For Planning and Zoning Board Information, please visit the Planning and Zoning Page.  You can do so by clicking on either the word Planning or the word Zoning, for a direct routing to those pages.

The Upper Merrimack River Local Advisory Committee (UMRLAC) is looking for concerned citizens of Franklin to fill two vacant seats as Franklin Representatives.  UMRLAC is a committee of volunteers from the communities of Northfield, Franklin, Boscawen, Bow, Canterbury, and Concord.  All representatives are appointed through their local governments.  A description of our duties and responsibilities can be found by visiting our website at www.merrimackriver.org

If you are a Franklin resident or a resident of another one of our represented communities and would like to get involved in preserving and protecting our treasured natural resource please contact Tucker Noack at 934-2871 or 748-0846.

DO YOU LIVE IN FRANKLIN? 

DO YOU WANT YOUR VOICE TO BE HEARD AT CITY HALL?

Apply to be a member of one of the city commissions or boards. 

The most important requirements are the willingness to learn and attend all meetings.

Meetings are generally once a month.  Planning usually meets 2 times a month.

All board and commission members are required to be residents of Franklin. 

OPENINGS NOW OR IN THE NEAR FUTURE: 

Conservation Commission - The conservation commission currently has an opening available.  For information, please contact the City Manager's Office, at (603) 934-3900.  You must reside in the City of Franklin.  If you are interested, please fill out the Board and Commission Prospective Appointee Profile sheet located above.

CIP Committee - The CIP Committee currently has an opening available.  For information, please contact the City Manager's Office, at (603) 934-3900.  You must reside in the City of Franklin.  If you are interested, please fill out the Board and Commission Prospective Appointee Profile sheet located above.

Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) – hear & decide appeals in enforcement of the zoning ordinance 

Planning Board – prepare & amend master plan, recommend amendment to the zoning ordinance or map, “carry out purposes of RSAs”.

helpful to have knowledge in one or more of following areas: planning, architecture, engineering, construction, safety, transportation issues 

Heritage Commission – Mission is to Inventory, Preserve, Protect, and Promote the History, Heritage, and Historic Resources of  Franklin, New Hampshire.

Necessary for appointment - knowledge of local history, architecture, preservation and/or business (or willingness to learn) & willingness to put in some additional hours.  

Highway Safety Committee – Meets to determine city action for our roads.  Ex: Is a stop sign needed, does a speed limit need to be changed, do we need an additional crosswalk, etc. 

You may fill out the form located on the Service Opportunities page and submit it to the City Manager or you can go to the city managers office in City Hall/Opera House and ask for the Prospective Appointee Profile.  Requested information includes your name and contact info, what commission you are interested in and why you could be an asset.  You may also call 934-3900 and ask for an application to be mailed to you. 

Be sure to return the completed application to the same office.