The town and its consultant at Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments are drafting an affordable housing plan and ask residents complete an online
FRANKLIN For Franklin resident Jocelyn Constant, the town doesn’t need to have an affordable housing plan, and that anyone who is working can make rent in the town.
“Personally, I think people need to start living within their means, and not look for handouts,” Constant said.
Like other municipalities throughout the state, Franklin is currently working on an Affordable Housing Plan, which is a state requirement. In Franklin, residents are being surveyed on the matter. Carly Holzschuh, Franklin town planner and a planner for the Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments, said it was first posted to the town’s website back in December, but the survey has gotten more attention after the town sent a postcard flyer last week.