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Franklin, New Hampshire Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Franklin’s million-dollar Trestle Bridge decision means for taxes and history
  • Franklin native storms to huge lead at NH Women’s Amateur
  • Franklin firefighters help battle destructive Salisbury house fire with no injuries

Also on today's calendar: Cannaversary '26 and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an elephant with a rhinoceros? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy with showers around, temps: high: 69, low: 61.
  • Friday: Warmer with a shower in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Franklin city council votes to rehabilitate historic Trestle Bridge (concordmonitor.com) — Franklin’s city council has voted 7-1 to rehabilitate the historic Trestle Bridge, committing roughly $1–1.4 million during an already tight budget season. Supporters say preserving the gateway structure protects Franklin’s heritage and future grant options, while some residents argue the money is more urgently needed for schools, public safety, and roads.
   

• Savary dominates first round of NH Women's Amateur (concordmonitor.com) — A young golfer from Franklin surged to a nine-shot lead after shooting a personal-best 5-under 67 in the opening round of the New Hampshire Women’s Amateur in Rye. Despite starting and finishing with bogeys, she strung together seven birdies, including four in a row, and plans to stick with her confident, steady approach into day two.
   

• Second-alarm fire destroys Salisbury home for sale (concordmonitor.com) — Firefighters from Salisbury and surrounding towns, including Franklin, battled a second-alarm blaze that destroyed a ranch home on Old Turnpike Road early Monday morning. Crews could only attack the well-advanced fire from outside, but no injuries were reported as investigators continue to look into the cause and the heavily damaged home’s future.
   

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  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Franklin. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Tilton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Boscawen

  • Avaloch Farms = Beautiful Countryside + Intense Musical Artistry (inklink.news)
  • 7 Best Places to Launch a Kayak in New Hampshire (wokq.com)

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Concord

  • Pedestrian Taken To Concord Hospital After Being Struck By A Vehicle In Downtown Concord: Video (patch.com)
  • Somersworth's Anatolia Restaurant Is Expanding To Downtown Concord (wokq.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: ‘Ell if I know. (Thank you KYLE B. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Franklin

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