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Franklin Town Sun. Jul 5 2026

MEDWAY: Harold Bott

As a lifelong weather enthusiast, he found great joy in meteorology, meticulously checking his vintage weather instruments every day.

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MEDWAY: Harold Bott

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Franklin Town Sun. Jul 5 2026

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Volume 51 - Report No. 27

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Beacon Hill Roll Call

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Franklin Town Sun. Jul 5 2026

People, Power and Politics

The Week Ahead in Franklin, Medway, and beyond

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People, Power and Politics

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Franklin Town Sun. Jul 5 2026

Is Massachusetts still leading, or resting on its laurels

The state of firsts and revolutions has its challenge...

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Is Massachusetts still leading, or resting on its laurels

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Franklin Town Sun. Jul 5 2026

Supreme Court Privacy Ruling Follows Mass. Lead

Article 14 of the Massachusetts Constitution, which provides robust protections against unreasonable searches.

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Supreme Court Privacy Ruling Follows Mass. Lead

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Franklin Town Sat. Jul 4 2026

LETTER: The Story Our Common Tells

The green at the center of Town truly has been a public good enjoyed and employed by all.

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LETTER: The Story Our Common Tells

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Franklin Town Sat. Jul 4 2026

FRANKLIN: Oliver James Lewis

From the very beginning, Oliver drew people to him with his magnetic personality.

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FRANKLIN: Oliver James Lewis

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Franklin Town Sat. Jul 4 2026

Ringing of the Bells at 2:50 pm

The sounds of old-style 'heavy metal'

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Ringing of the Bells at 2:50 pm

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Franklin Town Sat. Jul 4 2026

FRANKLIN: Leonore Palanzi

She was a career R.N. and loved nursing

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FRANKLIN: Leonore Palanzi

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Franklin Town Sat. Jul 4 2026

The Struggle Parents Face Every Summer

Affordability is the most significant barrier to summer program enrollment.

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The Struggle Parents Face Every Summer

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Franklin Town Fri. Jul 3 2026

Franklin July 4 Festival (through July 5) is All About Music, Too!

And all the music is FREE!

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Franklin July 4 Festival (through July 5) is All About Music, Too!

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Franklin Town Fri. Jul 3 2026

MEDWAY: Jeanne D. Hawkins

Youngest of five children, resided in Medway most of life...

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MEDWAY: Jeanne D. Hawkins

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Franklin Town Fri. Jul 3 2026

In Other News

Declaration Delivered, To Be Read Saturday. Bells to be Rung, and Next Week's Beaver St activities.

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In Other News

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Franklin Town Fri. Jul 3 2026

See how many players from Massachusetts have played for U.S. in World Cup

Read on to learn more about your local "football" legends.

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See how many players from Massachusetts have played for U.S. in World Cup

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Franklin Town Fri. Jul 3 2026

Groups Claim Legislation Would Jack up Car Repair, Insurance Costs

The proposal would establish a government-mandated auto body labor rate.

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Groups Claim Legislation Would Jack up Car Repair, Insurance Costs

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Franklin Town Fri. Jul 3 2026

Ready, Set, EAT....

No Independence Day cookout is complete without chips, hot dogs, and corn

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Ready, Set, EAT....

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Franklin Town Thu. Jul 2 2026

Franklin, Medway to Benefit in New State Budget

The late budget emerged after roughly a month of conference committee negotiations

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Franklin, Medway to Benefit in New State Budget

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Franklin Town Thu. Jul 2 2026

FRANKLIN: Matthew C. "Matt" Denommee

Graduated from FHS in 1987

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FRANKLIN: Matthew C. Matt Denommee

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Franklin Town Thu. Jul 2 2026

In Other News

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In Other News

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Franklin Town Thu. Jul 2 2026

MEDWAY: Karen R. Goldman

A complete obituary will follow.

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