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More on Franklin's Ambulance #3

Last week we reported on Franklin's "third ambulance" -- but were not aware of the constrainits regarding its employment. Fire Chief Chuck Allen explained that this ambulance was a scheduled replacement for an older unit, which has now been moved to reserve status. While the vehicle is fully equipped and in service, having an ambulance available for calls (in other words, an actual, always available, third amublance) is different from having it staffed and ready to respond. Staffing this unit depends entirely on personnel availability and operational requirements. The department recently restored staffing to pre budget cut levels by hiring two firefighter/paramedics, as approved by the previous council. This returned the department to its prior authorized staffing levels and ensures we can meet required shift minimums. However, tt does not create additional staffing capacity beyond that. The third ambulance is staffed only when personnel are available and shift minimums are met. In practice, this means an administrative captain may be reassigned from their regular duties during their scheduled work week to supplement emergency operations alongside a firefighter/paramedic. In short, while the ambulance is fully equipped and officially in service, it is not staffed 24/7, and consistent full-time staffing would require additional authorized positions.

1,000 Point Milestone!

The Boston Herald (and others) have reported the Medway's Anna Freeman scored her 1000th point with a layup for No. 4 Medway (17-4) in a 55-24 girls basketball victory over No. 36 St. Paul Diocesan.

Thanks to Yanks Offers Free Kids Magic Show and Lunch

Thanks to Yanks, a local charity. Is offering a free children's magic show. For the families of First responders and military families. The show will take place on Sunday, March 15th, at the Italian American Vets Post 40 in Milford, located at 4 Hayward Field. The doors open at 11:30 and the show begins at noon. After the show, a free pizza lunch will be provided. While the show is free, reservations are required. Please send an e-mail to Info@thankstoyanks.org. You will receive an e-mail back confirming your reservation. With any questions, please call 508-330-8487 Military families and first responders families regardless of location are welcome.                                                                               

Nu-Style Back in Fashion

As reportedly previously in our "Recent Legals" column, the Town of Franklin appears to be finally ready to tackle the polluted site on Grove Street. " 
In
accordance with MGL c. 149, it is the intention of the Town
of Franklin to
retain the services of a construction firm for the project known as
the Abatement and Demolition of the former Nu-Style Building located
in the Town of Franklin.
Project: The Contractor shall be responsible for all work
including permitting, abatement, demolition, protection of nearby
structures, and site restoration. The General Contractor and/or their
Subcontractors must be certified by DCAMM in the categories of
Demolition and Asbestos Removal. The General Contractor must have
DCAMM Demolition Certification for a minimum project value of
$500,000. An information session will be held at the former
Nu-Style Building at 21 Grove Street, Franklin,
MA 02038 on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Estimated Construction Cost: Est. $400,000 Location:
Former Nu-Style Building, 21 Grove Street, Franklin,
MA 02038 Bid Documents Available: May be downloaded from Town
of Franklin website, https://franklinma.gov/bids.aspx
Bid Proposals due: March 19, 2026 at 10:00
AM Franklin Municipal
Building, Room 205 355 East Central Street Franklin,
MA 02038"

Interceptor Project Update

RT. 140 (West Central Street) Lane Closure Alert - Monday Night (3/2) thru Thursday Morning (3/5) 7pm to 5am, Friday (3/6) 7am-3pm.  The Contractor will continue with the installation of the sewer force main within RT. 140 (West Central Street). The work will be contained within the southbound lane from Burger King to Beaver Street. During this time there will be evening lane closures on RT. 140. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs. At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with construction of the internal building component installation and testing of the pumps. Bypass piping equipment will be onsite and protected by barriers. Access to the recreation center will NOT be affected during this time.

Franklin Art Association Date Correction

The Franklin Art Association warmly welcomes the public to it’s next public meeting at 6:30 PM on Wedneday, March 4, 2026  (NOT. March 3) at the Franklin Senior Center at 6:30 PM. The artist demonstrator will be visual artist and urban sketcher, Rachel Diamond Calow. She is known for her expressive travel notebooks and illustrated journals.

Medway Select Board Meets Monday

Monday, March 2, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Town Hall, 155 Village Street

Meeting Highlights:

• Appointment Consideration: Marie Zhu (Cultural Council) & Paul Fahey (Affordable Housing)
• Medway Community Farm Annual Report
• License Agreement – Medway Historical Society (158 Main St.)
• MMC Updates: Consigli Construction (pre-construction services) & Geotechnical Services (120 Main St.)
• Five-Year Road & Sidewalk Plan
• Mailbox Reimbursement Policy Update
• Vote Recommendations – May 11, 2026 Special & Annual Town Meeting Warrants
• Amendment to Marijuana Social Equity Policy

View the full agenda here. Agenda