Franklin originally wrote the quote in 1722. It was included in one of a series of letters that were published in his older brother James' newspaper, The New-England Courant. All of the letters were ...

Franklin Alderman Patrick Baggett opposes state bill allowing county input on city annexations, calling it unnecessary government overreach.

Franklin Public Schools sued the city over new conditions added to its high school expansion plan. Neighbors opposed the updated design, prompting the city to require a wooded buffer and road limits.

The proposal would amend the current ordinance guiding subdivision and land development. It's available for public review.