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Franklin Mail Facility to Close, Cutting 112 Jobs by September 30

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…

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Design Review Commission approves three business signs

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

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Government · Cultural Council

Cultural Council approves FY27 grant priorities amid tighter funding

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

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Franklin Spotlights Healey's Freedom to Read Law Signing at Library

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…

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Franklin Warns Residents of Interest Charges on Some Utility Bills

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 …

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Franklin Food Pantry Served Record 2,411 Residents in Fiscal 2026

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…

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Government · Conservation

Conservation Commission Approves $35,000 for Town Forest Restoration

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

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Franklin council approves town administrator contract

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…

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Government · Town Council

Town Council approves Town Administrator contract in divided 5-4 vote

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

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