Have you used the Suggestion Box? | Town of Franklin MA

On the Town of Franklin home page, there are a variety of Customer Service Request links available.

• If you find a street light out, or a pothole that should be filled, use the "Public Works work order"
• Sign up for the Reverse 911 to get notified by the Town of an emergency in your neighborhood.
• Or use the Comment Box to make a suggestion...

Visit https://www.franklinma.gov/ to use any one of these options

Have you used the Suggestion Box? | Town of Franklin MA

In the News: mystery about the expanded 'shelter in place' order; individual to be arraigned on multiple charges

From the Milford Daily News, an article of interest for Franklin:

"Police from Franklin sent out a Reverse 911 on Sunday ordering residents to “shelter-in-place” during a standoff with an armed man who fired at police officers.

Although that is not an unusual move, what happened afterward was. The order was also sent to residents in several other nearby communities, including Milford, Blackstone, Mendon, Wrentham, North Attleboro and Walpole.

How that happened is a mystery, according to Franklin police Sgt. Brian Johnson."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20201014/franklin-police-dont-know-how-emergency-alert-went-to-several-communities-during-sundays-standoff-they-only-warned-their-residents?rssfeed=true

 

 

The man who authorities say fired several shots at police officers during an armed standoff at the Spruce Pond condominium complex on Sunday is expected to be arraigned Thursday in Wrentham District Court.

Police filed charges against Thomas E. McManus, 53, of 46 Quince Landing, related to the incident on Sunday.

Police charged McManus with six counts of armed assault to murder with a firearm; assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; assault and battery on a police officer; discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling; disorderly conduct; disturbing the peace; and three counts of vandalizing property.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 

https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20201014/franklin-standoff-suspect-to-be-arraigned-thursday-on-multiple-charges?rssfeed=true 

Reminder: subscribe to the Franklin Reverse 911 notification system

"Reminder: The Franklin Reverse 911 notification system is an "OPT IN" system. You must sign up for notifications. We do not have everyone's home and mobile phone numbers. 

Free and easy to sign up": https://franklintown.regroup.com/signup

Shared from Twitter  https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1315469221418143744?s=03

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Sign up for Franklin's Reverse 911 system

I had signed up previously but it appears that the system may have been updated and you need to reestablish your profile and account settings.

It was accomplished quickly and easily. I do recommend signing up for these alerts. They are not overdone and while it is good to have you find out from Franklin Matters, there will be times you need to hear directly.

Sign up online  franklintown.regroup.com

Sign up online  franklintown.regroup.com

Shared from the DPW Facebook posting
https://www.facebook.com/FranklinDPW/photos/a.938433076241163/2069290956488697/?type=3&theater

stone tree in snow

stone tree in snow, originally uploaded by shersteve.

It is good to walk your route in reverse.

As many times as I have passed this tree, I was always coming the other way and never noticed the fine stone work where a limb once was.

Go the other way for a change.

Enjoy!