Franklin Planning Board Debates Stormwater Utility and Approves Site Plan

Overview: During the latest meeting of the Franklin Planning Board, attention was given to the potential incorporation of a stormwater utility into the town’s master plan, alongside the approval of a major site plan for MPH Real Estate on Davidson Avenue.

Franklin Board Considers Warehouse Project, Approves Hamilton Street Development

Overview: The Franklin Planning Board meeting addressed significant proposals, focusing primarily on a major warehouse development on Atrium and approving a separate project on Hamilton Street. The board scrutinized the warehouse plans, considering site adjustments and variances, while also giving a green light to the Hamilton Street project with conditions for aesthetic improvements.

Franklin Township Planning Board Advances Affordable Housing and Trails Plan

Overview: The Franklin Township Planning Board meeting focused on updates to the township’s master plan, particularly the adoption of an updated trails and pathways plan, and strategies to meet the township’s affordable housing obligations in the upcoming decade. The board agreed to incorporate the updated trails plan while also advancing plans for affordable housing, including the redevelopment of several key sites to meet state mandates.

Franklin Planning Board Reviews Retail Development and Warehouse Expansion Amid Environmental Concerns

Overview: At a recent Franklin Planning Board meeting, discussions centered around two development proposals: a retail shopping center on Davidson Avenue and a warehouse expansion on Cottontail Lane. Both projects raised concerns regarding site layout, environmental impact, and compliance with local regulations. The board examined plans, heard expert testimonies, and debated various aspects, including parking, landscaping, and traffic management.

Franklin Planning Board Deliberates on Warehouse Setbacks and Bylaw Amendments

Overview: The Franklin Planning Board meeting on April 16, 2025, focused on issues including proposed ordinance adjustments for warehouse developments and amendments to the board’s bylaws concerning adjourned hearing notifications. Discussions revolved around zoning regulations, environmental impacts, and community engagement.