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Franklin Town Fri. Jul 17 2026

Again: Franklin DPW Deals with Rash of Main Breaks

Breaks blamed on aging pipes...

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Fri. Jul 17 2026

Watchdog Groups See Youth Literacy Gap in MA

When students cannot access grade-level texts, they are locked out of rigorous learning, college pathways, and economic opportunity.

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Fri. Jul 17 2026

MEDWAY: Barbara Henrietta Vlass (Lane)

Barbara enjoyed many things, camping, square dancing, sewing, knitting, traveling and spending time with family.

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Fri. Jul 17 2026

FRANKLIN: Stephen P. Pisani

He did not brag about much in his life, but he was truly proud of his marriage and how they remained “head over heels” in love.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Fri. Jul 17 2026

FRANKLIN: Joanne Patricia Dixon

Raised in Franklin, FHS graduate of class of 1955

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Thu. Jul 16 2026

Admin Proposes Boost in Local Student Aid

Could total $112 per student is passed into law.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Thu. Jul 16 2026

Middlesex Bank Boosts Medway Food Pantry

"This funding will help us create a single, dedicated home for the Medway Food Pantry."

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Thu. Jul 16 2026

Franklin Food Pantry Seeks Volunteers

Volunteers must be comfortable with physical tasks...

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Thu. Jul 16 2026

State Offers NIMBYs a Lifeline

Program will increase the diversity of voices and viewpoints able to engage in certain proceedings.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Thu. Jul 16 2026

Foxborough Chief Thanks Franklin & Medway for Role in FIFA Success

This tournament showcased the very best of policing in Massachusetts to the world.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Wed. Jul 15 2026

Gilly's House Hosting "Supper with Siblings"

For those who have lost a brother or sister to addiction

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Wed. Jul 15 2026

MASSPIRG Highlights Need for "Right-to-Repair

'Electronic Waste Graveyard' highlights growing number of trashed tech products

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor