Two Franklin-resident obituaries were published this week: Stapin, Linda J., 84, and Taschereau, Ann V., 94. Stapin's arrangements are being handled by Cartier's Funeral Home of Bellingham; Taschereau's by Charles F. Oteri and Son – Franklin Funeral Home. Service details for both were n…
The Franklin Observer published an obituary this week for longtime resident Ann V. Taschereau, born in Franklin in 1931, according to the outlet's report headlined "FRANKLIN: Ann V. Taschereau." Elsewhere, the town's civic calendar is filling in for the coming week: the Economic Develop…
Franklin posted its July newsletter and confirmed weekend trash collection Friday, as new employment data highlighted two major local employers. The Town of Franklin's Department of Public Works confirmed Friday evening that trash collection continues on its normal schedule, while the J…
Franklin Conservation Commission approves deck replacement at 37 Anchorage Road. The panel voted unanimously to permit replacement of the existing 37-to-38-year-old deck with new footings in the same footprint, with contractor Gary Crosby managing the work for property owner Mark Plukis. The
Franklin secured a $30,000 state grant to update its Hazard Mitigation Plan in a joint effort with Bellingham, town officials announced this week. The regional planning grant will help both communities better identify natural hazard risks and position them for future disaster-relief fun…
Franklin is recruiting residents to fill two Citizen-at-Large vacancies on its Community Preservation Committee, town officials announced this week. The push for volunteers comes alongside other administrative updates, including mailed enrollment notices for the Community Choice Power S…
Franklin residents faced a scheduled water shut-off Tuesday as the town prepared for a separate aquatic treatment project later in the week. The Department of Public Works confirmed the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 shut-off, while DelCarte Ponds is set for aquatic vegetation treatment on Thur…
Franklin Agricultural Commission unanimously votes to expand Zucchini Race with farming programming. Chair Marian Elizabeth Szymanski, Vice Chair Charles J. Koshivas, and Associate Jennifer Anderson Sweeney reported on the July 24 annual Zucchini Race at the Franklin Farmers Market, which drew 43
Franklin High School had no games reported for the week of July 20-26. The main sports news locally was the Franklin Youth Soccer Association opening registration for its Fall 2026 season, covering Pee Wee, Instructional, Academy, Recreational and Travel divisions. FYSA's field-status p…
Two Franklin obituary notices were published this week: Gianakis, Gerasimos "Jerry," 79, and Spellman, Anne J. (Menno), 95, both identified in their notices as Franklin, Massachusetts residents. Gianakis's arrangements were handled by Ginley Funeral Homes of Franklin; Spellman's arrange…