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Franklin Town Fri. Dec 26 2025

FRANKLIN: Kathleen "Kathe" Marie Kirchmyer

Kathe celebrated history and culture, and wrote poetry all her life and was active in Franklin town politics.

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FRANKLIN: Kathleen Kathe Marie Kirchmyer

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Franklin Town Thu. Dec 25 2025

With a Sigh of Relief, Postal Services Promises New and Improved Lobbies in Coming Years

Will make it more convenient than ever for customers to ship and pick up mail and packages

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With a Sigh of Relief, Postal Services Promises New and Improved Lobbies in Coming Years

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Franklin Town Thu. Dec 25 2025

Franklin Museums Prep Holiday Week Schedules

Both the Childen's Museum of Franklin and Franklin Historical Museum are encouraging visits.

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Franklin Museums Prep Holiday Week Schedules

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Franklin Town Thu. Dec 25 2025

A Look Back at Top Local Stories of a Century Ago

Things were rather different in 1925 Franklin.

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A Look Back at Top Local Stories of a Century Ago

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Franklin Town Thu. Dec 25 2025

MEDWAY: Denise Osterberg

Denise will always be remembered as soft spoken, kind, and a friend to all.

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MEDWAY: Denise Osterberg

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Franklin Town Thu. Dec 25 2025

FRANKLIN: Elaine Sullivan

Started Franklin's Santa Foundation with her late husband.

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FRANKLIN: Elaine Sullivan

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Franklin Town Wed. Dec 24 2025

ZBA Gives Green Light to E. Central 40B

After months and months of controversy, petitions, and the election of a new Council, a 2 to 1 vote sealed the deal

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ZBA Gives Green Light to E. Central 40B

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Franklin Town Wed. Dec 24 2025

PERSPECTIVES: Christmas Was the Holiday That Jingled!

The sound of jingle-bells was not confined to just the bells on my great-great-grandfather’s harnesses...

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PERSPECTIVES: Christmas Was the Holiday That Jingled!

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Franklin Town Wed. Dec 24 2025

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services in Franklin and Medway

A non-exhaustive list of local services. Please check accuracy before going.

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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services in Franklin and Medway

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Franklin Town Wed. Dec 24 2025

FRANKLIN: Kenneth J. Assad

A proud graduate of Franklin High School, he scored the infamous overtime, game-winning goal at the Boston Garden in 1983.

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FRANKLIN: Kenneth J. Assad

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Franklin Town Tue. Dec 23 2025

Blanchard Has Pretrial Hearing Postponed

Had entered not guilty pleas in October on charges related to May's double-fatal on Grove Street.

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Blanchard Has Pretrial Hearing Postponed

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Franklin Town Tue. Dec 23 2025

IRS Ruling to Benefit State's Personal Care Workforce

State estimates up to 18,000 workers could each save $5,000 per year

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IRS Ruling to Benefit State's Personal Care Workforce

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