Town of Franklin: November 2022 E-Newsletter

Voting Information, Upcoming Events and more!

Subscribe for News November 2022 Edition Upcoming Election Information The State Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 6am-8pm at Franklin High School Gymnasium. In person early voting will take place October 22 - November 4 (with the exception of Sundays) at the Franklin Municipal Building ONLY (355 East Central Street). There will be NO in person early voting at Franklin High School. The Municipal Building in person early voting schedule is as follows... Thursday, November 3: 8am - 4pm Friday, November 4: 8am -1pm Access additional Election information via the Town Clerk's webpage. Please note the Town Clerk's Office will be closed on November 8, 2022 due to State Election. Acquisition of Schmidt's Farm  A Win for Open Space! On October 19, 2022 the Town Council voted unanimously to exercise its Chapter 61A right of first refusal and purchase 113 +/- acres of land located at 215 Prospect Street, known as Schmidt's Farm. Following Finance Committee and CPC approval, the Town Council voted to borrow $3,800,000 to cover the cost of this land acquisition. This 20 year borrowing will be funded by Community Preservation Funds. This land will remain as open space and will eventually be master planned. Department of Public Works Discounted Compost Bins  The Town of Franklin Solid Waste Division is offering a limited amount of discounted residential compost bins to the residents of Franklin. This offer is supported by a grant awarded through the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Sustainable Materials Recovery Program.  Reach out to the Environmental Affairs Coordinator Derek Adams for more information. First come, first served! Stormwater While some rainwater evaporates or seeps into the ground, most water runs across the land, into our storm drains and ultimately into our streams and bodies of water. That post precipitation runoff is called stormwater, which carries pollutants that are harmful to humans, animals and our greater ecosystem. There are a variety of things we can do as a community to reduce harmful runoff. Learn more about stormwater here. Reminder: Fall curbside yard waste collection will now run the week of December 5, 2022. Franklin Public Library Event Highlights! November 5 - Diwali Celebration  Join us 1pm-3pm for a special Diwali celebration including dance, crafts, music, food, henna, and more! November 19 - Comics for Culture Storytellers ages 10+ are invited to join us at 3pm for a 60-minute workshop aimed at embracing the understanding of various perspectives when it comes to heroes and comics, whilst empowering youth to share their own stories through comics. Registration required! November 25 - Santa Storywalk The Franklin Recreation Department and the Franklin Public Library are teaming up again for a cozy winter walk with our favorite Man in Red! Bundle up and meet us at DelCarte Park at 10:30am for a special storywalk, followed by cookies and cocoa! Month of November - Miss Bree's Bookopoly Join our month long interactive reading challenge. Roll the dice, move your piece on our giant board, and have fun with a variety of reading and creative challenges, and chances to win prizes galore! Deadlines to "buy" prizes is January 14, 2023. Library Hours The Library's hours are Monday through Thursday, 9am-8pm., Friday and Saturday, 9am-5pm, and Sunday 1:30pm - 5pm. The library will be closed Friday, November 11 for Veterans Day and Thursday, November 24 for Thanksgiving. The library will be closing at 2pm on Wednesday, November 23. The library will be open on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. Library Calendar of Events - November 2022 Franklin F.Y.I The Franklin Fire Department would like to remind everyone with the cooler weather that heating systems should be serviced to avoid fires or carbon monoxide. If using a wood stove or fireplace the chimney should be cleaned by a professional chimney sweep. The Veterans Service Office will host a Veterans Luncheon on November 11 at 11am. The event will take place at the Elks Lodge (1077 Pond Street). Franklin Purple Heart recipient Robert Gardner will be the featured speaker. The Town of Franklin 2022 Annual Report is available now. Registration for Winter programs with the Franklin Recreation departments are open. Claim your spot today! Think Franklin First Gift giving gift season is approaching! Looking for the perfect gift? How does one card with countless possibilities sound? With over 40+ local participating businesses, shopping and gifting local just got a whole lot easier. Buy a Think Franklin First Gift Card today in person at Dean Bank in Franklin or online here. Veterans' Services & Senior Center Veterans' Services November 2 – Monthly Coffee Social starts at 10am at the Senior Center. All veterans invited! Franklin veteran Bob Crowley will share information and photos about his recent Honor Flight trip to Washington, DC to view our military memorials. Honor Flights are available to WWII, Korean and Vietnam Veterans at no cost. Information about applying for an Honor Flight trip will be available at the Social. November 10 – Marine Corps' 247th Birthday November 11 – Veterans' Day - Is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice treaty which ended WWI and the day to thank military veterans for their service. November 15 – Tune It Out Open House will begin at 5:30 pm. Any veteran interested in learning to play the guitar is welcome. Meet the instructors and other learners. No guitar experience needed. November 17 –  Veterans' Council Meeting - 7 pm at the Senior Center. Veterans Memorial Walkway & Holiday Cards The next brick installation on the Veterans Memorial Walkway is scheduled to coincide with Veterans' Day. Brick orders are now being accepted for the Memorial Day installation. Holiday cards for veterans who are deployed are available to sign in the Senior Center lobby Contact the Veterans' Services Office at 508-613-1315 or access their department page to learn more. Senior Center November 9 – We're partnering with the Franklin Food Pantry and the YMCA to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Come to the senior center 11am-12pm to receive a bag of stable items, choice of protein, and dairy items November 10 – Swing on by for Dinner and a Movie! We'll have Hot Dogs and Beans and watch the Movie DOG starring Channing Tatum starting at 4:30pm. $3/person. Register by November 9. November 18 – Celebrate FRIENDSGIVING with live entertainment and delicious food from 11am- 1pm. $6/ person. Register by November 16. November 29 – Join us at 2:30pm for our Rainbow Café; where members or allies of the LGBTQ+ community for coffee, conversation, and friendship. November 30 – Sue Barbour is retiring after 20+ years at the Senior Center. Come to say your goodbyes and well wishes to Sue on her last day at 1:30pm Questions? Contact the Senior Center Office at 508-520-4945 or online here. Town of Franklin Calendar Keep up with meetings, departments & committees. The schedule and links can be found on our website calendar. Keep up with all things culture in Franklin! Arts, theater, dining, live music & more! Find out what's happening in town! Visit our website! Talk Franklin: Podcast from the TA's Office Subscribe to our Town podcast and listen to bi-weekly episodes detailing town news and updates. Town of Franklin 355 East Central Street Franklin, MA 02038 (508) 520-4949  Visit our Website Visit our Website

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Town of Franklin: October 2022 E-Newsletter

Voting Information, Municipal Aggregation, Harvest Fest and more!

Subscribe for News October 2022 Edition Upcoming Election Information The State Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 6am-8pm at Franklin High School Gymnasium. In person early voting will take place October 22 - November 4 (with the exception of Sundays) at the Franklin Municipal Building ONLY (355 East Central Street). There will be NO in person early voting at Franklin High School. The Municipal Building in person early voting schedule is as follows... Saturday, Oct. 22: 9am - 3pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8am - 4pm Wednesdays: 8am - 6pm Fridays: 8am - 1pm Saturday, Oct. 29: 9am - 5pm Please note that Oct. 29th is the last day to register to vote. You may check or update your information via the State's Online Voter Registration tool. For additional Election information, please visit the Town Clerk's webpage. Your Energy Bill: Take a Peek Before the Peak Concerned your energy bill may increase? Franklin Municipal Aggregation Customers Aren't! With Franklin's Municipal Aggregation program, you don't have to worry. Residents who did not opt-out of our Municipal Aggregation program will NOT see an increase in the our contracted price of $0.10725 per kilowatt, which will remain through November 2023. Not sure if you opted out? Take a peek at your energy bill before peak energy usage increases over i the Winter. While National Grid delivers our energy, it is the supplier that we have contracted our pricing with that makes all the difference. To find out if you're opted in, spot the extra column on your bill titled "Other Supplier Services" under your account balance section of your bill.  You can access a sample bill with a comparison here. If you wish to enroll you may OPT-IN at colonialpowergroup.com/franklin OR call Dynegy at (866)220-5696 and ask to be enrolled. Department of Public Works DPW Touch A Truck Join the Franklin DPW for their Touch A Truck event on October 15 from 10am-2pm (rain date October 16). The event will feature a variety of various town trucks as well as some food trucks available. The Hydrant Painting winner will be announced during this event at noon. To be held 25 Public Works Way in Franklin! Did someone say..."discounted compost bins"? The Town of Franklin Solid Waste Division is offering a limited amount of discounted residential compost bins to the residents of Franklin. This offer is supported by a grant awarded through the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Sustainable Materials Recovery Program.  Reach out to the Environmental Affairs Coordinator Derek Adams for more information. First come, first serve! Franklin Public Schools  Franklin Public Schools celebrated a successful start to the 22-23 school year. Special thank you to our Faculty as well as our Franklin Fire and Police departments for their assistance in coordinating safety drills and lockdowns across the district. The Franklin School Committee will be at Harvest Fest on October 2 from 12pm-5pm. Visit their booth located in front of Rockland Trust. They'll have magnet calendars to giveaway. There is a limited supply so be sure to snag yours before they run out! Franklin Public Library Event Highlights! October 5 - A Wizards Mystery Party The Wands of Procyon have been stolen and we need your help to find them! Question the suspects and put your detective skills to the test! Ideal for ages 8+. Begins at 1pm October 22 - Trunk or Treat: Families! Dress up and join us from 10:30am -12:30pm in the library parking lot for a safe, little-kid friendly afternoon of trick-or-treating in the daylight! In case of rain, the event will be moved indoors! October 27 - Community Conversations All are welcome to join us the last Thursday of each month at 6pm to unpack, discuss, and engage with topics relevant both within our community and beyond. Come with an open mind, leave with plenty of food for thought! October topic: The Politics of Book Banning. Remote participation is available by registering via this link. Library Hours The Library's hours are Monday through Thursday, 9am - 8pm, Friday and Saturday, 9am - 5pm. Sunday hours are 1:30pm - 5pm. The library will be closed on Monday, October 11 for Indigenous People's Day. Library Calendar of Events - October 2022 Free Family Fun in Franklin! The Franklin Downtown Partnership will host its 19th annual Harvest Festival downtown on October 2 from 12pm-5pm. There will be vendor booths, entertainment, food, kids activities, balloon art, specials from downtown merchants, artwork and crafts. Looking to volunteer? Contact: btaberner@frankinma.gov Join the Franklin Health Department for the 1st annual Fall Health Fair from 3pm-6pm on October 19 at the Franklin Public Library! The event will include multiple live performances, local vendors, health screenings, local health resources, exhibitors, free Night Owl Farm produce, food trucks, activities for kids, raffles & freebies, and much more!  The Franklin Conservation Commission invites you to attend the DelCarte Fall Gathering on October 22 from 9am - 12pm. Activities include pumpkin painting, a Woods Walk, a meet and greet with Soil and Wetland Scientists, and more! The Franklin Fire Department will host their annual Open House on October 29 from 10am - 2pm at their Head Quarters at 40 West Central St.! Join the Franklin Police Department as they participate in the national "Faith & Blue" weekend in partnership with the Franklin Interfaith Council & the Church of Latter Day Saints. Join us at 91 Jordan Rd. in Franklin & run from 10-1pm. Activities include car seat installations, diaper drive, and a first responder touch a truck. Veterans' Services & Senior Center Senior Center October 1-27 - Join us for a month long murder mystery at the Senior Center! Each week new clues arrive and you can become the detective you've always wanted to be! Submit who killed Mr. Noah Opinion by October 27! October 6 - Get together at 4:30pm for a relaxing night out, you bring your friends, we'll bring the pasta. Together, we'll watch the new Marilyn Monroe Movie. $3/person. Call to register by October 5. October 12 - Pathways to Healing Monthly Bereavement Group will meet at 1:30pm. The goal is to help you on your journey of healing after a loved one passes. October 13 - The start of our new exercise dance class every Thursday going forward at 2pm. Only $3/person! October 25 - Join us at 2:30pm for our Rainbow Café; where members or allies of the LGBTQ+ community for coffee, conversation, and friendship. Mondays - Vinyasa Yoga Classes Mondays at 4:30pm $3/person. Looking to lose some weight and be held accountable before the holidays? Join our 6 week Butterball Competition! Weekly weigh-ins, educational classes, and to top it off the winner wins the prize money and a Butterball turkey! $5/person to join! Starts the first week in October! Questions? Contact the Senior Center Office at 508-520-4945 or online here. Veterans' Services October 5 – Monthly Coffee Social starts at 10am at the Senior Center. All veterans welcome! October 15 – Bus Trip to the American Heritage Museum in Hudson from 8:30am - 1:45pm. Tickets are $15 and include the bus, admission and a box lunch and are only available at the Veterans' Services Office. Sign-up now as space is limited! October 20 – Veterans' Council Meeting - 7 pm at the Senior Center. Tune It Out Guitar Classes – Free weekly classes for veterans are held Tuesdays at 5:30pm at the Senior Center. No guitar experience needed. RSVP – Rides for Veterans Program is looking for volunteer drivers to drive veterans to medical appointments. Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles and are reimbursed at $.40 per mile up to $300 per month. This is a flexible volunteer program. Drivers have the option of providing one or two-way rides and can say no when called and choose to provide a ride when it works with their schedule. If interested, please call Chris or Robert for details (781) 329-5728. Contact the Veterans' Services Office at 508-613-1315 or access their department page to learn more. Town of Franklin Calendar Keep up with meetings, departments & committees. The schedule and links can be found on our website calendar. Keep up with all things culture in Franklin! Arts, theater, dining, live music & more! Find out what's happening in town! Visit our website! Talk Franklin: Podcast from the TA's Office Subscribe to our Town podcast and listen to bi-weekly episodes detailing news and updates about our town. 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