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Alan Earls

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Alan Earls is a long-time Franklin resident and full-time writer. He began his career as a reporter for the Milford Daily News. He is a graduate of BU, a former EVP of ASBPE and a member of NAHJ. He can be reached at alan.r.earls@gmail.com

Franklin Town Fri. Jan 27 2023

A Sign of Wellness: Design for new Display Approved

Design Review meeting mostly focused on possible refinements to bylaw

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A Sign of Wellness: Design for new Display Approved

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Franklin Town Fri. Jan 27 2023

Catch The Lightning Thief at Charter School

Book-inspired musical has upcoming March performances.

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Catch The Lightning Thief at Charter School

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Franklin Town Thu. Jan 26 2023

Activists Push for Continued Free Lunch

Bills filed to continue pandemic-era program permanently

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Activists Push for Continued Free Lunch

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Franklin Town Thu. Jan 26 2023

Mary Elizabeth Hall Gebhardt, 91

Funeral service will take place privately with interment in Saint Francis Cemetery in Walpole

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Mary Elizabeth Hall Gebhardt, 91

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Franklin Town Thu. Jan 26 2023

Patricia A. (Mullins) Legere, 78

A private service will be held at a later date.

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Patricia A. (Mullins) Legere, 78

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Franklin Town Thu. Jan 26 2023

Getting Acquainted: Rep Roy and Vaughn Have First Meeting

Freshman legislator met Roy at his office on Wednesday.

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Getting Acquainted: Rep Roy and Vaughn Have First Meeting

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Franklin Town Thu. Jan 26 2023

Housing Authority Board Says Yes to ARPA $$$

Also weighs policies related to tenant behavior.

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Housing Authority Board Says Yes to ARPA $$$

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Franklin Town Wed. Jan 25 2023

Kenneth E. Ames, 74

A Funeral Service will be held in the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Ave, Needham, on Thursday, January 26th 11am

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Kenneth E. Ames, 74

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Franklin Town Wed. Jan 25 2023

Healthcare Costs Gone Wild

Anticipated increases in part a post-pandemic rebound

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Healthcare Costs Gone Wild

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Franklin Town Wed. Jan 25 2023

Barbara W. Godin, 82

A complete obituary will follow.

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Barbara W. Godin, 82

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Franklin Town Wed. Jan 25 2023

Milford Regional Marks Impact of Staff Holiday Giving

Regionwide impact from a lot of small acts of generosity

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Milford Regional Marks Impact of Staff Holiday Giving

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Franklin Town Wed. Jan 25 2023

Ed Officials Adjust Plans To Measure Recovery From Pandemic

Official Cites "Ambitious But Achievable" Goals

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Franklin Town Wed. Jan 25 2023

Legislative Leaders at Crossroads on Spending, Taxes

MassFiscal responds to FY24 Consensus Revenue Hearing with taxpayer concerns.

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Legislative Leaders at Crossroads on Spending, Taxes

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Franklin Town Tue. Jan 24 2023

FoFL Awards Wilma Winter Scholarship

A local librarian's bequest funds the annual award.

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FoFL Awards Wilma Winter Scholarship

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Franklin Town Tue. Jan 24 2023

More on Those 'Artsy Boxes'

Website links to detailed information and a `portrait' gallery

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More on Those 'Artsy Boxes'

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Franklin Town Tue. Jan 24 2023

Reed to Handle Dean Bank's Commercial Construction Portfolio

Additionally, Reed will work closely with local inspectors and serve as a liaison between the bank, the builders and the customers.

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Reed to Handle Dean Bank's Commercial Construction Portfolio

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Franklin Town Tue. Jan 24 2023

Blank Slates Found, Artists Needed

Franklin Cultural District has big plans for town-owned electrical boxes.

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Blank Slates Found, Artists Needed

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Franklin Town Mon. Jan 23 2023

Diversify Gets New Meaning at State Treasurer's Office

It''s now not just about where investments go, but about who manages them

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Diversify Gets New Meaning at State Treasurer's Office

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Franklin Town Mon. Jan 23 2023

Try to Keep a Poker Face: Penny Ante Card Games Under Threat

Springfield legislator aims to liberate low-stakes gambling for seniors; but Franklin in the clear thanks to a state license.

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Try to Keep a Poker Face: Penny Ante Card Games Under Threat

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Franklin Town Mon. Jan 23 2023

Saints Alive! St. Mary’s May Follow St. John’s with Housing Proposal

Parishes seek to refocus, better use real estate assets.

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Saints Alive! St. Mary’s May Follow St. John’s with Housing Proposal

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