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.
Franklin's Town Council approved a new contract for the town administrator on Thursday, August 13, settling terms for the town's top administrative post. The release did not disclose salary or length of term. Separately, the town announced invasive aquatic vegetation treatment at DelCar…
Franklin Town Council approves Town Administrator Jamie Hellen's contract on a 5-4 vote. The Council voted following an executive session focused on contract negotiations. Supporting the contract were Chair Robert Dellorco, Clerk Ted Cormier-Leger, Michael LeBlanc, Maxwell Morrongiello, and Kenneth
Franklin Historical Commission updates museum plans, approves prior minutes. Chair Alan R. Earls reported that exhibit and architectural consultants will meet in September regarding a museum master plan incorporating cosmetic and layout changes. Archivist Rowan Lowell distributed flyers for a
Governor Maura Healey visited Franklin Public Library on Monday, August 10, to sign the state's new Freedom to Read Law. The ceremonial signing, announced by the Town of Franklin in a Tuesday, August 11 News Flash release, placed the library at the heart of a statewide event tied to lib…
Planning Board approves subdivision easement plan and two major projects at August meeting. Chair Gregory Rondeau moved approval of the 81-P plan review for Tanglewood Estates II to address concerns with abutting properties, a $633 bond release for J Victor Lane after Town Council acceptance on