Cactus and Succulent Festival returns for 20th year

The Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts marks its 20th annual festival Sept. 12 on Norfolk's town common and in the public library. Read More »

One year, countless second chances for animals

A year in, the nonprofit Love Is Life Veterinary Clinic is making pet care accessible regardless of income, giving families and animals a second chance. Read More »

Franklin's September 26th Harvest Festival

Franklin's 24th annual Harvest Festival returns Sept. 26 along Main Street, with more than 130 booths and activities at Dean College and the library. Read More »

Franklin Fire Department promotes Mike Berthiaume to Captain

The Franklin Fire Department has promoted Mike Berthiaume to captain of Group 3 at Station 2, a decade after he joined as a firefighter/paramedic. Read More »

Fire!

From bucket brigades to modern departments: a look back at the history of firefighting, ahead of Fire Prevention Week, which begins Oct. 4. Read More »

Choose To Include

Milford's Libby Lit created Unified Theater, an adaptive arts program at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts that welcomes performers of all abilities. Read More »

Hungry folks on the rise at Franklin Food Pantry

As SNAP enrollment falls nationwide, the Franklin Food Pantry has seen a 28% rise in the people it serves and a 35% jump among children. Read More »

St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk Sat., Sept. 26

St. Mary Parish's St. Vincent de Paul Society holds its Friends of the Poor Walk around Franklin Town Common on Sept. 26, its only fundraiser to help local neighbors. Read More »

Franklin - September 2026

Franklin - September 2026 Read More »

SAFE Coalition’s Family Recovery Webinar: “Predatory Relationships in the Suburbs" - August 27

SAFE Coalition’s Family Recovery Webinar Series episode valuable for parents of and adolescents themselves Read More »