In Other News

Friday Fluke

Shortly after noon on Friday, a driver apparently ignored a warning sign indicating that tractor-trailers can't be accommodated at the Franklin Mobil station near the Village Mall. The result was that on attempting to exit down the relatively steep ramp, the rear of the trailer came in contact with the canopy. Route 140 eastbound from Grove Street to the Village Mall was closed for a few hours and a crane was brought in to help with the extrication. The 495 southbound on-ramp was also reportedly closed and all traffic was be detoured down Grove Street.

Beaver Street Interceptor Update for Franklin

Monday (11/18) - Friday (11/22): The construction crew will be on Grove Street in the area of 25 Grove Street (near Forge Hill Rd.) working on the Grove Street sewer siphon. All work will occur on the side of the road with little to no traffic impacts.

At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with concrete form placement and rebar tying for the pump station foundation walls.

Medway Car Break-Ins

According to the Medway Police, during the early morning hours of the 12th, several cars were broken into in neighborhoods off Holliston Street (Brentwood, Ellis Street area).

The police asked residents to check vehicles and security cameras for signs of a break-in or suspicious activity. If you have anything to report, please the non-emergency line (508-533-3212).

Town Plans to Buy Rail Line

At the November 20th Town Council meeting the administration will be asking the Town Council to approve resolution 24-74. If approved, this resolution will authorize the Town to purchase land from CSX for a rail trail extension, as well as authorize the appropriation of funding for said purchase. Documents are still being finalized, but the Purchase & Sale Agreement and the Proposed Resolution will both be made available to the public and the Town Council by or before the November 20th meeting.