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Deputy Fire Chief Michael Fasolino Named Medway's Next Fire Chief

With the upcoming retirement of Fire Chief Jeffrey Lynch, we are most happy to announce that Chief Lynch’s successor comes from within the ranks of the Medway Fire Department. Today, Deputy Chief Michael Fasolino (above), a lifelong Medway resident, was named by Town Manager Michael Boynton as Fire Chief, effective September 9th. Deputy Chief Fasolino has been a member of the Medway Fire Department since he was appointed a Call Firefighter in August of 1989. He was promoted to Captain in 2000 and joined the full-time ranks in 2013. Michael was promoted to Assistant Chief in 2016 and Deputy Chief in 2018. Deputy Chief Fasolino completed the Massachusetts Chief Fire Officer program in 2023 and, since 2022, has served as Medway’s Emergency Management Director. He is currently completing his Masters Degree in Public Administration. Deputy Chief Fasolino will begin the transition period alongside Chief Lynch before the September change of command. 

Community Closet

The Community Closet a Franklin United Methodist Church is expanding its hours! In an effort to better serve the community and create less confusion, the Closet will be open for shopping every Tuesday in April from 11a-1p. In order to make this expansion of hours possible, we are in need of additional volunteers to host shoppers on Tuesdays and help sort on other days.

Community Easter Egg Hunt

The Franklin United Methodist Church will host its 4th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 20. Children ages 0-10 are invited to hunt eggs in designated areas separated by age-group. This event is FREE. Participants are asked to bring their own basket or bag. Participants will be released to find eggs at 11:15a. Light refreshments and coffee will be served inside the church.

A Rose Turco by Any Name is Still a Rose

Senator Becca Rausch has learned what Franklinites have long known, namely that lifelong resident Rose Turco is amazing. In a Facebook post, Rausch wrote: Today we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing Rose Turco of Franklin! Rose was a beloved Franklin school teacher of 40 years and served as Vice Principal and Chair of the Math Department of Franklin High School. Rose has devoted herself to projects that honor Franklin’s veterans, including the Memorial Street Sign Project and the Veterans Memorial Walkway. Her efforts have helped create lasting tributes to those who have selflessly served our country. She is an active member of the Franklin Veterans’ Council and served on the Frances Eddy King scholarship committee. Thank you, Rose!

Roofer Honored

Kenneth D. Sullivan a member of Roofers Union Local No.33 for 48 years who recently passed away, was honored yesterday in Franklin with visiting hours at Oteri Funeral Home followed by a prayer service and then a celebration of life at the Franklin Elks.

Turkey Plates for Mass. Drivers?

Yep, one year after announcing the Massachusetts National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) License Plate, the Massachusetts NWTF State Chapter has collected just over 260 plate pre-orders, leaving them with 490 more to reach their goal. Once 750 pre-orders are collected, they will be submitted to the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to be printed and mailed to the registered participants. For state residents, it costs $40 to pre-order the custom NWTF plate. After, plates will cost $100 every two years, which covers the $60 state registration fee and a $40 donation to the Massachusetts NWTF State Chapter.  When the first 750 plates are punched, the Massachusetts NWTF State Chapter will be receiving $30,000 every other year, with the opportunity to increase as more plates are ordered.

The City Formerly Known as the Town of Franklin

We couldn't help noticing (and commenting) on the fact that at least one of the town's boards has listed its meeting place as The City Hall....Thanks for letting us know...