Franklin Town Council Candidate Morrongiello to Host Pizza and Ice Cream Taste Test Events

Community taste tests combine local eats with discussions on good governance

Town Council candidate Maxwell Morrongiello will host two community fundraising events in September and October featuring competitive taste tests of local pizza and premium ice cream, designed to bring neighbors together while discussing his platform for transparent, accountable town government.

The first event, a National Cheese Pizza Day taste test, will take place Friday, September 5, from 6 - 8:30 PM at 366 Lincoln St. Attendees will participate in a blind taste test sampling cheese pizza from multiple local pizzerias while Morrongiello shares his vision for Franklin's future. Using ranked choice voting, participants will crown Franklin's favorite local cheese pizza, with special prizes awarded to those who correctly identify each pizzeria in the taste test.

Pizza and Ice Cream Taste Test Events

A second taste test featuring vanilla ice cream from different vendors is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, from 6 - 8:30 PM at the same location. Participants will sample various vanilla ice cream varieties in a blind taste test format while discussing Morrongiello's ideas for making Franklin more affordable for families and seniors. Prizes will be awarded to attendees who correctly identify each ice cream brand.

Both taste test events will include dietary accommodations such as vegan and gluten-free options upon request. Children attend free, with sliding-scale tickets available starting at $20.

"Pizza brings people together, and that's exactly what Franklin needs right now," Morrongiello said. "These community events are perfect for having important conversations about Franklin's future while enjoying food, games, and good company."

Morrongiello's campaign emphasizes transparent governance and community engagement. His platform focuses on accountability in town government and policies to support local families and seniors.

Combo passes for both taste test events are available for $75, with individual event tickets priced at $45. 

Tickets can be purchased online at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/yummy or by check made payable to "CTE Maxwell Morrongiello" and mailed to 127 Central Park Terrace, Franklin, MA 02038.

For more information, visit votemax.us or call 508-4567-MAX (508-456-7629)