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🌱 What’s on tonight’s Franklin Town Council agenda that could affect you?

And on the Franklin Town Patch calendar - Deadbeat Acoustic Trio

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Good day Franklin Town! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's on tonight's Franklin Town Council agenda that could affect you?
  • Ready to try country line dancing in Franklin this October?
  • How to safely ditch old meds at Franklin Town Hall Oct. 24

Also on today's calendar: Deadbeat Acoustic Trio and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 79, low: 44.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Town Council to Meet, Hear From State Legislators Weds. PM (town.news) — Franklin residents may want to follow tonight's Town Council meeting, which features updates from state legislators, the Franklin Food Pantry, SAFE Coalition, and the 250th Anniversary Committee. The agenda also includes new Cultural Council appointments, acceptance of veterans' gifts, funding for anniversary celebrations, and a possible executive session on real estate negotiations.
   

2. Country Line Dancing is Coming to the First Universalist Society in Franklin (franklinmatters.org) — Franklin residents can join the country line dancing craze at a fun fundraising night on Saturday, October 17, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the First Universalist Society in Franklin. All ages and skill levels are welcome, with step‑by‑step instruction, affordable tickets, and snacks and drinks available for purchase.
   

3. Keep Your Home Clean and Healthy: Visit SAFE's Medication Take Back Event Oct 24 (franklinmatters.org) — Franklin residents can safely clear out old medications at a free, drive‑thru disposal event at Franklin Town Hall on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to noon. SAFE Coalition's regional take‑back day accepts prescriptions, over‑the‑counter meds, and even vapes anonymously, helping reduce misuse risks and keeping drugs out of local waterways.
   

4. High school roundup/scores: Caitlin O'Neil nets four goals in Hanover rout (bostonherald.com) — Franklin High's field hockey team stayed perfect at 4-0 with a dominant 7-0 Hockomock League win over Sharon, highlighted by a hat trick from Penelope Brady and multi-goal efforts from teammates. The roundup also lists dozens of other Massachusetts high school scores in field hockey, soccer, golf, cross country, and volleyball from the same day.
   

5. Franklin battalion fire chief will lead Northborough. What to know (metrowestdailynews.com) — Franklin residents may recognize Battalion Chief Keith Darling, who has been appointed the new fire chief in nearby Northborough after more than two decades with the Franklin Fire Department. The Northborough Select Board turned to Darling after its initial choice declined the job, and he's expected to start his new role on Oct. 1.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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