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Franklin Town Sun. Jun 14 2026

Town Council Approves FY27 Operating Budget and Capital Investments

The Finance Committee conducted several budget hearings totaling more than 17 hours of review and discussion.

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Town Council Approves FY27 Operating Budget and Capital Investments

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sun. Jun 14 2026

Medway May Make a Miyawaki Forest

Inspired by a famous Japanese botanist

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sun. Jun 14 2026

People, Power and Politics

The week ahead in Franklin, Medway and beyond

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sun. Jun 14 2026

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Volume 51 - Report No. 24

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sun. Jun 14 2026

State DPH Fights Transparency, Non-profit Fights Back

Records could be closed for up to 90 years...

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State DPH Fights Transparency, Non-profit Fights Back

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Franklin Town Sat. Jun 13 2026

Critics say Massachusetts missing out on chance to lift education

Tax credits available for donations to scholarship-granting groups, but only if governor opts the state into program

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Critics say Massachusetts missing out on chance to lift education

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Franklin Town Sat. Jun 13 2026

MEDWAY: Lynne E. Sullivan

She volunteered her time at North School in Medway, MA. She also worked for WeCare.

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sat. Jun 13 2026

MEDWAY: Helen K. Hickernell

The thing Helen held most dear was her family, and she treasured them more than anything

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sat. Jun 13 2026

FRANKLIN: James E. Shreenan

...served his country in the United States Marine Corps

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sat. Jun 13 2026

Tax Holiday Set on State Calendar

The weekend of Aug. 8-9 will serve as this year's sales tax holiday.

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Fri. Jun 12 2026

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Alan Earls Editor

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Gilly's House Summerfest

Town Council Approves FY27 Operating Budget and Capital Investments

Medway May Make a Miyawaki Forest

People, Power and Politics

Beacon Hill Roll Call

State DPH Fights Transparency, Non-profit Fights Back

Critics say Massachusetts missing out on chance to lift education

MEDWAY: Lynne E. Sullivan

MEDWAY: Helen K. Hickernell

FRANKLIN: James E. Shreenan

Tax Holiday Set on State Calendar

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