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Franklin Town Sun. Oct 11 2026

Mortgage rates hit 18% in 1981. Here's how that compares with buying a home today

Was buying a home really harder back then?

Franklin Town Sun. Oct 11 2026

FRANKLIN: David Ernest Stoddard

Graduated from Westwood High School in 1976, enlisted in the U.S Navy and served as a navigation technician aboard the USS Daniel Webster.

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Franklin Town Sun. Oct 11 2026

People, Power, and Politcs

The week ahead in Franklin, Medway and beyond.

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Franklin Town Sun. Oct 11 2026

District 4 Congressman Pitches Youth Social Media Safety

Children are the least equipped to resist these algorithms.

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District 4 Congressman Pitches Youth Social Media Safety

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Franklin Town Sat. Oct 10 2026

Educator, Historian Jim Johnston to Present at Historical Museum Sunday

For many years Johnston was also been closely associated with the Franklin Historical Society

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Educator, Historian Jim Johnston to Present at Historical Museum Sunday

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Franklin Town Sat. Oct 10 2026

Independent Pagliarulo Seeks Norfolk DA Election Win

His campaign slogan is “Take Politics Out of Prosecution.",”

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Independent Pagliarulo Seeks Norfolk DA Election Win

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Franklin Town Sat. Oct 10 2026

MEDWAY: Kathleen Margret Keough

She found her calling teaching Women’s Studies at the University while living in Wisconsin. She was later an educator at Medfield State Hospital.

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Franklin Town Sat. Oct 10 2026

MEDWAY: David L. Condon

Served in the U.S. Army, in Germany, from 1956-1959

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Franklin Town Sat. Oct 10 2026

County Real Estate Still Holding Steady

Total value of sales for the month was $797 million.

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Franklin Town Fri. Oct 9 2026

OPINION: Now is the Time to DeFlock Medway!

Nov. 9 Town Meeting Will Provide a Chance to Vote...

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OPINION: Now is the Time to DeFlock Medway!

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Franklin Town Fri. Oct 9 2026

Dean-Franklin Cemetery Tour Returns Just Before Halloween

Be sure to wear comfortable footwear!

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Dean-Franklin Cemetery Tour Returns Just Before Halloween

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Franklin Town Fri. Oct 9 2026

A Second Restaurant Week is in the Works in Franklin

It will kick off on Saturday, December 12, the same day as A Wreath of Franklin, taking place throughout downtown Franklin from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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A Second Restaurant Week is in the Works in Franklin

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Franklin Town Fri. Oct 9 2026

Marie Eife to Lead FROZEN at FPAC

Tickets for Frozen are available at FPAConline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370.

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Franklin Town Fri. Oct 9 2026

Wider records access may hinge on post-election maneuvers

Compliance, litigation, legislating loom as potential areas of focus for this Legislature, and the next one

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Wider records access may hinge on post-election maneuvers

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Franklin Town Thu. Oct 8 2026

LETTER: Hyderabad Trumped

Hyderabad is believed to be the first city in India—the world's most populous country and largest democracy—to name a road after Donald Trump.

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Franklin Town Thu. Oct 8 2026

FRANKLIN: Richard G. Patykewich

Richard became a familiar face in Franklin, spending many mornings as the “morning guy” at Tedeschi’s, where he greeted friends and neighbors.

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Franklin Town Thu. Oct 8 2026

Mass Wildlife Offers Wildlife-Friendly Fall Clean-Up Tips

As you prepare your yard for winter, help your local wildlife with a few simple steps.

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Mass Wildlife Offers Wildlife-Friendly Fall Clean-Up Tips

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Franklin Town Thu. Oct 8 2026

NASA Sparks Tech Drive in Tri-County Students

The T-C team came out on top, leading to an invitation to put their engineering experiments through tests at the Glenn research facility in Ohio.

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NASA Sparks Tech Drive in Tri-County Students

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Franklin Town Thu. Oct 8 2026

Fire Academy Teaches Rescue Skills that Previously Required Out-of-State Class

Programs offered at no cost to local departments.

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Fire Academy Teaches Rescue Skills that Previously Required Out-of-State Class

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Franklin Town Wed. Oct 7 2026

Medway Man Gets Prison in Child Sex Assault

Upon his release, he will be placed on probation for two years with GPS monitoring and orders prohibiting any contact with the victims.

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Medway Man Gets Prison in Child Sex Assault

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