Franklin City Council Special City Council Meeting / FY2027 Budget Workshop
The council held a public hearing regarding the painting of city crosswalks and subsequently approved a resolution to fund the project through the Capital Reserve Municipal Transportation Fund. The remainder of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation of the FY2027 budget by the School Board and SAU, highlighting the deficit between the proposed budget and the tax-cap budget, staffing reductions, and the impact of these cuts on student programs and services. The council discussed potential funding avenues, reviewed special education mandates, and scheduled multiple upcoming budget workshops to continue their deliberations.
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The board discussed and addressed new applications including a boundary lot line adjustment and a subdivision proposal for Crowley Container & Trailer Rental properties. The planner presented updates regarding potential amendments to the city ordinance concerning wetland septic distance requirements and downtown revitalization district regulations. Previous administrative actions included site plan considerations for single-family residential projects and updates on city water and sewer infrastructure, along with various planning department updates regarding project statuses and FEMA flood map revisions.
Mar 25, 2026·Board meeting
Franklin Planning Board Public Meeting
The board discussed multiple subdivision applications for properties on Hill Road and Kenrick Farm Road. Key discussions included a proposed amendment to the municipal ordinance regarding violations and penalties to align with state RSA standards, a briefing on municipal infrastructure, and updates from the planning department. The board also reviewed conceptual plans for redeveloping a multi-family property on Bow Street and addressed long-term master planning efforts for the city.
Feb 25, 2026·Board meeting
Franklin Planning Board Public Meeting
The public meeting agenda included seeking approval for two proposed lot subdivisions (PB26-01 and PB26-02), although these were noted to be heard at the March 25, 2026 meeting. A briefing by the Municipal Services Department Director was scheduled regarding existing municipal infrastructure. Furthermore, the Board was set to review a Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Section 305-38 Violations and Penalties, intended to align local penalties with New Hampshire RSA 676:17 to impose higher civil penalties for zoning violations. The Planner's Update covered several items including the Bow Street Infrastructure Project, Cumberland Farms, Proctor Point, Sanborn/Piper Street Name Approval, the Weglarz Solar Project, and FEMA Flood Maps.
