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Franklin Town Sat. Sep 5 2026

MEDWAY: Steven Prakapas

Was a graduate of South Boston High School and pursued his career in the plumbing industry shortly after.

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MEDWAY: Steven Prakapas

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Franklin Town Sat. Sep 5 2026

FRANKLIN: Katie L. Potrzuski-Colace

A complete obituary will follow.

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FRANKLIN: Katie L. Potrzuski-Colace

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Franklin Town Sat. Sep 5 2026

Franklin, Medway Labor Day Impacts

Both towns will have office closures on Monday and a one-day delay in trash pick up.

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Franklin, Medway Labor Day Impacts

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Franklin Town Sat. Sep 5 2026

Operation Safe Campus Underway

The annual program is designed to target underage drinking on college campuses and in surrounding communities.

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Operation Safe Campus Underway

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Franklin Town Fri. Sep 4 2026

Franklin Names New Police Chief

Event was an early highlight of Wednesday's Town Council Meeting

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Franklin Names New Police Chief

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Franklin Town Fri. Sep 4 2026

FRANKLIN: Carole B. Reid

A standout athlete. She played softball, volleyball, badminton, field hockey, and basketball and graduated from FHS in 1951.

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FRANKLIN: Carole B. Reid

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Franklin Town Fri. Sep 4 2026

Franklin's SAFE Coallition Expands Services to Springfield

Its Community Diaper Bank Now Serving Western Massachusetts

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Franklin's SAFE Coallition Expands Services to Springfield

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Franklin Town Fri. Sep 4 2026

Court Rules State Police Must Disclose License Plate Reader Info

Judge finds that basic information about the State Police’s use of automatic license plate reader technology must be shared with the public.

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Court Rules State Police Must Disclose License Plate Reader Info

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Franklin Town Fri. Sep 4 2026

Rep. Auchincloss Targets Chinese Fentanyl

The CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act strengthens sanctions on China-based and CCP-backed entities engaged in drug trafficking.

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Rep. Auchincloss Targets Chinese Fentanyl

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Franklin Town Thu. Sep 3 2026

In Other News

Yanks, Lottery Deadline, Blue Envelopes

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In Other News

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Franklin Town Thu. Sep 3 2026

It's College Fire Safety Month

Colleges like Dean have learned hard lessons about campus fires in the past.

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It's College Fire Safety Month

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Franklin Town Thu. Sep 3 2026

Medway Issues Bike, E-Bike, Scooter, and Moped Guidance

We do not wish to take enforcement action, as our goals right now are to ensure riders are legally operating their devices and doing so safely.

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Medway Issues Bike, E-Bike, Scooter, and Moped Guidance

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