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Franklin Town Sun. Oct 11 2026

Mortgage rates hit 18% in 1981. Here's how that compares with buying a home today

Was buying a home really harder back then?

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sun. Oct 11 2026

FRANKLIN: David Ernest Stoddard

Graduated from Westwood High School in 1976, enlisted in the U.S Navy and served as a navigation technician aboard the USS Daniel Webster.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sun. Oct 11 2026

People, Power, and Politcs

The week ahead in Franklin, Medway and beyond.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sun. Oct 11 2026

District 4 Congressman Pitches Youth Social Media Safety

Children are the least equipped to resist these algorithms.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sat. Oct 10 2026

Educator, Historian Jim Johnston to Present at Historical Museum Sunday

For many years Johnston was also been closely associated with the Franklin Historical Society

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sat. Oct 10 2026

Independent Pagliarulo Seeks Norfolk DA Election Win

His campaign slogan is “Take Politics Out of Prosecution.",”

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sat. Oct 10 2026

MEDWAY: Kathleen Margret Keough

She found her calling teaching Women’s Studies at the University while living in Wisconsin. She was later an educator at Medfield State Hospital.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sat. Oct 10 2026

MEDWAY: David L. Condon

Served in the U.S. Army, in Germany, from 1956-1959

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sat. Oct 10 2026

County Real Estate Still Holding Steady

Total value of sales for the month was $797 million.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Fri. Oct 9 2026

OPINION: Now is the Time to DeFlock Medway!

Nov. 9 Town Meeting Will Provide a Chance to Vote...

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Fri. Oct 9 2026

Dean-Franklin Cemetery Tour Returns Just Before Halloween

Be sure to wear comfortable footwear!

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Fri. Oct 9 2026

A Second Restaurant Week is in the Works in Franklin

It will kick off on Saturday, December 12, the same day as A Wreath of Franklin, taking place throughout downtown Franklin from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Alan Earls Editor

Alan Earls Editor