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Franklin Town Tue. Feb 3 2026

PERSPECTIVES: Black History Month Belongs to the Whole Family of Mankind

~There is no glory in war. There is only death in war.”

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Franklin Town Tue. Feb 3 2026

In Franklin, There's Renewed Talk of Charter Change

Franklin’s “Town” Identity, City-Style Governance, and How Charter Change Works in Massachusetts

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In Franklin, There's Renewed Talk of Charter Change

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Franklin Town Tue. Feb 3 2026

State reports more open meeting law complaints, and violations

In 2025, Campbell’s office received 395 open meeting law complaints, up from the 364 complaints filed in 2024

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State reports more open meeting law complaints, and violations

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Franklin Town Tue. Feb 3 2026

The 4 lessons New England’s grid can learn from January's cold

Extreme cold and lots of snow revealed the electric system’s strengths and weaknesses

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The 4 lessons New England’s grid can learn from January's cold

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Franklin Town Mon. Feb 2 2026

In Episode 3: Gerri Houde Goes the Distance

"You've got the wrong guy."

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In Episode 3: Gerri Houde Goes the Distance

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Franklin Town Mon. Feb 2 2026

In Other News

Job cuts announced, Beaver St Project, Hydro Quebec, MBTA and more

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In Other News

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Franklin Town Mon. Feb 2 2026

Lawsuit seeks to derail tax cut ballot question

Progressive plaintiffs say Campbell's 'unfairly incomplete' summary should disqualify income tax reduction bid.

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Lawsuit seeks to derail tax cut ballot question

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Franklin Town Mon. Feb 2 2026

FRANKLIN: Janet E. White

Former long-time resident

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FRANKLIN: Janet E. White

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Franklin Town Mon. Feb 2 2026

Recent Legal Notices

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Recent Legal Notices

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Franklin Town Sun. Feb 1 2026

Valentine's Day is Made for Fudge, and Vice Versa!

Friends of the Franklin Public Library in final days of annual fundraiser

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Valentine's Day is Made for Fudge, and Vice Versa!

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Franklin Town Sun. Feb 1 2026

FRANKLIN: David J. Raffin

He was a devoted provider who showed unwavering love and deep commitment to his wife and children.

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FRANKLIN: David J. Raffin

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Franklin Town Sun. Feb 1 2026

FRANKLIN: Michael Urban Schmidt

Throughout his life, he enjoyed cars and loved traveling to different automobile museums with friends,

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FRANKLIN: Michael Urban Schmidt

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