■Franklin VNA will hold its Foot Care Clinic on Wednesday. Call 934-3455 for an appointment. Individual bereavement sessions are held every Wednesday and by appointment as well.
■The Recreation Department has decided to open for essential workers only this summer on June 15. The Recreation Department will only be providing care to those families that are working and have no one else at home (such as a friend or a relative) that could care for their child. There are a very limited number of openings so please register ASAP. Children will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. If you are interested, email kalpers@franklinnh.org and if there are any spaces you will be contacted to register. All field trips and events outside of camp are on hold.
■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.” Your signature must be witnessed. 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 plans to reopen at its new address, across from its previous location, on June 17 at 10 a.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, as per N.H. state guidelines. Donations are not being accepted at this time, but hopefully soon, and those will be accepted at an off-site location where they will be quarantined for 72 hours prior to volunteers sorting and pricing. New to this store will be the sale of books and small pieces of furniture. Clothing (including shoes, formal wear, handbags, belts, scarves, hats, mittens and gloves) for those of all ages, from newborns to seniors, is available. Jewelry, CDs, DVDs, small household items, decorations for walls, paintings, sheets, towels, linens, china, dishes, glassware, seasonal small sports items, kids toys, puzzles, games and other items are available as well! The store is unable to accept or sell car seats, large furniture, weapons, batteries, computers, electronics or any product recalled by the U.S. CPSC.
■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 Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry regular hours are 9-11 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 supermarketbags at this time. If you are able, please consider making a donation to Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry, 2 Central Street, Franklin, NH 03235.
JUDITH ACKERSON
franklintowncrier@gmail.com