■The Franklin Historical Society is accepting donations of items of historical value. While cleaning out closets, attics, etc. during this stay-at-home period, please do not toss out anything that might be of interest, for example: photos, commemorative banners, posters, programs, period clothing, letters, etc. When in doubt, please contact Leigh Webb at 934-8222 and he can guide you as to what may be of value to our local history. The Society looks forward to resuming regular monthly meetings as soon as it is possible. If you have not yet joined, you may do so by sending a check for $10 to Franklin Historical Society, P.O.Box 43, Franklin, NH 03235. You may also visit the Franklin Historical Society Facebook page or website franklinnhhistoricalsociety.org to enjoy the monthly newsletter and other items of interest.
■Bread and Roses is unable to provide communal meals due to social distancing. However, on Monday and Thursday they will be handing out bags of donated items between 4 to 5 p.m. Use the door at the ramp. Only one person may enter at a time.
■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. Share with as many people as you can. Go to waypointnh.org/programs/the-family-support-warm-line. Stay safe and keep healthy.
■From City Hall: Please utilize the online system or the main entrance drop box for paying city property taxes, water bills, renewing car registrations (now through May) and dog licensing renewals. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 934-3109 with questions. For vital records (birth, marriage, or death certificates), order online at sos.nh.gov/vital_records.aspx, vitalcheck.com or by calling 1-877-878-8007. For further details on City Clerk services visit franklinnh.org/city-clerk-tax-collector. All departments are available by phone.
■The Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry regular hours are 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 5-7 p.m. on Wednesdays. The pantry is located at 2 Central Street, across from Benson Auto. Pre-packed boxes will be handed at the door. If possible, please donate hand sanitizer and disposable gloves to the Food Pantry. The pantry does not need plastic supermarket bags at this time. If you are able, please consider making a donation to Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry, 2 Central Street, Franklin, NH 03235.
■Franklin VNA may be able to offer some of its clinics/bereavement services. Please call 934-3454 to check what services are available.
■Continue to put aside donations for the Thrift Clothes Closet in downtown Franklin as well for Karma Korner at the high school. Karma Korner has an ongoing need for supplies such as hygiene products (soaps, deodorants, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and feminine products). New packs of underwear are a must, as well as laundry detergent pods for Karma Korner’s in-house washer.
■Two scholarships are available through the Franklin Business and Professional Women (BPW) for women 22 years or older who work or live in the greater Franklin BPW membership area and are working toward advancing their skills and career with additional education. Application forms are available at bpwfranklin.org. See Programs and scroll down to Scholarship Information. Deadline is May 15. The winners of both $500 awards will be notified in June. Check bpwfranklin.org for updates.
■Chubble’s is offering take-out meals most Mondays-Fridays. Check the Chubble’s Facebook page for each day’s availability.
■You can place an order for crawlers from Vulgar Brewing Company. Visit its website for varieties available.
■June 1 will be the deadline for changing party affiliation prior to the Sept. 8 State Primary. The Franklin City Clerk’s office will change your party affiliation by mail. Call 934-3109 to receive the request form. If you know someone who lives in another community, they should call their town or city clerk as soon as possible to see if they can change their voter registration by mail.
JUDITH ACKERSON
934-2543
franklintowncrier@gmail.com