In Other News

Brush Fire Near Dacey Field, Franklin

According to a report by WJAR Channel 10,  firefighters responded to Dacey Field by the disc golf course for fast-moving flames. Firefighters from neighboring departments assisted. No injuries have been reported. (Image, courtesy of Franklin Fire)

Healey: No tolls on Cape bridges

Gov. Maura Healey shot down the idea of charging tolls on the Cape Cod bridges on Wednesday, after a local official raised the idea earlier this week.

Hands-Free CPR

The Franklin Fire and Health Department is celebrating EMS week (May 18 to May 24) by having a free hands-only CPR class on May 21st for the community. The class will start at 3:00 pm and end around 4:30 pm. Location: EOC classroom at the Franklin Fire Headquarters. Please share the attached flyer and link below, so individuals are able to sign up. Thank you for your help! SIGN UP LINK: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ACAF2EAAF9C25-56617982-handsonly#/

Franklin Override Vote Prep

According to the Town Clerk's Office, postcards updating the citizens have been mailed to each head of household. Banners and sandwich boards at the main intersections throughout town will provide more info.  Ballots have arrived and absentee and vote by mail ballots will also be going out. Ballot testing has been scheduled for May 6th at 9AM in the Council Chambers.

Good News- Bad News

According to a report in Boston Contrarian, Federal cuts seem like they may doom a huge plan to realign the Mass Turnpike in Allston, which promised to create more developable land but was expected to snarl commutes from the Western Suburbs for years.

Painless Funding

A recent letter to residents from Norfolk County Register of Deeds Bill O’Donnell reminds us of the painless funding that support Community Preservation Act, which most county communities have adopted. In 2019, to support the Act, recording fees were raised to $50 and municipal liens to $25.

Walker Street Bridge in Medway Closed Today (Thursday)

On
Thursday, May 1st, Walker Street will be temporarily closed for
repairs. The bridge will also be closed to all traffic to complete
the work safely and efficiently to repair expansion joints. We anticipate the closure will last he day only. We appreciate your patience.