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"The Franklin Police lost one of their own on Tuesday night when 3-year-old police dog Axe died during emergency surgery after falling ill.
As a puppy Axe began training with Officer Michael Gilboy in July 2014. Together, the duo tackled drug busts, missing person searches and of course walks through the park to make residents smile.
Shortly after he began training, Axe was instrumental in finding an unconscious man in Bellingham who had been reported missing."
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| Axe and Officer Gilboy (Franklin Police photo) |
Our condolences to the Franklin Police Department. Our thoughts are with Officer Gilboy and his family. https://t.co/DFEd1TiNoc— Franklin Fire (@FranklinMAfire) August 2, 2017
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| the 3rd Annual Cultural Festival will fill the stage with performances for three days July 26-29 |
Chilson Beach is tested weekly throughout the summer every Monday. The results are posted immediately at: http://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-departme…/…/beaver-pond
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call the office. We want to make sure all residents have the facts about water quality. 508-613-1666
Also, the new turf field will be ready by September 1st.
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| Chilson Beach - August 2016 |
"This summer when a Franklin cop says “freeze!” they’re not always going in for an arrest.
But they may be about to issue a “ticket” to a minor.
Officers Leeanne Baker and Paul Fiorio have given out several “positive tickets” to do-gooder children as part of Operation Chill. The officers carry stacks of coupons for a free 12-ounce Slurpee to give to children they see practicing safety and following the rules..
The program, sponsored by 7-Eleven mini-marts and gas stations, is not just an attempt to get children to behave, but also to give police officers a more positive image."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
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| Franklin Police participate in "Operation Chill" |
"The Massachusetts Lottery surpassed the $1 billion mark in net profits for the first time in its history, raking in $1.035 billion in fiscal 2017 despite declining sales, officials announced Monday.
Estimated sales of $5.093 billion for the fiscal year that ended June 30 dropped below the $5.233 billion in sales the previous year, which marked an all-time high, Lottery executive director Michael Sweeney said Monday at a Lottery Commission meeting.
The Lottery reported a record high of $915 million in Keno sales, attributing it in part to a continued expansion of agents offering the game. Meanwhile, Powerball sales fell by $47.2 million from fiscal 2016 and instant ticket sales dropped 2.7 percent to $3.5 billion."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
"Massachusetts voters in November 2018 may have a major tax cut on their ballot to go along with a proposed surtax on high income households.
Retail industry officials are poised to file initiative petitions that would reduce the 6.25 percent sales tax rate to either 5 percent or 4.5 percent, the News Service has learned.
“Massachusetts small businesses that employ thousands of workers are significantly disadvantaged when competing with stores in tax-free New Hampshire and big online retailers,” Jon Hurst, president of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts, said in a statement. “Reducing the state sales tax will help small business remain competitive, while also putting money back in the pockets of those who need it most including seniors on fixed incomes and working class families.”
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| new turf field surfaces were the result of several years of saving for the eventual replacement to avoid the one time cost |
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| LiveARTS: 2017-2018 Concert Series |
