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Last 14 days

• Public works schedules roadwork across Franklin this week. The Town of Franklin posted a schedule of roadwork across town streets for the week of October 5, with crews expected to affect local traffic in several areas.Town of Franklin
• Finance Committee elects new chair, hears deficit warning. Franklin's Finance Committee turned over its leadership for the first time in years, as newly elected chair Ryan Lavorgna and vice chair Jennifer D'Angelo inherit a five-year forecast that has Town Administrator Jamie Hellen warning against banking on Grove Street solar revenue.Franklin News
• Town Hall posts September Franklin First newsletter. Town Hall published its September Franklin First newsletter, rounding up news, events and information from municipal departments for residents to read online.Town of Franklin
• Town posts new update on Pine Street project. The Town of Franklin posted a new update on ongoing Pine Street roadwork, according to the town website, where full details are listed under News and Highlights.Town of Franklin
• James West named Franklin's next police chief. The Town of Franklin and the Franklin Police Department announced that Deputy Police Chief James West has been appointed the town's next chief of police.Town of Franklin

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 7: Board of Health meets Wednesday. Franklin's Board of Health meets Wednesday to take up public health matters before the board.Town of Franklin
• Wed, Oct 7, 6:00 p.m.: Historical Commission meets Wednesday evening. Franklin's Historical Commission holds its regular meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m., open to the public.Town of Franklin
• Wed, Oct 7, 6:00 p.m.: Joint Budget Subcommittee meets at Town Hall. Franklin's Joint Budget Subcommittee meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. at 355 East Central Street to continue its review of town finances.Town of Franklin
• Wed, Oct 7, 6:00 p.m.: Joint Budget Subcommittee meets Wednesday at Town Hall. Franklin's Joint Budget Subcommittee meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 355 East Central Street as the town continues budget planning ahead of the Finance Committee's Oct. 21 vote on fiscal policies.Town of Franklin
• Thu, Oct 8: Conservation Commission meets Thursday. Franklin's Conservation Commission meets Thursday, Oct. 8, as its Passport to Fall challenge for town conservation areas continues through Nov. 15.Town of Franklin
• Thu, Oct 8, 2:00 p.m.: Housing trust board meets Thursday afternoon. The Municipal Affordable Housing Trust meets Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. to discuss the town's affordable housing programs.Town of Franklin
• Thu, Oct 8, 2:00 p.m.: Affordable Housing Trust meets Thursday afternoon. Franklin's Municipal Affordable Housing Trust meets from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8.Town of Franklin
• Thu, Oct 8, 8:30 a.m.: Town Council holds monthly office hours Thursday. Franklin Town Council members hold their monthly office hours Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street.Town of Franklin

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