Critical need for blood. Due to season, vacations, etc. donations of blood have decreased, creating a critical shortage. The Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive at the Franklin Town Hall, 5336 Main Street, Franklin, VT, on Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Appointments can be made online at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time.