Articles from The New Franklin Register
By Jan Mulroy In his assessment of the Ouleout Creek at right, Ian Gedicks gives us an overall action plan: “The sites of erosion estimated to load the greatest amount of nutrients and sediment should be targeted for future stream restoration projects.” Outreach for these targeted sites will come from Delaware County Soil and Water […]
What is a Watershed Worth? Why Should We Care? Read More »
Sunday, October 1st, dawned clear, cool, and bright, and blossomed into a perfect autumn day for Sidney Center’s first annual Down Home Fall Fest.
Down Home Fall Fest Read More »
As a baby boomer, I was raised during what is now looked upon as the beginning of the end of the golden years of traditional Protestantism. In my small town of 2,000, there was a Methodist church, a Baptist Church, a Presbyterian Church, and an Episcopalian Church. There were less “traditional” churches as well, such
Mayor’s Corner: With Tom Briggs Read More »
New Franklin Register #50, Fall 2023
New Franklin Register #50 Read More »
THE BACKSTORY: A year and a half ago, the Town of Franklin received almost $198,000 under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Our share of the $350 billion State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds amounts to more than a tenth of our entire annual budget. Since then, our board has not made use of
How to Spend $200K? Do You Accept the Challenge? Read More »
New Franklin Register #49, Summer 2023
New Franklin Register #49 Read More »
Issue #48 – Vol. XVII No. 1 Spring 2023
New Franklin Register #48 Read More »
The New Franklin Register #47, Fall 2022
New Franklin Register #47 Read More »
Last October at a special meeting, the Franklin town board unanimously voted to ban licenses for retail sale or on-site consumption with Local Law 1-2021. Within a month, the townspeople were able to place the question of these bans on the ballot for the following year.
150 Years of Prohibition Read More »
Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 27th from 10am to 4pm, on Institute Street off Main Street. Franklin’s traditional summer festival is kicking into high gear this year, with something for everyone.
Old Franklin Day is Back! Read More »
