In the News: "Patches featuring Franklin police dogs being sold to benefit animal charities"

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

"Patches featuring the Police Department’s K-9 officer and therapy dog are being sold to benefit two Massachusetts charities that serve animals.

The patches, sold by the Franklin Police Patrol Association, feature K-9 Robbi, a 3-year-old German shepherd who has been with the department since 2018; and the department’s therapy dog Ben Franklin, a nearly 2-year-old golden retriever, who joined the department in early 2019.

All proceeds from patch sales will go toward the Cape Cod Police K-9 Relief Fund and Nature’s Nurse Wildlife Rehabilitation, operated by Franklin wildlife rehabilitator Stacey Cobb."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200825/patches-featuring-franklin-police-dogs-being-sold-to-benefit-animal-charities?rssfeed=true

Find about more about the Franklin Police Patrol Association via their Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/Franklin-Police-Patrol-Association-299943613453249

 

In the News: "Patches featuring Franklin police dogs being sold to benefit animal charities"

Facebook LIVE: Franklin's Top dog drawing - July 15 - 10 AM

Who will be Franklin's Top Dog? Find out tomorrow (Weds, July 15) on Facebook Live, when our Town Clerk draws the winner! 

Tune in to our Facebook account here at 10:00 AM 
https://facebook.com/OfficialTownofFranklin

Facebook LIVE: Franklin's Top dog drawing - July 15 - 10 AM

Franklin radar picked up via Twitter
https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1283024749472423936?s=09

Town Fields and Parks to Reopen with Restrictions - May 25

Town Fields and Parks to Reopen with Restrictions

As part of Governor Baker's recent Executive COVID-19 Order No. 33, the Town of Franklin will reopen its athletic fields, courts, and parks on Monday, May 25th as part of the Phase 1 re-entry.

Please see the attached document for details, protocols, and guidelines for the safe use of our facilities.

Signage will be posted.

May 22, 2020

TO: Town of Franklin Residents, Businesses & Visitors
FROM: Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator
RE: Athletic Fields & Courts reopen Monday, May 25th

As part of Governor Baker’s recent Executive COVID-19 Order No. 33, the Town of Franklin will reopen its athletic fields, courts and parks on Monday, May 25th as part of the Phase 1 reentry.

The following actions apply:
● All town and school athletic fields, courts and parks and parking lots will reopen.
● Dacey Field Dog Park will reopen.
● All playground apparatus will remain closed, gates will remain locked, signage will be posted prohibiting use.
● All Nature Trails remain open in town and state forests and parks.

The Town mandates that all requirements in the Governor’s order be followed. Signage will be posted at each park and all conditions apply for Phase 1 reopening:
● Group size. Groups larger than 10 are n ot allowed to gather.
● Practice social distancing. Remain 6 feet away from others.
● Mandatory face coverings if social distancing is not possible.
● Wash & Sanitize hands and equipment before and after play.
● Please refrain from contact sports.
● Please take out what you bring in for equipment, trash, bottles, and clothing.
● Please disinfect or use precautions on railings, doors, gate handles and other common spots where transmission can be higher.

We ask all users of athletic fields, courts and nature trails to be courteous of one another as the Commonwealth looks to expand activities and climb out of the COVID-19 crisis. Please respect everyone's distance and personal safety as the Town reintroduces back into sports. Please be diligent in the above practices, use common courtesy and common sense. Most of all, enjoy!


Download a copy of this document
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/2020-05-22_athletic_fields_reopen.pdf

The "until further notice" has been determined to be May 25!

Franklin Residents: Dog License deadline is POSTPONED until June 1st

Dog License deadline is POSTPONED until June 1st

Dog licenses are now due on June 1, 2020. They can be paid online here https://franklinma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1075 or payments can be made by check/money order in the white mailbox on the side of the municipal building. 

Shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/dog-license-deadline-postponed-until-june-1st
 

Top dog photos as of March 2, 2020

 

Franklin Residents: Dog License deadline is POSTPONED until June 1st

 

Enter Franklin's Top Dog Drawing

Register your dog and enter Franklin's Top Dog Drawing!


Download a copy of the Flyer:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczd05sUVJiRTNLYTlWbXd1ek55Y05ZclNYMkV3/view?usp=sharing

Franklin's Top Dog Drawing entries as of 1/29/20

Franklin Residents: Census Dog Registration Reminders

Residents of Franklin! 

2020 ANNUAL CENSUS FORMS

You should have received your 2020 Annual Street Listing Census Form and Dog Registration Form in the mail this week. The annual census form must be signed and returned to the Town Clerk’s office within 10 days of receipt. Residents are reminded that census forms must be returned even when no changes are needed to your census information. 

In accordance with MGL Ch 51, Sec 4c, failure to respond to the annual census shall result in removal from the active voting list and may result in removal from the voter registration rolls. If you do not receive a census form, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office. 

2020 DOG REGISTRATION

All dog owners must register their dogs annually. Registration runs from Jan. 1st to April 1st. 

Dogs not licensed by April 1st are considered unlicensed and late fees will apply.
If you already licensed your dog, please disregard the form included with the census.

If you have any questions, please visit our website www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk or contact the Town Clerks Office at 508-520-4900 or email tburr@franklinma.gov 

********* Top Dog Drawing! **********

Please visit our website or contact us for details.

We wish you all a very Happy and Healthy 2020!

Franklin Town Clerk’s Office

 

Top Dog Drawing pix as o1/29/20

Franklin dog park looking for volunteers Saturday morning, Nov 23

Hello dog lovers.

We need volunteers on November 23, Saturday at 9 AM to spreed wood chips. We need extra wheelbarrows, shovels and rakes.

Refreshments will be there for the volunteers.

Thank you,

Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park volunteer committee 

Franklin dog park looking for volunteers Saturday morning, Nov 23

 

Furry Friends of Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee - meeting Sep 12

Furry Friends of Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee are having their monthly meeting Thursday on September 12 at the Franklin Library from 7 PM to 8 PM. The meeting will be on the first floor conference room near the School Street entrance. All are welcome.

dog park at Dacey Field on a sunny summer day

Destination Dog Adoption Day & Open House - Sep 28

"Destination Dog is supporting an Adoption Day with 12 different rescues &  shelters to showcase their adoptable pets.

We also will be having an Open House so people can visit with the Destination Dog businesses and see demonstrations of our services.

The local vets will be here and food trucks.

FREE.

Come meet your new BEST FRIEND"

Follow the event on Facebook for updates
https://www.facebook.com/events/688204321654201/

Find more about Destination Dog on the web page   https://www.destinationdogfranklin.com/

Destination Dog Adoption Day & Open House - Sep 28

Dog Walk/Group Walk on the SNETT - July 19 - 9 AM

View this email in your browser Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Dog Walk/Group Walk on the SNETT July 19th, 9 AM - 10 AM Grove Street Trail Head, Franklin Please join us on Friday, July 19, 2019 for a dog walk/group walk on the SNETT rail trail. We will start at 9am from the Grove Street trailhead in Franklin. Parking lot is across the street from the trailhead (next to Metcalf Materials). The trail is shaded and an easy walk. Please bring leash and anything else you and your dog may need on the walk. No dog? No problem. We welcome anyone to join us! Please visit our event website or our Facebook event page for more information or any weather related changes. See you on the trail! Copyright © 2019 Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have opted in to stay informed about the Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Our mailing address is: Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee PO Box 68 Franklin, Ma 02038

Furry friends of the Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee: Beer & Wine tasting fundraiser - June 2

Furry Friends of the Franklin Dog Park volunteer committee are having a Beer & Wine tasting fundraiser on Sunday June 2, 2019 from 1 PM to 4 PM, at Pour Richard's Wine & Spirits, 14 Grove Street, Franklin, Ma. 

The purpose for this fundraiser is to raise money so we can purchase supplies for the dog park and in the future purchase a water fountain for our furry friends. 

Tickets can be purchase at the door for $10.00 per person. We will be selling raffle tickets at this event for $1.00 per raffle ticket for some awesome prizes.

Here is a list of prizes to be raffled off:

1. $100.00 gift card from Vet Med
2. $50.00 gift card from Restaurant 3
3. Coupon book for 5 exterior ca washes from Franklin Car Wash
4. AAA Northeast membership for one year and can be redeemable at all offices of AAA Northeast
5. Complimentary one hour service at Massage Envy includes Massage, Facial and Totally Body Stretch

We will have entertainment provided by Mike the piano player and snacks

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING FRANKLIN DOG PARK

Dacey Field dog park

Franklin Residents: Reminder from the Town Clerk's Office to all dog owners

Reminder from the Town Clerk's Office to all dog owners:

All dog owners must register their dog 6 months and older annually. Registration runs from Jan. 1st to April 1st. Dogs not licensed by April 1st are considered unlicensed and late fees will apply. 

If you have any questions, please visit our website www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk or contact the Town Clerks Office at 508-520-4900 or email tburr@franklinma.gov

Top Dog Contest: Please be sure to enter your dogs favorite photo into our Top Dog Contest. This will be a drawing!

Last day to enter is April 1st. Drawing will be on April 2nd. Please visit our website for more information.

Thank you!

The Top Dog photo board as of March 18

Franklin Police add therapy dog

Chief Thomas J. Lynch is excited to announce the addition of a Police Therapy Dog to the Department. Therapy dogs are used to comfort people who have been involved in a trauma, or stressful event. They can also help de-escalate situations, and bring a calming presence to a scene.

The 3 month old golden retriever named “Ben Franklin”, will work within the Community Services Division. In addition to responding to calls for service, Ben will regularly visit the schools, senior center, and community events.

Chief Lynch said “There are only a few communities in Massachusetts so far that have embraced therapy dogs as a way to engage, and serve the public. We are proud of the efforts made by the Community Services Division, under the direction of Lieutenant Mark Manocchio, to bring this program online. We see Ben as being a public face of our Agency, and a symbol of our commitment to use all available resources to better serve our residents.”

Ben’s training is being generously donated by Masterpeace Dog Training of Franklin.

Franklin Police add therapy dog

Franklin Town Clerk: Updates for residents

2019 ANNUAL CENSUS FORMS

You will be receiving your 2019 Annual Street Listing Census Form and Dog Registration Form in the mail this week. The annual census form must be signed and returned to the Town Clerk’s office within 10 days of receipt. Residents are reminded that census forms must be returned even when no changes are needed to your census information. 

In accordance with MGL Ch 51, Sec 4c, failure to respond to the annual census shall result in removal from the active voting list and may result in removal from the voter registration rolls. If you do not receive a census form, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office.

2019 DOG REGISTRATION

All dog owners must register their dogs annually. Registration runs from Jan. 1st to April 1st.

Dogs not licensed by April 1st are considered unlicensed and late fees will apply.

If you already licensed your dog, please disregard the form included with the census.

If you have any questions, please visit our website
www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk or contact the Town Clerks Office at 508-520-4900 or email tburr@franklinma.gov

********* Top Dog Contest! ********** 
Please visit our website or contact us for details.

We wish you all a very Happy and Healthy 2019!

Thank you,
Teresa M. Burr

entries to the Top Dog Contest as of Tuesday night (1/22/19)

The link to the MA General Law referenced above
https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleVIII/Chapter51/Section4

In the News: register your dog to enter contest; recap of 2018 for Franklin

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

Annual dog registration and entry to Top Dog Contest

"It’s time for the dogs of Franklin to shine bright with this year’s “Top Dog” contest, which reminds residents to register their dogs for next year and for the dogs to strut their stuff. 

The contest was started several years ago as an incentive for residents to renew their annual dog licenses. Currently, there are about 4,000 registered dogs in Franklin, according to Town Clerk Theresa Burr. 

Photos can be sent to tburr@franklin.gov. They can also be sent or dropped off at the Franklin Municipal Building at 355 East Central St. 

“Every owner thinks their dog is the cutest dog,” Burr said. “And we just thought this would be fun.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181227/franklins-top-dog-contest-is-incentive-to-license-pets

Additional info on the Top Dog Contest can be found
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/12/register-your-dog-enter-top-dog-contest.html

Register your dog, enter the Top Dog Contest!

Franklin recap of 2018

Town officials have approved several new housing projects in the past year, even as the community’s population edges up to about 35,000. 

And with 2019 drawing near, the Town Council and administration are looking to make other improvements as well. 

Among the prominent achievements are the following:

• LED street lighting. Deputy Town Administrator Jaime Hellen took a tour of Franklin to investigate the feasibility of replacing town streetlights with more energy-efficient LED lights. So far, about half of the town’s lighting has been replaced. Town Administrator Jeff Nutting said the project is estimated to be near completion by the end of the winter, weather permitting.
• Veterans’ Memorial Pathway. Thanks to some tireless work from Veterans Agent Dale Kurtz, the Veterans’ Memorial Pathway at the Town Common is complete. With the help of hundreds of donors who bought engraved bricks, the Department of Public Works, Veterans Services and other town entities were able to complete the pathway and hold a ribbon cutting on Veterans Day last month.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181228/budget-snett-trail-loom-large-in-franklin

Veterans’ Memorial Walkway on the Town Common

Register your dog, enter the Top Dog Contest!

CONTEST RULES

License Your Dog During Dog Registration Period January 1—April 1 2019

Send Us Your Pup’s Photo

You may drop off your photo, or send picture to: tburr@franklinma.gov

or

Teresa Burr Franklin Town Clerk

355 East Central Street Franklin, MA 02038

(Include Pet’s name, Owner’s name and contact information with photo!)

Winners will be drawn on Tuesday, April 2nd

Please Note: photos will NOT be returned

• Spayed Female: $20.00 / Neutered Male: $20.00
• Unaltered Female: $30.00 / Unaltered Male: $30.00

After April 1st A Late Fee Of $30.00 Is Applied To Licensing Fee


Download the Top Dog Contest flyer:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tqZeijepVbLWQz8a4YQuv_tdw2GWwDl_/view?usp=sharing

Register your dog, enter the Top Dog Contest!

In the News: MA fastest growing population in New England; dog leashes required for MassWildlife lands

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

"Massachusetts is the fastest growing state in the Northeast — with many of its newest residents coming from other countries. 

That’s according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau. 

Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin said the numbers show Massachusetts is growing twice as fast as it did in the previous decade. 

New data released on Wednesday showed that the population in Massachusetts grew by 38,903 people to 6.9 million between July 1, 2017 and July 1, 2018. The 0.6 percent growth rate equaled the population growth in the country, and ranked Massachusetts 22nd among all other states and first in New England."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181220/massachusetts-fastest-growing-state-in-northeast

State Population Change: 2010 to 2018 [Source: U.S. Census Bureau]

"As in the past, MassWildlife will allow dogs on wildlife management areas across the state, but as of Jan. 11, regulations will require that dogs be leashed. 

Dog owners will also be required to clean up all dog fecal matter. 

Specifically, dogs must be on a physical leash or tether while on wildlife management property. 

According to MassWildlife, the leashing requirement decreases potential conflicts with people and other dogs, providing a safer and more positive experience for all."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181220/effective-jan-11-dogs-on-masswildlife-land-must-be-leashed

For additional info visit the MassWildlife page
https://www.mass.gov/news/new-dog-regulations-take-effect-on-wmas-january-11-2019

Dogs and other domestic animals must be on a physical leash/tether (MassWildlife photo)

Franklin dog park cleanup canceled due to weather

Franklin dog park clean up for this Saturday, October 27 has been canceled due to weather. As of now, no new date has been decided.

Franklin dog park at Dacey Field

The Furry Friends of the Franklin Dog Park can use your help

The volunteer committee of the Furry Friends of the Franklin Dog Park are having a major clean up on October 27 from 8 AM to noon. Franklin DPW will be there with equipment to upgrade the surface of the dog park. 

"Dog park will be closed from 8 AM to Noon"

Volunteers needed to help spread the new wool chips. Students bring your paper work to receive your credit for community service. 

We need wheel barrows, shovels and rakes. 
Refreshments will be there for anyone that helps. 
We are a volunteer dog park group.

The Franklin dog park at Dacey Field on a sunny summer day

PJ's Service Dog Benefit - June 16

We shared the GoFundMe for PJs Service Dog earlier. Now there is a Family Fun Day scheduled for June 16
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/04/gofundme-service-dog-for-pj.html


We hope you will join us for a fun family afternoon and help make this dream come true for PJ!

DJ, Food, Raffle Items, Silent Auction, Field Games, Cash Bar and more!

Food generously provided by:

• The Rome
• Fitzy’s Pub
• Franklin Pizza and Deli
• Cole’s
• Jimmy D’s

Field games generously provided by:

• Taylor Rental of Norfolk

Some of our wonderful silent auction items:

• Interior Design package valued at $375
• Maple Gate Country Club Golf 18 hole foursome package valued at $240
• Norfolk Glass Fancy Mirror
• Cooking Class for Six by Celestina
• Simons Furniture piece
• Pony Party
• Multiple Photo Sessions by local professional photographers
• and more!!!

Ticket Price:

Adults: $20.00
Kids 12 and under: FREE!

FAQs

What can I bring into the event?

• Bring friends and family to help support PJ!

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

• Phone/ Text: Kristie at (508) 488-7582 or Jen at (508) 918-8553
• Email: Kristie at tkmax4@aol.com

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

• No

Can I buy tickets day of/at the event?

• Yes! Cash or check accepted at the event

Eventbrite site for tickets in advance

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pjs-service-dog-benefit-tickets-46087114801

PJ's Service Dog Benefit - June 16