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Medway Lions Club Christmas Tree Sales

The Medway Lions Club - 33K Mass annual Christmas Tree sale begins at 1:00 pm on Friday, November 29th! The inventory sells quickly, so take advantage of this year's selection soon! Hours of sale will be weekdays from 4:00 pm-8:00 pm and weekends from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm.

Cultural District Grant Applications Due Nov. 30

The Town of Franklin and Franklin Cultural District Committee (FCDC) have received a Cultural District Investment Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for fiscal year 2025. The FCDC is announcing the availability of cultural district investment grant to FCD Partners for funding proposals for cultural initiatives planned in the district.
Please use the following link to apply and get information; Cultural Investment Grants: FY25 | Franklin Cultural District . If you have a project/initiative that will benefit and promote culture in our community and want to request funding, please complete the Funding Request online form. If you have any questions, please contact; John LoPresti, johntlopresti@gmail.com or Amy Adams, amyadams665@gmail.com. All request for funding must be submitted by 5pm on November 30, 2024. The FCDC will discuss and vote on the investment grant funding requests at its Thursday, December 12, 2024 committee meeting scheduled to be held in-person at the Franklin Public Library community room at 7pm.unning out, apply today for Franklin Cultural District Investment Grants – accepting applications until November 30th
The Town of Franklin and Franklin Cultural District Committee (FCDC) have received a Cultural District Investment Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for fiscal year 2025. The FCDC is announcing the availability of cultural district investment grant to FCD Partners for funding proposals for cultural initiatives planned in the district.
Please use the following link to apply and get information; Cultural Investment Grants: FY25 | Franklin Cultural District . If you have a project/initiative that will benefit and promote culture in our community and want to request funding, please complete the Funding Request online form. If you have any questions, please contact; John LoPresti, johntlopresti@gmail.com or Amy Adams, amyadams665@gmail.com. All request for funding must be submitted by 5pm on November 30, 2024. The FCDC will discuss and vote on the investment grant funding requests at its Thursday, December 12, 2024 committee meeting scheduled to be held in-person at the Franklin Public Library community room at 7pm.

Needham MBTA Pushback Count Underway

A group opposed to the just-passed MBTA Zoning regulations in Needham has submitted a petition full of signatures to town officials seeking a town-wide referendum on the issue.

The town is still counting to see if the group has reached the threshold of at least 3,750 certified signatures to force a town wide referendum.

Gun Vote In Northern Mass Surprises

A recent Town Meeting in Hubbardston pushed back against new state gun mandates barring firearms in many locations. The voters approved an exception allowing guns in the Town Hall. According to an attendee, older votes were fine with a gun ban but under-50 voters propelled the exception to victory. 

Registry of Deeds Collecting Toys

Believing that the true spirit of the holidays
lies in giving rather than receiving, Norfolk County Register of
Deeds William P. O’Donnell is sponsoring the Registry’s 17th
annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots drive.

“The
Registry of Deeds is proud to partner with the United States Marine
Corps Reserve to help deliver a happy Christmas to children this
holiday season,” stated Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P.
O’Donnell. “This act of kindness can help spread joy and make a
positive impact on those in need. Those engaging in this selfless act
can know that they are part of what makes this time of year so
special and hopefully inspire others to do the same.”

Donations of new toys and games can be brought
directly to the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds building, located at
649 High St. in Dedham, starting Monday, November 18th, to Tuesday,
December 10th, at 10 a.m. A marked donation bin will be set up in the
lobby, which is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30
p.m.