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Franklin Town Sat. Feb 7 2026

FRANKLIN: Joseph J. Ferrari

Longtime public school educator

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sat. Feb 7 2026

Franklin Cultural District Awarded State Funds

These flexible funds may be used to support a wide range of activities

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Franklin Cultural District Awarded State Funds

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Franklin Town Sat. Feb 7 2026

FHS 'Pride Night' Intros 8th Graders to Opportunities

More than 35 clubs were represented at a club and activities fair in the cafeteria

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FHS 'Pride Night' Intros 8th Graders to Opportunities

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Franklin Town Sat. Feb 7 2026

MEDWAY: Eugene "Gene" Hollander

Gene built a long and successful career in the furniture industry as an independent furniture representative.

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Franklin Town Sat. Feb 7 2026

ConfiKids Inspiration Gala to Raise Funds at Lake Pearl

Helps Underserved Youth Through Confidence-Building Enrichment Programs

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ConfiKids Inspiration Gala to Raise Funds at Lake Pearl

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Franklin Town Fri. Feb 6 2026

Franklin Fire Now Trained for Life-Saving Sepsis Treatment

The program is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services.

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Franklin Fire Now Trained for Life-Saving Sepsis Treatment

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Franklin Town Fri. Feb 6 2026

Franklin Man Killed in Maryland Crash

The crash is under investigation by the Crash Reconstruction Team.

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Franklin Town Fri. Feb 6 2026

In Other News

Republicans to Meet, Fare Gates, Galvin to Run, Can do and Jake Break

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Franklin Town Fri. Feb 6 2026

FRANKLIN: Miriam Hancock "Mimi" Fendt

Inspired by ancient artisans, she had the ability to be meticulous with the tiniest of details, most evident in her handwriting.

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Franklin Town Fri. Feb 6 2026

Study Urges New K–12 Accountability Framework

Calls for choices of high school pathways, early and end-of-course exams, and independent district accountability

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Study Urges New K–12 Accountability Framework

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Franklin Town Thu. Feb 5 2026

MHS Students Recognized in 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens.

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MHS Students Recognized in 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

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Franklin Town Thu. Feb 5 2026

MEDWAY: Robin Alan Chesley

Robin enjoyed golf, backyard sports, riding the trails with his ATV and long walks with his sidekick Cookie, the family dog.

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Thu. Feb 5 2026

FRANKLIN: Kathleen A LaFlamme

Kathleen’s mantra was “There is always a way”.

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Franklin Town Thu. Feb 5 2026

Nuke-Power-Rich NH to Study Exit from Regional Power Grid

Legislators rebel over status quo...

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Nuke-Power-Rich NH to Study Exit from Regional Power Grid

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Franklin Town Wed. Feb 4 2026

Medway Live Streaming Leads to Arrest

Kentucky Man Arrested After Reported Armed Barricade Was Live Streamed

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Franklin Town Wed. Feb 4 2026

Bellingham Man Charged for Threats to Milford Hospital, Logan Airport

Milford police and fire departments, along with Massachusetts State Police, responded to the hospital, which was placed on lockdown

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Bellingham Man Charged for Threats to Milford Hospital, Logan Airport

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Franklin Town Wed. Feb 4 2026

Lawmakers see role for cameras in road safety enforcement

Committees keep hold on camera bills here while 22 states have passed laws

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Lawmakers see role for cameras in road safety enforcement

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Franklin Town Wed. Feb 4 2026

Theresa Frances DeAngelis

Graduated from FHS in 1950, spent most of her life living in her family home

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Alan Earls Editor

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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