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Franklin Town Sun. Nov 1 2026

OPINION: The Value of Filling an Empty Chair [Corrected]

Community involvement doesn't always require another commitment. Sometimes, taking part is enough.

Franklin Town Sun. Nov 1 2026

FRANKLIN: Margaret Mary Sullivan

She lived another 65 years without lasting effects from the illness—a recovery our family has always regarded as a miracle.

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sun. Nov 1 2026

Franklin's Terazza to Close Soon

After more than 20 years, owner of beloved retailer opts for retirement

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sun. Nov 1 2026

People, Power, and Politcs

The week ahead in Franklin, Medway, and beyond

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sun. Nov 1 2026

Cong. Auchincloss Pushes for Faster Clinical Trials

The clinical research enterprise has not kept pace with the speed of science nor the investment by other nations.

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Cong. Auchincloss Pushes for Faster Clinical Trials

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Franklin Town Sat. Oct 31 2026

GM Admits No Wrong, but Pays Up Anyway....

Secretly shared consumer data without consent.

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GM Admits No Wrong, but Pays Up Anyway....

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Franklin Town Sat. Oct 31 2026

Fire Officials Remind Residents to Check Alarms This Weekend

A 2015 update to the State Fire Code requires that replacement smoke alarms in most Massachusetts homes have sealed, 10-year batteries.

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Fire Officials Remind Residents to Check Alarms This Weekend

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Franklin Town Sat. Oct 31 2026

MEDWAY: Carleen Ruth Dowd

he started her career as an LPN in the late 60s and retired in 2012 from Bethany Healthcare Center.

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sat. Oct 31 2026

Mass. Senate could debate daylight hours

Benefits, disadvantages remain as well as desire to shift from status quo

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Mass. Senate could debate daylight hours

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Franklin Town Sat. Oct 31 2026

Highlights on the Franklin LIbrary Event Calendar for Nov.

Coming up in the month ahead

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Highlights on the Franklin LIbrary Event Calendar for Nov.

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Franklin Town Fri. Oct 30 2026

Instead of MCAS, More Mandates?

Regulations outline what schools must offer, rather than new graduation requirement for students, official says

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Fri. Oct 30 2026

FRANKLIN: Kathryn Williams

Moved to Franklin in 1962

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Franklin Town Fri. Oct 30 2026

Franklin Historical Museum Speaker to Look at World War II

Sunday, Nov. 8 – World War II from a 21st Century Perspective

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Franklin Historical Museum Speaker to Look at World War II

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Franklin Town Fri. Oct 30 2026

LETTER: Register of Deeds Flags Cybersecurity Failures in County

There has been a lack of commitment by elected and appointed Norfolk County Officials to cybersecurity and the operations of Norfolk County Registry of Deeds.

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LETTER: Register of Deeds Flags Cybersecurity Failures in County

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Franklin Town Fri. Oct 30 2026

St. John’s Christmas Fair set for December 5 th

Visit and photo op with Santa Claus from 10 am to 12 noon

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St. John’s Christmas Fair set for December 5 th

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Franklin Town Thu. Oct 29 2026

FRANKLIN: Daniel P. “Dan” Caldararo

A longtime resident of Franklin before putting down roots in both Medway and the Cape.

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Franklin Town Thu. Oct 29 2026

FRANKLIN: Denver Dale Frederick III

For five decades, Denver was at the forefront of innovations that transformed the way charitable organizations raise money.

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Thu. Oct 29 2026

Medway SEPAC Holds 3rd Annual Inclusive Trunk or Treat

SEPAC estimated that attendance exceeded 700.

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Medway SEPAC Holds 3rd Annual Inclusive Trunk or Treat

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Franklin Town Thu. Oct 29 2026

Cold Comfort in NOAA Crystal Ball

Possible wetter, warmer winter seen likely.

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Thu. Oct 29 2026

MAPLE Leaves Nothing to the Imagination

Tool reveals influence of lobbyists on Beacon Hill.

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