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Franklin Town Sat. Aug 8 2026

State Innovation Economy in Trouble -- Study

Meanwhile, the broader state economy continues to show signs of weakness.

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State Innovation Economy in Trouble -- Study

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Franklin Town Fri. Aug 7 2026

Former Charter School Teacher, Leading Comic Artist Facing Health Challenge

"I have contributed to many GoFundMe fundraisers, but I'd never wanted to have one."

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Former Charter School Teacher, Leading Comic Artist Facing Health Challenge

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Franklin Town Fri. Aug 7 2026

FRANKLIN: James F. "Jiimmy" Cornetta

A lifelong Franklin resident

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FRANKLIN: James F. Jiimmy Cornetta

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Franklin Town Fri. Aug 7 2026

Back to School Shopping Underway, Despite Costs

College spending shows significant increase

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Back to School Shopping Underway, Despite Costs

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Franklin Town Fri. Aug 7 2026

Oh, SNAP!

Massachusetts taxpayers now face a potential federal SNAP cost-sharing liability of up to $300 million annually

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Oh, SNAP!

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Franklin Town Fri. Aug 7 2026

A Rolicking Good Time: Sharks Come Cruisin' Sat. at Franklin Library

,,,they're having more ... FUN than almost anyone I've heard this century...

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A Rolicking Good Time: Sharks Come Cruisin' Sat. at Franklin Library

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Franklin Town Thu. Aug 6 2026

Franklin EDC Greenlights UMass Study, Hears New 40B Plan

Alternative 40B Policy gets much discussion

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Franklin EDC Greenlights UMass Study, Hears New 40B Plan

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Franklin Town Thu. Aug 6 2026

Franklin's Connection to the Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki

Massachusetts-born pilot eventually found a home in 02038.

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Franklin's Connection to the Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki

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Franklin Town Thu. Aug 6 2026

MEDWAY: Peter Blades Robinson

A graduate of Medway High School, class of 1972, enjoyed running and ran cross country in college and high school.

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MEDWAY: Peter Blades Robinson

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Franklin Town Thu. Aug 6 2026

Business Groups Urge "Shop Local" for Tax-Free Weekend

Most spending under $2500 skips sales tax this weekend.

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Business Groups Urge Shop Local for Tax-Free Weekend

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Franklin Town Thu. Aug 6 2026

Rail Trail Committee Celebrates New Benches

The benches were paid for with a combination of a MassTrails grant that was awarded in November, and fundraising proceeds

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Rail Trail Committee Celebrates New Benches

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Franklin Town Thu. Aug 6 2026

Rep. Soter Tasked with Melding House and Senat Bills

Some of the biggest differences between the two bills relate to major policy issues.

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Rep. Soter Tasked with Melding House and Senat Bills

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