Franklin County, MA news on Tuesday, October 27, 2026

In Franklin County, MA on Tuesday, October 27, 2026: Early voting surges; election day Tuesday. Also: Massachusetts National Guard has been activated to help fight a wildfire that crossed from New York into the state; Firearm owners in Massachusetts face strict registration deadlines under a new state law. Weather: Clear skies today with temperatures between 33-53°F and light winds up to 8 mph.

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Early voting in Franklin County has already surpassed all of 2022 with one week remaining before election day.WOSU Public Media · Oct 26, 5:06 PM

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Massachusetts National Guard has been activated to help fight a wildfire that crossed from New York into the state.MassLive · Oct 27, 6:28 AM · Around
Firearm owners in Massachusetts face strict registration deadlines under a new state law.WWLP · Oct 26, 12:46 PM · Around

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