Franklin Morning Brief, Nov. 5: Yard waste pickup set for week of Nov. 16

From Franklin News

• Charter committee weighs route to amend Franklin's charter Franklin's Town Charter Ad Hoc Committee began deliberations on whether to pursue charter changes through the Legislature or a charter commission, weighing council terms, the town clerk's status and councilor pay.Franklin News
• School Committee takes up 2028 trip, enrollment and Franklin TV funding The School Committee's Oct. 27 agenda covered a proposed 2028 high school trip, enrollment figures running behind the district's forecast, and Franklin TV's funding picture.Franklin News
• Town Council holds second split tax rate workshop Franklin's Town Council heard business owners and councilors weigh how a split tax rate could shift the tax burden between commercial and residential bills. The meeting also marked a change in police leadership.Franklin News
• ZBA weighs King Street vet clinic and Pleasant Street housing permit The Zoning Board of Appeals considered a veterinary surgical clinic at 470-490 King Street, where a rear door opens near a drive-through lane, and more time for a 64-unit affordable housing permit at 237 Pleasant Street.Franklin News
• Franklin asks residents to take beaver survey The Town of Franklin is asking residents about their experiences, perceptions and knowledge of beavers and beaver activity in town. Responses will inform future regional management and education efforts.Franklin News
• Town highlights conservation event at farmer's market The Town of Franklin announced a conservation event at the farmer's market on Oct. 30, where residents could make field journals and get native seeds.Franklin News
• Curbside yard waste pickup set for week of Nov. 16 Franklin's Department of Public Works will collect yard waste curbside the week of Nov. 16. Residents should use containers, not plastic bags, and set them out by 7 a.m. on their regular collection day.Franklin News

Happening Thu, Nov 5

• 9:30 a.m.: Low Impact Exercise class, $4 A Low Impact Exercise class meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursday. The town calendar lists a $4 fee.Town of Franklin
• 10:15 a.m.: Bible Study meets Thursday Bible Study meets at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, according to the town calendar.Town of Franklin
• 11:15 a.m.: Cardio Strength and Balance class, $4 A Cardio Strength and Balance class meets at 11:15 a.m. Thursday. The town calendar lists a $4 fee.Town of Franklin
• 1:00 p.m.: Tai Chi $4: Thursday at 1:00 p.m Tai Chi $4 is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Nov. 5 at 1:00 p.m.Town of Franklin
• 3:30 p.m.: Board of Assessors regular meeting The Board of Assessors holds its regular meeting at 3:30 p.m. Thursday.Town of Franklin
• 9 a.m.: Cribbage at Franklin senior programs Franklin's town calendar lists a cribbage session at 9 a.m. Thursday.Town of Franklin
• 10 a.m.: Cognitive Stimulation Therapy session A Cognitive Stimulation Therapy session is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday on the town calendar.Town of Franklin
• 10 a.m.: Wood Carving Group meets 10 a.m. to noon The Wood Carving Group meets from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, according to the town calendar.Town of Franklin
• 10 a.m.: Discussion Group meets Thursday morning A Discussion Group meets at 10 a.m. Thursday, per the town calendar.Town of Franklin
• 1 p.m.: Bingo Thursday afternoon Bingo is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday on the town calendar.Town of Franklin
• 4 p.m.: Franklin Commission on Disability meets The Franklin Commission on Disability meets at 4 p.m. Thursday, per the town calendar.Town of Franklin
• 4 p.m.: Pool Night Thursday Pool Night is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday on the town calendar.Town of Franklin
• 7 p.m.: Conservation Commission cancels Thursday meeting The Conservation Commission's 7 p.m. Thursday meeting at 355 East Central Street is listed as canceled on the town calendar.Town of Franklin

Coming up

• Fri, Nov 6, 9:30 a.m.: Simply Fit class, $4 Simply Fit meets at 9:30 a.m. Friday. The town calendar lists a $4 fee.Town of Franklin
• Fri, Nov 6, 9:30 a.m.: Hand and Foot card game Friday A Hand and Foot game is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday on the town calendar.Town of Franklin
• Fri, Nov 6, 10 a.m.: Political Discussion group meets Friday The Political Discussion group meets at 10 a.m. Friday, per the town calendar.Town of Franklin
• Fri, Nov 6: T.O.P.S. meets Friday The T.O.P.S. group is listed on the town calendar for Friday, Nov. 6. The listing shows a 12:30 start with an AM label.Town of Franklin
• Fri, Nov 6, 1 p.m.: Diamond Art session Friday Diamond Art meets at 1 p.m. Friday, according to the town calendar.Town of Franklin
• Fri, Nov 6, 2 p.m.: Silvertones Singing Friday afternoon The Silvertones Singing group meets at 2 p.m. Friday on the town calendar.Town of Franklin
• Sat, Nov 7, 10 a.m.: Fire Department open house, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m The Franklin Fire Department hosts an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 40 W. Central St.Town of Franklin
• Mon, Nov 9, 1 p.m.: Watercolor series begins Monday, $75 A watercolor series meets at 1 p.m. Monday. The town calendar lists a $75 fee for the series.Town of Franklin
• Mon, Nov 9, 4:30 p.m.: Franklin Housing Authority meets Monday The Franklin Housing Authority holds a meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9.Town of Franklin
• Tue, Nov 10, 10:30 a.m.: Senior Players meet Tuesday The Senior Players meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, per the town calendar.Town of Franklin
• Tue, Nov 10, 1 p.m.: Learn to play cribbage Tuesday A beginner session, Learn to play cribbage, is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10.Town of Franklin
• Wed, Nov 11, 1 p.m.: Spanish Class meets Wednesday A Spanish Class meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, according to the town calendar.Town of Franklin

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