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Franklin Republicans to Hold Caucus

The Franklin Republican Town Committee will be meeting on Thursday, Feb. 26, to elect 40 Delegates for the MassGOP Convention on April 25th where a Republican Candidate for Governor will be endorsed.MassGOP Convention 2026 FAQ - Massachusetts GOPFRTC Facebook Page.   Attendees must be registered Republicans. For questions, contact Chair Charles Bailey.

South Station Fare Gates in Operation

The MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services (Keolis), the T’s operations and maintenance partner for Commuter Rail, have activated the South Station fare gates this evening, and the gates will be in service for tomorrow morning’s commute. Passengers should be ready to tap or scan their ticket or pass to exit and to enter the track area at South Station. Conductors will still check tickets on board trains to verify travel zones.

Sec. of State Galvin to Run for Reelection

Secretary of State William Galvin will seek a record ninth term in office this fall. With his last reelection, Galvin cruised past former Secretary Frederic Cook's record of 28 years holding the post. A 16-year veteran of the House before he ran for secretary (after having lost a bid for state treasurer in 1990), Galvin has been one of the most consistent figures on Beacon Hill for nearly half a century. He has overseen the state's elections administration, lobbyist and corporation registration, and public records law compliance since the first Clinton administration. He has fended off both primary and general election challengers along the way, never earning less than 64% of the vote in a reelection campaign. Over the course of Galvin's tenure, the House has had five speakers, seven Senate presidents have wielded the gavel, and another seven people have executed the duties of governor.

Sat. Can Drive in Medway

This Saturday, Februray 7, 2026, is the Medway Lions Club's Bottle and Can Drive! Place your redeemable bottles and cans at the end of your driveway by 8:30 am. Thanks to all the Medway Lions volunteers who transform these bottles and cans into community charitable giving.

No Brake for Jake

In what seems likely to be an easy cruise to reelection, some twenty Democratic state legislators across the Massachusetts’ Fourth Congressional District are endorsing Jake Auchincloss for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. Every Democratic state senator or state representative whose district overlaps with the congressman's is endorsing him.

Franklin Historical Museum Closed this Coming Sunday

But open Saturday 10-1....Due to a change in schedule the Franklin in Miniature will still be on display.