07/03/2020
07/03/2020
Local News for Franklin, Connecticut
07/03/2020
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
2020 CT STATE PRIMARY POSTPONED:
Governor Ned Lamont announced CT’s primary would be POSTPONED to August 11, 2020. In a statement, t Read the article on franklinct.com READ MORE.
04/18/2020
Project to preserve local history during pandemic
‘Franklin History Room’ initiative is collaborative effort between town’s library, Ashbel Woodward Museum and historical society
FRANKLIN – Christine Schulz misses her patrons.The world-wide pandemic has created a disconnect within communities across America, even in the smallest towns, such as Franklin. And Schulz, who has been the director of the Janet Carlson Calvert Library since its founding in 2007, wants to change those feelings of separation.“I’m hoping to keep Franklin together,” READ MORE.
04/17/2020
Holmgren Subaru awards $35K to Sails Up 4 Cancer
Holmgren Subaru, in Franklin, recently announced that it has donated $35,000 to nonprofit organization Sails Up 4 Cancer.The funds will benefit the nonprofit’s Spinnaker fund, where cancer patients in financial need can apply to assist with day-to-day needs like groceries, rent and medical expenses. The collaboration with Holmgren Subaru and the annual Share the Love READ MORE.04/17/2020
Franklin Historical Society seeking photographs, stories
The Franklin Historical Society, in a collaborative initiative between the Ashbel Woodward House Museum and Janet Carlson Calvert Library, are seeking photographs and stories about the lives of Franklin residents during the COVID-19 outbreak.The project will be shared online with the community. The society would eventually like to collect physical artifacts of the time after READ MORE.
04/16/2020
Online Activities
Learning Resources – Stories, language, coding Cultural Institutions – Zoos, Parks, Museums Read the article on calvertlibrary.org READ MORE.
04/16/2020
All Things Culinary May 10-16
May 10th – 16th – All Things Culinary Cook Book Club is challenging all cooks, chefs or anyone looking for some fun, with a cook-off challenge! During the week of May 10th (Mother’s Day!) and May 16th , create a special dinner like chili & cornbread, steak & veggies, anything to celebrate Mom or being READ MORE.04/08/2020