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3 items · last 90 days
Decisions and notable items from recent meetings, most significant first.
Routine procedural items (5) are left out.
Matthew Gagnon & Kelly MacBain seek a variance to build a 30'×30.5' attached garage with a room above, sitting 12.2' from the right side yard where 20' is required.
📍 79 Oxford Drive, Franklin, MA
Why this matters: Side-yard setback relief affects neighboring properties.
365 Prospect Street — Special Permit Request (Inground Pool)
Vinicius Almeida seeks a special permit to install an inground pool that would raise impervious surface (hard-paved/covered area) to 19.67% of the lot, exceeding the 15% cap.
📍 365 Prospect Street, Franklin, MA
Why this matters: Stormwater/impervious-cover limits affect neighborhood drainage.
Selection of bidders for Strategic Plan development
Council and School Committee will hear pitches from three firms (Raftelis, Capital Strategic Solutions, BME Strategies) and pick finalists for a town/school strategic plan capped at $40,000, prompted by structural budget deficits, declining enrollment, and two narrowly failed overrides (2024, 2025).
💰 Project estimated at no more than $40,000; contract awarded to lowest overall cost bidder📍 355 East Central Street, 2nd Floor Council Chambers
Why this matters: Plan will guide future budget and tax decisions
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Some decisions aren't final right away — zoning board rulings, for example, can be appealed to Superior Court within 20 days. Items with an open appeal window are flagged above with a countdown.
⚠️ These summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original source documents for anything important. This site is not affiliated with the Town of Franklin and is not legal advice.
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