Franklin Connecticut Local News

04/08/2021

TOWN CLERK LIMITED OFFICE HOURS

Limited Hours Week of April 19-22: Read the article on franklinct.com READ MORE.

Franklin CT Gov. News

04/07/2021

PUBLIC WORKSHOP FRANKLIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN

APRIL 12, 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC WORKSHOP (ZOOM): Read the article on franklinct.com READ MORE.

Franklin CT Gov. News

03/27/2021

The Chronicle: EMT in critical condition …

EMT in critical condition following #Franklin crash Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

The Chronicle

03/26/2021

The Chronicle: At least one dead …

At least one dead in Franklin crash that involved ambulance scroll “latest news” at Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

The Chronicle

03/25/2021

JCCL Special Feature Movie April 28

WEDNESDAY, April 28th at 3pm Nancy Drew-Get a Clue. In honor of Nancy Drew’s 91st birthday 100 min. rated PG Read the article on calvertlibrary.org READ MORE.

Janet Carlson Calvert Library

03/25/2021

First aid for your backpack May 1

SATURDAY, May 1st at 10:0am – First aid for your Backpack. Step out with safety this year when you learn the best things to keep with you while hiking or other excursions. Assistant Deputy Chief Gaynelle Crofts of the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department will lead this program. Registration required to gather materials. Read the article READ MORE.

Janet Carlson Calvert Library

03/19/2021

Torrington receives planning association award for Franklin Plaza

TORRINGTON – The presented a Place Making Award to the City of Torrington recently received a Place Making Award from the Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association for Franklin Plaza. The redesign of this plaza is a commendable example of creative place-making, according to the association. “The project designated as “Franklin Plaza” and Patterson READ MORE.

Register Citizen

03/09/2021

‘Great for Torrington’: Franklin Plaza farmers market plan gets funded

“Forging business to business relationships is the easiest way to bring sustainability to these types of events,” the mayor said. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

Register Citizen

03/08/2021

Business owner drops plans for Torrington’s Franklin Plaza

Heather Rems Korwin had big plans for the newly developed space behind East Main Street, but city regulations and fees have stopped her in her tracks. Read the rest of the article on registercitizen.com READ MORE.

Register Citizen

01/19/2021

Biden’s inaugural address: Can one speech rally, unite the nation?

President-elect Joe Biden will take the stage for his inaugural address at perhaps the most difficult starting point for a president since Franklin Roosevelt began his first term by assuring a nation… Read the rest of the article on theday.com READ MORE.

The Day

01/14/2021

TOWN HALL OFFICES CLOSED MON JAN 18, 2021

All Town Offices will be CLOSED Monday, January 18, 2021 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Read the article on franklinct.com READ MORE.

Franklin CT Gov. News

01/06/2021

TOWN CLERK OFFICE CLOSURES

Town Clerk Office will be CLOSED Tuesday January 26, 2021 & Wednesday January 27, 2021 from (8:3 Read the article on franklinct.com READ MORE.

Franklin CT Gov. News

12/30/2020

FRANKLIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING SURVEY

The Franklin Planning and Zoning Commission is seeking public input for the development of an Affordable Housing Plan Read the article on franklinct.com READ MORE.

Franklin CT Gov. News

12/27/2020

NBC Connecticut: One Dead, Two Injured …

One Dead, Two Injured After Fatal Crash on Christmas Night in Franklin Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

NBC Connecticut

12/26/2020

CT State Police: #CTtraffic Route 32 and …

#CTtraffic Route 32 and Murphy Road in the town of Franklin is closed. Troopers are investigating a motor vehicle accident in the area. Use alternate routes. #TroopK Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

CT State Police

12/18/2020

Everybody Learns Initiative – Closing the Digital Divide

Governor Lamont has granted the Janet Carlson Calvert Library monies to upgrade the internet and computers to provide the fastest connection for everyone as part of his Everybody Learns Initiative. To comply with this initiative, the library has purchased new computers and arranged individual workspaces for students and anyone in need. Bring your own or READ MORE.