In Other News

Meet Franklin Historic Women, Past and Present

For Mother's Day the Franklin Historical Museum's Second Sunday Speaker Series features the Chair of the Historical Commission talking about the lives and accomplishments of some notable Franklin women (some of them mothers) from 1778 to the present. You will meet a literary lioness, a missionary, an artist and educator
who was torn between her native Germany and Franklin, and a woman who
pioneered the dystopian novel and even a race car driver.  The slide show and talk starts at 1:15. The
museum is open from 1-4 and admission is free. The Museum is at 80 West Central Street.

WBUR Spotlight's Franklin Library

In a lengthy segment called How little Franklin, Mass. opened America's first public library the NPR affiliate share the story of the town and the books Ben Franklin donated through the voice of long-time librarian Vick Earls.

No Change to MBTA Zoning Law

The Massachusetts Senate on Thursday avoided making any changes to the controversial MBTA Communities Act while advancing a $1.3 billion spending bill packed with one-time investments in education and transportation.  The Senate voted 40-0 on a bill (S 2512) deploying surplus surtax revenues after a smattering of commentary about some pressure points and the adoption of dozens of earmarks following off-the-floor decision-making.

Medway to Survey Older Residents

Make your voice heard! Participate in the community survey of residents 60+

To better serve the area’s growing demographic of adults aged 60 and older, the Town of Millis received a state legislative earmark to commission a study in the towns of Millis and Medway. The Millis and Medway Councils on Aging have teamed up with the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston to conduct a community assessment to evaluate the needs of older adults. By looking at the results received by older adults in both towns, the Millis and Medway Councils on Aging may find helpful ways to address issues together to better serve you.

Please complete this important survey so that your voice can be heard about living in the Town of Medway. We need your help to understand what matters to you today and the emerging issues that may impact you over the next 5 to 10 years. It should take about 15 minutes to complete. Residents who need assistance are also welcome to complete the survey via telephone by calling 617-287-7413.

The survey will be available at this link on May 13, 2025: https://umassboston.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Yrl9Ge4svJCZQG