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MBTA Workers Faked Safety Inspections

Four former MBTA inspectors (above) and one current T supervisor pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal charges that they falsified track inspection records while using an agency garage as their own "automobile repair shop." Prosecutors alleged the quintet of employees submitted or greenlit reports last fall describing track inspection work, despite surveillance video showing them engaged in conversation, using cellphones or working on motor vehicles at the same times that the inspections supposedly took place.

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Friends of Franklin Library Annual Meeting

You Are Invited! Friends of the Franklin Library will hold our 2025 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 10th at 7:00pm at the Library. At the Annual Meeting, we will review the Friends’ activities from this past fiscal year, nominate and vote on new Board members, and discuss any outstanding business. This is our final meeting for FY25; our regularly scheduled monthly meetings will start again in September. If you cannot attend our Annual Meeting, please visit www.fofl02038.org or email fofl02038@gmail.com for information and updates about the Friends.Friends of the Franklin Library is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the Franklin Public Library’s collections and programs.

Medway Select Board to Meet June 2

The Select Board faces a long and varied list of agenda items when they meet at 7 pm on Monday.

Details can be found here.

Another Gambling Mecca May be Coming to Taunton

According to a Contrarian Boston report, The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is gearing up to unveil plans for a scaled-down version of the $1 billion casino resort it first proposed  a decade ago in Taunton. Since then the tribe won a victory over opponents n the U.S. Supreme Court and tribal leaders are again looking to partner with Genting, the multibillion-dollar casino giant.

Franklin's Artsy Boxes 2025

Franklin's own award winning artist, Kayla Jean Nisbet was selected by the Franklin Cultural District Committee to be our 2025 Artsy Box artist!

Kayla Jean Nisbet is a multidisciplinary artist, graphic designer, and lifestyle photographer based in Franklin, Massachusetts. As the 2025 Artsy Box Artist, she brings her signature blend of creativity and community spirit to the heart of downtown.

Through her studio, Kayla Jean Creative, she collaborates with families, small businesses, and brands across MetroWest Boston, crafting visuals that are both vibrant and deeply personal.

A proud member of the Franklin Cultural Council, Kayla is passionate about using art to foster connection and joy in everyday spaces. When she’s not designing or photographing, you’ll find her painting murals, drawing with her kids, or exploring new plant-based recipes in her kitchen.

To see more of Kayla's work, visit her website here. Otherwise, take a peek below abd stay tuned for what is popping up on the common!