Skip to main content

Franklin - Local Town Pages

News

Last Updated: Sep 30, 2026 11:04AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Behind the calls at Bellingham and Franklin Animal Control

Sep 30, 2026 11:04AM ● By Jennifer Russo

Injured wildlife, loose dogs, a calling that started on a farm: a look behind the calls with the five-person Bellingham and Franklin Animal Control team.

Read More »
September 26th Harvest Festival Cancelled Due to Expected Weekend Storm

Sep 25, 2026 10:52AM

Annual FDP event off due to inclement weather both Sat. & Sun.

Read More »
Franklin - Local Town Pages
Johnson Brunetti expands Franklin presence with move to larger office

Sep 01, 2026 07:20PM

Retirement and investment firm Johnson Brunetti has moved its Franklin office to a larger 2,754-square-foot space at 1 Fisher Street.

Read More »
Franklin - Local Town Pages
Town Council approves Town Administrator contract

Sep 01, 2026 07:19PM

The Franklin Town Council voted 5-4 to approve a new employment contract for Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, extending his tenure through June 2030.

Read More »
Franklin - Local Town Pages
BankNewport appoints Franklin resident Hacsunda VP, BSA Manager

Sep 01, 2026 07:19PM

BankNewport has named Franklin resident Christina Hacsunda vice president and Bank Secrecy Act manager, overseeing anti-money-laundering compliance.

Read More »
Gov. Healey Signs Freedom to Read Law at Franklin Public Library

Sep 01, 2026 07:14PM

Gov. Maura Healey signed the Freedom to Read law at the Franklin Public Library on Aug. 10, establishing protections for the freedom to read.

Read More »
Franklin Fire Department promotes Mike Berthiaume to Captain

Sep 01, 2026 05:45PM

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 »
Hungry folks on the rise at Franklin Food Pantry

Sep 01, 2026 05:31PM ● By Judith Dorato O'Gara

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

Sep 01, 2026 05:28PM ● By Judith Dorato O'Gara

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 »
Community Invited to Help Shape Franklin’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

Aug 20, 2026 09:22AM

Residents are invited to attend the Aug. 27 meeting to share ideas and explore volunteer opportunities.

Read More »

In This Issue

Read It Now

Archives
Franklin Town News