In the News: Franklin's birthday party, Scouts help seniors

The memorable man on the town's seal turns 309 today (Saturday - 1/17/15). 

And as it has for the last few years, the Historical Commission will celebrate Benjamin Franklin's birthday on Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the 80 West Central St. museum.

Franklin Historical Museum

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With his troop by his side, Boy Scout Mike Hurley read a short story to senior citizens at the Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center. 

For the seniors, it was all about spending quality time with Troop 126, who devoted their afternoon to the seniors Saturday. 

At the community service event, the Scouts and seniors took part in knot tying, played bingo and made origami cranes. 

“It’s wonderful. We look forward to it,” said Donald Adiletto, adding the seniors have days the Boy Scouts visit marked on a calendar in the main office.

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