Halloween decoration winners announced

The Franklin Lions Club announce decoration winners:

"Thank you to everyone who entered the 5th Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest! All of the displays were amazing and such a joy to observe.

Thank you to all of our judges as this was not an easy task! Score sheets are in, calculated, and we have the winners! 

I will announce the top 10 displays here. First, second, and third place winners will receive an email outlining the award presentation. 

Top 3 winners will receive a yard sign to display with pride and a declaration from State Representative Jeffrey Roy!

1.. 404 Martello Rd: Raven's Hallow Cemetery and The Poison Garden

2.. 2 Overlook Drive: Bruce Wonka’s Haunted Candyland

3.. 35 Meadowlark Lane: Pumpkin Patch of the Dead

4. 65 Summer Street: REDЯUM MANOR

5. 6 Hayden lane: Rumble in the graveyard

6. 65 Pond St: Everything scary

7. 3 Ashbury Drive: Haunted House at 3 Ashboo-ry Drive

8. 674 Pleasant Street: Jimmy “bones” Buffett Tribute

9. 787 Lincoln St: Disney’s Haunted Mansion

10. 6 Anchorage Road: Graveyard Playground

Community Vote: Thank you to everyone who saw each display and voted for your favorite. This years’ Community winner is: 35 Meadowlark Lane: Pumpkin Patch of the Dead 

If you haven’t already, please go out and see all of the creative and fun displays the Franklin Community has to offer!

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DPW hydrant painting contest winners

We had a great time at our DPW Touch a Truck event this past weekend! Thank you to those who participated in our first ever Hydrant Painting Contest and

congratulations

to this years winners!

1. Most Creative - Ice Cream Cone - Courtney F.

2. Judges Choice - Strawberry - Nolan and Maggie

3. Most Detailed - Construction Worker - Gavin & Kathy R.

4. Most Whimsical - Dog - Ganesh V.

5. Most Patriotic - Franklin Sport - Versprille Family

Please visit the storymap to see all the amazing hydrants that were painted around Town - https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1cc8a88584a84a6c9465dc68412d041c

Franklin Matters photos of the Touch a Truck event can be found in this album

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Jgnyej96faCAGhWz8

Most Patriotic - Franklin Sport - Versprille Family

Most Whimsical - Dog - Ganesh V

Most Detailed - Construction Worker - Gavin & Kathy R.

Judges Choice - Strawberry - Nolan and Maggie

Most Creative - Ice Cream Cone - Courtney F

Taste of the Region Award Winners

LOCAL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS WIN TASTE OF THE REGION AWARDS

Three local food establishments won awards at The United Regional Chamber of Commerce's 25th annual Taste of the Region event on Oct. 28. The event, which featured samples from 15 restaurants and food establishments, was held at Tri-County Regional Vocational High School in Franklin.

Hundreds of people attend the event and, for the first time, voted on "Best in Show" awards. Winners of the awards at this year's event were:

Best Sweet – Making Whoopie of Franklin
Best Savory – Commonwealth BBQ of Wrentham
Best Presentation – 3 Restaurant of Franklin

Best Sweet – Making Whoopie of Franklin

Best Savory – Commonwealth BBQ of Wrentham

Best Presentation – 3 Restaurant of Franklin

United Regional Chamber of Commerce

For more information on the United Regional Chamber of Commerce visit them on the web here
http://www.unitedregionalchamber.org/

Annie Sullivan: BC Poetry Contest Winners (audio)

From the Franklin School Committee meeting on 4/29/08, Annie Sullivan Middle School recognizes two winners of the Boston College Poetry contest.

Time: 3 minutes, 40 seconds



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