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Franklin Town Fri. Feb 27 2026

MBTA to Invest in New Tech, Equipment for Commuter Rail

“A modernized and reliable regional rail system has been talked about for a long time, and now we are taking action."

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MBTA to Invest in New Tech, Equipment for Commuter Rail

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Franklin Town Fri. Feb 27 2026

Habitat's 'Cars for Homes' Helps Build Needed Housing

In support of current Home Build in Franklin, organization encourages area communities to consider vehicle donations.

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Habitat's 'Cars for Homes' Helps Build Needed Housing

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Franklin Town Thu. Feb 26 2026

Norfolk County Sheriff Joins in Cleanup

Mass. Sheriff's Association has been been working in partnership with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.

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Norfolk County Sheriff Joins in Cleanup

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Franklin Town Thu. Feb 26 2026

FRANKLIN: Susan J. Allard

FHS class of 1976, Susan devoted many years of her career to the Wrentham State School before continuing her professional life at EMC

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FRANKLIN: Susan J. Allard

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Franklin Town Thu. Feb 26 2026

Bureaucracy, Red Tape Killing MA Economy -- Report

“If we want to compete for jobs and investment, we need to modernize our systems..."

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Bureaucracy, Red Tape Killing MA Economy -- Report

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Franklin Town Thu. Feb 26 2026

Franklin Gets its New "3rd Ambulance"

The move reversed an earlier decision to reduce service following budget constraints tied to a failed tax override.

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Franklin Gets its New 3rd Ambulance

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Franklin Town Thu. Feb 26 2026

FRANKLIN: Irene L. Leland

She will be laid to rest privately.

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FRANKLIN: Irene L. Leland

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Franklin Town Wed. Feb 25 2026

Post Storm Tidbits

Back to normal, almost, with a bit more snow on the way...

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Post Storm Tidbits

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Franklin Town Wed. Feb 25 2026

State IG Finds Problems with SPED Transportation

School districts lack information to inform key pricing, bidding decisions

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State IG Finds Problems with SPED Transportation

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Franklin Town Wed. Feb 25 2026

FRANKLIN: Hope H. Bailey

She was an artist and painted beautiful landscapes which decorated their home in Franklin

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FRANKLIN: Hope H. Bailey

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Franklin Town Wed. Feb 25 2026

In Other News

Lady Bug Walk, Luccini promoted, Save the Date, Public Safety, Too much Salt?

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In Other News

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Franklin Town Tue. Feb 24 2026

Daring to Run: A Republican Hopes to Unseat Andrea Campbell

Walsh is the youngest graduate in Suffolk University history, earning his bachelor’s degree at 17 and his Juris Doctor at 21

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Daring to Run: A Republican Hopes to Unseat Andrea Campbell

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