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Franklin Town Fri. Jul 17 2026

Watchdog Groups See Youth Literacy Gap in MA

When students cannot access grade-level texts, they are locked out of rigorous learning, college pathways, and economic opportunity.

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Watchdog Groups See Youth Literacy Gap in MA

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Franklin Town Fri. Jul 17 2026

MEDWAY: Barbara Henrietta Vlass (Lane)

Barbara enjoyed many things, camping, square dancing, sewing, knitting, traveling and spending time with family.

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MEDWAY: Barbara Henrietta Vlass (Lane)

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Franklin Town Fri. Jul 17 2026

FRANKLIN: Stephen P. Pisani

He did not brag about much in his life, but he was truly proud of his marriage and how they remained “head over heels” in love.

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FRANKLIN: Stephen P. Pisani

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Franklin Town Thu. Jul 16 2026

Admin Proposes Boost in Local Student Aid

Could total $112 per student is passed into law.

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Admin Proposes Boost in Local Student Aid

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Franklin Town Thu. Jul 16 2026

Middlesex Bank Boosts Medway Food Pantry

"This funding will help us create a single, dedicated home for the Medway Food Pantry."

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Middlesex Bank Boosts Medway Food Pantry

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Franklin Town Thu. Jul 16 2026

Franklin Food Pantry Seeks Volunteers

Volunteers must be comfortable with physical tasks...

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Franklin Food Pantry Seeks Volunteers

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Franklin Town Thu. Jul 16 2026

State Offers NIMBYs a Lifeline

Program will increase the diversity of voices and viewpoints able to engage in certain proceedings.

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State Offers NIMBYs a Lifeline

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Franklin Town Thu. Jul 16 2026

Foxborough Chief Thanks Franklin & Medway for Role in FIFA Success

This tournament showcased the very best of policing in Massachusetts to the world.

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Foxborough Chief Thanks Franklin & Medway for Role in FIFA Success

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Franklin Town Wed. Jul 15 2026

Gilly's House Hosting "Supper with Siblings"

For those who have lost a brother or sister to addiction

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Gilly's House Hosting Supper with Siblings

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Franklin Town Wed. Jul 15 2026

MASSPIRG Highlights Need for "Right-to-Repair

'Electronic Waste Graveyard' highlights growing number of trashed tech products

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MASSPIRG Highlights Need for Right-to-Repair

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Franklin Town Wed. Jul 15 2026

America’s nostalgia economy lifts sales of music, games and more

Analysts estimate the global collectibles market has topped $496 billion in 2025

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America’s nostalgia economy lifts sales of music, games and more

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Franklin Town Wed. Jul 15 2026

Medway Faces Season of Disruptions

Officials advise patience and caution.

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Medway Faces Season of Disruptions

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