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TV Stars
Above, departing Franklin TV Executive Director Pete Fasciano and incoming Executive Director Liz Harkins give a thumbs up Saturday afternoon during the station's annual meeting and 'block party.' Harkins previously ran the Wrentham cable station. The annual meeting members voted additional three-year terms for four members of the organization's board of directors.
IT"S PRIMARY DAY
Information for Franklin:
In person voting on election day will be held at Franklin High School.- 218 Oak St
Franklin now has 9 precincts. Before you check in make sure you have your new precinct number.
At the check-In table tell the poll worker your name first, followed by your street number and street name.
To cast your vote follow the voting instructions by filling in the oval circle next to the candidate or question you wish to vote for.
Please note that no political paraphernalia may be displayed within 150 feet of the entrance to the polling location (includes signs, stickers, clothing and lapel buttons).
Information for Medway:
The State Primary election will be held Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at
the "Old Gym" at the Medway Middle School Door 8, 45B Holliston
Street. The election will be from 7am - 8pm. All mail in ballots MUST
be recieved by close of polls to be counted. Sample ballots can be
found below.
Register to vote, check your current voter registration or update your voter registration by clicking HERE.
A sample Democratic ballot for Precinct 1 can be found HERE.
A sample Democratic ballot for Precincts 2, 3, and 4 can be found HERE.
A sample Republican ballot for Precinct 1 can be found HERE.
A sample Republican ballot for Precincts 2, 3, and 4 can be found HERE.
MIlford Hospital Incident
According to Milford Patch, a man from Norfolk is facing charges after a reported disturbance at the hospital in Milford, according to police. Raymond
Hilaire Jr., 26, was charged after hospital staff said a man was
yelling vulgarities and throwing items at employees on Wednesday, police
said. Later, when police confronted him in the parking lot he was reportedly uncooperative and was ultimately changed with assault with a dangerous weapon, disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
Commonwealth vs. Pereira, Julie Ann
The prosecution of Julie Ann Pereira for open and gross lewdness and resisting arrest, stemming from a Medway incident at a children's camp over the summer, has been continued to Sept. 29 in Wrentham District Court.
Rev. McAdams to Leave Franklin Episcopal Parish
Rev. Kathy McAdams has announced that she is leaving St. John's on Pleasant Street after a tenure of more than eight years. She will be taking an interim position in Brookline and the Franklin congregation will be looking for a new cleric.
Franklin's August Town Newsletter Available
August edition of the Franklin First newsletter for your consideration and possible inclusion in your local news coverage. August 2026 Franklin First Newsletter
