Community Preservation Cmte public hearing gets ideas on ADA access for trails among other items (video)

The Community Preservation Committee held it public hearing on Tuesday Feb 7 at 7 PM. The hearing recording only runs 27 minutes. 

Ideas were submitted in person and via email. As this is now our second year of operation, while the hearing is legally required to be posted and held once a year, the idea and proposal generation is effective open all the time and consideration will be provided when such are received.

Ideas and/or projects can be submitted via email or the forms on the Town page. 

https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee/pages/2022-cpa-funding-application

Meeting agenda document ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/cpc_agenda_-_feb_7_2023.pdf

Video link ->  https://youtu.be/xhTzBf8dZ-g

CPC public hearing gets ideas on ADA access for trails among other items

Historical Commission schedules a public hearing for a demolition request - Feb 22, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Franklin Historical Commission

will hold a Public Hearing, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 6:30 PM regarding a demolition request application for the property at 

201 Main Street, Franklin MA (Carriage House).

Meeting will be held at the Franklin Historical Museum

80 West Central Street, Franklin

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Historical Commission schedules a public hearing for a demolition request - Feb 22, 2023

2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Recreation School Facilities and Parks (ADA Compliance Included) - Thursday, February 9

2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting Recreation School Facilities and Parks (ADA Compliance Included) 

Thursday February 9

The Conservation Commission will hold its third Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focus group meeting this Thursday, February 9 from 6-7 PM in Town Hall Council Chambers. This meeting will also be available via Zoom. Zoom login information can be found here. 

In case you'll miss the Thursday meeting or would like further discussion, you are also invited to attend OSRP Office Hours Friday, February 10 between 10 and 11a in the third floor training room (Room 326A) at Town Hall or via Zoom. 

Bring your ideas and see you there! 

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/2023-osrp-focus-group-meeting-recreation-school-facilities-and-parks-ada

2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Recreation School Facilities and Parks (ADA Compliance Included) - Thursday, February 9

How should the CPA funds be used? You have the chance to provide input!

What will be the major topic(s) requested for CPA funds for this year?

Last year, in the hearings, there was a chorus of requests for more pickleball courts. The plans are being developed for adding some additional courts to the King St Memorial fields as well as other improvements to this recreation area.

The Community Preservation Committee is holding their annual public hearing on Tuesday, Feb 7 at 7:00 PM. The purpose of the public hearing is to solicit ideas on how to use the CPA funds for the next fiscal year. 

Use the online form, or participate in the meeting to make your request or idea known.

CPA funding applications -> https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee/pages/2022-cpa-funding-application

Current CPA funding approved by the Town Council for FY 2023 ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/06/town-council-to-review-and-vote-on.html

The current CPA plan ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2022_cpa_plan_v.2_4.pdf

CPA funds were allocated to renovate the exterior of the Red Brick School

Community Preservation Committee Public Hearing - February 7, 2023

Community Preservation Committee Public Hearing 

February 7, 2023

The Franklin Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 7pm.

This informational hearing will involve a discussion of Franklin's needs, possibilities and resources regarding community preservation and the use of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to address these issues, as permitted by the CPA.

Agenda:

1. Approval of Minutes: December 6, 2022

2. Approval of Executive Session Minutes: December 6, 2022

3. 2023 Annual Public Hearing

a. Anyone may suggest a Community Preservation Act project 

b. To file a suggestion, idea or proposal, please visit our online permitting system, or attend in person and make a suggestion  

c. All ideas are welcome via online, in person or a simple email to the Town Administrator at jhellen@franklinma.gov

4. CPA Budget financial review
5. Adjourn

You may access the agenda and links here:   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/cpc_agenda_-_feb_7_2023.pdf

The audio recording of the public hearing held Jan 2022 can be found here ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/recap-community-preservation-committee.html

Community Preservation Committee Public Hearing - February 7, 2023

Notice of Public Hearing - Street Acceptances: Maple Tree Lane and Oak Tree Lane - Feb 15

Notice of Public Hearing - Street Acceptances: Maple Tree Lane and Oak Tree Lane

The Franklin Town Council will hold a public hearing to determine whether it is in the public interest to accept Maple Tree Lane and Oak Tree Lane as public ways, and related drainage easements. This hearing will be held during the Town Council Meeting at 7:00 PM on February 15, 2023 and will provide an open forum for discussion. 

Location: Municipal Building, 2nd floor Council Chambers, 355 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA, and also via the “ZOOM” platform. Residents can visit the Town calendar on franklinma.gov on and after February 10, 2023 for up to date meeting information. 

Please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949 if you require further information or to make arrangements for translation services.

Submitted by,

Julie McCann

Shared from Town of Franklin page ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2023-02-15_legal_ad_-_street_acceptance_-_maple_tree_lane_oak_tree_lane_1.docx.pdf

Street Acceptances: Maple Tree Lane and Oak Tree Lane - Feb 15

Notice of Public Hearing - Community Preservation Committee - Annual Hearing - Feb 7. 2023

The Franklin Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 7 at 7:00 PM. This informational hearing will involve a discussion of Franklin’s needs, possibilities and resources regarding community preservation and the use of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to address these issues, as permitted by the CPA.

This meeting will be held in person in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Municipal Building at 355 East Central Street and remotely via the “ZOOM” platform. 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.

If you have any questions, please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949.

Submitted by,

Julie McCann

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2023-01-24_cpc_legal_ad_for_website.pdf

This was originally scheduled for Jan 17, 2023 and canceled.

https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee/agenda/january-17-cpc-agenda-canceled

Updated meeting schedule for 2023 ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2023_cpc_meeting_schedule.pdf

Notice of Public Hearing - Community Preservation Committee - Annual Hearing - Feb 7. 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FRANKLIN, MA: NEW ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES RETAIL PACKAGE STORE LICENSE MADD Deli, Inc. d/b/a Dacey’s Market and Deli

The Franklin Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on an application by MADD Deli, Inc. d/b/a Dacey’s Market and Deli, located at 353 Lincoln Street, Franklin, MA for a New All Alcoholic Beverages Retail Package Store License. 

This hearing will take place during the Town Council’s public meeting on February 1, 2023 beginning at 7:00 PM and will provide an opportunity for public input. Location: Municipal Building, 2nd floor Council Chambers, 355 E. Central Street, Franklin, and also via the “ZOOM” platform. 

Residents can visit the Town website (Franklinma.gov) town calendar for up to date meeting information on and after January 27, 2023. 

Please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949 if you require further information.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2023-02-_01_-_madd_deli_inc_daceys_market_deli_-_web_abutters.pdf

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FRANKLIN, MA: NEW ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES RETAIL PACKAGE STORE LICENSE MADD Deli, Inc. d/b/a Dacey’s Market and Deli

Public Notice Of Environmental Review: Madalene Village, 40B Development Project - Jan 18 at 6:30 PM

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

PROJECT: Madalene Village, 40B Development Project 

LOCATION: Cottage Street, Franklin Massachusetts 

PROPONENT: Rich Whittington of MV Cottage Development, LLC

The proponent has submitted an Expanded Environmental Notification Form ("ENF") / Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") to the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs, and was published on December 231 2022 in the Environmental Monitor.

This application is pursuant to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act ("MEPA," M.G.L. c. 30, ss. 61-62L). Copies of the ENF/EIR are available at the:

Franklin Public Library, at 118 Main Street in Franklin, MA 02038 Phone: (508) 520-4941

or may be obtained from:

Goddard Consulting LLC, 291 Main St, Suite 8, Northborough, MA 01532 Phone: (508) 393-3784

An in-person public presentation will be made at 6:30 pm on January 18, 2023 at the Franklin Public Library located at 118 Main St, Franklin, MA 02038 to present the project to the public and to receive comments.

Additional virtual public presentations will be made at 6:30 pm on January 11, 2023 and January 16, 2023. 

Comments can be made orally at that time or sent to the MEPA office at Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs, 100 Cambridge St., Suite 900, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, via email at MEPA@mass.gov, or on MEPA's online comment portal at https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/EEA/PublicComment/Landing/ (or scan QR code), or can be submitted as a letter after the presentation.

A translator can be provided with advance notice upon request in any language to the public presentation. 

Such requests should be made to Mark Arnold via email at mark@goddardconsultingllc.com, (508) 393- 3784 or via letter at 291 Main St. Suite 8, No1ihborough, MA 01532.

Remote participation info can be found in the agenda doc ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HZ-nlB7UC-vkEM3hvRNXwZrKDCZVoslN/view?usp=share_link

Spruce Pond Brook is proposed to be rerouted for the development

Franklin Planning Board - Public Hearing Notice - Jan 9, 2023

In accordance with the Town of Franklin Zoning By-Laws, the Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing at the Town Hall (and can also be attended remotely) on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 7:15 PM in the Town Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, for a Scenic Road application, prepared by Joel D’Errico, Franklin MA.

The proposed scenic road permit includes removing 2 trees on parcel 324-001-000 located on Prospect Street.

Please note: This will be your only written notice of this public hearing. Should the Planning Board vote to continue this Public Hearing, the date and time will be posted on the Planning Board’s website under Agendas.

Please contact the Department of Planning & Community Development at (508) 520-4907 if you require further information or if you need to make arrangements to provide translation services for the hearing impaired, or for persons with language barriers.

Copies of the plan and supporting documentation may be reviewed in the Department of Planning & Community Development during regular office hours.

Greg Rondeau, Chairman

Franklin Planning Board - Public Hearing Notice - Jan 9, 2023

Franklin Town Council meeting of Nov 30, 2022 video replay available (YouTube)

The Town Council met on Wednesday, Nov 30, 2022. One member was absent, one remote so all votes were via roll call. My full set of notes, along with the audio, will be shared in a day or so. 

In the meantime, here is the Franklin TV video replay via YouTube ->

https://youtu.be/FXWkMcix63s

Meeting agenda and documents released for this session ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/nov_30_town_council_agenda.pdf

Members of the Elks Riders presented a donation to the Veterans Fund

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda for Nov 30, 2022 - 7 PM

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL

Agenda & Meeting Packet

November 30, 2022 - 7:00 PM

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None Scheduled.

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled.

6. HEARINGS - 7:00 pm

a. Franklin Tax Classification Hearing

i. Legislation for Action Items: 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e, 9f

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Presentation: Elks Riders Donation to Veterans’ Services Department

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._elks_riders_presentation.pdf 

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 22-76: Gift Acceptance - Elks Riders Donation to Veterans’ Services Department

(Motion to Approve Resolution 22-76- Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9a._22-76_gift_acceptance_vets.pdf

b. Resolution 22-77: Tax Classification Residential Factor

(Motion to Approve Resolution 22-77 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9b._22-77_tax_classification_residential_factor.pdf

c. Resolution 22-78: Tax Classification Open Space Exemption

(Motion to Approve Resolution 22-78 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9c._22-78_-_tax_classification_open_space_exemption.pdf

d. Resolution 22-79: Tax Classification Small Business Exemption

(Motion to Approve Resolution 22-79 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9d._22-79_-_tax_classification_small_business_exemption.pdf

e. Resolution 22-80: Tax Classification Residential Property Exemption

(Motion to Approve Resolution 22-80 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9e._22-80_-_tax_classification_residential_property_exemption.pdf

f. Resolution 22-81: Tax Classification Senior Means Tested Exemption

(Motion to Approve Resolution 22-81 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9f._22-81_-_tax_classification_senior_means_tested_exemption.pdf

g. Resolution 22-82: Declaration of Town-owned Property Containing “South Franklin

Congregational Meeting House” Located at 762 Washington Street as Surplus and Authorization for Disposition (Sale) to Old Colony Habitat for Humanity

(Motion to Approve Resolution 22-82 - Two-Thirds Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9g._22-82_old_south_church_w_proposal_redacted.pdf

h. Resolution 22-83: Downtown Parking Lot Kiosks Authorization  

(Motion to Approve Resolution 22-83 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9h._22-83_parking_kiosks.pdf

i. Resolution 22-84: 2023 Town Council Meeting Schedule

(Motion to Approve Resolution 22-84 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9i._22-84_tc_schedule.pdf

j. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 22-887: Zoning Map Changes on or Near Lincoln Street and

Lincolnwood Drive (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw 22-887 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9j._22-887_bylaw_amendment_zoning_changes_0.pdf

k. Resolution 22-85: Public Property Naming & Memorial Installation Policy

(Motion to Approve Resolution 22-85 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9k._22-85_naming_policy.pdf

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Economic Development Subcommittee

c. Budget Subcommittee

d. GATRA Advisory Board

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.

15. ADJOURN

Note:

Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Meeting agenda and documents released for this session ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/nov_30_town_council_agenda.pdf

South Franklin Congregational Meeting House

Franklin, MA: Tax Rate Public Hearing scheduled for Nov 30, 2022

The Franklin Town Council will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. on the issue of allocating the local property tax levy among the 5 property classes for the Fiscal Year 2023. The hearing will provide an open forum for the discussion of local property tax policy. Interested taxpayers may present oral or written information on their views.

Prior to the setting of the tax rate, the Town Council must adopt a Residential Factor following which the Council selects the percentage of the levy to be borne by Commercial, Industrial and Personal Property.

Citizens are welcome to attend public meetings in person. Additionally, citizens will be able to continue to participate remotely via phone OR Zoom. 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. If you have any questions, please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949.

Submitted by,

Alecia Alleyne

Assistant to the Town Administrator

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-11-30_tax_rate_hearing_legal_ad_-_web.pdf

Franklin, MA: Tax Rate Public Hearing scheduled for Nov 30, 2022

Town Council Quarterbacking with Council Chair Tom Mercer - Recap of the Oct 5, 2022 meeting (audio)

FM #863 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 863 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. This is one of a series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior Council meeting. Akin to one of the many sports post-game analysis broadcasts we are familiar with in New England,  this would be a discussion focused on the Franklin Town Council meeting of Oct 5, 2022: 

• ok, what just happened? 

• What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

We cover the following key topics

Right of first refusal – Schmidt’s Farm

Norfolk County Commission Update

Special liquor license for Dacey’s Market

4 bylaws for parking changes downtown

How to address habitual offenders for Dean parking/Neighborhood Alliance

Gift acceptance to Police/Fire

Our conversation runs about 30 minutes:

Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes. 

Let’s listen to this session of Town Council Quarterbacking recorded Oct 13, 2022

Audio file ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-864-town-council-quarterbacking-10-13-22

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Agenda and documents released for this meeting

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/10.05.22_town_council_agenda.pdf

My notes -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LS8OhA3BKWQuqto4tv82cb4YmvRRz5Dk/view?usp=sharing

 

The meeting video is also available for viewing on YouTube   https://youtu.be/N6qHB7PJMq8

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

 

The Town Council held a public hearing on the right of first refusal to purchase the Schmidt Farm property with CPA funding

Franklin (MA) Town Council Mtg - 10/05/22 (audio)

FM #861 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 861 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. All 9 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers

Key events of the meeting

• Public hearing on Right of First Refusal to purchase Schmidt’s Farm

• Visit from Norfolk County Commission

• Approval for change in liquor license for Dacy’s market to be submitted to Legislature

• Discussion and vote to move to second reading an integrated set of 4 bylaws covering parking in downtown Franklin

The recording runs just over 3 hours, so let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on October 5, 2022.

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-861-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-10-05-22

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Meeting agenda =>    https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/franklin-ma-town-council-meeting-agenda.html 

My notes -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LS8OhA3BKWQuqto4tv82cb4YmvRRz5Dk/view?usp=sharing

The meeting video is also available for viewing on YouTube   https://youtu.be/N6qHB7PJMq8

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

one slide from presentation on Schmidt's Farm purchase public hearing

Boston Globe: "A new master plan could help transform Boston Common into a ‘better version’ of itself"

When I worked in Boston, visiting the Boston Common or the Public Garden was something to do as a break during the workday on good weather. A new "Master Plan" has just been revealed to bring about some improvements to the space on the Common. 

All this to lead to holding a place for Franklin's Open Space plan and Mast Plan which both are supposed to begin an update process next year. There will be public meetings, survey's, etc. to craft our own Master Plan for what Franklin should be like in the future. Stay tuned. This will be an important effort to participate in and/or at least be aware of.

"The popular playground on Boston Common, which draws children from across the city and beyond, would nearly triple in size. A revamp of the equally popular Frog Pond would include multiple fountains, while a soccer pitch would be added to the athletic fields. More restrooms, everywhere. And, a place to get a beer or glass of wine.

Those are just a few of the big changes that could be coming over the next decade to the nation’s oldest public park, according to a new master plan for the Common that was released by the city and Friends of the Public Garden on Wednesday.

The grand reimagining calls for both ambitious new projects and more subtle improvements, with a goal of making the Common even more inviting and navigable. So, dog owners would have an enclosed park to let their pets run free. The Parkman Bandstand would have a ramp for people with disabilities. And the athletic fields would welcome soccer and basketball players for the first time."

Continue reading the Boston Globe article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/10/12/metro/new-master-plan-could-help-transform-boston-common-into-better-version-itself/ 

Boston Common "master plan"  -> https://www.bostoncommonmasterplan.com/

Franklin's current Master Plan ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/masterplan_update_materials.pdf

Open Space & Recreation plan -> https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-community-development/pages/open-space-and-recreation  (the plan details are actually part of the Master Plan doc)

Housing Production Plan ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/franklin_housing_production_plan_-_final_with_approval_ltr.pdf

"A new master plan could help transform Boston Common into a ‘better version’ of itself"