Franklin is spotlighting Governor Maura Healey's August 10 signing of the Freedom to Read Law at the town library. Franklin officials joined Healey at the Franklin Public Library for the ceremony, according to the town's own announcement, though the town's site offers few further detail…

Franklin issued a notice warning that some utility bills sent July 29 may carry interest charges, urging residents to check their accounts. The Town Hall notice did not detail which accounts are affected, but officials pointed residents to the town website for guidance on resolving any …

A Franklin food pantry served a record 2,411 residents in fiscal 2026, the Milford Daily News reported Friday, citing intensifying food insecurity in town. The Franklin Fire Department promoted Mike Berthiaume to captain, department officials announced this week, and the town's Communit…

Franklin's Town Council approved a new contract for the town administrator on Thursday, August 13, settling terms for the town's top administrative post. The release did not disclose salary or length of term. Separately, the town announced invasive aquatic vegetation treatment at DelCar…

Governor Maura Healey visited Franklin Public Library on Monday, August 10, to sign the state's new Freedom to Read Law. The ceremonial signing, announced by the Town of Franklin in a Tuesday, August 11 News Flash release, placed the library at the heart of a statewide event tied to lib…