Recent Legal Notices

Some Public Legal Notices filed in local newspapers and made available to the public via the MassPublicNotices.org web site and other sources:

Hennep, Inc. Community Outreach Meeting Franklin, MA Notice is hereby given that a Community Outreach Meeting for a proposed Marijuana Establishment is scheduled for August 7, 2024, at 4:30 PM at the Franklin Senior Center located at 10 Daniel McCahill St, Franklin, MA 02038. The proposed Marijuana Retail Establishment is anticipated to be located at 164 Grove Street, Franklin, MA 02038. There will be an opportunity for the public to ask questions. Publication Dates

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FRANKLIN, 6 REGENT CIRCLE LEGAL NOTICE Zoning Board of Appeals, Town of Franklin Notice is hereby given that the Town of Franklin Board of Appeals will hold a Public hearing on August 1, 2024 via Zoom Platform. Please go to Franklinma.gov to view meeting access under ZBA. At: 7:30PM Applicant: Robert and Megan Wesson Address of Subject Property: 6 Regent Circle (225-113-000-000) Petition Type: Variance From Section (or Schedule): 185 Attachment 9 Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements To Allow: Applicant is seeking to construct a 40' x 7.5' front porch that is 34.1' from the front yard setback where 40' is required.. The building permit is denied without a Variance from the ZBA. An appeal from the decision of the Board of Appeals may be made by any person aggrieved pursuant to MGL Chap. 40A, Section 17 as amended, within twenty (20) days after the date of the filing of the notice of decision with the City Clerk. All records and files for this project can be viewed in the Building Department on the 1st floor of the Franklin Municipal Building during regular business hours or Visit Franklinma.gov under ZBA for applicant application. Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals: (508) 520-4907. Any person or organization so wishing will be afforded the opportunity to be heard. The hearing is accessible to persons with physical disabilities.

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LEGAL NOTICE Invitation for Bids (IFB) TOWN OF FRANKLIN In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a tree removal, stump grinding and tree trimming firm. Project: The work to be performed includes the furnishing of labor, licensed arborist supervision and expertise, equipment, personnel, fuel and all other things necessary for the trimming and/or removal of trees and stump grinding on public ways and properties in the Town of Franklin. The Town of Franklin will furnish no trucks, equipment or manpower to assist the Contractor. Estimated Annual Cost: Est. $100,000 Location Contract Start Date: August 1, 2024 Bid Documents: Download from www.franklinma.gov/bids Proposals due: at 10:00 AM on August 1, 2024 Franklin Municipal Building 355 East Central Street Franklin, MA All inquiries regarding this IFB shall be directed to the Town's Purchasing Officer: Pam Vickery Franklin Purchasing Department 355 East Central St., Room 206 Franklin, MA 02038 Phone- 508.553-4835 Fax- 508.541.5253 Email- pvickery@franklinma.gov

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15 LIBERTY WAY, FRANKLIN LEGAL NOTICE Town of Franklin Conservation Commission Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 131, s.40 (Wetlands Protection Act), the Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a Hybrid Public Hearing on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7:04 PM on a Notice of Intent filed by Chris Frattaroli of Goddard Consulting, LLC, Northborough, MA on behalf of John Adair of Atlantic Oliver 15 Liberty Way LLC, Boston, MA. Proposed work includes a parking lot expansion with associated stormwater management within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to an Isolated Vegetated Wetland (IVW). Approximately 19,400 square feet (sf) of work is proposed within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to IVW, of which approximately 700 sf of proposed work will take place within the 25- to 50-foot Buffer Zone; and 18,700 sf of proposed work will take place within the 50- to 100-foot Buffer Zone. The Project is located at 15 Liberty Way, Map 320 Lot 4, in 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. Jeff Livingstone Conservation Chair

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Donovan Estates LEGAL NOTICE FRANKLIN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 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, July 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Town Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, for a Preliminary Subdivision application titled “Donovan Estates” prepared by United Consultants, Inc., Wrentham, MA, and submitted to the Department of Planning & Community Development on June 10, 2024, by Attorney Richard Cornetta on behalf of Donovan Family Realty Trust, Franklin, MA. The property is located in the Rural Residential II Zoning District (Assessors Map 220 Lots 13, 14 and 15) near the intersection of Partridge Street and Harborwood Drive. The applicant is proposing to construct an 8-lot subdivision. Copies of the plan and supporting documentation may be reviewed in the Department of Planning & Community Development during regular office hours or contact (508) 520-4907. Greg Rondeau, Chairman

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