Bellingham and Franklin Police Departments Seek Charges Following Pursuit Through Multiple Communities

On June 9, 2026, at approximately 8:52 a.m., Officer Dan Gavin attempted to stop a blue Ford Ranger on Pulaski Boulevard. The vehicle is known to officers as being commonly operated by Dominick Revell, 54, of Franklin. Revell, who has an extensive criminal history, has several active warrants for his arrest and a revoked driver’s license.

Bellingham and Franklin Police Departments

The vehicle failed to stop, and a pursuit ensued, continuing into Franklin, where officers from the Franklin Police Department joined the effort. During the pursuit, stop sticks were successfully deployed on Grove Street in Franklin, deflating the vehicle's passenger-side tires.

Despite the damage, the vehicle continued traveling through Franklin, briefly approaching the Medway town line before ultimately coming to a stop on Pond Street in Franklin. During the pursuit, the vehicle struck several mailboxes. After stopping, the operator exited the vehicle and fled on foot. The suspect jumped over a fence, swam across a small river, and continued into a wooded area.

Officers from the Bellingham and Franklin Police Departments established a perimeter and requested assistance from regional K9 teams and drone operators. K9 teams from the Milford and Millis Police Departments responded to assist, along with drone operators from the Bellingham and Franklin Police Departments. One K9 track led officers to a residence on Partridge Street in Franklin. The address is known to law enforcement and was listed on Revell's active warrants. Officers searched the residence but were unable to locate the suspect.

The Bellingham Police Department will be seeking an additional warrant charging Revell with Failure to Stop for Police, Reckless Operation, Operating After Suspension, Speeding, and multiple other motor vehicle violations.

The Franklin Police Department will be seeking an additional warrant charging Revell with several motor vehicle violations, including Leaving the Scene of Property Damage and Reckless Operation.

Anyone with information about Revell's current whereabouts is asked to contact police.

Bellingham Police Lieutenant Stephen Daigle

Franklin Police Sergeant Connor Crosman

Public Information Officers

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 ???

Tuesday, June 9

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

5:00pm Tuesday Night Cruise (Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub)

7:00pm "Embrace Your Quilty Creativity” (Emma's Quilt Cupboard)

For additional details on Library events ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9195/May-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

***  Town Meetings today   ***

Franklin School Committee Policy Subcommittee Meeting

Tuesday, June 9 Time: 6:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-2355 

Franklin School Committee Meeting

Tuesday, June 9 Time: 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-2356 

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, June 9 Time: 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-2349 

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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Franklin Public Schools Celebrate Dedicated Retiring Employees

Franklin Public Schools recently bid farewell and showed appreciation to 23 employees retiring this school year.

"Each of our retirees has helped shape the Franklin Public Schools community through years of service, care, and commitment to students, families, and colleagues," said Superintendent Lucas Giguere. "Their work has strengthened our schools in ways that will continue well beyond their final year with us. We are deeply grateful for their dedication and wish them all the best in this next chapter.”

Franklin Public Schools recently showed appreciation to 23 employees who are retiring this school year. From left to right, Robert Vacca, Lisa Vetrano, Ann O'Keefe-Williams, Susan Childers, Kerry Richardson, Lisa Daly, Lauren Green, Jolene Cronin and Charlene Harn. (Photo Courtesy Franklin Public Schools)

Each of the employees' supervisors honored them publicly with statements, and each received certificates and a commemorative pin from the district.

The Franklin Education Association (FEA) also presented each retiring employee who was an FEA member with a certificate.

One retiree, Debbie Pittman, passed away on May 14, after 30 years of service to Franklin Public Schools and just two weeks shy of the farewell event.

"Debbie Pittman dedicated more than 30 years to the Franklin Public Schools community as our accounts payable clerk," recalled School Business Administrator Jana Melotti. "But to those who had the privilege of working alongside her, Debbie was so much more than her title. She was a source of kindness, support, and grace.

Even throughout her long and courageous battle with cancer, Debbie carried herself with remarkable strength and dignity. Her resilience and dedication reflected the incredible person she was. She was always willing to help, offer guidance, and support those around her. That selfless spirit made her deeply respected and loved by so many colleagues and friends."

The following district employees have retired this school year or will be retiring at the end of June:

• Donald Banks, Van Driver, 16 years of service
• Susan Childers, HR Assistant, 27 years of service
• Jennifer Clifford, Van Driver, 11 years of service
• Tricia Constantine, Reading Teacher, 18 years of service
• Linda Cournoyer, Speech/Language Therapist, 13 years of service
• Jolene Cronin, Grade 5 Teacher, 27 years of service
• Lisa Daly, School Nurse,15 years of service
• Kathleen Doherty, Educational Support Professional, 24 years of service
• Lauren Green, Educational Support Professional, 26 years of service
• Charlene Harn, Educational Support Professional, 25 years of service
• Kelly Hurley, Solutions Site Director, 7 years of service
• Debbie Irvine, Assistant School Business Administrator, 1 year of service
• Karen Leenhouts, ABA Tutor, 20 years of service
• Laura Manocchio, Educational Support Professional, 14 years of service
• Ann O'Keefe-Williams, Grade 4 Teacher, 32 years of service
• Debbie Pittman, Accounts Payable Clerk, 30 years of service
• Kerry Richardson, School Nurse, 14 years of service
• Janet Turner, Data Reporting Specialist, 8 years of service
• Keith Turner, Grade 6 Science Teacher, 30 years of service
• Robert Vacca, Grade 8 Social Studies Teacher, 30 years of service
• Lisa Vetrano, Grade 6 Math Teacher, 23 years of service
• Leisa Winrich, Special Education Teacher, 26 years of service
• Marianne Zogby, DLI Teacher, 17 years of service

"Each individual on this list of retiring employees exhibited their daily dedication to our students every morning they woke up and commuted to work," said Franklin Public Schools Director of Human Resources Ken Storlazzi. "Their steadfast professionalism and on-the-job efforts are truly appreciated."

Reminder: Franklin Town Council will meet on Wednesday, June 10 to determine the FY 2027 operating budget

Reminder: The Franklin Town Council will meet on Wednesday, June 10, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building.

The Council is scheduled to vote on the proposed FY 2027 Operating Budget. The adopted budget will guide Town spending and support services, programs, and operations in the coming fiscal year.

View the agenda https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/06/franklin-ma-agenda-for-town-council-fy.html


Residents are encouraged to attend in person, join remotely via Zoom, or watch live on Franklin Town Hall TV.

Find the explanation on the recent changes to the FY 2027

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/05/town-administrator-memo-to-finance.html

The list of resolutions mostly for the budget on the Agenda for June 10

5. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 26-25: Adoption of the FY2027 Budget Appropriations

(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-25 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9762/5a-Complete

b. Resolution 26-26: Amendment to FY2027 Budget - Council on Aging

(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-26 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9763/5b-Complete

i. Control Sheet & Voting Document (clean version)

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9658/FY27-Control-Sheet-and-Voting-Document-CLEAN-COPY---FOR-AGENDA-LINK

ii. Staff Memorandum

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9677/3a-i-MEMO-Revised-TA-Budget

iii. Control Sheet & Voting Document (notes version)

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9657/FY27-Control-Sheet-and-Voting-Document-JAMIE-NOTES-COPY---FOR-AGENDA-LINK

iv. Resolution - Adoption of Revised Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9683/3a-iv-Resolution-Adoption-of-the-FY-2027-Budget

v. Revised Appendix A - Town Administrator Revised Budget

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9661/Revised-Appendix-A---Town-Administrator-Revised-FY27-Budget

c. Resolution 26-27: MECC Stabilization Transfer to FY27 Operating Budget

(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-27 - Majority Vote)

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9764/5c-Complete

d. Resolution 26-28: Salary Schedule: Full-Time Elected Official (Town Clerk)

(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-28 - Majority Vote)

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9765/5d-Complete

e. Resolution 26-29: Expenditure Limits for FY2027 on Departmental Revolving Funds (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-29 - Majority Vote)

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9766/5e-Complete

f. Resolution 26-33: Capital Round 2  (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-33 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9757/5f-Complete

g. Resolution 26-32: Free Cash to Fire Truck Stabilization Transfer  (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-32 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9767/5g-Complete

h. Resolution 26-34: Group Insurance Trust Fund Transfer  (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-34 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9768/5h-Complete

i. Resolution 26-31: Capital FY26 Enterprise Funds  (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-31 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9769/5i-Complete

j. Resolution 26-35 - Ambulance Transfer & Appropriation  (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-35 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9770/5j-Complete

k. Resolution 26-23: Community Preservation Fund: Annual Appropriations and Reservation (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-23 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9771/5k-Complete

l. Resolution 26-24: FY27 Community Preservation Appropriation of Funds - Capital (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-24 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9772/5l-Complete

m. Bylaw Amendment 26-952: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, §82-6, Schedule of Service Fees - Second Reading

(Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 26-952 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9773/5m-Complete

n. Bylaw Amendment 26-953: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Article X: Winter Storm Overnight Parking Ban - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 26-953 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9774/5n-Complete

Chris Stickney talks about the Inaugural Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament June 14 (audio)

FM #1760 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1760 in the series. 

This episode shares my conversation with one of the founders of Franklin Fathers, Chris Stickney. We recorded in the Franklin TV & Radio studio on Friday, June 5, 2026. 

• Inaugural Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament, Sunday, June 14, 2026

• Double elimination, teams of 10

• Food trucks, refreshments, games for kids & families

• Fund raising for Franklin Fathers, the American Legion Post, and the Franklin Food Pantry

The conversation runs about 20 minutes, let’s listen in

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1760-inaugural-eddie-grant-kickball-06-05-26/

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Register for the Kickball tournament   https://forms.gle/LqbaRKZz3kHYKZ9D7! 

Franklin Fathers operates from a Facebook page (for now) 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580257836187 

Volunteer to help at the Kickball tournament

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/06/volunteers-needed-for-inaugural-eddie.html 

NOTE: travel to Beaver Pond Field via Grove St on Sunday, June 14 as Beaver St is closed at the MBTA railroad tracks.

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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The Nautilus Center for Mental Health schedules their Grand Opening/Open House event on Thursday, June 25

The Nautilus Center for Mental Health provides adolescents ages 13-18 with intensive outpatient treatment programs and wellness support to address mental health and/or substance use disorders. We invite you to attend our Grand Opening/Open House event on Thursday, June 25, between 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM. We are located on the second floor of the Middlesex Bank building, at 1000 Franklin Village Drive, Suite 201. 

www.thenautiluscenter.com

This informal, drop-in event is for anyone interested in seeing our space, meeting our administrative and clinical leaders, and building connections in our community. Whether you are a referral partner, educator, community or business leader, or parent/caregiver exploring resources for struggling teens, you’ll make new connections, reconnect with old friends and share resources with local colleagues dedicated to improving the mental health and wellness of adolescents & families. 

Highlights of the evening include:

• The Nautilus program in action: including mini mindfulness and movement sessions & group creative arts activities 

• A resource table for local providers to share information 

• Light bites & refreshments 

• An opportunity to meet two very good boys, Arlo & Taeo, Nautilus’ own therapy dogs 

We are thrilled to be a part of this dynamic and collaborative community and look forward to serving and supporting adolescents and families on their path to healing and wellness. We hope you will join us! 

Please use the Eventbrite link to let us know you are coming!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-nautilus-center-grand-opening-open-house-tickets-1991325566374?aff=oddtdtcreator 

For more information, please contact Leah Valente at 508-954-4076 or visit our website at www.thenautiluscenter.com

SpeakOUT Boston to visit Franklin June 16

Register https://www.mobilize.us/swingbluealliance/event/964580/

"We are thrilled to hear that SpeakOUT Boston will be visiting Franklin on June 16!!

Come listen to people in the LGBTQIA+ community tell their stories.

What an amazing opportunity to learn about LGBTQIA+ experiences directly from the people that lived them.

https://www.mobilize.us/swingbluealliance/event/964580/"

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Reminder: FREE Stop the Bleed class - June 17

FREE Stop the Bleed class - June 17 

The Franklin Health and Fire Department is hosting another FREE Stop the Bleed class for community members on June 17th from 4 PM - 5:30 PM at the Franklin Fire station. 

Individuals will learn how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding in order to help save a life. 

 

SIGN UP LINK: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ACAF2EAAF9C25-64326548-stop

Be Aware: Beaver St Road Closure this Weekend changes routes from 140 to Beaver Pond and Recycling Center

BREAKING: Thank you to Franklin Department of Public Works for all their help putting us on the map!

No, seriously, we’re on this map

Be Aware: Beaver St Road Closure this Weekend changes
routes from 140 to Beaver Pond and Recycling Center

Due to a road closure at Beaver St. this weekend, make sure to take Grove when traveling to and from the Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament on Sunday!

We’re not letting one little detour stop our flow…of family fun!

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Franklin Health Dept: "Buzz off, mosquitoes!"

Buzz off, mosquitoes!

Arbovirus season is here, which means it's time to take a few simple steps to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Whether you're enjoying a backyard barbecue, taking an evening walk, or cheering from the sidelines, don't forget your bug spray!

Use EPA-registered insect repellent

Dump standing water around your home

Wear long sleeves and pants when possible

Keep screens in good repair

Stay safe and enjoy the summer! Learn more about mosquito-borne disease prevention at: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/mosquito-borne-disease-prevention

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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, Franklin Public Radio

Tuesday

SAFE Radio – Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines - An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday