In Other News

Making the Declaration of Independence Very Real

State Rep Jeff Roy delivered a hand-printed copy of the Declaration of Independence to the Town of Franklin to  kickoff the first night of July 4 Festival activities, Wednesday evening, July 1. Roy delivered brief remarks and explained how the Printing Museum in Haverhill used thousands of pieces of movable type, similar to what was used in the 18th century, and also created reformulated, historically accurate inks. Shown above, Roy, Town Clerk Nancy Danello, Councillor Jane Callaway-Tripp, Councillor Mike LeBlanc, Councillor Max Morrongiello, and Council Chair, Robert Dellorco.

Speaking of the Declaration....

Volunteers will read it out loud  on the Common at 10 am on Saturday, July 4.  Later in the day at 2:50 pm, the bell of Franklin's Federated Church, adjacent to the Common, will toll 13 times at 2:50 pm, along with bells all across the country  as part of a national salute to the nation's 250th.

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project

Construction Updates ~ Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10

RT. 140 (West Central Street) Lane Closure Alert: Monday night (7/6) through Friday Morning (7/10) 7 PM to 5 AM

From Monday Night, July 6, through Friday Morning, July 10, the contractor will install the sewer force main between Burger King and Dunkin Donuts. During this time lane closures and shifts will be in place as needed. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

RT. 140 (West Central Street) Lane Closure Alert: Tuesday (7/7) through Friday Morning (7/10) 7 AM to 3 PMFrom Tuesday, 7/7 through Friday, 7/10, a second crew will reinstall sidewalks within RT. 140 (West Central Street). The work will be contained within the southbound lane from the area near Elizabeth's Bagels to Beaver Street. During this time, lane closures will occur as needed on this section of RT. 140. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.