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Franklin Town Mon. Sep 28 2026

Depot Plaza Redevelopment on Docket Monday Night

Proposal has drawn support but also widespread criticism of aesthetics, height, inadequate parking, and too little retail.

Alan Earls Editor

Depot Plaza Redevelopment on Docket Monday Night

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Mon. Sep 28 2026

OPINION: Stop the Madness!

Every leader in this state, regardless of party, should say plainly that this has no place here...

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Weather: Monday September 28

High: 57°

Low: 51°

Wind: 10 MPH N

Chance of rain: 94%

Light rain shower, with a high of 57 and low of 51 degrees. Light rain for the morning, light drizzle during the afternoon, light rain shower in the evening,

Franklin Town Mon. Sep 28 2026

Recent Legal Notices

Sept 20-25

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Observer Community POST...

Faith Flaherty Franklin Town event

Caregiver Appreciation Day - Fri Nov 6 11:00 am
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Mary Anne Dean Franklin Town event

Franklin Garden Club Meeting - Tue Oct 6 6:30 pm
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Mary Anne Dean Franklin Town Public Notices and Press Releases - Sat. Sep 26 2026

Garden Club Program of Making Sourdough Bread
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Alan Earls Franklin Town Alert - Thu. Sep 24 2026

FRANKLIN HARVEST FESTIVAL CANCELLED FOR 2026
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Lisa ostrow Franklin Town event

Encore Music Academy Open House - Sat Oct 3 9:00 am
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Alan Earls Franklin Town Alert - Sun. Sep 20 2026

FranklinTV and WFPR-FM News
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ALEXIS ARCARO Franklin Town event

Conway Festival of the Hills - Sun Oct 4 12:00 am
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Alisha Sullivan Franklin Town event

Kids Flu Clinic - Wed Oct 14 3:00 pm
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Franklin Town Mon. Sep 28 2026

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Volume 51 - Report No. 39

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Mon. Sep 28 2026

State Police Celebrate National Forensic Science Week

Governor Maura Healey issued a proclamation recognizing the contributions of more than 250 dedicated forensic science professionals to the criminal justice system.

Alan Earls Editor

State Police Celebrate National Forensic Science Week

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sun. Sep 27 2026

People, Power, and Politcs

The week ahead in Franklin, Medway, and beyond.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sun. Sep 27 2026

Dean Showcases Local Scholarship Winners

Big Dreams, Close to Home: Meet Dean College’s 2026

Alan Earls Editor

Dean Showcases Local Scholarship Winners

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sat. Sep 26 2026

High Costs of Project Labor Agreements Targeted in Study

Both union and open-shop contractors may compete, though any winning bidder must adhere to the PLA’s operational terms.

Alan Earls Editor

High Costs of Project Labor Agreements Targeted in Study

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sat. Sep 26 2026

Museum Goes Loco on Saturday!

Children's Museum of Franklin and MBTA Deliver a Special Treat for Kids (of all ages)...

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sat. Sep 26 2026

FRANKLIN: Gail Theresa Rogers

Later in life she was a children’s daycare provider. She then pursued a career as a Technician at Thermo Jarrell Ash.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sat. Sep 26 2026

FRANKLIN: Willis L. Boudreau

Army veteran, Dean grad, home builder, and former part of Franklin DPW team.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sat. Sep 26 2026

FRANKLIN: Robert "Bobby" Bassignani

Played Hockey at FHS.

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Fri. Sep 25 2026

Franklin Festival Among Cancellations for Weekend {updated)

Long duration storm expected to be disruptive

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Festival Among Cancellations for Weekend {updated)

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Fri. Sep 25 2026

Open Just a Year, The Children's Museum of Franklin is Expanding

Features new opportunities for children to `get messy, experiment, create, gather and learn through play.' Designed with accessibility and open-ended exploration.

Alan Earls Editor

Open Just a Year, The Children's Museum of Franklin is Expanding

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Fri. Sep 25 2026

Franklin Fire Gets FEMA Grant

The award includes $78,536 for needed rescue equipment, with the remaining funding supporting the training project.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor