Thursday, July 18, 2019

Lifelong Learning: Kids' Summer Vacation Cooking Camp



Begins July 29
with chef Sandhya Jain of Sandhya's Kitchen

For Students Grades in 4-7

Still Time To
DATES:
July 29 - August 1, 2019

TIME:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

During camp, students will:

  • Enhance their kitchen skills
  • Learn complex techniques like: searing, sauteing, folding & more!

A sample of what students will be cooking:

  • Breakfast for dinner: carrot cake pancakes, smoothies, quiche
  • Comfort food: butter dinner rolls, Parmesan crusted chicken nuggets, & apple pie cups with whipped cream
  • Cookies: healthy oatmeal fruit cookies, stained glass cookies, coconut macaroons
  • Snack attack: fresh pretzels, cheese-flavored crackers, granola parfaits
Lifelong Community Learning, 218 Oak St., Franklin, MA 02038
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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

THE BLACK BOX Sings...Frozen - Aug 6

THE BLACK BOX will present a concert celebrating the music of the highest-grossing animated film of all time: Disney’s Frozen. The concert will feature a narrated telling of Elsa and Anna’s story with live performances of the film’s songs as well as new music written for the current Broadway production. 

Enjoy the memorable songs of Kristen and Robert Lopez in concert on Tuesday, August 6 at 7:00 PM at THE BLACK BOX located at 15 W. Central St. in downtown Franklin. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for teens, $10 for youth 6-12, and $5 for kids 5 and under.

Katie Gray and Ali Funkhouser of New York, NY will sing the roles of Elsa and Anna respectively. Katie Gray graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy’s Integrated Conservatory. Originally from Milford, MA, she has toured France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland and the U.K. with Electric Youth through the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. Her credits include Legally Blonde (Paulette), The Addams Family (Wednesday), Grease (Marty), and Fiddler on the Roof (Fruma Sarah). 
Katie Gray and Ali Funkhouser
Katie Gray and Ali Funkhouser

Ali Funkhouser, originally from Franklin, has been seen in the national tours of Joseph...Dreamcoat and Evita. Her other credits include Disney’s Newsies (Katherine), Legally Blonde (Margot, u/s Elle), Puccini’s Suor Angelica (La Novizia), and more. She has a Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre from Oklahoma City University.

THE BLACK BOX Sings...Frozen will also feature Aaron Frongillo as Hans, Griffin Wilkins as Kristoff, Jason Barney as Olaf, Aida DiChiara as Young Anna, Laney Dragsbaek as Young Elsa, with narration by Nick Paone. The theater features a full bar and Franklin’s Intermission Cafe will be serving ice cream treats for the August 6 concert.

Modeled after the popular cabaret series “54 Sings” at Feinstein’s/54 Below in NYC, THE BLACK BOX Sings… series celebrates the music of musicals, composers, and artists sung by Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites.

For tickets and more information, call the box office at (508) 528-3370 or visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com.

Franklin HIstorical Museum: Fashions of Downton Abbey - Aug 11

We're excited to bring you The Fashions of Downton Abby as our August Second Sunday Speaker Series presentation. Our guest is Karen Antonowicz of Spirits of Fashion. Karen returns to the museum with one of her most popular presentations. 

Are you a fan of Downton Abbey? Would you love to know more about the fashions of the period? If so, join us for an informative presentation about the lives and fashions of the residents of Downton Abbey. Travel with us through time while we explore the styles of 1912, represented in Season 1 of Downton Abbey, through the 1920s, when major changes occurred both in fashion and in society. 

Immerse yourself in Downton Abbey, where we will explore all of the changing fashions of this intriguing period. Karen received her Masters Degree in textiles, fashion merchandising and design. With a concentration in historic costumes from RISD. Karen pours her passion for fashion to this presentation which includes a slide show, clips from the show, costumes and accessories from the Edwardian Era through the 1920s. 

This special presentation is on Sunday, August 11th at 1:10 PM. Arrive on time, seating is limited. The Second Sunday Speaker Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum.

Our summer exhibit, VICTORIAN SECRETS, a look at Victorian era undergarments from corsets to petticoats, is available for viewing through Saturday August 10. Come in and learn about the many layers that well dressed Victorian ladies wore to help shape and conform their figures to support the beautiful fashions of the day.

Stop by our gift shop for that perfect gift for anyone who loves Franklin or who is new to town. We have 3 editions of the Cat's Meow collectables, the Brick School, the town Library and the Train Station for $18.00 each. We have re-stocked our supply of Town Common Gazebo Christmas ornaments which sold out quickly last year. Get yours before the Christmas rush.

Do you love Franklin and our History? We're looking for locals interested in hosting at the museum once a month. Training would be provided and schedules are flexible. If you're interested or know someone who might be, email us at franklinmuseum1778@gmail.com.

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street. We are ADA compliant and admission is always free. Hours of operation are Saturdays 10 AM-1 PM, Sundays 1 PM-4 PM and Thursday evenings 5 PM-8 PM. Come in and discover your history.

VICTORIAN SECRETS, a look at Victorian era undergarments from corsets to petticoats, is available for viewing through Saturday August 10
VICTORIAN SECRETS, a look at Victorian era undergarments from corsets to petticoats, is available for viewing through Saturday August 10

Girls Who Code is Coming to Franklin Public Library this Fall

Girls Who Code is Coming to Franklin Public Library!

"We are already hard at work on the fall schedule and we want your input!

For Girls going into Grades 6 - 12, Girls Who Code is a special club all about building up girls in technology! This club will meet on Saturdays 15 times over the course of the school year to create coding projects that inspire Bravery, Resilience, Creativity, & Purpose!

Before we get sign ups rolling, please answer these quick questions to help us make this the best club we can from day one!

If you have questions please go to: https://girlswhocode.com/ or ask at the end of the survey form!"

A Girls Who Code Club will be starting at Franklin Public Library this September. Please take the Survey below or on the teens page to help us have the best start possible!
Girls Who Code is Coming to Franklin Public Library!

Girls Who Code Survey

 

Learn more about the I-90 Allston Project’s Impacts on MetroWest - Thursday, July 18



Learn more about the I-90 Allston Project’s Impacts on MetroWest - Thursday July 18
I hope you will join me

MassDOT Public Information Meeting
I-90 Allston Multimodal Project


Date: Thursday, July 18, 2019
Time: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Location: Framingham City Hall
Blumer Room
150 Concord Street, Framingham
As your legislator and a long time toll-paying resident of MetroWest, I invite you to join me this Thursday, July 18, to learn more about the state's plan to overhaul a portion of the Massachusetts Turnpike in Allston and its potential impact on our region.

According to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the project will include straightening a portion of Interstate 90 and other changes to accommodate development in Allston/Brighton. We deserve to know more about what this means for our region, our commutes, our public transportation system and, most importantly, how much it is going to cost and who will be expected to pay for it.

Your voice is important to help ensure our commutes experience the least amount of disruption. I hope you will join me. 

Please contact my office at 617-722-1500 if you have any questions.

Office of Senate President Karen E. Spilka | 617-722-1500 | Karen.Spilka@masenate.gov www.karenspilka.com


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In the News: electronics and appliances recycle day; maybe MA budget next week

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"An electronics and appliances recycle day will be held at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School, 201 Main St., Franklin on Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Residents of Franklin and all surrounding towns are welcome to participate."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20190716/electronics-appliances-recycle-day-set-in-franklin



"It’s only Tuesday and hopes are already fading for a deal this week on the overdue state budget.

Breaking a two-week pattern, the House adjourned Tuesday morning without plans to meet on Wednesday. Since July 1, the budget’s due date, both branches have been holding near-daily sessions while they await a report from the six lawmakers charged in early June with coming up with the final fiscal 2020 spending plan.

A day after he expressed hope for a budget “by the end of this week,” Second Assistant Majority Leader Paul Donato, who presided over Tuesday’s session, pushed out expectations another seven days.

“You know [conferees are] going to work the weekend, so we might as well just let them do their thing, come back, tell us when, and hopefully we can meet formally one day next week and put this budget to bed,” Donato told the News Service. There’s “no sense” in continuing daily sessions when it’s “kind of obvious” there will be no imminent report, he said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190716/budget-deadline-now-hopefully-next-week


Tuesday, July 16, 2019

THE BLACK BOX: Jazz in July Series - Lauren Kinhan with The Mark Poniatowski Trio - July 19

Continuing THE BLACK BOX Jazz in July series on Friday, July 19 at 8 PM is Lauren Kinhan with The Mark Poniatowski Trio. Jazz vocalist Lauren Kinhan possesses a rare and beautiful instrument, tough and tender, clear and fine-grained in every register, whether she’s dipping down into husky chest tones, or ascending into silvery head voice. 

The Mark Poniatowski Trio, is led by bassist, composer, arranger, and resident musician at THE BLACK BOX Mark Poniatowski, with Mark Shilansky (Piano) and Mike Connor (Drums). Mark Poniatowski’s extensive experience includes performances with the Bruce Katz Band, Toni Lynn Washington Band, Kenny Hadley Big Band, Soul Kitchen, Floyd Dixon, Sid Caesar, Rita Moreno, Bob Newhart, Junior Watson, Janiva Magness, and Kid Ramos.
Jazz in July Series - Lauren Kinhan
Jazz in July Series - Lauren Kinhan

Other July programming at THE BLACK BOX will include the acclaimed Kenny Hadley Big Band (Jazz in July) and musical theatre comedian Ali Funkhouser (BLACK BOX Cabaret). 

Visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call 508-528-3370 for more information. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central St. in downtown Franklin, MA. 

Lifelong Community Learning Announces Classes - Registration Open

Registration is now open for the fall semester at Lifelong Community Learning. Classes begin in early September. Participation is open to individuals, organizations, and businesses alike in Franklin and the surrounding region towns. 

This fall, participants can choose from a very interesting variety of options. Our newly revamped class categories include Arts & Crafts; Exercise & Wellness; Lifestyle & Culture – our Food & Wine, Language, and Dance section, the ever popular Kids’ Corner; Team Sports; Workshops & Special Events; and Online Learning. 

We are very excited about our new partnership with the Franklin YMCA. Together we will be offering Babies & Toddler Swim Lessons, Babysitter Certification, and CPR & First Aid Certification for Adults. 

We will also introduce you to Ballroom Dancing, Wine Tasting & Education, you can learn to Cook & Bake with Fresh Herbs – a class with Franklin Public Schools’ very own Chef Colin Boisvert, you can join us for a Mediumship Experience and explore the world of Nature Photography Made Easy – an outdoor, Saturday morning workshop.

Our Kids’ Corner program, a place where fun and learning meet, has been expanded again and will include another Parent & Child Painting Night in October. In addition, you will find Beginner French, Italian, Spanish, and Intermediate Italian. Kids’ Cooking classes are back along with a Saturday morning Kids’ Creative Cupcake class, and so much more! 

You won't want to miss our Public Safety / Personal Awareness classes offered in partnership with the Franklin Police Department. Once again we will have Women’s Self-Defense classes and Home Safety and Security for Kids.

This fall you will also find more exercise and sports programs than ever including Hatha Yoga and Yoga For Anyone, Zumba, Tai Chi and Community Walking. Badminton is back this fall along with two nights of Men’s Basketball. Intermediate and Advanced Volleyball classes round out the field. 

We wrap up our fall programs with a Sunday Holiday Tour of the Newport Mansions just in time to see their beautiful decorations. The tour will include transportation and a luncheon at one of Newport’s many restaurants. This is just a sampling. There is so much more to see and do!

Visit www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com for full course details and to register. You may also call Lifelong Community Learning at 508-613-1480 for more information.

Lifelong Community Learning is a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute, dedicated to providing quality learning experiences for residents in the Town of Franklin and surrounding communities.

Lifelong Community Learning Announces Classes - Registration Open
Lifelong Community Learning Announces Classes - Registration Open

Franklin Youth & Open Track & Field Meets - July 18

Open track and field meet coming up on Thursday, July 18, July 25 and August 1. 

Check in and field events start at 5:00 PM. Running events start at 6:00 PM.

All events take place at Franklin High School. $5 entry fee (unlimited events)




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Franklin Youth & Open Track & Field Meets - July 18
Franklin Youth & Open Track & Field Meets - July 18

In the News: Dancing on Dean; Interim budget for MA consideration

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Kevin R. Goffe, president and CEO of Dean Bank, announces that Dean Bank will continue Dancing on Dean, its free summer concert series, for the second year on Friday.

Dancing on Dean is a “block party-style” event taking place in the bank’s 21 Main St. back parking lot, complete with live music, beer and wine, local restaurants offering food for purchase and fun. It’s something Goffe has dreamed of doing in downtown for years.

“Through the efforts and cooperation of town officials, the Franklin Downtown Partnership, the Franklin School for the Performing Arts, other local businesses and our employees, we’re excited to be able to announce that the next Dancing on Dean will take place on Friday July 19 from 6-9 p.m.,” he said.

Each Dancing on Dean features a live band throughout the evening and dancing is encouraged. Goffe hopes local bands will become interested in playing in front of a hometown crowd, in a family-friendly environment as the event gains momentum."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190715/dean-bank-to-host-dancing-on-dean-in-franklin

Dancing on Dean - Old Town - July 19, 2019
Dancing on Dean - Old Town - July 19, 2019

"With the annual state budget now 15 days late and negotiators acknowledging still-unresolved issues, House Speaker Robert DeLeo indicated on Monday that a compromise might not be within reach this month and said the governor should file legislation that would ensure government continues to operate into August.

The speaker’s statement on Monday came just hours after he publicly hinted that legislative leaders may have to consider “other options” for resolving a fiscal year 2020 budget if talks continue to drag later into July, a month in which state spending is covered by an interim $5 billion appropriation with no exact date for when funding will run dry.

“Based on the current status of the negotiations, the Speaker feels it would be prudent for the Governor to file a 1/12th budget for August to ensure the Commonwealth’s fiscal obligations are met,” DeLeo spokeswoman Catherine Williams told the News Service in a statement."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190715/seeking-other-options-deleo-calls-for-interim-august-budget

In the News: Dean switches athletic conference; gambling expansion hearings; brewers-distributors don't agree

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The Great Northeast Athletic Conference has announced the addition of Dean College as its newest full core member institution beginning with the 2020-21 academic year, as recently announced by GNAC Commissioner Joe Walsh.

Dean College is currently a member of the New England Collegiate Conference for all sports excluding football.

In all, 14 of Dean’s 15 varsity sport programs will compete initially in the GNAC: baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, field hockey, men’s golf, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s soccer, softball and men’s and women’s volleyball."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190715/stronggreat-northeast-athletic-conference-adds-dean-college-strong

Dean's mascot "Boomer" out on the lawn recently
Dean's mascot "Boomer" out on the lawn recently

"Eight years after Massachusetts legalized casino gambling and while lawmakers are weighing further expansions of gaming, a Hopkinton couple told lawmakers the story of how “the spread of commercialized gambling” has turned their lives and business upside down, and warned lawmakers against further promoting gambling.

Sara and Jeff Austin, who own and operate a sound engineering firm in Framingham, noticed a few unauthorized transactions on a bank statement in December 2018. Their bookkeeper, Antonis Mallios, assured them it was an accounting error and would be rectified in no time.

But as the Austins sorted through seven years of records, they and law enforcement realized Mallios had allegedly stolen $885,000 from the company and another $470,000 from a Methuen health center where he also kept the books."


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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190715/hopkinton-couple-victims-of-alleged-embezzler-slams-push-for-plainridge-table-games


"Brewers and beer distributors are renewing the effort to create new pathways out of their business partnerships, but a “compromise” bill put forward by distributors has already been rejected by brewers, who are offering a plan they said would be “painful” for them but still preferable to the distributors’ option.

“We’re not trying to make it easy for us to leave our wholesalers,” said Boston Beer Company founder Jim Koch. “We’re willing to make it very painful in order to get something done. We’d love it differently, but it’s not going to happen. We have to make it painful for us.”

Under current law, once a beer supplier has worked with a particular distributor for six months, that distributor has indefinite rights to the products it has already distributed, and a supplier can only terminate the contract if the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission determines that the distributor has violated one of five statutorily-defined conditions."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190715/brewers-distributors-renew-quarrel-over-exclusive-contracts

Monday, July 15, 2019

[Residents] Police Business Line Service Restored

The Franklin Police business line service has been restored. Please call 508-528-1212 for all non-emergency Police services. 

Franklin Police Business Line Service Restored
Franklin Police Business Line Service Restored
 

[Residents] Franklin Police Business Line experiencing an outage

Please be advised we are experiencing outages with our 508-528-1212 business line. 

Any non emergency or emergency police services please call the Metacomet Emergency Community Center 911 line. 

Franklin Police Business Line experiencing an outage
Franklin Police Business Line experiencing an outage

St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul 25th Annual Backpack Collection

The St. Mary's Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is excited to announce its 25th annual collection of back-to-school supplies to help children prepare for a wonderful school year. 

If you would like to participate, please buy a school backpack, and fill it with back to school supplies. Please label the backpack either Grades K-3, Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, or Grades 9-12. 

The backpacks should not be specific for either a boy or a girl. The backpacks may be dropped by the food boxes near the prayer wall on the weekend of August 17/18 and on Monday, (August 19th) until noon. 

Backpacks will be available for pick-up on August 19, 20 and 21 from 9 to 4. We will also have them available for pick-up on Tuesday, August 20th from 5 -7. We are also hoping to have enough backpacks to offer them to families living in area shelters. 

Last year, 162 children and teens benefited from your generosity. It is so important for children and youth to see the goodness in the world. If you are needing a backpack. please call us at 508-918-2291 to have your name put on our distribution list.

Suggestions for supplies may be found on our website. Lists are also available at the front doors of the church. Thank you in advance for your participation in this year’s drive!

St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul 25th Annual Backpack Collection
St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul
25th Annual Backpack Collection
 

Franklin’s Concerts on the Common - Wednesdays

Enjoy Franklin’s Summer Concerts Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
There are also fun programs for the kiddies from 6:00 to 6:30 PM.

7/17 The Frank Padula band
    - Jamie Barrett at 6:00


7/24 Electric Youth
7/31 DJ Mike Rutkowski
8/07 Matt Zajac & Friends
8/21 The Elastic Five


Franklin’s Concerts on the Common - Wednesdays
Franklin’s Concerts on the Common - Wednesdays


Zoning Board of Appeals - Public Hearing Notices for Aug 1 meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has three new public hearings scheduled for their meeting August 1, 2019. The full agenda for the meeting is not yet published.


At: 7:30 PM
Applicant: Paul D’Amelio
Address of Subject Property: 349 East Central Street(Map & Lot: 240-198-000-000)
Petition Type: Variance
To Allow: Applicant is seeking to site a propane refilling station. The use is denied without a Variance from the ZBA.

Public Hearing Notice
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/349_east_central_street_legal_ad_0.pdf

At: 7:35 PM
Applicant: Richard and Doreen Johnson
Address of Subject Property: 394 Coronation Drive(Map & Lot: 240-160-000-000)
Petition Type: Variance
To Allow: Applicant is seeking to construct a garage addition that is 36.5’ from the front setback where 40’ is required. The building permit is denied without a Variance from the ZBA

Public Hearing Notice
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/394_coronation_drive_legal_ad.pdf

At: 7:40 PM
Applicant: James Thornhill/Trooper Inc.
Address of Subject Property: 13 Brookfield Road (Map & Lot: 240-198-000-000)
Petition Type: Variance
To Allow: Applicant is seeking to construct a 16’ X 16’ addition that is 13.1’ from the left side yard setback where 25’ is required and to construct a covered porch that is 8.4’ from the right side yard setback where 25’ is required. The building permit is denied without a Variance from the ZBA.

Public Hearing Notice
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/13_brookfield_road_legal_ad.pdf


Zoning Board of Appeals - Public Hearing Notices for Aug 1 meeting
Zoning Board of Appeals - Public Hearing Notices for Aug 1 meeting


Sunday, July 14, 2019

In the News: Scooping the summer job; MA State budget late again

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

Scooping the summer job
"Corrin Fernald, 15, had applied for what seemed like her 15th job, and was promptly rejected for what seemed like the 15th time.

The incoming sophomore at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School landed her first job last year at Molly’s Apothecary in Medway. But under child labor laws, she only worked about three times a month for two hours at a time.

Eager to earn more money for a car and to help fund her college education, she applied to about 10 other businesses a few months later, from supermarkets to coffee shops - and was turned away at all of them.

Fernald knows of only about five other 15-year-olds with jobs, and they were hired because they knew the employer, she said. She wondered why no one would hire her."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190713/franklin-teens-scoop-up-cool-job

https://twitter.com/milforddaily/status/1150233218056118272
https://twitter.com/milforddaily/status/1150233218056118272


MA State budget late again
“Obviously, state aid is very important to the town, but if it’s a couple weeks late, then it really doesn’t have any impact on our operations,” said Natick Finance Director John Townsend.

As legislators finished their second week of the new fiscal year without a statewide budget, local government financial experts have mixed feelings about lawmakers’ tardiness.

“It affects us in that we’re not exactly sure how much money we’re getting from the state,” said Christopher Sandini, Franklin’s finance director. “Everything trickles down. If they’re late, then we can’t finalize our plans.”

On the first day after the deadline, July 1, Gov. Charlie Baker told the State House News Service he doesn’t have a problem with a budget coming in “a week or two” late. In a summary of discussions with leadership on Beacon Hill, the news agency has repeatedly called the group “unfazed.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190713/local-officials-eager-for-state-to-finalize-budget

https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Senate
https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Senate

Planning Board: Public hearings scheduled for July 22

There are at least 2 new public hearings scheduled for the Planning Board meeting of Monday, July 22, 2019. The agenda is not yet published. When that is, we'll share the agenda here too.


21 Corbin St - Corbin Townhouses
In accordance with the Town of Franklin Zoning By-Laws, the Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 22 at 7:25 PM in the Town Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, for a Special Permit and Site Plan application titled "Corbin Townhouses, Multi-Unit Townhouse Development, 21 Corbin street, Franklin, MA" prepared by Level Design Group, Plainville, MA., dated June 19, 2019 and submitted to the Department of Planning and Community Development on July 1, 2019, by CBB Ventures, LLC, Franklin MA.
The site is located at 21 Corbin Street in the General Residential V Zoning District (Assessor's Map 286, Lot 263). The applicant is proposing to construct 4-unit multifamily structure with individual driveways. The purpose of the Special Permit is to allow multi-family residential use within the General Residential V per zoning by-law Ch. 185, Attachment 7, Use Regulations Schedule, Part VI, 6.1.
Public hearing notice:
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/public_hearing_notice_-_margarets_cove.pdf

Proposed project plans:
https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-board/pages/21-corbin-street-4-unit-townhomes


Margaret's Cove - Mine Brook Estates
In accordance with the Town of Franklin Zoning By-Laws, the Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 7:35 PM in the Town Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, for a Definitive Subdivision Modification Plan application titled "Mine Brook Estates" prepared by Guerriere and Halnon, Inc., dated June 28, 2019 and submitted to the Department of Planning and Community Development on July 1, 2019, by Whitman Homes, 1200 Turnpike St, Canton, MA.
The site is located at Margaret's Cove in Single Family III Zoning District (Assessor's Map 237, Lots 12-16, 18-22). The applicant is proposing to construct 6 single family lots with roadway and drainage.
Public hearing notice:
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/public_hearing_notice_-_margarets_cove.pdf

Proposed project plans:
https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-board/pages/mine-brook-estates-subdivision-modification

Planning Board: Public hearings scheduled for July 22
Planning Board: Public hearings scheduled for July 22

"designed to improve safety and operational efficiency"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"State transportation leaders will outline preferred design for I-495/90 interchange reconstruction.

Want to learn more about the potential design plan for the reconstruction of the heavily traveled interchange of I-495 and the Mass. Pike? The state Department of Transportation (DOT) will hold four informational meetings throughout MetroWest later this month.

Meetings: The first public meeting will be held Thursday, July 25, at Hopkinton High School. Others will be held Tuesday, July 30, at Hudson Town Hall; Wednesday, July 31, at Shrewsbury Town Hall; and Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Holliston police headquarters. All meetings will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m"

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190714/transportation-officials-will-share-preferred-deisgn-for-i-49590-interchange-at-four-public-meetings-this-month

For more info on the project visit their webpage
https://www.mass.gov/i-495i-90-interchange-improvements

There is an interactive map for comments
  https://wikimapping.com/wikimap/I495I90.html

an interactive map
an interactive map