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Planning & Community Development
Contact TypeContact Information
Contact:
Town Planner
Planning Director
Address:
355 East Central Street
Municipal Building
Franklin, MA 02038
Phone:
(508) 520-4907
Fax:
(508) 520-4906
Conservation Phone:
(508) 520-4929
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 
Staff
Name
Title
Director
Town Planner
Planning Board Secretary
Town Ecologist/Conservation Agent
Conservation Secretary
The Department of Planning and Community Development's mission is to plan and implement policies and initiatives that work to fulfill the land use related goals of the people of Franklin.  We make every effort to maintain the character of the community while enhancing its economic vitality.
The Department of Planning and Community Development's activities and services include, but are not limited to, economic development, subdivision and site plan review, public transportation, historic preservation, downtown revitaliztion, zoning by-law and subdivision regulation development, grant writing, open space preservation, brownfields redevelopment, transit oriented deelopment and sustainable development including use of smart growth concepts.  DPCD balances its approach to these initiatives through long term planning and public participation.
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