While Massachusetts sees a shortage of employees for advanced manufacturing jobs, Tegra Medical, in Franklin, is creating its own skilled workforce with its Toolmaker Apprentice Program.
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by J.D. O’Gara
Horace Mann Statue Dedicated at Horace Mann Square

The morning of May 7th brought sunshine and a bit of blustery wind, but the cool spring air didn’t stop the town of Franklin from turning out to celebrate its most revered son. “Celebrating Horace Mann” was the culmination of several years’...

The Women’s Success Network (WSN) will hold its annual Scholarship Awards Dinner on Wednesday, June 7th at Lake Pearl in Wrentham. Non-traditional aged women from Massachusetts will be awarded scholarships from the WSN Mission Fund, Dean College...

Franklin Rod & Gun Club (http://www.franklinrodandgun.org/) is holding their annual Trout Derby at Uncus Pond on Florence St, Franklin MA on June 3rd from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m., which is also Mass...

The St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Mary’s Parish, Franklin will hold its monthly food collection on June 3 and 4, 2017. Suggestions are juice, canned fruit, healthy snacks for children, spaghetti sauce, canned tuna and crackers. Bottled...

State Senator Richard Ross (R-Wrentham) was appointed to the special committee on addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery options by minority leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). The special committee intends to review existing state laws and...

Bring more laughter into your life by attending Let’s Laugh Today on Wednesday, June 14th (second Wednesday this month) from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin....

The Franklin Rotary Club International will host their 26th Annual Pasta Supper on June 15, 2017, at 5 p.m., located at the Central Park Terrace Hall, 1000 Central Park Terrace, Franklin, Mass. All Senior Citizens are welcome to attend this...

Celebration Kicks Off 14th European Tour

Electric Youth (EY) 2017, the international touring ensemble of talented singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), presents a Bon Voyage concert at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin on Saturday, June 24 at 7:...

By J.D. O’Gara
Due to Late Start, Festivities Will Not Include Parade This Year

Franklin 4th of July is saved! Thanks to Paul Kortick and Joe Carmignani, new volunteers who have stepped forward to chair, along with seasoned volunteer John Yoder, the annual Independence Day week celebration, Franklin will once again celebrate...

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