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Sunday, May 28, 2023
Remember the difference
Friday, November 11, 2022
Franklin Public Library & Municipal Building are both Closed Friday, November 11 for Veterans Day
Franklin Public Library & Municipal Building are both Closed Friday, November 11 for Veterans Day
- The Franklin Public Library will be closed Friday, November 11 for Veterans Day. The library will be open Saturday, November 12 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 13, 1:30-5:00 p.m.
- The Franklin Municipal Building will be CLOSED on Friday, November 11th, 2022 in observance of the Veterans Day. We will reopen on Monday, November 14th, 2022.
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Franklin, MA: Senior Center - CLOSED Friday, Nov 11 for Veterans Day
The Franklin Senior Center will be closed to observe Veterans Day this Friday, November 11.
Reminder the Veterans Services Office is having their Veterans Day Luncheon at the Elks Lodge (1077 Pond Street, Franklin, MA) at 11:00 AM on Friday.
Prior Registration was required.
Thank you to all who served.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/news/senior-center-closed-friday-1111-veterans-day
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Senior Center - CLOSED Friday, Nov 11 for Veterans Day |
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Sign up for the Annual Veterans' Day luncheon at the Elks Lodge - Nov 11
Please join us of for our Annual Veterans' Day luncheon at the Elks Lodge at 1077 Pond Street on Friday, November 11 at 11 AM.
Please RSVP to the Veterans' Services Office!
Veterans' Services OfficerShannon NisbettEmail: snisbett@franklinma.govPhone: (508) 613-1315
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Sign up for the Annual Veterans' Day luncheon at the Elks Lodge - Nov 11 |
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Veterans Memorial Walkway; Order your brick by Sep 15 for placement in November 2022
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Veterans Memorial Walkway; Order your brick by Sep 15 for placement in November 2022 |
Veterans Service Office page on Town of Franklin https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services
Veterans Walkway brick order form https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/brick_order_form_with_shannons_name.pdf
Veterans Walkway Database of the honored names and their brick locations
https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/pages/veterans-memorial-walkway-brick-database
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Franklin Senior Center: Veterans' Day Luncheon - Nov 11
VETERANS' DAY LUNCHEON - Franklin Senior Center
Thursday, November 11, 2021 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Franklin Senior Center: Veterans' Day Luncheon - Nov 11 |
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Veterans Day 2020 - Franklin TV schedule
"The annual luncheon has been canceled this year due to the pandemic. To honor Franklin's Veterans, a celebration will be aired on Franklin Community Cable Access TV. "
The Franklin TV program guide shows the schedule as follows:
- Wednesday = 11:00 am Veterans Day 2020
- Thursday = 9:00 am Veterans Day 2020
- Friday = 8:00 am Veterans Day 2020
Veterans Day 2020 - Franklin TV schedule
Saturday, November 7, 2020
FREE Haircuts for Vets on Veterans' Day - Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020
Sport Clips Haircuts in Franklin
Sport Clips Haircuts of Franklin, a haircare salon that specializes in men's and boys' haircuts, will offer free haircuts on Wednesday, November 11 to all active duty U.S. service members and veterans with valid proof of service. The salon is collecting donations throughout November for the VFW's "Help a Hero" Scholarship Fund and will donate $1 for every haircut service provided on Veterans' Day. Sport Clips Haircuts is located on Route 140 in the plaza next to Restaurant 3. Call: (508) 440-5870 to make an appointment.
Here's a list of Covid-19 safety measures the salon is taking to keep staff and clients safe:
- Face masks are required by all clients and staff members.
- All stylists are required to wear gloves and eye protection (in addition to masks).
- All barber capes, towels, etc. are laundered after each use.
- All surfaces are sanitized (e.g. kiosks, barber chairs, shampoo bowls, etc.) are fully sanitized after each use.
- Infrared thermometers are used to take all client and staff member temperatures each day.
- Our barber chairs are at least 6 feet apart.
- We've also installed plexiglass barriers between adjacent barber chairs and shampoo pools for added safety.
- Our reception area only contains 6 chairs kept 8-10 feet apart. Everyone else is requested to wait outside until their stylist is ready to serve them.
- We employ the latest technology so that clients can check-in online and can be notified via text message when their stylist is ready for them.
Visit Sport Clips Haircuts in Franklin online https://haircutmenfranklinma.com/
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Visit Sport Clips Haircuts in Franklin online |
Monday, November 11, 2019
Census Bureau Profile - America Facts for Features: Veterans Day
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If you have any questions or comments, please contact us (http://www.census.gov/about/contact-us.html). |
This newsletter was shortened for publication here, to review the full contents visit
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/facts-for-features/2019/veterans-day.html
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[Source: U.S. Census Bureau] |
Veterans Day: town offices, Library closed; trash pickup schedule normal
The Library is also closed on Monday for the holiday.
Trash and recycling schedule is NOT delayed this week. This week is also the first week for the new clothing recycle option for curb side pickup.
We thank all of our Veterans for their service!
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Veterans Day: town offices, Library closed; trash pickup schedule normal |
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Veterans' Services: Free cruise, free bowling events
Ferry passage free of charge for veterans and military and up to 3 family members. For free veteran tickets please call Boston Harbor Cruises at 617-227-4321. For all other members of the general public, please follow the ticket link to purchase a $10 ticket for this cruise http://bostonharborislands.org/event/veterans-day-cruise/
A special cruise highlighting the military history of the Boston Harbor islands. A visit to Georges Island, a tour of Fort Warren, kid's programs and a commemorative flag wreath laying.
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Veterans' Services: Free cruise |
VETERANS BOWL FREE ON VETERANS' DAY!
One free game and complimentary shoe rental at PINZ in Milford, MA
https://pinzbowl.com/milford-ma/
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Veterans' Services: free bowling events |
Shared from the Town of Franklin Veterans' Service page
https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services
Friday, October 18, 2019
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Memorial Walkway Third Brick Installation Planned - Nov 11, 2019
The third installation of engraved bricks on the Veterans Memorial Walkway on the Franklin Town Common will coincide with Veterans Day, November 11, 2019. The cut-off date for purchasing bricks for this installation is September 13, 2019.
To date, 1,367 engraved bricks have been purchased, representing 22 states and the District of Columbia. Future installations are scheduled to coincide with Memorial Day and Veterans Day each year.
Engraved bricks are $100 each. Veterans being honored do not have to be Franklin residents.
For more information or to purchase an engraved brick, contact the Franklin Veterans Services Office at: (508) 613-1315 or go to: www.franklinveteransbricks.com for online orders.
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Memorial Walkway Third Brick Installation Planned - Nov 11, 2019 |
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Veterans Memorial Walkway - Bricks remain on sale
Local and state dignitaries, members of the Massachusetts Army National Guard and a crowd estimated at several thousand family and community members attended the Walkway dedication ceremony. The Massachusetts National Guard 215th Army Band and the Franklin High School Chorus provided patriotic music and songs for the event which was followed by a reception at the Franklin Senior Center.
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Veterans Memorial Walkway |
The second installation of engraved bricks coincided with Memorial Day 2019. Future installations are planned for Veterans Day and Memorial Day moving forward until all Walkway bricks are sold.
The buy-a-brick project offers individuals the opportunity to honor a special veteran by purchasing a brick paver inscribed with the veteran's name and branch of service. Non-Franklin veterans and those currently serving in the U.S. military are also included.
Brick order forms are available in the lobby of the Town Hall and Senior Center, at the Veterans Services Office and online at: franklinveteransbricks.com
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Brick order forms are available online at: franklinveteransbricks.com |