In Other News

Above image courtesy of Franklin Fire Department

Transporting Tessa

After two years of battling leukemia, 5-year-old Franklin resident Tessa Garwood is finishing her treatment this month. To mark the occasion, Tessa’s family is threw her a party at Fairmount Fruit Farm in Franklin. The Franklin Fire Department helped make the day even more memorable by giving Tessa and her brothers a ride to the party in a fire truck with an escort from the Franklin Police Department.

Help on Oil Heat Asked

In a bipartisan appeal, New England governors are calling on congressional leaders to appropriate an additional $3 billion to help people with high energy costs this winter, especially those who use oil to heat their homes. In a letter dated Monday, the governors said the additional funding is "urgently needed" and would bring total Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding to $7 billion. Citing the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, the governors said heating oil prices are projected to increase by 50% this winter and low-income households in the Northeast could face $1.1 billion in additional heating oil costs.

Medway Design Review Committee Meets Nov. 16

But it looks to have a pretty light agenda. More info here.

Annual Franklin Rotary Craft Fair, Sat. Nov. 14

The event is being held at Tri-County Regional Technical Vocational High School. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Ticketed event. Located at 147 Pond Street, Franklin. More details here.

Franklin Fire Department Open House (moved from last weekend to this)

Sat., Nov 14. Family fun, see the equipment, maybe even "Sparky..."Runs from 10-2 at 40 West Central Street.

County Toys for Tots

“The Registry of Deeds is proud to partner with the United States Marine Corps Reserve in support of this longstanding holiday tradition,” said Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell. “The Toys for Tots program reminds us that even the smallest gesture can help spread joy throughout our community. Every donation makes a real difference and reflects what the holidays are truly about, sharing kindness and inspiring others to do the same.”  Donations of new, unwrapped toys and games may be dropped off at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High Street in Dedham, beginning Friday, November 13, through Tuesday, December 8, at 10:00 a.m. A clearly marked donation bin will be located in the Registry lobby, which is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.