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Franklin Town Wed. Jun 24 2026

Teen Cyclist Killed in Franklin Collision

Incident happened at King and I-495 shortly after 3 pm.

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Teen Cyclist Killed in Franklin Collision

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Franklin Town Wed. Jun 24 2026

Rhode Island Joins Push to Control Library e-Book Costs

e-Books have become library budget busters.

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Rhode Island Joins Push to Control Library e-Book Costs

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Franklin Town Wed. Jun 24 2026

LETTER: A Response to Joel D'Errico

Some thoughts on state taxes....

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Wed. Jun 24 2026

Overhauled assisted living regulations start in July

Campbell said the regulations will "protect older adults from unfair and deceptive practices under the state's consumer protection law."

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Overhauled assisted living regulations start in July

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Franklin Town Tue. Jun 23 2026

The Franklin 250 Team to Help Out at MetroWest Regional Fan Zone

The free, family-friendly events on Wednesday and Thursday feature a giant jumbotron, food trucks, a beer garden, and live entertainment.

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Tue. Jun 23 2026

Wednesday Hearing to Consider "Small Cell" Antenna on Pond Street, Franklin

To reduce costs and speed deployment, wireless carriers frequently mount the equipment on existing utility poles

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Wednesday Hearing to Consider Small Cell Antenna on Pond Street, Franklin

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Franklin Town Tue. Jun 23 2026

Medway Cable Access Announces Free Movies in the Park

Programs start July 8 and continue to Aug 5

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Medway Cable Access Announces Free Movies in the Park

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Franklin Town Tue. Jun 23 2026

Pilot opens expansion opportunity for some family childcare providers

Eligible providers for the pilot must hold a license in "good standing," be currently licensed and have 10 children enrolled.

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Pilot opens expansion opportunity for some family childcare providers

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Franklin Town Tue. Jun 23 2026

MEDWAY: Catherine Frances Perkins

A 1961 graduate of Medway High School and also a graduate of the former Burdett College in Boston.

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Mon. Jun 22 2026

LETTER: `Again professional responsibility fails us'

How did all these legal eagles make such a mess?

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LETTER: `Again professional responsibility fails us'

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Franklin Town Mon. Jun 22 2026

Tri-County Chamber of Commerce Plans 5k July 25

Registration fee Includes breakfast, goodie bag, and a performance wicking t-shirt

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Tri-County Chamber of Commerce Plans 5k July 25

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Franklin Town Mon. Jun 22 2026

FRANKLIN: Florence D. Simmler

In the 1980s, she became an inaugural coach and foundational figure in establishing Franklin's first girls' youth softball league.

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Franklin Town Mon. Jun 22 2026

Insurers say drug costs, patient expectations tightening cost bind

Mass General Brigham Health Plan in 2025 saw 17 claims that exceeded $1 million

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Insurers say drug costs, patient expectations tightening cost bind

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Franklin Town Mon. Jun 22 2026

Recent Legal Notices

June 14-20

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