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

Franklin Town Wed. Jul 22 2026

MA Home Sale Prices Decline?

But condo prices continue rise.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Wed. Jul 22 2026

Bellingham Police Chase Ends Near Franklin Police Station

The incident remains under investigation.

Alan Earls Editor

Bellingham Police Chase Ends Near Franklin Police Station

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Weather: Wednesday July 22

High: 84°

Low: 68°

Wind: 8 MPH SW

Chance of rain: 11%

Sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees. Sunny for the morning, partly cloudy for the afternoon, sunny during the evening, clear overnight.

Franklin Town Wed. Jul 22 2026

FRANKLIN: Susan Lin Ditmore

A devout Christian who served as the secretary of Federated Church of Norfolk for 15 years

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

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The Nautilus Center for Mental Health Parent & Teen Wellness Groups - Wed Jul 29 12:00 am
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Franklin Art Association meeting - Wed Sep 2 6:30 pm
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Community Craft Night at Fairmount Fruit Farm - Sat Aug 15 5:00 pm
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53rd Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race - Mon Sep 7 9:00 am
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Call for Walkers: Register for the 38th Annual Jimmy Fund Walk for Dana-Farber presented by Hyundai - Sun Oct 4 9:00 am
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Jim Flanagan Franklin Town Public Notices and Press Releases - Mon. Jun 15 2026

Catholic Kidz Camp - July 13th to July 17th
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Gilly's House Summerfest - Sun Aug 16 12:00 pm
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Sue Roecker Franklin Town Public Notices and Press Releases - Fri. Jun 5 2026

Sunrise Montessori School students have fun with sewing project
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Franklin Town Wed. Jul 22 2026

FRANKLIN: Gerasimos “Jerry” Gianakis

Jerry was a voracious reader and consumed books like oxygen.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Wed. Jul 22 2026

MEDWAY: Ada C. Corrado

World War II interrupted Carol’s studies at Hunter College in New York; she volunteered for the U. S. Navy WAVES, where she served in various postings.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Tue. Jul 21 2026

`Misconduct Proliferation' Acknowledged by State Police

Hundreds of cases involving Michael Proctor may be in jeopardy...

Alan Earls Editor

`Misconduct Proliferation' Acknowledged by State Police

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Tue. Jul 21 2026

MEDWAY: Barbara Ann (Andrews) Ball

She later worked for many years as a home health aide.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Tue. Jul 21 2026

15th Annual Trail Race Raises Over $8000

The May 16th 5K race saw a total of 177 finishers, just shy of the record 184 finishers in the 2024 race

Alan Earls Editor

15th Annual Trail Race Raises Over $8000

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Tue. Jul 21 2026

First World Cup, Now, Bay State Rugby!

Wrentham to Host Bay State Games Rugby 7s Tournament as Local Barbarians Reach New Competitive Heights

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Tue. Jul 21 2026

Town Council To Vote on Sale of Sewer Capacity, Hear from EPA

Wednesday night meeting also includes license transfers and other matters

Alan Earls Editor

Town Council To Vote on Sale of Sewer Capacity, Hear from EPA

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Mon. Jul 20 2026

Community Choice Power Supply Program Enrollment Update

Those already enrolled do not need to take action...

Alan Earls Editor

Community Choice Power Supply Program Enrollment Update

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Mon. Jul 20 2026

Historical Museum Previews August

Learn about the Franklin man who was the last person to deploy an atomic weapon in combat.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Mon. Jul 20 2026

Cities are Dumping Spy Cams, One Company Wants to Put Them on Buses

As cities abandon spy cameras, one company wants to add them to school buses

Alan Earls Editor

Cities are Dumping Spy Cams, One Company Wants to Put Them on Buses

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Mon. Jul 20 2026

Upcoming August Activities at the Franklin Public Library

Summer is here and that means Summer Reading is waiting for YOU at the Library!

Alan Earls Editor

Upcoming August Activities at the Franklin Public Library

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Mon. Jul 20 2026

Is New England’s new hydropower transmission line paying off?

The flow was stop and go for the first few months, but the line shows plenty of potential to boost Massachusetts’ renewable energy supply.

Alan Earls Editor

Is New England’s new hydropower transmission line paying off?

Alan Earls Editor