In Other News

Oh, Yeah? The "NO" Voters Respond with Funds for Halloween Event

After the surprise announcement that the traditional Franklin Police Halloween Trunk or Treat (and more) had been cancelled due to the failure of multiple overrides, a local, Joseph Evans, took to the pages of GoFundMe to try to engineer a rescue.  He wrote, in part: "These funds will be used to fund in whatever way possible the Franklin Police Department Halloween party. WCVB Channel 5 Boston insinuated the NO voters...were to blame for this. Please join us in funding this event.... Signed, the NO voters."

Pan-Mass Challenge Opens Winter Registration

The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) , in which many area residents participate, has announced that registration for the 2026 PMC Winter Cycle is now open! On Saturday, January 31, 2026, hundreds of riders will gather inside The 521 Overlook at historic Fenway Park, to take part in the PMC’s high-energy indoor cycling event to raise critical funds for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.  Now in its 11th year, the PMC Winter Cycle kicks off the organization’s 2026 fundraising campaign, with 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar directly supporting lifesaving cancer research and care at Dana-Farber. The PMC is Dana-Farber’s single largest donor, accounting for 67 percent of its Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue.

BEN Group Sponsors Planning Board Forum

Wondering who supports more growth and housing development in Franklin? Well, BEN 4 Franklin says they have pulled together a virtual candidate night of the Planning Board candidates this Thursday (10/30) at 8:30pm. The event will be co-hosted by Franklin Matters and streamed on FranklinTV's YouTube.  Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85436886693?pwd=cmagEKUvfY668tyWnktrhQUCHtifsa.1

Jury Duty Scam Warning from Norfolk Sheriff

Sheriff Patrick McDermott and the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office are warning residents about an increase in calls by scammers claiming to work for the sheriff, or local police departments after two victims came forward after losing a total of $6,700 in scams linked to “missed jury duty.”

Both incidents occurred on Monday, October 27th. Both victims came to our office, after they had sent money to the scammers. “The Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office never makes calls like this, and neither do local police departments,” said Sheriff McDermott. “Just hang up on anyone who is demanding money and acting like they are from our office, or another law enforcement agency, threatening you with arrest or detainment for things like ‘missed jury duty’ or an ‘outstanding warrant.’”

Giggles for Gilly's & J.u.M.P For a Cause

ONLY A FEW TICKETS LEFT!

3rd annual Giggles for Gilly's 2025 tickets NOW on sale. $65 per ticket includes full dinner buffet and entertainment. If you want to purchase a full table of 8, purchase 8 tickets in one purchase and we will know you are buying and reserving a full table. The reserved table will be under the person's name making the purchase. This is the only way to reserve seating by buying a full table of 8. Seating otherwise is first come first serve. Doors open at 6pm.

To purchase tickets visit our website www.gillyshouse.com , click link below

Saturday, 11/1/25 6pm

BSV German Club

8 County Street

Walpole, MA

http://weblink.donorperfect.com/gigglesforgillys2025tickets

Ticket includes entertainment, full buffet dinner (soup to dessert) prepared by James Arsenault of James' Breakfast & More Restaurant, snacks and desserts.

All donations are tax deductible - 501c3 # 82-1696539