Voices of Franklin: Corey Bunnewith, new owner of Pour Richard's adds to the discussion

In-Tandem with Ann Williams response to Mark Lenzi's June 17th Franklin Matters post.  

Hello All, 

My name is Corey Bunnewith - Owner of Rye's Wine Inc. dba Pour Richard's Wine and Provisions.... The hopeful next chapter, iteration and continuation of Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits doing business at 835 W Central St in Franklin, MA.

There is a good chance over the last 12 years, if you've visited Pour Richard's at a charity event, seminar, or grand tasting - That I have met you over those years. Ann Williams has been a long standing customer of mine across a multitude of wineries that I've represented over the years. I've been lucky enough that my wines have graced her shelves and made their way into homes around Franklin and supported a multitude of local charity efforts.

I am hopeful that my wife and I will be able to be a part of the next chapter of Pour Richard's - A continuation of her efforts of community, charity, curation, and education. We hope to take that to a new level of being a place of learning, bringing local makers, agriculture, farms and families into the space. To continue curating and supporting wineries and breweries striving to make a difference and create products that become an accent to the residents of Franklin's daily lives.

The transfer of these licenses are not skewed to the support of big business, if anything this offers an opportunity to those with full liquor licenses to fill the void that Ann will leave. An opportunity to support local, crafted, unique spirits brands. And for Pour Richard's to expand its support beyond wine to local makers, artists, farmers and producers of items that elevate the in-home culinary experience. 

My wife and I look forward to being able to hire locally, mentor, and build a space that continues to create a positive influence on the town of Franklin.

Cheers,

Corey Bunnewith

The Mark Lenzi post of June 17 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/06/voices-of-franklin-lenzis-argument.html

If you missed the public hearing notice for the transfer of the license to BJ's you can find it here -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/06/town-of-franklin-notice-of-public.html

If you have something to say, you can find the guidelines here
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/03/introducing-voices-of-franklin.html

Voices of Franklin: Corey Bunnewith, new owner of Pour Richard's adds to the discussion