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Fire Bell Rings for Dell
The Metacomet Emergency Communications Center began receiving calls for smoke and fire on the roof at 50 Constitution Boulevard, a location of Dell, at 8:01pm. According to Deputy Fire Chief Joseph Barbieri, Franklin Fire units were dispatched quickly followed by a working fire assignment bringing in mutual aid from Bellingham, Wrentham, Plainville, Norfolk, and Medway. A fire was located on the roof of a four story commercial building by the initial arriving crews. This was determined to be a large rooftop mechanical unit that was on fire. The fire was brought under control by 8:35pm. There were no injuries reported and all crews cleared the scene by 9:51pm.
Saturday is Hazardous Waste Day in Medway
The Department of Public Works has announced that Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, rain or shine, from 9am to 1 pm at the Recycling Center, 46 Broad St. Please note this is only for Medway residents. A printable flyer with a list of accepted items is available HERE.
Visit the DPW website for more information.
Rep Campaign Goes On: Charles Bailey
Above, Charles Bailey (second from left) and some of his team were out in force on Saturday, shown here in downtown Franklin
Rep Campaign Goes On: Jeff Roy
Sen. Ed Markey came to Franklin Monday to endorse Rep. Roy and to visit, the SAFE Coalition, Franklin Fire Department, and Franklin Food Pantry. (Above, Sen. Markey, Jen Knight-Levine of SAFE, and Rep Roy)
Organ Failure
The grapevine says another loss from the fire at St. Mary’s in Franklin was the organ and liturgical vestments. No other word yet from investigators on exact cause or potential culprit(s).
A 5k Run Organized by Dean On Sunday
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Dean Dash 5K Road Race! This exciting community event invites runners, walkers, students, alumni, and supporters to come together for a fun and fitness-filled day, all in support of Dean College. Whether you're a serious runner or just looking for a fun way to support higher education, this event is for you!
Event Details:
• Date: Sunday November 3rd, 2024 • Time: 9:00am
• Location: The race will start and end at Longley Athletic Complex, 69 Maple St Franklin MA.
Below is the registration link.
Quilt On Display at Franklin Mill Store
Rhododendron Needlers Quilt Guild (RNQG) is looking forward to exhibiting our Raffle Quilt at Franklin Mill Store at 305 Union Street Franklin, for the month of November. The quilt is called “Star Gazing” as it features the traditional Hunter’s Star Block. It is presented in beautiful shades of blue and white, measures 67 inches x 82 inches and was created by dozens of guild members. It was machine-quilted by Diana R. Annis, a guild member and nationally known long arm quilter. Raffle tickets are 3/$5; proceeds support the guild’s mission of education and philanthropy.
RNQG has been in existence since 1983 and is currently 76 members strong, representing 35 towns around southeastern Mass. Guild meetings are the third Wednesday of each month from September through June at 7:00pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Walpole.
The guild’s philanthropy includes donating an average of 100 comfort quilts per year through local social service agencies such as the Home for Little Wanderers, as well as supporting the New England Quilt Museum, providing a scholarship to a graduating senior from a high school in our member network and a donation to that senior’s public library for the purpose of purchasing materials about art.
Reference rnqg.org for specifics and consider joining the guild as we wrap celebrating its 40th year to start or continue your quilting journey
