Franklin Town, MA Local News, Events, and Information

Franklin Town Thu. Nov 24 2022

Native American Heritage Day; a Good Day to Learn

George H.W. Bush imagined creating a day to honor Native Americans would be a winner, but in the shadow of Thanksgiving and Black Friday, it has not exactly caught on...

Alan Earls Editor

Native American Heritage Day; a Good Day to Learn

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Thu. Nov 24 2022

Hometown History # 105: Printing Innovator Golding Hit His Stride in Franklin

Boston-based printing innovator decided Franklin was just the place to expand its operations.

Alan Earls Editor

Hometown History # 105: Printing Innovator Golding Hit His Stride in Franklin

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Weather

Friday December 9

Clear throughout the day.

High: 45°

Low: 31°

Wind: 7 mph NNW

Chance of rain: 9%

Franklin Town Thu. Nov 24 2022

Commentary: The Tangled and Evolving History of Giving Thanks

The impulse is as old as humanity and both colonizers and indigenous people had traditions that included the idea of giving thanks. Today, the evolution continues.

Alan Earls Editor

Commentary: The Tangled and Evolving History of Giving Thanks

Alan Earls Editor

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MetroWest Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops - Sun Dec 18 2:00 pm
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Connecting Women Leaders Wine & Truffles Tasting - Mon Dec 12 5:00 pm
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Pokemon Card Show -- Holiday Edition - Sun Dec 11 1:00 pm
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Amy Adams Franklin Town Alert - Sun. Dec 4 2022

Art Gift Away #2 has been placed!!!!
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Amy Adams Franklin Town Alert - Sat. Dec 3 2022

Art Gift- Away week 2
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Rachel Lucas Franklin Town event

GlenPharmer Distillery Presents Holiday Dinner & Concert - Sat, Dec. 17th - Sat Dec 17 5:00 pm
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Franklin Elks Lodge 2136 Franklin Town News Tip - Thu. Dec 1 2022

Elks Riders #2136 Donate to Franklin Veterans' Services
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'Not so Silent Night' Christmas Concert - Sun Dec 11 5:00 pm
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Franklin Town Thu. Nov 24 2022

Thanksgiving Day in Franklin...

Running, football, shuttered stores, rail on weekend schedule, water warning, and trash delay

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Thu. Nov 24 2022

Giving Tuesday, Bluestone Bank Donates to Food Pantry & Other Groups

Franklin gets chunk of $400k in donations

Alan Earls Editor

Giving Tuesday, Bluestone Bank Donates to Food Pantry & Other Groups

Alan Earls Editor

Norfolk County COVID-19 Statistics

Franklin Town and Norfolk County COVID-19 Coverage and Statistics

Currently a 7.4% positive test rate in a county with a population of 706,775

13.2 cases per 100,000

1.28 infection rate

2,139 deaths

Franklin Town Thu. Nov 24 2022

Baker “Thrilled” Healey Picking Up Tax-Cutting Efforts

... never expected all of his ideas would become law

Alan Earls Editor

Baker “Thrilled” Healey Picking Up Tax-Cutting Efforts

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Wed. Nov 23 2022

Thanksgiving Injuries, Avoiding and Tips on Treating from PhysicianOne

"If you or a loved one experience any of these ailments we recommend visiting your local urgent care center as wait times in emergency rooms can be long this time of year."

Alan Earls Editor

Thanksgiving Injuries, Avoiding and Tips on Treating from PhysicianOne

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Wed. Nov 23 2022

Design Review Commission Says Yes to Amego Expansion Plan, and Law Firm "Shingle"

New sign for Hickey & Luciano Lawyers

Alan Earls Editor

Design Review Commission Says Yes to Amego Expansion Plan, and Law Firm Shingle

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Wed. Nov 23 2022

Pioneer Institute Asks, Where's the Transparency on Medical Fees in Mass.?

Survey Finds Spotty Compliance Among Hospitals with Federal Price Transparency Law; massive price variations for common procedures

Alan Earls Editor

Pioneer Institute Asks, Where's the Transparency on Medical Fees in Mass.?

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Wed. Nov 23 2022

ABCC Kicks Off "Operation Safe Holidays"

"We want to make sure that everyone gets to enjoy the holidays with family and friends while at the same time avoiding tragedy and staying safe."

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Tue. Nov 22 2022

Frank R. Durkee, 66

A complete obituary will follow

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Tue. Nov 22 2022

Sharon C. Taylor, 57

A member of the Massachusetts Audubon Society, Sharon loved hiking, nature, bird watching and the outdoors.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor