Franklin's town government published its August Franklin First newsletter this week, rounding up department updates ahead of a busy September meeting calendar. The Town Council, Board of Health, and the Police Station Building Committee are all set to meet Wednesday, September 2, with t…

A water main break on Partridge Street prompted a town alert and repair crews Thursday afternoon, Aug. 27. The Town of Franklin's News Flash system flagged the break for nearby residents, though officials did not detail its cause or scope. Separately, Legacy.com listings reported the de…

Franklin Fire Department announced the promotion of Mike Berthiaume to captain, its newest command-staff addition. The move was posted this week on the town's News & Highlights page alongside a reminder that early voting for the State Primary runs through Friday, August 28, at the Town …

A law firm has opened an investigation into whether a Franklin mailing company violated federal layoff notice requirements. Strauss Borrelli PLLC said this week it is examining whether Postal Center International, Inc. complied with the WARN Act, which requires employers to give 60 days…