■This week’s needs at the Food Pantry are: donations of eggs and jellies in plastic jars. All non-perishable items are continually welcome but the above is a particular need. The pantry is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-11 a.m. and Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. Pre-packed boxes will be handed out at the door. There is no need for plastic supermarket bags at this time. Monetary donations are gratefully accepted. Mail a check to Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry, 2 Central Street, Franklin, NH 03235.
■The Free Summer Concert Series continues on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Marceau Park. Bryan Conway, a one-man band, will delight with great music from the 50s through the 90s. Refreshments for sale from Buffy the Hot Dog Slinger and Vulgar Brewing. Bring a blanket or chairs. Social distancing protocols will be in place. The Farmers Market will be winding down as the music comes up.
■The Franklin Farmers Market will be held at Marceau Park every Tuesday from 3-6 p.m. through Sept. 29. Free children’s activities and recipe samples will be available. SNAP, debit and credit cards are accepted. Interested vendors can fill out an application form available on the city Parks & Recreation website or call 934-2118 with questions. Linger a while and enjoy the free concert in the park. There are many new vendors this year.
■There are still openings in daycare at the Bessie Rowell Community Center,for families who cannot find alternative care and must return to work. Space is limited, so call Krystal at 934-2118 right away.
■Absentee ballots for the Sept. 8 primary and on Nov. 3 election are available for downloading at
■sos.nh.gov. If you are unable to access online, call the City Clerk’s office at 934-3109. You must request one for Sept. 8 and a separate for Nov. 3. If your reason for requesting the form is due to COVID-19 concerns, under Section II choose “I am unable to vote in person
■due to a disability.” Mail the form to City Clerk, 316 Central Street, Franklin, NH 03235. Call the City Clerk at 934-3109 with any questions.
■The Thrift Clothes Closet has opened at its new address, 357 Central Street. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Saturday hours at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Masks and gloves are required and will be provided if you don’t bring your own. A limited number of customers and staff volunteers are allowed in the building at one time per state guidelines. Please follow the store on Facebook for photo updates.
■While cleaning out closets, attics, etc., during this stay-at-home period, please do not toss anything that might be of historical interest to the Franklin Historical Society such as photos, commemorative banners, posters, programs, period clothing or letters, Contact Leigh Webb at 934-8222 and he can guide you on what may be of value.
■If you feel the need to talk to someone during these stressful times, here is a link to a new confidential service called Family Support Warm Line: waypointnh.org/programs/the-family-support-warm-line. Share with as many people as you can. Stay safe and keep healthy.
■The City Hall lobby and City Clerk’s window are now open to walk-in traffic. However, please utilize the online system or the main entrance drop box for paying city property taxes, water bills, renewing car registrations and dog licensing renewals. Call the City Clerk’s office (934-3109) for inquiries and updates. For vital records (birth, marriage or death certificates), order online at sos.nh.gov/vital_records.aspx or vitalcheck.com, or call 1-877-878-8007. For more information on City Clerk services visit franklinnh.org/city-clerk-tax-collector. All departments are available by phone.
JUDITH ACKERSON
369-0574
franklintowncrier@gmail.com