Franklin County, MA news archive
4 daily editions since October 17, 2026, with 18 headlines from Franklin County Now, NFHS Network, 92.1 WLHR and 11 other sources. One page per day; every headline links to its publisher.
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October 2026
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Fall events, real estate trends.
- Civic center hosting 'Learn to Curl' event Saturday, October 25.nny360.com
- Retirees discovering Franklin County hill towns with homes costing half of Boston prices.Fast Food Club
- Real estate appraiser challenging incumbent for Franklin County assessor position.Tri-City Herald
Monday, October 19, 2026
PFAS chemicals detected in 87% of Massachusetts waterways.
- SVAHS Boys Junior Varsity Basketball plays Franklin County on December 15, 2026; watch live on NFHS Network.NFHS Network
- PFAS chemicals were found in 87% of tested Massachusetts waterways with 64 fish consumption warnings in place.The Cool Down
- Massachusetts adopted stronger nursing home regulations including recalled sprinkler safety updates for assisted living facilities.Insurance Journal
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Halloween guide & early voting deadline this week.
- Franklin County's complete guide to Halloween events is now available online for families planning October celebrations.St. Albans Messenger
- Early voting continues through October 30 in Massachusetts; Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.Facebook
- Third annual Franklin County Fall Festival continues this weekend, raising funds for Meals on Wheels.Greenfield Recorder
All 4 headlines from October 18, 2026 →
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Bulky Waste Day today; Stop & Shop cybersecurity issue.
- Bulky Waste Recycling Day is today in Franklin County. Collection sites in Buckland and Whately are open.Franklin County Now
- Stop & Shop is responding to a cybersecurity threat affecting customers.Franklin County Now
- Fire risk has dropped and water restrictions in the region may be lifted soon.Franklin County Now
All 8 headlines from October 17, 2026 →
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