FTC warns businesses about fake reviews

FTC warns businesses about fake reviews By BCP Staff Whether you're hiring a contractor, looking for an apartment, or shopping online, chances are you check out online reviews first.  Many people use reviews to see the honest opinions of other buyers — and companies rely on reviews to stand out from the crowd.  But some companies write, post, or pay for fake reviews — and that hurts people and honest companies. Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/12/ftc-warns-businesses-about-fake-reviews?utm_source=govdelivery

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, June 22, 2025 ???

Sunday, June 22

** Fakes and Forgeries Exhibit (during Franklin Historical Museum Open Hours)

11:00am Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free) 

8:00pm Sunday at Sunset (St John's Episcopal Church)

**  NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, June 21, 2025 ???

Saturday, June 21

** Fakes and Forgeries Exhibit (during Franklin Historical Museum Open Hours)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)

10:00am Walking Group (St John's Episcopal Church)

12:00pm Celebrate with Pride (Franklin Town Common)

12:00pm The Drummers' Studio 15th Anniversary Celebration (Bellingham High School)

1:00pm The Pantry Falmouth Road Race Team (Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions)

1:00pm Under The Sea Party (Franklin Public Library)

6:30pm Class of 1975 50th High School Reunion (THE BLACK BOX)

For additional details on Library  events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**  NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, June 8, 2025 ???

Sunday, June 8

** Fakes and Forgeries Exhibit (during Open Hours of Franklin Historical Museum) (Day 2/16)

** MBTA Shuttle Bus from Forge Park to Readville

8:00am Franklin PMC Kids Ride (Jefferson Elementary School)

11:00am Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free) 

2:00pm FPAC: Little Women (THE BLACK BOX)

8:00pm Sunday at Sunset (St John's Episcopal Church)

Note: Library is closed on Sunday per summer hours, and due to budget cuts will not reopen on Sundays in September

** NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar