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Aug 16, 2026

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Franklin approves several business signs

Published Aug 16, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Commission approves several sign packages

The Design Review Commission approved sign packages for Ola Salon, Franklin Extended Stay Hotel, and Intermission, each by a 4-0 vote. It also approved most of BJ’s Wholesale’s proposed signs but rejected the larger building façade signs because of their size; approval of those signs would require approval on appeal.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Commission approves three business sign packages

The Design Review Commission unanimously approved sign packages for Franklin Lighting Center, CVS Pharmacy, and C4 Garage Doors, with each vote passing 3-0. The C4 Garage Doors approval is limited to the noted 13-by-20-inch sign size.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Business Sign Plans Approved

The commission approved sign packages for Orange Theory, Mavi Zunto Beauty Studio, Five Guys, Mathnasium, and Citgo, with each vote passing 4-0. It also approved Shell’s pylon upgrade and recommended approval of lighting for its canopy’s red band; CVS Pharmacy’s application was postponed to the next meeting because the applicant was absent.

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Briefing

Mar 31, 2026

Commission Reviews Design Guidelines Updates

The Design Review Commission discussed updating design guidelines and identifying goals for potential future bylaw amendments, with possible work tied to a Commonwealth One-Stop grant application and available funding.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Design Commission Approves Two Projects

The commission voted 4-0 to recommend design changes for 110 East Central Street and approve a sign package for Stretch Med at 287 East Central Street.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Franklin approves several business signs

The Design Review Commission approved sign packages for 4 Main Street and 9 Summer Street, plus an awning at 384 Union Street, all by 5-0 votes. It also approved a 48-square-foot painted wall sign at 384 Union Street by a 4-1 vote.

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