Franklin Police Dept shares E-Bike Operation Rules and Law

The Town of Franklin E-Bike Users are required to follow general bicycle and e-bike laws enacted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Under G.L. c. 85, § 11B3/4, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes are treated the same as pedal-powered bicycles. Massachusetts Laws about Bicycles.

You’re riding a MOTORIZED BIKE! 

You must have a driver’s license, registration, and a moped license plate.

Any e-bike exceeding the power or speed thresholds of Class 1 or 2 or has been modified is considered a “motorized bicycle” under M.G.L. c. 90, § 1. Violators will be towed and face criminal charges. 

E-Bike operation is prohibited on:

• On sidewalks, unless expressly permitted by local ordinance
• NRC Trails
• Playing Fields
• Dirt Paths
• School Fields

E-Bike operation allowed on:

• Public Roads
• Bike Lanes
• Shared Paved Paths

Traffic Laws: Riders must follow traffic laws as motor vehicles & traditional bicycles, including obeying traffic signals, yielding to pedestrians, and riding safely and predictably.

Scooters Laws and Regulations: Users are required to follow general scooter laws enacted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Under G.L. c. 90, § 1E

• Riders must be at least 16 years old and hold a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit. 
• Helmets are required.  
• Maximum speed is 20 mph.  
• No passengers allowed.  
• Riding not permitted after sunset or before sunrise.  
• Not allowed to be operated on sidewalks.

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Reminder: Franklin Police Annual Golf Tournament - Aug 31, 2026

Mark your calendars for August 31, 2026 and join us at Franklin Country Club for a great day of golf, community, and giving back!

This isn’t just a tournament—it’s our ONLY annual fundraiser, and it directly supports so much in our community, including:

• Scholarships for Franklin High School seniors
• Local youth sports teams
• Events like the annual luncheon at the Senior Center
• Supplemental support for our holiday toy drive
• …and more

Scan the QR code OR register here:   https://birdease.com/35204

✔️ Register your foursome

✔️ Explore sponsorship opportunities

✔️ Make a donation if you’d like to support the cause

Whether you’re playing, sponsoring, or donating—every bit makes a difference right here in Franklin.

Grab your friends, swing for a cause, and help us continue giving back to the community we’re proud to serve 

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Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Bicyclist Under Investigation

On June 23, 2026, at approximately 3:20 PM the Metacomet Emergency Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist in the area of King Street and the Interstate 495 North off-ramp. Callers reported that the bicyclist was a juvenile.

Officers from the Franklin Police Department and members of the Franklin Fire Department responded to the scene and immediately initiated life-saving measures. The bicyclist was transported to UMass Memorial Medical Center, where he was later pronounced deceased.

The victim has been identified as a 15-year-old Franklin resident.

The crash remains under investigation by the Franklin Police Department, the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, and the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office. The operator of the involved vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.

The Franklin Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the victim’s family, friends, and all those affected by this tragic incident.

No other information is being released at this time. Any other inquiries should be made to the Norfolk District Attorney's Office.

Town Council witnesses backfill new hires sworn in & approves committee appointments (audio)

FM #1772 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, numbers 172 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 members participated in Chambers. 

The meeting recording runs about 1 hours and 40 minutes

Audio link -  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1772-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-06-17-26/

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Town Council poses with backfill new hires

Franklin TV video available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/7ofs1YHsfj8?&t=66 

The agenda and documents released for this session - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-2368

My notes in one PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RUd2GRsw73fPm4FS9hC690X-hR_aIM4s/view?usp=drive_link 

Photos of the swearing in's -  https://photos.app.goo.gl/U8E77Df5E6pp41iBA 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Town Council witnesses backfill new hires sworn in & approves committee appointments (video)

Franklin's Town Council met as scheduled on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 with all 9 members in Council Chambers for this short 90 minute session.

Franklin TV video available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/7ofs1YHsfj8?&t=66

The agenda and documents released for this session - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-2368 

Quick recap

• Town Council witnessed and welcomed
• Swearing in of new Firefighter / Paramedic - Johnna Moitoso
• Swearing in of new Clinician - Danielle Machado
• Swearing in of new Officer - Caleb MacLean
• Note: These folks are all backfilling positions already part of the authorized hire level and which were open due to individuals leaving for some reason. The 2 School Resource officers recently authorized for FY 2027 are not expected to be filled until October
• Annual Reappointments and New Appointments of Boards and Committees Members were approved. There are approx. 20 positions across 8 boards/committees still open. Applications can be made online https://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/newcaf.php
• 2 resolutions to prepare to close out the FY 2026 budget as the fiscal year approaches June 30
• General Funds Appropriations, Transfers and Adjustments FY26
• FY26 Snow and Ice Stabilization Account Transfer

My notes in one PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RUd2GRsw73fPm4FS9hC690X-hR_aIM4s/view?usp=drive_link

Town Council poses with backfill new hires

Photos of the swearing in's -  https://photos.app.goo.gl/U8E77Df5E6pp41iBA

Humidity did not keep the folks away, the Strawberry Stroll saw an increase in participants

From Main St between Dean and the Library looking towards Emmons St

The sun was bright, shade was sought to give a bit of relief from the humidity but the crowds kept coming. 

• Lots of happy faces were seen
• Many conversations were held
• Folks hopefully left with more info about what is available in Franklin

Thanks to the Franklin Downtown Partnership and all their vendors, organizations and volunteers for pulling this together. And of course to Franklin Police and Fire for their expert assistance in traffic control and with the occasional heat affected individuals.

Bellingham and Franklin Police Departments Seek Charges Following Pursuit Through Multiple Communities: Updated - Arrest made

On June 9, 2026, at approximately 8:52 a.m., Officer Dan Gavin attempted to stop a blue Ford Ranger on Pulaski Boulevard. The vehicle is known to officers as being commonly operated by Dominick Revell, 54, of Franklin. Revell, who has an extensive criminal history, has several active warrants for his arrest and a revoked driver’s license.

Bellingham and Franklin Police Departments

The vehicle failed to stop, and a pursuit ensued, continuing into Franklin, where officers from the Franklin Police Department joined the effort. During the pursuit, stop sticks were successfully deployed on Grove Street in Franklin, deflating the vehicle's passenger-side tires.

Despite the damage, the vehicle continued traveling through Franklin, briefly approaching the Medway town line before ultimately coming to a stop on Pond Street in Franklin. During the pursuit, the vehicle struck several mailboxes. After stopping, the operator exited the vehicle and fled on foot. The suspect jumped over a fence, swam across a small river, and continued into a wooded area.

Officers from the Bellingham and Franklin Police Departments established a perimeter and requested assistance from regional K9 teams and drone operators. K9 teams from the Milford and Millis Police Departments responded to assist, along with drone operators from the Bellingham and Franklin Police Departments. One K9 track led officers to a residence on Partridge Street in Franklin. The address is known to law enforcement and was listed on Revell's active warrants. Officers searched the residence but were unable to locate the suspect.

The Bellingham Police Department will be seeking an additional warrant charging Revell with Failure to Stop for Police, Reckless Operation, Operating After Suspension, Speeding, and multiple other motor vehicle violations.

The Franklin Police Department will be seeking an additional warrant charging Revell with several motor vehicle violations, including Leaving the Scene of Property Damage and Reckless Operation.

Anyone with information about Revell's current whereabouts is asked to contact police.

Bellingham Police Lieutenant Stephen Daigle

Franklin Police Sergeant Connor Crosman

Public Information Officers

Updated via Franklin Police: 6/09/26 8:15 PM

POND STREET/PARTRIDGE STREET WARRANT ARREST

"The suspect involved in today’s earlier pursuit, Dominick Revell, has been located and taken into custody in Franklin.

Revell was apprehended through the coordinated efforts of the Franklin and Bellingham MA Police and was taken into custody without incident. Following his arrest, he was transported to the Bellingham Police Department for processing.

The Franklin Police Department would like to thank our law enforcement partners for their assistance and cooperation in bringing this incident to a safe resolution."

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Are you ready for the Franklin Police Annual Golf Tournament - Aug 31, 2026 at Franklin Country Club ???

Mark your calendars for August 31, 2026 and join us at Franklin Country Club for a great day of golf, community, and giving back!

This isn’t just a tournament—it’s our ONLY annual fundraiser, and it directly supports so much in our community, including:

• Scholarships for Franklin High School seniors
• Local youth sports teams
• Events like the annual luncheon at the Senior Center
• Supplemental support for our holiday toy drive
• …and more

Scan the QR code OR register here:   https://birdease.com/35204

✔️ Register your foursome

✔️ Explore sponsorship opportunities

✔️ Make a donation if you’d like to support the cause

Whether you’re playing, sponsoring, or donating—every bit makes a difference right here in Franklin.

Grab your friends, swing for a cause, and help us continue giving back to the community we’re proud to serve 

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Bellingham Police arrest Franklin resident following a road rage incident

Franklin Police update via Bellingham Police

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On June 2, 2026, at approximately 6:43 PM, the Bellingham Public Safety Communications Center received a report of a male party pointing a firearm at another male party following a road rage incident on Maple Street.

Bellingham Police Officers responded to the area and quickly identified a suspect vehicle and operator. The Franklin Police Department was notified and requested to be on the lookout for the suspect.

A short time later, Franklin Police Officers located the suspect still inside the vehicle in the parking lot of the 99 Restaurant in Franklin. Bellingham Officers responded to the scene, interviewed the suspect, and recovered a loaded firearm.

The suspect, identified as Stephen Fahey, 61, of Franklin, was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Bellingham Police Department for booking.

Fahey was arraigned this morning in Milford District Court on charges including:

Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon

Carrying a Firearm While Intoxicated

Disturbing the Peace

The Bellingham Police Department would like to thank the Franklin Police Department for their assistance in the investigation and apprehension of the suspect.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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During Mental Health Awareness Month take the time to ask “How are you really doing?”

During Mental Health Awareness Month
take the time to ask “How are you really doing?”

via Franklin Police Dept

"During Mental Health Awareness Month, the Franklin Police Department would like to remind everyone that a simple check-in can make a world of difference.

Whether it’s a friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor, taking the time to ask “How are you really doing?” can help someone feel seen, heard, and supported.

Remember:
• Listen without judgment
• Encourage others to seek help when needed
• Support one another through difficult times
• Know that mental health challenges can affect anyone

As a community, we are stronger when we stand together and support each other.

You are never alone."

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Co-response program making an impact for Franklin

via Franklin Police Dept

Co-response program making an impact for Franklin 

"As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end the Franklin Police Department’s Co-Response Program continues to make a meaningful impact in our community by connecting individuals with the help and support they need during difficult times.

Through the partnership between our officers and co-response clinicians, we are able to respond to mental health, substance use, and crisis-related calls with a focus on care, de-escalation, and access to services.

In the past year:
• 881 cases were referred to the Co-Response Program
• 44 individuals were diverted from arrest and connected to treatment
• 142 individuals were diverted from unnecessary emergency department visits

Our goal remains simple: helping people get the support they need while keeping them safely connected to community resources whenever possible.

We are proud of the work being done every day through this collaborative effort to support the wellbeing of our residents."

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYz1YTDpwAL/

Franklin Police Department conduct annual awards ceremony

"Today (5/10/26) we gathered together — patrol officers, supervisors, command staff, retirees, families, and friends — to honor the officers who stood out this year during our annual award ceremony.

As officers, accepting awards is never easy. Many of the calls we respond to are during the worst moments of someone’s life. We do not do this job for recognition; most of us simply feel like we are doing the job we took an oath to do.

What is important, however, is recognizing the families who stand beside us through the hard days, sad days, quiet days, and the “I don’t want to talk about it” days. Our families carry this job with us, often without ever seeing firsthand why those days happen. Ceremonies like today give them the opportunity to understand why so many call these officers heroes, even when they don’t see themselves that way.

It was our honor to recognize the following members today:

Life Saving Award:

• Officer David Gove and Officer Joseph Burchill

Honorable Service Award:

• Sergeant John Godino

Leadership Award:

• Lieutenant Michael Colecchi

Exceptional Duty Award:

• Officers Eric Cusson, Nicholas Storelli, David Ricci, Robert Burchill and Timothy Trubiano

Letters of Merit:

• Sergeant Louis Marguerite and Kalman Koblick Detective Tara Lagoa
• Officers Eric Cusson, Jovan Bielski, Andrew Viall, Nicholas Storelli, Robert Young, Derek Mackey, Conor Desmond, Kevin Quinn, Timothy Trubiano, Victoria McVicar, Robert Burchill, Jonathan Butler, Kevin Quinn, David Ricci, Jonathan Giron and Richard Martini
• Clinician Kallie Montagano

Congratulations to all of today’s recipients, and thank you to every member of the Franklin Police Department and their families for your sacrifice, professionalism, and dedication to this community every single day."

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Franklin Fire & Police members received the EMS Service/Organization Of The Year Award

Franklin Fire & Police members received the
EMS Service/Organization Of The Year Award

Via Franklin Fire Dept:

Last night (05/05/26) members from Group 4 along with members of the Franklin Police Department were on hand to receive the EMS Service/Organization Of The Year Award from the Central Mass EMS Corporation for both departments.  

This great teamwork was critical for baby Gianna who suffered a life threatening medical emergency last year. We are extremely proud of both departments and the health of baby Gianna.  

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The incident last year was recapped here

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/09/officer-dave-gove-and-officer-amanda.html

Franklin Police Annual Golf Tournament - Aug 31, 2026

Mark your calendars for August 31, 2026 and join us at Franklin Country Club for a great day of golf, community, and giving back!

This isn’t just a tournament—it’s our ONLY annual fundraiser, and it directly supports so much in our community, including:

• Scholarships for Franklin High School seniors
• Local youth sports teams
• Events like the annual luncheon at the Senior Center
• Supplemental support for our holiday toy drive
• …and more

Scan the QR code OR register here:   https://birdease.com/35204

✔️ Register your foursome

✔️ Explore sponsorship opportunities

✔️ Make a donation if you’d like to support the cause

Whether you’re playing, sponsoring, or donating—every bit makes a difference right here in Franklin.

Grab your friends, swing for a cause, and help us continue giving back to the community we’re proud to serve 

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Rescue Task Force training at the former Davis Thayer Elementary School conducted Apr 28-29, 2026

via Town of Franklin:

Rescue Task Force training at the former Davis
Thayer Elementary School conducted Apr 28-29

"On April 28–29, members of the Franklin Police and Fire Departments, alongside the Medway Fire Department, participated in Rescue Task Force training at Davis Thayer Elementary School.

These hands-on, simulated exercises focused on coordinated response during an active shooter incident, bringing police and fire personnel together to practice real-time decision-making, communication, and lifesaving tactics.

Regular trainings like this are critical to ensuring our public safety teams are prepared to respond quickly, effectively, and collaboratively in high-risk situations.

We’re grateful to all who participated and to those who support ongoing preparedness efforts in our community."

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Town Council hears from NatinalGrid, Fire Dept, and Police Dept and completes session within 4 hours - April 15 (audio)

FM #1734 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, numbers 1734 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. 8 members participated, 7 in Chambers, 1 remotely, hence all votes were recorded via roll call. 

The meeting recording runs 3 hours and 50 minutes

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1734-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-04-15-26/

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Franklin Matters recap - https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/04/town-council-hears-from-natinalgrid.html

Franklin TV video for replay  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z7xJHgZ4lI 

The agenda - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-2251  

My notes in one PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w2q_cMoAOiQs0picPbtkZonCRTXqxI63/view?usp=drive_link

Photos of the NationGrid presentation

https://photos.app.goo.gl/XPcwTx5vSXnDjQdy8 

Link to Fire presentation

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14vWcLc710A9CkTSgpJ0Tg3jcHcbR3zaY/view?usp=drive_link 

Link to Police presentation

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yF7LNhdfHfpOL_sq8gIaWpW2eQCgT8MG/view?usp=drive_link 

page from Police presentation on recent budget history

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"