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Rausch Marches in Boston

Franklin’s incumbent state senator who promised at a Town Hall event in Franklin a few weeks ago, that she was too completely scheduled to debate her rival, Franklin’s Dashe Videira, was sighted Sunday by the Boston Globe leading a march in support of Kamala Harris: “Wearing a pink knitted hat with cat ears, known as a “pussy hat," [see above] Rausch stood in front of the marchers desperately urging everyone to take action over the 72 hours before the election. “We find strength and energy in community, and we are a community whether I know you or not," Rausch said.

Videira
Campaigns in Rausch Territory

Ramping up her intense social media campaign, senate candidate Dashe Videira spent Sunday morning campaigning in Needham, the hometown of Becca Rausch, working to build momentum in the last days of the campaign.

Roy,
Shares Presidential Collection at Museum

After spending part of the weekend doorknocking and  sign holding, Jeff Roy took some time from formal campaigning to attend a talk on Franklin’s presidential voting history at the Franklin Historical Museum Sunday afternoon. He also loaned a small part of his collection of presidential memorabilia for display at the museum through Nov., including an unusual ‘comic book’ from 1966 promoting President Lyndon Baines Johnson and his Great Society.

Charles
Bailey Hits Back at Political Endorsements for Roy

Charles Bailey hit back at several local, state, and national-level endorsements for his opponent, Jeff Roy, showcasing is own ‘endorsements’ from family, friends, and local voters, stating in Facebook posts, “I did not actively pursue endorsements from outside organizations, Beacon Hill, or our local town officials. I am not seeking to be a part of the machine that has divided the Town of Franklin and Medway, nor should local government try to sway elections. I seek the endorsement of the Citizens of Franklin and Medway. I want to represent YOU…”

MBTA
Pot Continues to Boil in Wrentham

The Town of Wrentham will be conducting a forum to discuss the state's MBTA Communities Multi-Family Zoning Requirements and is asking residents to submit questions. This discussion will feature a panel of elected and appointed Town officials: Select Board members Chris Gallo and Michelle Rouse, Planning Board Chair Michael McKnight, Finance Director Mike King, and Town Manager Kevin Sweet. The forum will be recorded on Nov. 16 and broadcast shortly thereafter on Wrentham Cable 8 community access and will be posted on the Town website and social media channels. The town also acknowledged that “other groups” in town are also hosting discussions around the MBTA mandates.

Brushfire
Deliberately Set in Milford

An
arrest was made of an individual fleeing the scene of a brushfire in Milford. The individual was reportedly from
outside of Milford. A court appearance is expected Monday.