Franklin Cultural District schedules Wind Phone dedication and advances multiple cultural initiatives for fall. The committee approved prior meeting minutes and reported the Fence Gallery displaying artwork in two locations, with a second gallery featuring four new works planned for fall. The
Historical Commission unanimously reappoints Phyllis Malcom as representative to the Community Preservation Committee. Chair Alan R. Earls reported the 2026 budget nearly exhausted with $200 remaining and the 2027 budget set at $3,300. Archivist Rowan Lowell confirmed town department budgets
A water main break at Shady Lane and Hawthorne Drive disrupted a Franklin neighborhood Wednesday, hours after a scheduled town-wide water shut-off took effect the same day, per the town's official News Flash alerts. The Department of Public Works issued the break notice at 5:32 p.m., wh…
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…
This week's Franklin obituary column carries 1 notice: Metivier, Cassie-Leigh (43), of Franklin, who died July 2, 2026; funeral arrangements are under the care of Buma Funeral Home.
Franklin Youth Soccer Association has opened fall 2026 registration, the club announced during the July 4th holiday week. FYSA serves Franklin youth across recreational and travel divisions, from Pee Wee through competitive levels. No high school games were scheduled in the June 29–July…
Franklin Disability Commission reelects leadership and reviews accessibility improvements. The commission unanimously reelected Alison Rheaume as Chair, Lauren Sanford as Vice Chair, and Kelly Quinlan as Clerk for fiscal 2027. Members discussed ongoing parking compliance issues at New England
Franklin Conservation Commission approves National Grid pole replacement on East Central Street. Chair Mark LePage and the six voting members present unanimously authorized the minor buffer zone activity affecting approximately 7 square feet. The project will use compostable wattles to protect
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 Board of Health votes to withdraw from regional shared service agreement. Chair Kim Mu-Chow and Vice-Chair Jeffrey Harris, with Health Director Cathleen Liberty present, voted unanimously to exit the METACOMET Shared Service Agreement as grant funding expires after 2026. The withdrawal