09/25/2020
09/25/2020
Local News for Franklin, Connecticut
09/25/2020
09/14/2020
The Chronicle: #Franklin board to talk …
#Franklin board to talk tax appeals Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
09/14/2020
Franklin Board of Assessment Appeals to meet Sept. 22
The Franklin Board of Assessment Appeals will meet in open session Sept. 22 at Franklin Town Hall, 7 Meeting House Hill Road, to hear appeals on the assessments of motor vehicles on the 2019 Grand List.Appellants must bring the vehicles in question and wear masks, and appellants must call the Assessor by Sept. 15 in READ MORE.
09/06/2020
Franklin students going back to classrooms 5 days per week
FRANKLIN — When Franklin Elementary School administrators talked about “Going Back to School” for 2020-2021, they meant it literally.While most state and local school districts have adopted a hybrid model of two days at school and three days of home remote learning for students in response to COVID-19, Franklin started last week with a full READ MORE.
08/31/2020
The Chronicle: Blue Slope Museum in …
Blue Slope Museum in #Franklin to hold socially distant activities Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
08/11/2020
TOWN HALL OPERATIONS
Town Hall Staff continues to encourage persons to conduct business by phone, postal mail, and email when possible. T Read the article on franklinct.com READ MORE.
07/03/2020
July 4th, 2020: Celebrations, Protests, Social Distance Mark An Independence Day Like None Other
A discussion of July 4th with Louise Stevenson, professor of History and American Studies at Franklin & Marshall College. Read the rest of the article on connecticut.cbslocal.com READ MORE.
07/01/2020
TOWN HALL PARTIAL OPENING
Town Hall Staff continues to encourage persons to conduct business by phone, postal mail, and email when possible. T Read the article on franklinct.com READ MORE.
06/26/2020
Locally hot and dry conditions fuel brush fire concerns
On Thursday afternoon, a tree toppled onto a string of primary utility wires in Franklin, sparking a 3-acre brush fire in the southern end of town that drew in firefighters from several departments.”The fire, because of the dry conditions, took off and raced uphill threatening a couple of residences,” Fire Marshal Bill Eyberse said. “The READ MORE.
06/21/2020
Historically Speaking: FDR’s four freedoms inspired nation during World War II
On Jan. 6, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in his annual address to Congress, articulated his vision for a postwar world founded on four basic human freedoms: of speech, of religion, from want and from fear.Interestingly, the congressional response was only lukewarm. Many newspapers the next day didn’t even mention the theme. One federal administrator READ MORE.06/20/2020
Manchester’s Franklin brothers share a cartoon about George Floyd fears
Three teen brothers from Manchester are sharing their fears about the George Floyd cartoon through a political cartoon. Keyon, Korey and Kahari Franklin have self-published several books and comics, and hope to become professional writers and artists. Read the rest of the article on courant.com READ MORE.
06/19/2020
I Spy Franklin!
July 1st – August 30th Franklin, the Library Dog, is missing his friends at the library. No one has snuggled with him or read a story for a long time. Franklin liked watching everyone in the house cooking treats for him. He really liked playing hide-and-seek when little friends would hide behind him! Franklin wants READ MORE.
06/19/2020
Be a 4H Braniac in July
Limited space is available for a weekly online activity or BREAK OUT ROOM! Must register by Tuesday of each week to get a kit containing everything you need, then build it online with a 4-H leader. Details on our website. July 1 Blazing Bugs (LED lights) July 15 Neodymium Magnets July 29 Pooter (insect collection) READ MORE.
06/19/2020
Summer Story Hour
Our teen volunteers can’t wait to read stories on ZOOM! Then follow along and make a craft with Jenna! Dates are Thursdays, July 9th and 23rd from 10-11am Registration is required. Read the article on calvertlibrary.org READ MORE.06/10/2020
APPROVED FY 20-21 MUNICIPAL & BOARD OF ED BUDGETS
On June 9, 2020, The Board of Finance approved the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Town Municipal & Board of Education Budg Read the article on franklinct.com READ MORE.06/08/2020
In Minneapolis, rage over George Floyd extends beyond cops
MINNEAPOLIS — To truly understand the rage people in this city felt as they watched a video of George Floyd begging, gasping and slowly succumbing beneath the weight of a police officer’s knee, it’s necessary to step back in time.Seven years before Floyd’s cheek was smashed against the pavement, Terrence “Mookie” Franklin cowered behind a READ MORE.
06/02/2020
PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED FY 20-21 MUNICIPAL & BOARD OF ED BUDGETS
The Board of Finance will hold a Public Hearing Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 7:30 p.m., to hear all persons wishing to comm Read the article on franklinct.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
June 30 Teddy Bear outside story hour
Tuesday, June 30th – 9:30am. Teddy Bear Outside Story Hour with Miss Chris & Butterfly Bear for 4-8 yr olds. Bring a blanket and a bear (or your favorite stuffed friend) to hear a story together. Take home craft available. Sorry, The Teddy Bear Campout will not be held this year. ***** Registration only, limited READ MORE.05/26/2020
White woman fired after calling police on black man who asked her to leash her dog
A video of a woman in Central Park calling New York police on a black man who says he asked her to leash her dog has gone viral, and the woman has been fired from her job with Franklin Templeton. The incident occurred Monday in the Ramble, a wooded area of Central Park where dogs are READ MORE.
04/20/2020