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Franklin Police Statement on Terminix Solicitors:

On July 17, 2025 through July 21, 2025 the Franklin Police Department received several calls regarding aggressive Terminix employees who were soliciting their service in Franklin neighborhoods. The Franklin Police was also made aware of videos being circulated on social media showing these solicitors using inappropriate language.

All companies that wish to solicit in Franklin must apply for a permit through the police department (Franklin bylaw Chapter 128 Peddling and Soliciting). There were no solicitation permits issued for Terminix.

The Franklin Police Department launched an investigation to ensure that these were solicitors for Terminix and not potential scammers. We were able to locate and identify the solicitors and we confirmed through Terminix that they hire a third-party company, Hawks, to do solicitation for them.

This company, Hawx, was issued a bylaw violation for soliciting without a permit and instructed to discontinue soliciting in Franklin without the proper permit.

The Franklin Police Department would like to thank the community for reporting these incidents. In today’s day of increasing threats of scams, we take these matters seriously.

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ICE Warning

The online app that share sightings of ICE acvitivity reported recently that ICE was active in the vicinity of 157 Grove St. , Franklin, a location that houses a diverse group of businesses.

Norfolk County Register Video...

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell and Quincy Access Television host Mark Crosby discuss Norfolk County real estate statistics, market trends, and various topics affecting Norfolk County residents. Here is a link to view the taped production of “GOOD DEEDS: Quarterly Update” https://www.norfolkdeeds.org/news-event/good-deeds-2025-second-quarter-update