FRANKLIN — This city council voted to restrict certain activities along the Merrimack River at their meeting Aug. 4, with a goal of protecting recreation space.

The council met at the Franklin Elks Lodge last week. Eight councilors were present, and Councilor Susan Hallett-Cook (Ward 2) was absent from the meeting.

Councilor Bruce Marshall (Ward 1) sat at the table for the first time. He was voted in by the council at the July 16 meeting, to replace Councilor Ted Starkweather, who resigned citing health concerns.

Marshall's first motion was to amend a resolution to place conservation restrictions on five parcels on River Street which abut the Merrimack River. Conservation Commission Chair Glenn Morrill, who is currently running for mayor, said the goal of the item is to preserve the lan

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