Franklin sees single home sale recorded in latest deed period

Franklin recorded just one residential property sale between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12, 2026, according to Norfolk County Registry of Deeds data: 36 Jackson Circle sold for $1,165,000 on Aug. 20. Sellers Daniel E. and Ellen M. Castillo, as trustees and others, transferred the property to buyer Evan

Franklin Youth Soccer Association has opened registration for its 2026 fall season.

The Franklin Youth Soccer Association has opened registration for its 2026 fall season, covering its Pee Wee, Instructional, Academy, Recreational and Travel divisions. No Franklin High School games were listed for the week of August 31 to September 6, and no other town recreation or yo…

Obituary notices, week of August 31, 2026 through September 6, 2026

This week's Franklin obituary column carries two notices. Reid, Carole B., 92, of Franklin, died September 1, 2026; her obituary offers no additional biographical detail beyond her age and hometown. Potrzuski-Colace, Katie L., 47, of Attleboro and formerly of Franklin, died Thursday, Se…

Ginley Funeral Home Announces Arrangements for James Hosford Jr.

Franklin's Ginley Funeral Home announced arrangements for resident James Knowles Hosford Jr. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, in a notice that offered no further biographical detail beyond the funeral home's Main Street address. The town also flagged a Wednesday, Sept. 2 lane closure on Partridge S…

Franklin Publishes August Newsletter Ahead of Busy September Meeting Calendar

Franklin's town government published its August Franklin First newsletter this week, rounding up department updates ahead of a busy September meeting calendar. The Town Council, Board of Health, and the Police Station Building Committee are all set to meet Wednesday, September 2, with t…

Obituary notices, week of August 24 through August 30, 2026

This week's Franklin obituary notices column carries two names: Quigley, John Charles "Chick" and Connell, Michael F. "Mike." Quigley, 83, died August 24, 2026, and Connell, 74, died August 27, 2026; both were Franklin residents whose funeral arrangements were handled by Charles F. Oter…

Water Main Break Disrupts Partridge Street

A water main break on Partridge Street prompted a town alert and repair crews Thursday afternoon, Aug. 27. The Town of Franklin's News Flash system flagged the break for nearby residents, though officials did not detail its cause or scope. Separately, Legacy.com listings reported the de…

Franklin Fire Department Promotes Mike Berthiaume to Captain

Franklin Fire Department announced the promotion of Mike Berthiaume to captain, its newest command-staff addition. The move was posted this week on the town's News & Highlights page alongside a reminder that early voting for the State Primary runs through Friday, August 28, at the Town …

Law Firm Investigates Franklin Mailing Company Over Layoff Notices

A law firm has opened an investigation into whether a Franklin mailing company violated federal layoff notice requirements. Strauss Borrelli PLLC said this week it is examining whether Postal Center International, Inc. complied with the WARN Act, which requires employers to give 60 days…

Franklin Legal Notice Reports Trustee Resignation, Successor Sought

A Franklin legal notice made public today reports the resignation of trustee Melissa A. Howitt and calls for a successor to be appointed. The filing, part of a "Recent Legal Notices" roundup per the Franklin Observer, does not identify the trust or estate involved. Beyond the notice, Fr…

Obituary notices, week of August 17, 2026 through August 23, 2026

Four Franklin-resident obituaries were published this week: Hadley, Lisa Marie; McKenna, Paul; Takessian, John L. Jr.; and Vieira, Gail Ann. Vieira's notice recalls that she spent 50 years raising her family in Franklin before her death on August 20. Hadley and Takessian both died Augus…

Franklin Seeks Volunteers for Community Preservation Committee

Franklin seeks two volunteers to fill Citizen-at-Large seats on its Community Preservation Committee. The Town of Franklin posted a call this week for residents to join the panel, which recommends how the town spends Community Preservation Act funds on open space, historic preservation,…

Franklin Fire Department Promotes Mike Berthiaume to Captain

Franklin Fire Department has promoted Mike Berthiaume to captain, the town announced this week, filling a key command post in the department. Registered voters also learned that early in-person voting for the State primary runs August 22 through 28 at the Town Clerk's Office. Elsewhere,…

Franklin Mail Facility to Close, Cutting 112 Jobs by September 30

A Franklin mail-processing facility will close by September 30, cutting 112 jobs, as town officials finalized new leadership contracts and infrastructure fixes. Postal Center International is shutting its Franklin site, according to a report from Hoodline that cites state filings, marki…