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Franklin Town Fri. Oct 23 2026

Franklin 250 Committee Will Be "Listening" at Senior Center Monday

Goal is to get suggestions and inputs for a fun and memorable town-wide celebration...

Franklin Town Fri. Oct 23 2026

Encore Students Awarded; One Heading to Carnegie Hall

Behind these achievements is the Royal Conservatory’s Certificate Program, which guides students from beginning lessons through advanced study.

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Encore Students Awarded; One Heading to Carnegie Hall

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Franklin Town Fri. Oct 23 2026

Franklin Fire Schedules Nov 7 Open House

Meet your Franklin Firefighters

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Franklin Fire Schedules Nov 7 Open House

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Franklin Town Fri. Oct 23 2026

Tightening local budgets point to tough post-election decisions

From liquor licenses to transfer fees, communities are pressing for local option authority the Legislature guards closely

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Tightening local budgets point to tough post-election decisions

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Franklin Town Fri. Oct 23 2026

Downtown Partnership Plans Holiday Decoration Day

Volunteers will meet at 9:00 am at the municipal parking lot near The Rome restaurant.

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Downtown Partnership Plans Holiday Decoration Day

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Franklin Town Thu. Oct 22 2026

What is State Energy Report Hiding?

Mass. spent nearly $400K on an energy study. Three years after its completion, the state hasn’t released the results.

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Franklin Town Thu. Oct 22 2026

Feds Release Heating Oil Reserves to Help Region

"I encourage the governors of New York and New England to ... build the Constitution Pipeline and replace home heating oil with low-cost natural gas."

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Feds Release Heating Oil Reserves to Help Region

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Franklin Town Thu. Oct 22 2026

FRANKLIN: Lillian Marie Carlstrom

Future Celebration of Life to be announced.

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Franklin Town Thu. Oct 22 2026

FRANKLIN: Stephen Paul Jones

Tri-County graduate

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Thu. Oct 22 2026

In Other News

Congrats, New Speed Limit, Congestion Pricing Considered, Tricky Ballot, and more

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Franklin Town Wed. Oct 21 2026

Westborough Amazon Drone Buzz Reaches Governor's Ear

Plan for air deliveries to a dozen towns, widely opposed but could be start of wider industry expansion.

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Westborough Amazon Drone Buzz Reaches Governor's Ear

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Franklin Town Wed. Oct 21 2026

It's a SNAP! (Pantry to Become SNAP Community Partner)

The Franklin Food Pantry said it will offer on-site SNAP Assistance to Franklin residents beginning in November.

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Franklin Town Wed. Oct 21 2026

FRANKLIN: Mary N. Ballarino

Long-time Franklin resident

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Franklin Town Wed. Oct 21 2026

New Report Nails It....

Massachusetts has nearly 20,000 licensed nail technicians and more than 1,700 registered nail salons.

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Wed. Oct 21 2026

"Wicked Safe" Makes Mark on Region's Roadways

Field Troopers with the assistance of the Massachusetts State Police Air Wing conducted a total of 3,714 motor vehicle stop.

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Franklin Town Tue. Oct 20 2026

ACLU Privacy Expert to Speak at Medway Library on the Dangers of Flock Cameras

This public forum comes just weeks ahead of the November 9 Fall Town Meeting

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ACLU Privacy Expert to Speak at Medway Library on the Dangers of Flock Cameras

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Franklin Town Tue. Oct 20 2026

Report Finds States Face Billions in Unfunded Obligations

Massachusetts and Vermont rank near bottom nationally as report raises concerns over financial oversight

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Report Finds States Face Billions in Unfunded Obligations

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Franklin Town Tue. Oct 20 2026

MBTA Plans Partial Franklin Line Shutdown

With the goal of improving reliability and the accessibility of the T for all riders.

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MBTA Plans Partial Franklin Line Shutdown

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Franklin Town Tue. Oct 20 2026

MEDWAY: Barry Youman

Proudly served in the United States Coast Guard from 1971 to 1975. He later worked at Raytheon for 32 years.

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Franklin Town Tue. Oct 20 2026

Franklin Firefighter Among Yesterday's Academy Graduates

“Massachusetts Firefighting Academy instructors draw on decades of experience in the fire service to train new recruits."

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Franklin Firefighter Among Yesterday's Academy Graduates

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