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Water shut-off set for Thursday

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…

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Public works schedules a week of roadwork

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…

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Finance Committee picks new chair amid budget warning

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…

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Town Hall posts September newsletter

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…

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Pine Street project gets fresh update

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…

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Passport to Fall challenge opens

Franklin's Conservation Commission opens Passport to Fall challenge at town conservation areas through November 15. Also in today's brief (12 items): Passport to Fall challenge opens at conservation areas; Library trustees meet Monday night; Night Readers discuss Deacon King Kong; Agric…

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James West named next police chief

Franklin promotes Deputy Chief James West to lead its police department as next chief. Also in today's brief (10 items): James West named Franklin's next police chief; Weekend Wiggles family program set for Saturday; Canton freshman football travels to Franklin Monday; Agricultural Comm…

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