Halloween Doggie Costume Contest - Oct 31

Halloween Costume Contest is this Sunday October 31st at 11am at the Franklin Dog Park Dacey Community Field, 700 Lincoln St. Franklin, MA.

Registration fee is a donation. Also have your pet picture taken for $5.00. Categories are Cutest, Funniest and Scariest.  

There will be awards and prizes to the winners. We have gift certificates from local pet stores, special awards, treats and toys. 

There will be free doggie ice cream given out from Pet Supplies Plus famous dog chef Gino will be giving out free dog biscuits while supplies last. 

Bring your Furry Friend's and enjoy the day.    

"RAIN DATE" is November 7th, same time and location.

Thank you,                                                                                                      

Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee 

Halloween Doggie Costume Contest - Oct 31

Franklin Dog Park schedules Halloween Costume Contest for Furry Friends - Oct 31

Halloween Costume Contest for your Furry Friends. 

October 31st at 11 AM at Dacey Community Field, Franklin MA Dog Park. 

Lots of prizes. Categories are cutest, funniest and scariest. Prizes are 1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th and 7th. Prizes range from 1st $25.00, 2nd$20.00,3rd$15.00, 4th thru 7th $10.00 gift certificates to Vet Med and Pet Supply Plus. We also have free gifts from Franklin Agway, Pet Smart. Plus free home made dog biscuits, doggie ice cream and other doggie goodies. 

“ENTRANCE FEE”  donation cash or check made out to Furry Friends of Franklin INK.  Must register and get number for your pet. 

Hope to see you at the Halloween 🎃 Contest Parade.  

Thank you,

Gennarino D’ONOFRIO

 President of Furry Friends

Shared from Facebook: https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10151633142199995&id=173205529994

Dacey Field dog park

Franklin Dog Park help needed on Saturday, Sep 18

"Hello dog lovers. 

We need volunteers to help out at the Franklin Dog Park on Saturday September 18 at 9:30 AM.  

Every time we get heavy rains at the dog park, the wood chips wash down to the fence area. We are moving the wood chips from the fence area to areas that needs to be filled in. 

Please bring wheelbarrows, shovels and rakes. Refreshments will be served."

Thank you

Furry Friends of the Franklin Volunteer Committee

Shared from Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/2988421458094527/

Dacey Field dog park

Franklin Dog Park Event for Aug 5 rescheduled for Aug 11

The event schedule for Thursday August 5 at 2:30 at the Franklin Dog Park has been canceled. 

It has been rescheduled for Wednesday August 11 at 2:30 PM.  Heather Swails-McCarron, Senior Multimedia Journalist for the Country Gazette will be there to talk to pet owners and take pictures of your pet for the Gazette.

Franklin Dog Park Event for Aug 5 rescheduled for Aug 11

Franklin Dog Park needs your financial support

The Franklin Dog Park needs your help.  Last year, due to COVID, both major fund raising venues for the park were cancelled.  As a member of the Franklin Downtown Partnership we relied on the generosity of those who stopped by our booth during both the Strawberry Stroll and Harvest Festivals to enroll in our raffle, make a token donation for a handmade doggie bandana and enjoy the freebie treats.  Many attendees first learned of the dog park during their visit to our booth.

The Furry Friends purchases all the supplies for the park (doggie waste bags, hand sanitizer, toys).  Several years ago we purchased two benches and this year we had helpful signs made to display around the park.  On the average we spend annually up to $1,000.00 and sometimes more.  We do not receive any financial assistance from the Town of Franklin although, the DPW is a wonderful supporter doing all necessary repairs at the park.  

The Franklin Dog Park is the “people’s park.” As such every effort is made to keep it clean and safe for the dogs and their owners – many of whom travel from surrounding towns.  Please consider making a donation to help us cover costs.

The Furry Friends has a checking account at the Dean Bank in downtown Franklin.  Your donation will go directly into that account.  We are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.  Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent provided by law. 

Please make your check out to: Furry Friends of Franklin, Inc.  Either stop by Dean Bank or mail your check to Dean Bank, 21 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038.  

Submitted by Furry Friends of the Franklin Dog Park  https://www.facebook.com/FranklinDogPark

Franklin Dog Park needs your financial support

Franklin Dog Park Event - July 10

Hello dog lovers. Pet Supplies Plus of Franklin is having an event at the Franklin dog park on Saturday, July 10 from 10 AM to 1 PM. 

There will be free doggie ice cream, frisbees and tennis balls for our furry friends while supply last. 

We will have donations jars for the Franklin Lions Club. Bring your furry friend and enjoy the ice cream.

Thank you,

Gennarino D'Onofrio, President  

Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park

dog park at Dacey Field on a sunny summer day

Franklin Dog Park clean up - May 22

Hello pet lovers. 

 

The Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park volunteer committee are having a cleanup and spreading over 30 yards of new wood chips on Saturday, May 22nd at 9:30 AM, rain date is Sunday, May 23 at 9:30 AM. We need shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows. 

 

Refreshments will be there for all that help. 

 

                                                    Thank you, 

                                                        Gennarino D'Onofrio

 

Franklin dog park at Dacey Field

 

Town of Franklin, MA: Rabies Clinic on May 1

Animal Control is hosting a Rabies Clinic on Saturday, May 1 from 9 AM - 12 PM.

Please bring any paperwork related to your pet's vaccination history.  Any pet without paperwork is eligible for a 1 year vaccination only.

All cats MUST be in a carrier and all dogs MUST be on a leash. https://t.co/cpRsS83AA6

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1385649051350310913

Town of Franklin, MA: Rabies Clinic on May 1 

FM #462 - Franklin's Acting Town Clerk - 02/10/21 (audio)

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin’s Acting Town Clerk Nancy Danello along with her assistant Susan Merullo.

We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about: 

• What is your Franklin story?
• Almost 6 months already, including two elections (Nov, Dec 2020)
• What else are you doing?
• What does the 2021 year hold (beside November elections)?

Links to the Town Clerk web page is included in the show notes. The recording runs about 22 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Nancy and Susan.

Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7541a85e-30d4-4916-bb7f-1a078094ad77

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Town Clerk page = https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk 

Updated official directory (as mentioned) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/2021_directory_of_town_state_and_county_officials_0.pdf 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
 
How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
 
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Acting Town Clerk Nancy Danello provides an update to a Town Council meeting in 2020

Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee

Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee are in need of donations. We are a 501(c)(3) public charity. Contributions are tax deductible. 

Our tax # is: 82-3353876. With the fundraisers we had in the past we were able to purchase 

• doggie poop bags (24,000 bags a year. cost is $678.56)  
• hand sanitizer (12 bags a year cost $233.44) 
• dog toys and tennis balls( cost $180.00)
• and last year we purchase two park benches for the park (cost $783.00).  

Our next project coming up soon is a weather shed for the dog park so people can stay out of the rain and winter weather. We have set up a checking account with Dean Bank and your donation will go directly into our account. Please make your check payable to: Furry Friends of Franklin, Inc 

You can either stop in at any Dean Bank location or mail your donation to: Dean Bank, 21 Main St. Franklin ,Ma. 02038.

Thank you for your support.
Sincerely, 

Gennarino D'Onofrio    
President of Furry Friends Franklin Dog Park 

 

Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee

 

Franklin Dog Park: Volunteers needed Oct 3

Hello dog lovers,

The furry Friends of the Franklin Dog Park volunteer Committee are in need of volunteers  to help spread wood chips at Franklin Dog Park on Saturday, October 3 at 8 AM, rain date is Sunday, October 4 at 8 AM. 

Also students who need credits for community service, please bring your forms.  We need wheelbarrows, rakes and shovels.  We will have refreshments.                     

Thank you,
Gennarino D'Onofrio 

 

Franklin Dog Park: Volunteers needed Oct 3

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