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Franklin's finance office flagged interest charges on some utility bills as an administrative notice topped town news. The town posted a News Flash on August 4 addressing charges tied to statements issued July 29, directing residents with questions to the town website. It came a day aft…

Franklin has scheduled a water shut-off for Tuesday, Aug. 4, according to a town alert posted the previous afternoon, as crews prepare to interrupt service for scheduled system work. The town's meeting calendar also shows several sessions over the next two weeks, including the Zoning Bo…

The Franklin Observer published an obituary this week for longtime resident Ann V. Taschereau, born in Franklin in 1931, according to the outlet's report headlined "FRANKLIN: Ann V. Taschereau." Elsewhere, the town's civic calendar is filling in for the coming week: the Economic Develop…

Franklin posted its July newsletter and confirmed weekend trash collection Friday, as new employment data highlighted two major local employers. The Town of Franklin's Department of Public Works confirmed Friday evening that trash collection continues on its normal schedule, while the J…

Franklin secured a $30,000 state grant to update its Hazard Mitigation Plan in a joint effort with Bellingham, town officials announced this week. The regional planning grant will help both communities better identify natural hazard risks and position them for future disaster-relief fun…