Conservation News & Announcements

Happy World Wetlands Day, Franklin!

Happy World Wetlands Day, Franklin! 

OSRP Focus Group Meeting Schedule

In case you missed it - 2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting Recording - Municipal Recreation Facilities and Parks (ADA Compliance Included)

The Conservation Commission held its second Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focus group meeting last Thursday, January 26. It was a... more ››

OSRP Focus Group Meeting Schedule

2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Municipal Recreation Facilities and Parks (ADA Compliance Included) - Thursday Jan 26

The Conservation Commission will hold its second Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focus group meeting this Thursday, January 26 from 6... more ››

OSRP Focus Group Meeting Schedule

In case you missed it - 2023 OSRP First Focus Group Meeting, Sports and Rec Programming

The Conservation Commission held its first Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focus group meeting last night. In case you missed it or... more ››

Conservation B(l)og 3 - Landowner Webinar Series and Stormwater Utility Fee Program

Happy New Year Franklinites,The Franklin Conservation Department hopes everyone had a warm end to the year 2022 and a happy beginning to... more ››

Conservation Meeting Date Change - Nov 24 to Dec 1

Please note that the November 24 Conservation Commission meeting is canceled. We will instead be meeting on December 1. We... more ››

Conservation B(l)og 2 - Event Recap, Future Outlooks, Hunting Information

What a whirlwind of an October! From the Harvest Festival, to Touch-a-Truck, to the Health Fair, to the DelCarte Event… Thank you to... more ››

50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act

The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary federal law governing water pollution in the United States - and today it turns 50!

DelCarte Fall Gathering - 2022/10/22 900-1200

Conservation B(l)og 1 - Introductions and DelCarte Fall Gathering

Welcome to the new Conservation B(l)og – your direct way to stay “in-the-know” about all things “Conservation” and the Town of Franklin.... more ››

July 7 Conservation Commission Meeting Zoom ID Change

The Zoom ID Meeting # for the July 7 Conservation Commission Meeting has changed.  It is now 860 2501 2898.  A new agenda with the revised... more ››

Earth Day 2021 Delcarte Cleanup Event on October 16, Volunteers Welcome

Earth Day 2021 Delcarte Cleanup Event

Charles River Flood Model

Guidance for submitting to DEP during closure

Applicants, Please read the attached guidance on how to submit to MassDEP during the closure.Thank you.

Trails and Walking Paths

Please click this link for information and maps of local trails. ... more ››

Application Submittals

While the Town Hall is closed to the public, you may mail any applications and correspondence to the Town Hall until further notice. Please... more ››

LEGAL AD FEE CHANGE

The legal advertisement fee is no longer $110.00. The fee will now be the exact amount the newspaper charges for that specific... more ››

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