Franklin Town MA

12-09-2025 4:46am

Free Winter Coats Available This Week

Alan Earls Editor

Come pick out a FREE coat and FREE winter clothing.

Veterans and Seniors may pick out coats on December 12.

For more details contact the Franklin Senior Center and Veterans Affairs officer.

Questions? Kim Mu-Chow (neccares@nechapel.org) or the office@franklinumc.org

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High: 32°

Low: 8°

Wind: 5 MPH SW

Chance of rain: 0%

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