■Franklin City Council meets on Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Included will be a public hearing to amend the Franklin Municipal Code relative to fireworks, violations, and penalties. Remote access, listening only. Visit franklinnh.org for the link to Zoom and the agenda.
■Franklin Gear Makerspace board of directors meets Nov. 4 and the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Franklin Café. All are welcome. Come share your skills/talents/interests as the board works towards opening its doors after the first of the new year. Visit the franklingearnh.org website to learn more.
■The Zoning Board meets Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Call 934-2341 with any questions or visit franklinnh.org.
■Franklin Historical Society meets on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. Presenter Andrew Cushing, Director of the New Hampshire Bureau of Historic Sites will speak on “How the Historic Sites of NH become part of the State Park System.” There will be a special section devoted to the history of the Daniel Webster Birthplace, with information taken from the Society’s archives.
■Tickets are available for “Matilda”, the all-schools musical at the Franklin Opera House, Nov. 4 through 7. Visit franklinoperahouse.org to reserve your seats or call 934-1901 with questions.
■Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry is seeking volunteers for a variety of tasks. Join our team! Call (603) 934-2662 for more information.
■Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry is always in need of plastic and paper grocery bags, donations of reusable shopping bags to share are appreciated as well! Drop off at the Pantry or call (603) 934-2662.
■Karma Korner has specific needs for men’s gym style pants and boxer briefs, size large. Deodorants for both genders are very much needed as well as blankets. Non-perishable foods are always appreciated. The items can be dropped off at the high school office daily.
■Medicare Open Enrollment Period runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Medicare Drug and Health Plans can change premiums, deductibles and what they cover every year. Last year ServiceLink offices saved New Hampshire Medicare recipients almost $3 million dollars. Call the resource center to schedule an appointment at (866) 634-9412 or visit servicelinknh.gov.
■The Masons at 58 S. Main Street hosts delicious made-to-order breakfast Oct. 31 from 7 to 10 a.m. Browse the indoor yard sale while you wait. Breakfasts are served every other Sunday with the next on Nov. 14.
■Meals to Go are distributed at the TRIP Center on Mondays as well as home delivery of Meals on Wheels. Call Nancy at 934-4151 for information.
■CAP Weatherization Program offers a scientific audit of your home to see if you qualify for fuel assistance and meet income guidelines for weatherization. Call 225-3295 for more information.
■The Franklin Rotary Club has a new meeting venue – the Episcopal Mission. They meet every Wednesday at noon, so mark your calendar ahead. Contact Jtilton.cca@gmail.com for more information. Visit www.facebook.com/FranklinNHRotaryClub for speaker info.
JUDITH ACKERSON
369-0574
franklintowncrier@gmail.com