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02 / 07 / 2023   - 05:23:53 AM

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School Wins Architecture Award

FRANKLIN - Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School has won an award for its architecture. The American Institute of Architects has given the school’s architect Arrowstreet Inc. and builder CTA Construction Managers their Honor Award as part of their Excellence in... Read more

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02/07/2023 - 05:20:26 AM Popular Pet Spot In Medway Closes MEDWAY - Medway’s Loyal Companion Pet Store is going out of business. The chain has 17 locations in Massachusetts and more than 50 total across the US. But on Monday the company announced they would all be closing up by the end of this month as part of a Chapter 11... Read more.

02/07/2023 - 05:11:28 AM Milford High School Seniors Offered New Scholarship Opportunity MILFORD - Seniors at Milford High have a new scholarship opportunity this year. Central One Federal Credit Union is opening a new branch on Prospect Street and is celebrating by extending their existing scholarship for local kids in other towns to Milford. They include... Read more.

02/07/2023 - 05:10:15 AM Central Massachusetts Veteran Services District New Veterans Service Officer Named MASS - Local Veterans have a new liaison ready to help. Marine Corp Veteran Jeffrey Farrell has been tapped as the Central Massachusetts Veteran Services District new Veterans Service Officer. Farrell served in Anti-Terrorism Security in the Corp and then later enlisted... Read more.

02/07/2023 - 05:07:36 AM Franklin Community Preservation Committee Holds Annual Public Hearing Tonight FRANKLIN - How should the Town of Franklin spend its Community Preservation Act funding? You have a chance to make your opinion known as the Community Preservation Committee holds their annual public hearing tonight at 7:00 PM to solicit ideas on how to use the CPA funds... Read more.

02/01/2023 - 08:04:11 AM Franklin Library Offers Income Tax Assistance FRANKLIN - If you need help with your taxes, and you qualify, the Franklin Public Library is a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program location. The program is by appointment only and is certified for basic returns only. But the VITA program has operated for over 50 years... Read more.

02/01/2023 - 08:01:43 AM Hopkinton Health Department To Be A Community Naloxone Purchasing Program Affliliate HOPKINTON - State officials have tapped the Hopkinton Health Department to be a Community Naloxone Purchasing Program affiliate. At Monday’s Board of Health meeting the Public Health Nurse announced the state designation which is designed to give communities easier access... Read more.

02/01/2023 - 07:56:40 AM Wrentham-Based State Trooper Named Traffic Safety Hero WRENTHAM - A Wrentham-based State trooper has been named a "Traffic Safety Hero" by AAA Northeast. Trooper Pete Pollard visits schools across the state to help kids understand the dangers of driving under the influence of marijuana. It’s part of AAA's community outreach... Read more.

02/01/2023 - 07:55:42 AM Hopkinton To Address Short Term Rental Issue HOPKINTON - A Short Term Rental question is going on the Warrant for the Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting. At their meeting last night the Select Board voted to include an article aimed at regulating short term rentals after 15 neighbors of a recently remodeled home wrote... Read more.

02/01/2023 - 07:44:56 AM Milford Police Make Another Drug-Related Arrest MILFORD - There's been another arrest by Milford Police related to moving drugs in town. On Monday Mateus DaSilva of Milford was arrested after a traffic stop on Cedar Street. While police did not specify what drug was involved he is charged with possession to distribute... Read more.

01/31/2023 - 05:47:17 AM Applications Are Open Got Hopkinton Marathon Fund Scholarship HOPKINTON - Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Hopkinton Marathon Fund Scholarship. The Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors that live in Hopkinton, have been accepted to a 2 or 4 year college or university and have lettered in at least... Read more.

01/31/2023 - 05:40:23 AM Franklin Discusses Potential New Building At Tri-County FRANKLIN - Plans are being discussed for a potential new building for Tri-County Regional Vocational-Technical School. At their meeting tomorrow the Franklin Town Council will get a presentation from the Tri-County School Committee including a potential timeline and... Read more.

01/31/2023 - 05:36:42 AM Medway Police Hold Off On Charging Suspect Until He Is Released From Hospital MEDWAY - A man suspected of breaking into some apartments in Medway last week won't be charged until he’s out of the hospital. Medway Police say after investigating the Thursday afternoon break-ins on Mahan Circle, officers tracked the 69-year-old suspect to a drug store... Read more.

01/31/2023 - 05:30:21 AM Milford Police Capture Drug-Related Person Of Interest MILFORD - Milford police have captured a man they think is connected to eight recent overdoses. Joel Santiago-Galve of Marlborough was arrested Friday and so far charged with distributing cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of Class... Read more.

01/30/2023 - 10:21:41 AM February 2023 Franklin Library News & Events FRANKLIN - The Library’s regular hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The library will be closed on Monday, February 20th for Presidents Day. Read more.

01/30/2023 - 09:46:12 AM Medway High School Hosts Life After MHS Alumni Event MEDWAY - Superintendent Armand Pires and Medway High School Principal John Murray are pleased to announce that Medway High School recently hosted a "Life After MHS" alumni event. The event had approximately 40 Medway High School alumni in attendance. Current MHS juniors... Read more.

01/30/2023 - 08:26:29 AM Upcoming Greater Franklin Virtual Career Fair Focuses On Veterans Looking For Careers FRANKLIN - If you are a Veteran looking for a new or a career change, or information about Veterans' resources, the Greater Franklin Virtual Career Fair is coming up next week. Co-sponsored by MA Hire and Franklin Veterans' Services, this career fair will be entirely... Read more.

01/30/2023 - 08:17:56 AM Security Gates Approved For Hopkinton's Sandy Beach HOPKINTON - The idea of new security gates has been approved for Hopkinton’s Sandy Beach.At their meeting last week the Parks & Recreation Commission voted to go for an attempt to fund some manual gates at Sandy Beach to increase safety. The Hopkinton Independent reports... Read more.

01/30/2023 - 08:10:00 AM CSX Railroad Decommission 10 Propane Rail Cars Today GRAFTON - CSX Railroad will begin decommissioning 10 propane rail cars in Grafton today at some Grafton & Upton Railroad property off Waterville St. The Grafton Fire Department will be on hand to review emergency procedures with the CSX and GURR staff and do site visits... Read more.

01/30/2023 - 07:56:47 AM Westboro Company Secures Millions To Help Promote Specialized Implants That Quickly Heal ACL Tears WESTBOROUGH - Westborough’s Miach Orthopaedics says they’ve secured $40 million in funding to let more of the country know about their specialized implant which helps athletes and others heal more quickly from ACL tears. The company says so far their BEAR, which stands... Read more.

01/30/2023 - 07:46:38 AM Man Involved In Fatal Crash Pleads Not Guilty HOPKINTON - A man charged with DUI manslaughter for a fatal crash in Hopkinton last summer has pleaded not guilty. Devin Arroyo entered the plea Thursday for the August 17 incident on I-495 in which Samuel Ibikunle of Westborough was killed. Investigators allege Arroyo... Read more.

01/26/2023 - 06:26:55 AM GOOD NEWS - Franklin High School Graduate Wins Scholarship FRANKLIN - Congratulations to Franklin High School graduate Gwenne Balcius who has won The Friends of Franklin Library Scholarship in Memory of Wilma Winters. Balcius was selected based on her essay about someone who inspired her but rather than name just one person she... Read more.

01/26/2023 - 06:24:52 AM Westboro Native Nominated For Academy Award WESTBORO - A Westborough native has been nominated for three Academy Awards for producing, writing and directing the most nominated film of the year. Daniel Kwan is up for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for the multiverse indie “Everything... Read more.

01/26/2023 - 06:14:33 AM Milford Rotary Club Hosts Fundraiser MILFORD - The Milford Rotary Club is hosting a fundraiser in honor of Town Crier Founder and community leader Al Holman who passed away last July. The sit-down dinner will be held on February 2 at the Three Seasons Restaurant at Blackstone Valley Regional Technical High... Read more.

01/26/2023 - 06:11:55 AM Local Agencies Praised For Rescuing Hiker UPTON - Multiple agencies are being credited with rescuing a hiker who broke his leg while hiking in some snowy woods in Upton Tuesday morning. Upton Police say they got a call for help from the hiker who was hurt in some thick woods off of East Street near Peppercorn... Read more.

01/26/2023 - 06:10:26 AM Milford Search For Suspected Vandal MILFORD - Milford Police are looking for a man suspected of vandalizing a religious statue, pergola and altar at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery on Friday January 20. They say they tracked him through a wine bottle found at the scene which they traced to a local business... Read more.

01/25/2023 - 01:50:14 PM Medway Business Council Unveils 2023 Event Calendar for Networking, Professional Development and Advocacy MEDWAY - The Medway Business Council invites all business owners to kick off 2023 by increasing your business’ visibility and getting involved to support Medway’s business community. The following events have been planned for Wednesdays throughout the 2023 spring season... Read more.

01/25/2023 - 07:22:42 AM Boston Athletic Association Announces Pregnancy Deferral Accommodations for All B.A.A. Events, Including Boston Marathon BOSTON - The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today accommodation enhancements pertaining to runners who are expecting or have recently welcomed a child into their families. Pregnancy and postpartum deferrals of entries will now be available for registered... Read more.

01/25/2023 - 07:01:30 AM Fudge Sale At Franklin Library FRANKLIN - Here’s a tip for Valentine's Day. The Friends of the Franklin Library has partnered with The Fudge Lady of Uxbridge for a fudge sale. You will be able to choose from 14 delicious specialty fudge flavors and all proceeds will help the Friends of the Franklin... Read more.

01/25/2023 - 07:00:25 AM Several Available Jobs With The Town Of Medway MEDWAY - There are several jobs available with the Town of Medway, including regular full time-jobs and summer gigs. The full time jobs include Assistant Water Superintendent and GIS Coordinator. Summer work includes Choate Summer Camp Counselors, a Choate Park Summer... Read more.

01/25/2023 - 06:58:12 AM GOOD NEWS - Koopman Lumber Expands To The Cape WHITINSVILLE - Koopman Lumber is expanding into Cape Cod. It will be the 12th location for the family-owned Whitinsville-based business. The Worcester Business Journal reports the nearly 8,880-square-foot store will include a drive-through lumber yard and two warehouses... Read more.

01/25/2023 - 06:56:54 AM Hopkinton Planning Board Makes Additional Affordable Housing a Priority HOPKINTON - Planning for additional affordable housing will reportedly be more of a priority for the Hopkinton Planning Board in 2023. At their meeting Monday the Board agreed to step up efforts with the need for affordable housing growing as the availability of it... Read more.

01/25/2023 - 06:53:26 AM Milford Regional Medical Center's Holiday Donation Drive Collects Nearly 2000 Items MILFORD - Milford Regional Medical Center says their staff Holiday donation drive collected nearly 2000 items for area patients and a local food pantry. Officials say during the month of December, boxes were placed throughout the hospital and off site offices for staff... Read more.

01/24/2023 - 07:29:36 AM Hopkinton Has Vacancies On Some Appointed Town Boards And Committees HOPKINTON - Hopkinton has vacancies on some appointed town boards & committees. The Town Manager’s office says they need residents to serve on the Council on Aging, Sustainable Green Committee and the Hopkinton Historic District Commission which has vacancies for the... Read more.

01/24/2023 - 07:25:44 AM Medway Business Council Holds Informal Roundtable With Chief Kingbury MEDWAY - The Medway Business Council invites you for an informal roundtable with Police Chief Bill Kingsbury to talk about small business crime prevention. It’s on Wednesday, February 8, at 9am at the Thayer Homestead. You can ask the Chief any questions you may have... Read more.

01/23/2023 - 07:44:33 PM Call For Cultural Performers For Celebrate Milford MILFORD - The Milford Cultural Council (MCC) has opened up a call for cultural performers for the Celebrate Milford event in May 2023. The MCC is excited to collaborate with the Celebrate Milford Committee to bring performances that celebrate the diversity of cultures... Read more.

01/23/2023 - 07:31:50 PM Franklin Cultural Council Announces Grants FRANKLIN - The Franklin Cultural Council has announced 28 grantees for its 2023 Cultural Council Grants. Awards were given for projects to be held within the Town of Franklin or are of the greatest benefit to Franklin residents including those that elevate voices and... Read more.

01/23/2023 - 07:28:25 PM Franklin Parishes Look To Use Church Property For Housing FRANKLIN - Two Franklin-area parishes are reportedly looking at using church property to create affordable housing. The Franklin Observer reports St. John’s Episcopal Church on Pleasant Street has already been before the Zoning Board of Appeals to discuss using... Read more.

01/23/2023 - 07:26:01 PM Hopkinton School Committee Reportedly Approves Proposed 2024 School District Budget HOPKINTON - The Hopkinton School Committee has reportedly approved the proposed 2024 school district budget. The Hopkinton Independent reports on Thursday the Committee voted to approve the $60 million budget which is about 8% higher than the 2023 budget. With the Select... Read more.

01/23/2023 - 07:20:11 PM Two Men Arrested For Recent Milford Shooting HOPEDALE - Two men have been arrested in Hopedale in what police say is a link to a January 15 shooting near TD's Pub in Milford. That alleged shooter Domingos Teixeira Jr of Douglas was arrested last week for attempted murder. Police say on Thursday Joseph Brigham... Read more.