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Franklin Town Wed. Aug 10 2022

Judge Sets Sentencing Date for Woonsocket Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking

`targeted vulnerable women with substance use disorders and essentially enslaved them'

Alan Earls Editor

Judge Sets Sentencing Date for Woonsocket Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Wed. Aug 10 2022

ZBA Objects to Project Favored by Neighbors

“Dream” garage deemed simply too big

Alan Earls Editor

ZBA Objects to Project Favored by Neighbors

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Weather

Saturday August 13

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

High: 77°

Low: 59°

Wind: 4 mph NNE

Chance of precipitation: 0%

Franklin Town Tue. Aug 9 2022

Tri-County Educator to Join AGC Externship

Program aims to correct misconceptions about the construction industry and encourage more young people to consider careers in the field.

Alan Earls Editor

Tri-County Educator to Join AGC Externship

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Observer Community POST...

Rachel Kagno Franklin Town event

Walk-In Wednesdays Job Fair - Wed Aug 24 11:00 am
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Dave Magoon Franklin Town event

Family Movie Night - Fri Aug 26 6:30 pm
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Kristin Bowden Franklin Town event

49th Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race - Mon Sep 5 9:00 am
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Kathy Light Hulin Franklin Town Public Notices - Wed. Jul 27 2022

The First Universalist Society in Franklin Welcomes a new Interim Minister
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Rachel Kagno Franklin Town Alert - Mon. May 16 2022

Looking for a job in healthcare? We're hiring!
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Val Tessicini Franklin Town News Tip - Tue. Apr 19 2022

There is a weight loss support group in Franklin.
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Kathy Lundgren Franklin Town Alert - Sun. Mar 20 2022

Looking for a 4-legged companion? Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton may have your friend!
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Alan Earls Franklin Town Free Stuff - Fri. Jan 21 2022

Laser Printer and Cartridges
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Franklin Town Tue. Aug 9 2022

Florence M. (Johnson) O'Neill, 91

A complete obituary will follow

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Tue. Aug 9 2022

Doughty Would Push To Restore 5 Percent Sales Tax

Plan would slash the sales tax from 6.25 percent to 5 percent, the rate that was in place until the Legislature hiked it in 2009.

Alan Earls Editor

Doughty Would Push To Restore 5 Percent Sales Tax

Alan Earls Editor

Norfolk County COVID-19 Statistics

Franklin Town and Norfolk County COVID-19 Coverage and Statistics

Currently a 7.2% positive test rate in a county with a population of 706,775

16.7 cases per 100,000

1.1 infection rate

2,000 deaths

Franklin Town Tue. Aug 9 2022

UPDATED: Marsha M. (Crosta) Simmler, 79

A complete obituary will follow

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Tue. Aug 9 2022

Roy to Host Event for Lt. Gov Candidate Lesser

Event planned for LaCantina on Thursday evening.

Alan Earls Editor

Roy to Host Event for Lt. Gov Candidate Lesser

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Mon. Aug 8 2022

National Grid Pushes Tax Holiday for Home Energy Savings

` energy rates expected to increase this winter due to a variety of global factors such as increased natural gas demand'

Alan Earls Editor

National Grid Pushes Tax Holiday for Home Energy Savings

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Mon. Aug 8 2022

Suzanne G. (Emmons) Wade, 73

An active member of the Franklin Senior Center and especially enjoyed participating in the writing club

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Mon. Aug 8 2022

FPAC Promises Lively 2022-23 Season

Performances to include The Sound of Music, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, The Wolves, Something Rotten, and Violet.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Mon. Aug 8 2022

Long Fight for Beagle Bill Finally Won

This year, among the 11th hour bills that got passed, was legislation filed since 2017 by Sen Bruce Tarr

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Mon. Aug 8 2022

Remington Jefferson a Pan-Mass Challenge Rest Stop on Saturday

Swealtering heat made the site a welcome one for riders

Alan Earls Editor

Remington Jefferson a Pan-Mass Challenge Rest Stop on Saturday

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sat. Aug 6 2022

Recent Legal Notices

391 E. Central Liquor License, Bid-Boiler Replacement, School redistricting,2nd Reading of bylaw, 704 Washington—Planning Bd., 700-712 Union – Planning Bd., Doherty Estate

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sat. Aug 6 2022

Bissanti Memorial Dedicated at Dog Park

Formal recognition given for family’s generosity.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sat. Aug 6 2022

Hometown History #79: Camp Haiastan’s Hero

General Kerekin Nejdeh is honored with a bust at the center of the campground. But who was he?

Alan Earls Editor

Hometown History #79: Camp Haiastan’s Hero

Alan Earls Editor