SAVE THE DATE!Friday 2/17 ~ Smash Burger Pop Up!!We have teamed up with Chef Shawn @o_heide owner of @thekitchenatwhitebarn to offer a night of smash burgers, fries, burgers, crazy big shakes, fun cocktails, and beers.Starts at 5 PM and ends when we run out!Can’t wait to see you all there.
Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Birchwood Bakery: Smash Burger Pop Up Feb 17 - SAVE THE DATE!
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Wright Old School Chocolate introduces a chocolate mix drink
Indulge in the Rich and Decadent Taste of Chocolate I hope this email finds you in good spirits. Today, I wanted to share some exciting news with you
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Saturday, January 28, 2023
Talking with Rich Frongillo about Downtown Preschool (opening 2023), economic development, soccer, etc. (audio)
FM #927 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 927 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Rich Frongillo. Rich is the owner of Tinetrix, founder of the Franklin Soccer School, Inc., Downtown Sports, and the forthcoming Downtown Preschool (new in 2023!). Our conversation was recorded in the Franklin TV & Radio studios on Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022.
Rich and I had another winding conversation. We start with the World Cup, talk soccer, and then catch up on business in this ‘new normal’ time. We get into economic development, housing, and other topics catching up from our prior conversation recorded in September 2020.
Downtown Preschool is the most recent small business venture and it is scheduled to open this year.
Our conversation runs 67 mins. Let’s listen to Rich and I talk about small business life here in Franklin. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-927-rich-frongillo-downtown-sports-expanding-12-20-23
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Rich’s LinkedIn profile = https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-frongillo-4860a96/
Tinetrix, Inc. = https://www.tinetrix.com/
Franklin Soccer School, Inc. = https://www.franklinsoccerschool.com/
Downtown Sports = https://www.downtownsports.net/
Registration for all activities = https://www.downtownsports.net/registration
Downtown Preschool -> https://www.downtownpreschool.org
Our prior conversation (Sep 2020) https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/09/fm-353-rich-frongillo-growing.html
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Downtown Preschool scheduled to open in 2023 |
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Congratulations to Escape into Fiction for winning a "Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus" for 2022
"We are so excited to announce @escape_into_fiction was awarded @jamespattersonbooks Holiday Bookstore Bonus!
We are so #grateful for the award and plan on putting it to good use!
Thank you Mr.@jamespattersonbooks !!!
Thanks also go to the community of #franklinma, #franklin @franklindowntownpartnership, @franklinculture for all of the everyday #smallbusiness support you show us! Continue to #shoplocal and #supportsmallbusiness"
Congratulations to Escape into Fiction for winning a "Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus" for 2022 |
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Look no further than Thru the Looking Glass
Reminder: THINK FRANKLIN FIRST GIFT CARDSThe cards are available for purchase in any denomination at Dean Bank or franklingiftcard.com. This website provides the most up-to-date list of participating businesses.If you are a local business owner who would like more information contact Lily Rivera at 508-553-4888 or riveral@franklinps.net
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Look no further than Thru the Looking Glass |
Sunday, December 4, 2022
Franklin.TV: Think Franklin First
Questions? Call us. 508-541-4118.Thanks for listening to 102.9 wfpr●fm.And – as always – thanks for watching.
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Fur And Feather Families Take Note! Vet Med Pet Supplies has been helping Franklin area pets for almost 40 years
Written by Lyn MacLean
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Shop Small, Shop Local (video)
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Shop Small, Shop Local |
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Instead of Black Friday, let's focus on Small Business Saturday & #GivingTuesday
- Pour Richard's Wine & Spirits -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/the-shop-local-for-holidays-series.html
- Pretty Is Pink -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/shop-local-at-pretty-is-pink-boutique.html
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Shop Local at the PRETTY IS PINK Boutique and "Look Good – Feel Good"
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Shop Local at the PRETTY IS PINK Boutique and "Look Good – Feel Good" (image courtesy of Pretty Is Pink Facebook page) |
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
The Shop Local for Holidays Series features Pour Richard’s Wine & Spirits
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Pour Richard’s Wine & Spirits |
Another great way to support our local economy. This gift card provides use to a variety of local businesses and makes the perfect gift! The cards are available for purchase in any denomination at Dean Bank or franklingiftcard.com. This website provides the most up-to-date list of participating businesses.
If you are a local business owner who would like more information contact Lily Rivera at 508-553-4888 or riveral@franklinps.net
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Escape Into Fiction - Save the Date - April 30 - Independent Book Store Day celebrated
"#savethedate The #bookstore is participating in Independent Bookstore Day April 30th 10-5!!!
We will have 3 local vendors, an 11am #storytime with a #specialguest and of course #BOOKS."
@cravemead https://www.instagram.com/cravemead/
@teecuptreasures https://www.instagram.com/teecuptreasures/
@paperbackcandles https://www.instagram.com/paperbackcandles/
Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CcvaInTLICs/
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Escape Into Fiction - Save the Date - April 30 - Independent Book Store Day celebrated |