Dave Watkins

Franklin residents brace for a scheduled water shut-off Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as the town continues repair work on the Prospect Street culvert that has kept the road closed. The Town of Franklin posted both updates through its official News Flash channel this week, part of ongoing in…

Franklin reported no major town, school or community news for Thursday, July 2, 2026, as monitored channels turned up nothing new. The Town Council's previously reported approval of the fiscal 2027 operating budget remains the most recent significant town action on file, and no items fr…

Franklin enters July under an Extreme Heat Warning that covers the full Independence Day weekend. The National Weather Service warning runs Wednesday, July 1, through Saturday, July 4, and the Town of Franklin is urging residents — especially vulnerable populations — to take precautions…

Prospect Street closes for culvert repair as Franklin enters the Fourth of July holiday stretch. The town posted the closure alert Monday afternoon with no estimated reopening date, leaving drivers to seek alternate routes for an indefinite period; the town's civic alert page at frankli…

Franklin closes out a quiet week with its FY27 operating budget approved and board vacancies open for interested residents. The Town Council's budget action sets the financial framework for the coming fiscal year, with the full document posted publicly at franklinma.gov for anyone who w…