Two Franklin obituaries were published this week: Rhoades, Rosemary F. "Rosie" (Cimino), 84, formerly of Franklin and Sandwich, who died October 8 and was a graduate of Franklin High School; and Stoddard, David Ernest, 68, of Franklin, who died October 5. Rhoades's notice was posted by …
Franklin Town Council sets workshops to weigh single versus split property tax rates this fall. Also in today's brief (15 items): Council plans tax rate workshops through November; No trash delay expected next week; Town offices closed Monday, October 12; School Committee Policy Subcomm…
Franklin's water department has scheduled a service shut-off for Thursday as several town boards meet this week. Also in today's brief (10 items): Water department schedules shut-off for Thursday; Funeral service set for Richard Patykewich; Town Council holds monthly office hours Thursd…
Franklin public works kicks off a week of scheduled roadwork across town streets. Also in today's brief (13 items): Public works schedules roadwork across Franklin this week; Conservation challenge open through mid-November; Franklin schools subcommittee meets Tuesday evening; Charter s…
One Franklin-resident obituary was published this week: Dassau, Deborah "Debbie," 68, of Franklin, Massachusetts, who died September 30, 2026. Her funeral arrangements are being handled by Charles F. Oteri and Son, Franklin Funeral Home, per the notice posted on Echovita (and also liste…
Finance Committee picks new chair as Franklin confronts a widening multiyear budget gap. From our own coverage: Finance Committee elects new chair, hears deficit warning. Also in today's brief (10 items): Conservation Commission launches Passport to Fall challenge; BICO Transportation S…
Franklin Zoning Board approved deck variance for homeowners, continued Washington Street condo hearing.
Town Hall published its September Franklin First newsletter with updates from municipal departments across town. Also in today's brief (10 items): Town Hall posts September Franklin First newsletter; Economic Development Subcommittee meets Thursday; Zoning Board of Appeals meets Thursda…
Planning Board continued hearing on disputed downtown mixed-use proposal to October 19.
Town of Franklin posts fresh update on the Pine Street roadway project. Also in today's brief (9 items): Town posts new update on Pine Street project; School Committee's Community Relations panel meets tonight; Commission on Disability meets Friday morning; Senior Center hosts Steve Ave…