February 2022 Edition
Clinician Kallie Montagano
On January 19, 2022 the Franklin Police Department and Town Council recognized the work and said goodbye to our Advocates Mental Health Clinician, Kallie Montagano. Kallie was hired as the department’s first mental health clinician through the Advocates Jail Diversion Program. Kallie joined the FPD in early 2019. Working directly alongside officers, Kallie was responsible for diverting people suffering from mental illnesses away from arrests and the criminal justice system and towards psychiatric and mental health treatment. Kallie has been an invaluable asset to the department and a great friend to everyone. Kallie is staying with Advocates and will be starting a new position as the Co-Response Training and Technical Assistance Center Manager. We wish Kallie nothing but the best in her new position! The FPD will be hiring a new clinician to fill Kallie’s role.

Cops for Kids with Cancer
This past November and December, the FPD participated in our annual No Shave
November & December fundraiser. To set aside our grooming standards each officer
made a donation for each month they participated. Our November funds totaling $1640
were donated to the amazing organization, Cops For Kids With Cancer. For the last 6
years Cops for Kids with Cancer has assisted Franklin families during their children’s
cancer battles. In addition to the department’s donation, Cops for Kids with Cancer also
presented a Franklin family with a $5000 check to help assist with medical expenses.

Connect with FPD
Facebook & Instagram: @franklinmapolice
Twitter: @franklinpolice
Create the Vision
Franklin for All is a study with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council aimed at rezoning Franklin center for economic growth and diverse housing opportunities.

There will be a public forum on Monday, March 7, 2022 at 7pm at the Franklin High School Auditorium or online via zoom.
Feb. 2nd - Monthly Coffee Social - 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Center. All veterans are welcome to join us for coffee and conversation!
Feb. 4th – is the official birthday of the organization known as United Service Organizations or USO. The USO has been a fixture in military life for more than seven decades. Founded in 1941, the agency is a private, not-for-profit organization that serves men and women in the U.S. military and their families throughout their time in the service.
Feb. 17th – Veterans’ Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. All members of the community are invited!
Feb. 19th – Coast Guard Reserve’s 83rd Birthday

The Tune It Out guitar lessons program for veterans meets on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. There is no charge for lessons and no guitar experience is required. Call the Veterans’ Services office for details. The next engraved brick installation on the Veterans Memorial Walkway is scheduled to coincide with Memorial Day. Brick orders are now being accepted for the May installation. Order forms are available in the Town Hall and Senior Center lobbies as well as on the Veterans’ Services page on the Town web
site.

Important Notice: Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or mask will be required at all Veterans’ events and activities.
Franklin Public Library
Library Event Highlights
Feb. 12th - Crime Time Mysteries
Join an immersive murder mystery game from "Hunt a Killer" that is told over the course of six "episodes". Each episode contains different clues that you'll use to solve the ongoing investigation! Discover clues and solve the mystery! All 6 meetings are not required, but since the episodes build on one another it is encouraged! 2pm start time. For ages 13+

Feb. 15 - Senator Edward M. Brooke: the First African American Elected to the Senate
Local historian Alan Early, will deliver a slide presentation covering Brooke's fascinating life and, in particular, his role in Massachusetts and his visit to Franklin. Brooke's was a decorated military officer, attorney, a crusading Massachusetts Attorney General and Republican Senator from Massachusetts. Join us at 7pm!

Feb. 18th - Franklin Library Book Sale
Visit the library from 1-5pm on Friday the 18th or Saturday 9am-12pm, all books are just one dollar!

Feb 19th - Winter Beach Party
Families! Bring a little bit of summer warmth to this cold month! Join us at 10:30am as we turn our big program room into an indoor summer oasis.

Feb. 24th - Genealogy Club
Join us at 6:30pm for an exciting program focused on research strategies for adoptees that will be presented by Francine Griffis.

Library Hours
The Franklin Public Library will be closed on February 21 for Presidents’ Day. The Library’s regular hours are Monday through Thursday, 9am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday, 9am to 5pm, and Sunday 1:30-5pm.
Spring Residential Rain Barrels
It may be hard to think about Spring with all the snow on the ground, however, it will be here soon enough! The Spring Residential Rain Barrel Program is currently open to residents - residents can order directly from The Great American Rain Barrel Company. The deadline to order is May 9th and pick up will be at the DPW on May 18th from 4-6pm. Order your rain barrel today!

Water Sewer Division
Make the drops to watts connection with a WaterSense labeled showerhead which can save the energy to power a 60-watt bulb for nearly 7 hours.

Whether you are replacing an older, inefficient showerhead or simply looking for ways to reduce water use and utility bills in your home, look for the WaterSense label! Learn more at
FY 2022 3rd Quarter Tax Bills contain new valuations based mainly on the Calendar Year 2020 real estate market. Assessments are as of Jan.1st, 2021 using each property's physical status as of June 30th, 2021. In order for the Board of Assessors to have the authority under Mass. General Law to act on an abatement request, the application must be received timely in our office. FY 2022 Real Estate or Personal Property Abatement Applications for overvaluation or misclassification must be received in the Assessors Office have now closed, however, exemption Applications for qualified blind, senior or veteran property owners must be received in the Assessors Office before 1:00 PM on Friday, April 1, 2022.
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Franklin, MA 02038 (508) 520-4949