Franklin Fire Department has promoted Mike Berthiaume to captain, the town announced this week, filling a key command post in the department. Registered voters also learned that early in-person voting for the State primary runs August 22 through 28 at the Town Clerk's Office. Elsewhere,…
A Franklin mail-processing facility will close by September 30, cutting 112 jobs, as town officials finalized new leadership contracts and infrastructure fixes. Postal Center International is shutting its Franklin site, according to a report from Hoodline that cites state filings, marki…
Franklin Design Review Commission approves three downtown sign packages. The board unanimously approved signage for Fresh Monkee at 5 West Central Street and Derm Wellness PC at 835 West Central Street after design modifications. Pretty Is Pink at 5 Main Street won approval 2-1, with Commissioner
Franklin Design Review Commission approved three business sign packages during its August 18 meeting. The Commission voted unanimously to approve signage for Fresh Monkee, a healthy-shake franchise at 5 West Central Street, and Derm Wellness PC at 835 West Central Street. For Pretty Is Pink at 5
Franklin Cultural Council sets FY27 grant priorities with $38,000 in combined funding. Chair John M Ristaino and the council voted to approve revised grant priorities that will be reflected on the Massachusetts Cultural Council website. Funding includes $20,000 from the Town of Franklin and $18,000
Franklin is spotlighting Governor Maura Healey's August 10 signing of the Freedom to Read Law at the town library. Franklin officials joined Healey at the Franklin Public Library for the ceremony, according to the town's own announcement, though the town's site offers few further detail…
Franklin issued a notice warning that some utility bills sent July 29 may carry interest charges, urging residents to check their accounts. The Town Hall notice did not detail which accounts are affected, but officials pointed residents to the town website for guidance on resolving any …
A Franklin food pantry served a record 2,411 residents in fiscal 2026, the Milford Daily News reported Friday, citing intensifying food insecurity in town. The Franklin Fire Department promoted Mike Berthiaume to captain, department officials announced this week, and the town's Communit…
Franklin Conservation Commission approves $35,000 for town forest bridge and stream restoration. Chair Mark LePage and the seven-member Commission voted to fund permitting and design services for the multi-year project, with an opportunity to pursue a $10,000 mini-grant from the Southeast New
Franklin Conservation Commission backs $35,000 in Town Forest permitting, weighs tougher tree rules.