Four Franklin, Massachusetts obituary notices were published this week: Arena, Robert Russell; Bresciani, Beverly Ann (McGrath); Cross, Elizabeth A. "Betty Ann" (McDermott); and Wasnewsky, Helena Anne. Arena, 14, died Monday and was remembered as a devoted husband and father; Bresciani,…
Franklin announces Pond Street road work starting next week, with possible delays for drivers in the area. Also in today's brief (11 items): Pond Street road work set to begin next week; Conservation Commission opens Passport to Fall challenge; Town posts update on Pine Street project; …
Franklin has named Deputy Police Chief James West as its next police chief, the town announced this week. The appointment comes alongside the naming of Michelle Monsegur as Franklin's new deputy town administrator, rounding out two key leadership posts at Town Hall. Separately, the Cons…
Franklin Town Council approved $25,000 to support planning of a major 250th anniversary celebration scheduled for 2028. The Council voted 8-0 to approve Resolution 26-53, transferring funds from a paused marketing account to the 250th Celebration Committee.
Franklin Town Council voted to transfer $25,000 from a marketing and branding account to the town's 250th anniversary celebration committee, which projected costs near $760,000 for its 2028 festivities.
The Design Review Commission unanimously approved three monument signs at its September 15 meeting. Chair Derek Darvish oversaw approvals for Ameriprise at 323 West Central Street, Guardian Self Storage at 151 Grove Street, and Saint Mary Catholic Church at 1 Church Square.
Three Franklin-tied obituaries were published this week: Colace, Edward; Cummings, Kathleen M. (Slade); and Crosby, Pamela Raye (Rojee). Edward Colace, 91, of Franklin, died September 5 at Milford Regional Medical Center. Kathleen M. Cummings, 64, of Blackstone, formerly of Franklin, di…
Franklin recorded just one residential property sale between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12, 2026, according to Norfolk County Registry of Deeds data: 36 Jackson Circle sold for $1,165,000 on Aug. 20. Sellers Daniel E. and Ellen M. Castillo, as trustees and others, transferred the property to buyer Evan
Franklin's Cultural District Committee unanimously accepted 2027 goals while planning $30,000 in funding for artist grants and programs.
Franklin Conservation Commission approves new volunteer steward program. All seven commissioners unanimously backed the Conservation Steward Program Regulations, developed by Conservation Director Breeka Li Goodlander to expand field monitoring of protected wetlands. The stewards will attend