Showing posts with label wetland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wetland. Show all posts

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Notice of Intent - 3 Mount Street - Conservation - Sep 7 at 7:10 PM

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 7, 2023 at 7:10 PM for a Notice of Intent filed by Amanda Cavaliere of Guerriere & Halnon, Inc., Franklin, MA on behalf of Sean and Amy Lanagan, Franklin, MA. The project proposes the construction single family house with an associated driveway, garage, private well and shared septic system.

Approximately 17,300 square feet (sf) of the work is proposed within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW), of which approximately 850 square feet is proposed within the 25- to 50-foot Buffer Zone, and 16,450 sf within the 50- to 100-foot Buffer Zone.

The Project is located at 3 Mount Street, Map 330 Lots 11.1; 11.2; 11.3 and 11.4, in the Rural Residential I 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.

Patrick Gallagher
Chairman

Notice of Intent - 3 Mount Street - Conservation
Notice of Intent - 3 Mount Street - Conservation

Monday, February 20, 2023

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting Agenda - February 22, 2023 - 6 PM

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting
Agenda & Meeting Packet
February 22, 2023 - 6 PM

Agenda:
1. Discussion: An overview of the “Chapter 40B
a. A Chapter 40B primer by the state Department of Housing and Community
b. A staff memo and slideshow will be forthcoming at the meeting.
2. Discussion & Project Presentation: 121 Grove Street, a “Friendly 40B”
f. Conservation Commission comment letter  ->  


The agenda doc contains remote participation info ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2023-02-22_edc_agenda_.pdf

 

Chapter 40B primer by the state Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
Chapter 40B primer by the state Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) 

Friday, February 3, 2023

Happy World Wetlands Day, Franklin!

Happy World Wetlands Day, Franklin!

We admit that every day is World Wetlands Day over here at Franklin Conservation. It's all we talk about! And why wouldn't we? Wetlands provide us humans with a myriad of benefits including, but definitely not limited to:

  • Dissipating stream energy for flood control
  • Producing wetland products (e.g., cranberries)
  • Sequestering sediment, contaminants, and nutrients (e.g., pollution)
  • Providing habitat to support biodiversity
  • Providing aesthetic services and recreational opportunities
  • Replenishing groundwater
  • Providing long-term carbon and water storage (important for climate change resilience!)

Franklin Conservation wishes you a very happy World Wetlands Day and encourages you to go outside - at some point, perhaps not today - and visit one our many waterbodies. We have plenty - just look at the map below!


Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/happy-world-wetlands-day-franklin