Monday, November 28, 2016

In the News: Holiday Stroll set for Thursday; Food Elves kick off new drive

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"With Thanksgiving over, the Franklin Downtown Partnership is preparing to kick off the holiday season with its much-anticipated Holiday Stroll next week. 
The event, set for Thursday, Dec. 1, 4:15-7 p.m., will include a tree lighting, carols and other holiday festivities. 
The first celebration of the season will take place in the town's newly upgraded downtown business district, with Main Street closed to traffic for the duration to give revelers a chance for a leisurely stroll among the attractions on Main, West Central, East Central and Summer streets."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161127/franklin-downtown-partnership-planning-holiday-stroll/1

new seasonal banners up on the street lights in downtown Franklin
new seasonal banners up on the street lights in downtown Franklin


"After their "12 Days of Donating" drive last year garnered more than four tons of food, the Franklin "Food Elves" are gearing up for another run this December. 
Though the group hopes to once again near or beat that total, it's monetary donations that will be the focus of this year's effort. 
The drive, now in its 11th year, is run by local students - the "Food Elves" - to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161127/franklin-12-days-of-donating-drive-to-start-dec-1

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