis. Registration closes February 29, 2024. Registration is available to all residents regardless of ownership/rental status or living situation, all Franklin business owners, and up to five FPS high school students. The Conservation Department is currently collaborating with FPS - STEM to excuse up to five students for the scheduled field day, so students - please apply if you are interested!
Workshop descriptions are listed below. Questions? Email bgoodlander@franklinma.gov.
Workshop Title | Date, Time, and Location | Description |
Wildlife | Wednesday, April 3, 2024 4p - 6p Location TBD | Residents will learn common wildlife species that they may find in their backyard habitats and/or how to attract these wildlife species to their habitats. |
Plant Life | Wednesday, April 10, 2024 4p - 6p Location TBD | Residents will learn common native and wildlife friendly plants and common invasive plants they may plant and/or find in their backyard habitats. |
Landscapes and Regional Context | Wednesday, April 17, 2024 4p - 6p Location TBD | Residents will learn to identify what landscape they live in, its regional context, and how to design a habitat suitable for their surroundings. |
Climate and Other Ecological Stressors | Wednesday, April 24, 2024 4p - 6p Location TBD | Residents will learn how to plan their habitat for climate change, design their habitat considering climate resilience, and mitigate future environmental stressors and disturbance events. |
Planning and Design | Wednesday, May 1, 2024 4p - 6p Location TBD | Residents will be able to sit down in small groups with professional practitioners to design their own specific backyard habitat applying all lessons learned in previous workshops. |
Field Day and Graduation Luncheon | Friday, May 10 10a - 2p Location TBD | Residents will be bussed around Town for a tour of raingardens, biodiversity areas, turtle nesting habitats, regenerative forests, gardens, and more. Lunch and a graduation ceremony will be provided. |
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Join the Backyard Ecosystem Education (BEE) Program in 2024 |
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
December 7, 2023 Conservation Commission Meeting Cancelled
December 7, 2023 meeting = CANCELLED
The December 7, 2023 Conservation Commission Meeting has been cancelled by the Conservation Commission.
As such, there will be no meeting of the Franklin Conservation Commission on December 7, 2023.
The next Conservation Commission Meeting following November 30, 2023 will be held on December 14, 2023. An Agenda for that meeting will be posted prior to the date it is scheduled for with more details, including a link to attend remotely.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/december-7-2023-conservation-commission-meeting-cancelled
December 7, 2023 Conservation Commission Meeting Cancelled |
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Join the "Trek and Tales" at Riverbend! on Thursday, Nov 16 at 2 PM (Note Date Change)
Join us for Trek and Tales at Riverbend!
Thursday, November 16 from 2 PM to 3 PM
Reminder: Join the "Trek and Tales" at Riverbend! on Thursday, Nov 16 at 2 PM (Note Date Change) |
***NOTE: The date changed from the 9th to the 16th
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Friday, November 3, 2023
Join the "Friends of Franklin Conservation"!
By the way, the Franklin Conservation Commission is hosting their annual autumn event "Cider & Stroll" at DelCarte at the same time as the meet and greet. Feel free to join their event before or after meeting with us for FFC.
Join the "Friends of Franklin Conservation"! |
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Saturday, October 28, 2023
Join the Conservation Commission for Cider & Stroll at DelCarte Nov 12 at 10 AM
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Franklin Residents: Join our iNaturalist Project!
Join our iNaturalist Project!
The Conservation Department has recently created a project in iNaturalist to help track species throughout our conservation areas and open spaces. We invite you to download the iNaturalist app on your mobile device, join our project called "Franklin, MA Conservation Areas and Open Spaces", and start documenting species! We are looking for any species that you observe - whether that be birds, mammals, amphibians, plants, native or invasive - you get the picture. You see it, we want to know about it.
Visit www.inaturalist.org/projects/franklin-ma-conservation-areas-and-open-spaces to join the project. Visit www.inaturalist.org/pages/getting+started to learn how to navigate the iNaturalist app. Questions? Contact bgoodlander@franklinma.gov.
Franklin Residents: Join our iNaturalist Project! |
Sunday, September 24, 2023
A Regional Collaboration - Charles River Climate Compact (CRCC)
A Regional Collaboration
Charles River Climate Compact Municipal Member Since 2019
Did you know that Franklin has been a member of the Charles River Climate Compact (CRCC) since its creation in 2019?
The CRCC is a regional collaborative effort to increase climate resilience for the people and natural ecosystems in the Charles River watershed by implementing climate adaption and mitigation solutions.
We work monthly with our neighboring communities to achieve these goals. Participating communities include Arlington, Bellingham, Belmont, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Dedham, Dover, Holliston, Hopkinton, Lincoln, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Natick, Needham, Newton, Norfolk, Sherborn, Somerville, Walpole, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, Weston, Westwood, and Wrentham.
For more information on the work we do, visit https://www.crwa.org/climate-compact.
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Franklin has been a member of the Charles River Climate Compact (CRCC) since its creation in 2019 |
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Did you know that there is a Conservation Commission Vacancy - Time to Apply is Now!
Conservation Commission Vacancy - Apply Now!
Do you have an interest in conservation, wildlife, wetlands, and the environment?
Do you see yourself as a leader in Franklin for green initiatives and open space planning?
Would you like to a part of decision making processes for the growth and development around Town?
Then what are you waiting for? Apply to the Franklin Conservation Commission today!
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Land planning, environmental science, engineering, or construction experience a plus, but not required.
Training and continued education provided upon appointment. Applications can be submitted online at https://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/newcaf.php. For more information about the vacancy, please contact Breeka Li Goodlander via email at bgoodlander@franklinma.gov or via phone at 508-520-4847.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/conservation-commission-vacancy-apply-now
Did you know that there is a Conservation Commission Vacancy - Time to Apply is Now! |
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Open Space & Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources Master Plan Subcommittee - Sep 26
a. Next steps
a. August 8, 2023
Open Space & Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources Master Plan Subcommittee - Sep 26 |
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Notice of Intent - 230 Grove Street - Conservation
Notice of Intent - 230 Grove Street - Conservation
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 131, s.40 (The Wetlands Protection Act), the Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a Hybrid Public Hearing on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 7:13 PM on a Notice of Intent filed by Richard Goodreau of United Consultants, Inc., Wrentham, MA, on behalf of ISAR, LLC, Plainville, MA. Proposed work includes site redevelopment and the installation of a new stormwater outlet pipe.
Approximately 531 square feet (sf) of work is proposed within the 200-foot Riverfront Area. The Project is located at 230 Grove Street, Map 311, Lot 3, within 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 (www.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.
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Notice of Intent - 230 Grove Street - Conservation |