Franklin Observer - Franklin Town Massachusetts Local News, Events, Classifieds and Alerts

Franklin Town Thu. Oct 21 2021

Voting Machines Pass Test

Every election, voting machines get tested and this year was no exception

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Thu. Oct 21 2021

Fall Leaf Pick up Cancelled

Vendor troubles made the traditional program impossible this year.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Thu. Oct 21 2021

Candidate Forum, Thurs Night -- Last Big Event of Election Season

Live, in person at Senior Center at 6:15 and also broadcast on Franklin public access channel.

Alan Earls Editor

Candidate Forum, Thurs Night -- Last Big Event of Election Season

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Weather

Thursday October 21

Clear throughout the day.

High: 75°

Low: 52°

Wind: 5 mph SSW

Chance of precipitation: 0%

Franklin Town Wed. Oct 20 2021

We Hear...

Recent short news items, rumors, and factoids from Franklin

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Observer Community POST...

Alan Earls Franklin Town News Tip - Mon. Oct 4 2021

Additional AirLoc Memories from Local Historian Joe Landry
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Kristine Shanahan Franklin Town event

Drive Thru Trunk or Treat - Sat Oct 23 4:00 pm
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Christine Sousa Franklin Town Gigs & Services Offered - Mon. Sep 13 2021

Art Classes
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Alan Earls Franklin Town event

2021 Franklin Town Biennial Election - Tue Nov 2 6:00 am
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Alan Earls Franklin Town event

Byzantine and Russian Icons--Second Sunday Speaker Series and Franklin HIstorical Museum - Sun Jan 9 1:00 pm
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A Contemplative Live -- Second Sunday Speaker Series at the Franklin Historical Museum - Sun Dec 12 1:00 pm
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Vintage Franklin Homes -- Second Sunday Speaker Series at the Franklin Historical Museum - Sun Nov 14 1:00 pm
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Alan Earls Franklin Town Alert - Wed. Sep 1 2021

GoFundMe for Dean Ave. Fire Victm
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Franklin Town Wed. Oct 20 2021

Candidates Night Part 4: Town Council

Eight incumbents and four challengers exchanged views and credentials...

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Norfolk County COVID-19 Statistics

Franklin Town and Norfolk County COVID-19 Coverage and Statistics

Currently a 1.8% positive test rate in a county with a population of 706,775

14.2 cases per 100,000

1.06 infection rate

1,855 deaths

Franklin Town Tue. Oct 19 2021

Heather Elizabeth Varnum, 33

A 2006 graduate of Franklin High School

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Tue. Oct 19 2021

Candidates Night Part 3: School Committee

Fiscal challenges ahead a common theme for many candidates.

Alan Earls Editor

Candidates Night Part 3: School Committee

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Franklin Town Tue. Oct 19 2021

Candidates Night Part 2: Planning Board

Incumbents on defensive as newcomers share credentials and hit frequent recusals by incumbents.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Tue. Oct 19 2021

Mary Patricia (Gardner) Hagan, 97

Had been an administrative assistant at Tri County High School in Franklin for many years

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Mon. Oct 18 2021

Candidates Night Part 1: Assessors, Board of Health, Town Clerk Candidates

Evening's most lively moments were between the two candidates for Town Clerk.

Alan Earls Editor

Candidates Night Part 1: Assessors, Board of Health, Town Clerk Candidates

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Mon. Oct 18 2021

ConComm Pleased with DelCarte Cleanup

Efforts continue to focus on making site ideal for public and nature...

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Mon. Oct 18 2021

Franklin, State House, and Beyond

The Week Ahead in Local and State Politics & Government

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sun. Oct 17 2021

Tombstones (a.k.a. recently published legal notices)

Some Public Legal Notices filed in local newspapers and made available to the public via the MassPublicNotices.org web site

Alan Earls Editor

Tombstones (a.k.a. recently published legal notices)

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Franklin Town Sun. Oct 17 2021

Hometown History #3: Gold!

The short-lived 'Gold Rush' of 1898 is one of the more peculiar stories from Franklin's past.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sun. Oct 17 2021

School Committee Recap

A summary of some points from last week's meeting..

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor