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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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FRANKLIN: Margaret Mary Sullivan

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Franklin Town Sun. Nov 1 2026

OPINION: The Value of Filling an Empty Chair

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

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OPINION: The Value of Filling an Empty Chair

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Franklin Town Weather: Sunday November 1

High: 58°

Low: 35°

Wind: 3 MPH W

Chance of rain: 3%

Sunny, with a high of 58 and low of 35 degrees. Sunny during the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening,

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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Franklin's Terazza to Close Soon

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Franklin Town Sun. Nov 1 2026

People, Power, and Politcs

The week ahead in Franklin, Medway, and beyond

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People, Power, and Politcs

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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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MEDWAY: Carleen Ruth Dowd

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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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Instead of MCAS, More Mandates?

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Franklin Town Fri. Oct 30 2026

FRANKLIN: Kathryn Williams

Moved to Franklin in 1962

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FRANKLIN: Kathryn Williams

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