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What would Damocles Do?

The groups lobbying to change the State Flag are trying a new tack -- at least remove the sword held above the figure representing the indigenous inhabitant of Massachusetts. An emotional speech in favor of that position recently earned a unanimous vote in support from the Fitchburg city council.

Beaver Street Interceptor

Construction Updates ~ Sunday Night, July 12 through Friday, July 17
RT. 140 (West Central Street) Lane Closure Alert: Sunday night (7/12) through Friday Morning (7/17) 7 PM to 5 AMFrom Sunday Night, July 12, through Friday Morning, July 17, the contractor will install the sewer force main between Burger King and Dunkin Donuts. During this time, lane closures and shifts will be in place as needed. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.RT. 140 (West Central Street) Lane Closure Alert: Monday (7/13), 7 AM to 3 PMOn Monday, 7/13, a second crew will reinstall sidewalks within RT. 140 (West Central Street). The work will be contained within the southbound lane from Burger King to Beaver Street. During this time, lane closures will occur as needed on this section of RT. 140. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

Ranking Rhody

Two recent ranking offer kudos and brickbats to our neighbor, the Ocean State. For the second consecutive year, Rhode Island's T.F. Green International Airport has landed Travel + Leisure magazine's top honor as the nation's best airport. Meanwhile, Rhode Island’s business climate is ranked one of the worst in the country, according to CNBC’s 2026 Top States for Business list published Thursday, 48th to be exact.

Who's Wants to be a Millionare?

Milford Daily News has published its rankings of the highest paid municipal employees in Franklin. The information is behind a paywall but comes straight from the information in the Town Report and budget documents.