Local News for Franklin, Connecticut

Job training program ‘good news’ for young adults with disabilities

By Elizabeth ReganFor The BulletinLilli Franklin is learning how to be independent.The 22-year-old with a developmental disability keeps her own apartment in Danielson, so that’s one step. The next is finding a job.“I’m just trying to get a chance to work on things more by myself, without needing help,” Franklin said.That’s where an internship at READ MORE.

FEBRUARY 1ST IS Take your Child to the Library Day!

Help us celebrate all things library! See what is available on our website like World Book Online and RB Digital products (eBooks and FREE Magazines). Enjoy a special Story Hour and Craft at 11am. Use your talents to create an Artist Trading Card about your favorite story book character! Read the article on calvertlibrary.org READ MORE.

The Chronicle: Man killed in crash …

Man killed in crash on Route 32 in #Franklin Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Ledyard man killed in crash Wednesday night in Franklin

A head-on collision landed Clarence Montgomery, 59, at Backus Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Read the rest of the article on theday.com READ MORE.

NBC Connecticut: State Police Investigate Fatal …

State Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Franklin Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

College roundup: Jones, SCSU top Franklin Pierce

Greg Jones finished with 25 points and 15 rebounds as the Owls came away with an NE-10 road win. Read the rest of the article on nhregister.com READ MORE.

February 15 Quilts of Valor

QUILTS OF VALOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15th 8:30am – 3:00pm The mission of the foundation is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. Join us for the presentation ceremony at 9:30am or at 8:30am for breakfast with the veterans ($5.00 suggested donation) and over 30 quilters […] READ MORE.

February 18 Circus Moves!

*** TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18th at 1:00pm- Circus Moves with Cynthia Rauscher! *** No school!! Read with a circus performer, learn how to walk a tightrope & other circus fun. Must have a parent or guardian to help with activities. Registration requested but not required. Read the article on calvertlibrary.org READ MORE.

The Ridgefield Press

An interesting find/mystery right herein CT The newest discovery also yielded 28 brass buttons, according to the Ridgefield Historical Society, and those artifacts will undergo testing by a team of forensic experts at the University of Connecticut, Quinnipiac University, Yale University, the University of Florida and the University of California-Santa Cruz. Read the article on READ MORE.

February 29 Celebrating Dr. Seuss

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29th at 10:00 am-12:00pm – Celebrating Dr. Seuss! We are having a special Story Hour and Craft at 11am. Can’t make story time? Drop in and find the many hats hidden throughout the library! Read the article on calvertlibrary.org READ MORE.

Reminder we are open on Wednesdays 11-2

Reminder we are open on Wednesdays 11-2 Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

Allrecipes

And they’re zero-calories!! Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

Photos from Friends of Ashbel Woodward Museum’s post

We are open until 4 PM TODAY for the GRAND OPENING of OUR ARTISTIC COMMUNITY, a community artshow. Free event! Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

Franklin Steps into Leadership Role on the Court

Shane Franklin took an unconventional route toward becoming a senior captain for the East Haven boys’ basketball team this winter. Shane didn’t even join the Yellowjackets until his… Read the rest of the article on zip06.com READ MORE.

New Year and new hours! Starting today the museum office will be open on Wednesdays 11-2 for research needs, questions, and other

New Year and new hours! Starting today the museum office will be open on Wednesdays 11-2 for research needs, questions, and other business. Please feel free to contact us 860-642-1988 Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

The Victorian Society in America

Interesting local history Today in Victorian History: January 6, 1853 – Franklin Pierce, the President-elect of the United States at the time, and his family are involved in a train wreck in Massachusetts. The family had been traveling from Boston by train when their car derailed and rolled down an embankment near Andover, Massachusetts. Both READ MORE.

TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE CLOSURES

Town Clerk’s Office will be CLOSED Tuesday, January 7, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Read the article on franklinct.com READ MORE.

We had some FANTASTIC ARTWORK dropped off today. If you were unable to make it today our next drop off day is

We had some FANTASTIC ARTWORK dropped off today. If you were unable to make it today our next drop off day is Friday Jan 10 3-6. If you need to make other arrangements please contact us! Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.

Record Journal: Platt DECA Students Teach …

Platt DECA Students Teach at Franklin Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Connecticut State Historian

In our first Gratingthenutmeg.libsyn.com podcast for 2020, Walt Woodward interviews author and historian Tom Shachtman talks about his just-released book, The Founding Fortunes: How America’s Wealthy Paid for and Profited From America’s Revolution. Shachtman asks an important question most historians don’t consider: “‘Who paid’ for the war for independence?” Shachtmanhelps us understand the national significance READ MORE.