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Franklin Town Wed. Sep 2 2026

Penny Wise and Pound Foolish?

Weeds Are Quietly Wrecking Franklin's Roads and Sidewalks — And Winter Will Make It Worse

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Penny Wise and Pound Foolish?

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Franklin Town Tue. Sep 1 2026

Folks Fume at Flocks [Updated]

The ACLU claims privacy and security guarantees are far from air tight...

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Folks Fume at Flocks [Updated]

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Franklin Town Tue. Sep 1 2026

In Other News

PRIMARY DAY, Hospital incident, Lewdness, Rev. relocating, Newsletter out...

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In Other News

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Franklin Town Tue. Sep 1 2026

On Track for More Growth

The Town’s compliance district includes approximately 103.6 acres and provides for an estimated 1,955 multifamily housing units.

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On Track for More Growth

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Franklin Town Tue. Sep 1 2026

FRANKLIN: Richard B. Reinertson

A Renaissance man. He was independent-minded with a rich sense of humor.

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FRANKLIN: Richard B. Reinertson

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Franklin Town Tue. Sep 1 2026

FRANKLIN: Rita H. Stoughton

Moved to Franklin in 1960, enjoyed bowling, bocce, and bridge.

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FRANKLIN: Rita H. Stoughton

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Franklin Town Mon. Aug 31 2026

AAA Names Labor Day Travel Trends

It's the last long holiday weekend of the season.

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AAA Names Labor Day Travel Trends

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Franklin Town Mon. Aug 31 2026

COMMENTARY: September and `Red' Apples

She was a very nice lady with about forty first grade students...

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COMMENTARY: September and `Red' Apples

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Franklin Town Mon. Aug 31 2026

Get Ready to Reap the Benefits of Harvest Festival

24th Annual Harvest Festival is set for Sat., Sept. 26th, 12 noon to 5 pm. Rain date is Sun., Sept. 27th, 12-4 pm

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Get Ready to Reap the Benefits of Harvest Festival

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Franklin Town Mon. Aug 31 2026

Recent Legal Notices

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Recent Legal Notices

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Franklin Town Mon. Aug 31 2026

Johnson Brunetti to celebrate new Franklin office 9/23

Johnson Brunetti is a local retirement planning firm with offices in Needham, Franklin, Norwell and Woburn.

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Johnson Brunetti to celebrate new Franklin office 9/23

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Franklin Town Sun. Aug 30 2026

Mass Cultural Council Adopts FY27 Spending Plan

The Agency expects to award at least 2,300 grants, across several programs, totaling nearly $28 million.

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Mass Cultural Council Adopts FY27 Spending Plan

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