Showing posts with label Big Y. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Big Y. Show all posts

Sunday, August 26, 2012

The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile: photo essay


The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile came to Franklin yesterday as part of the Big Y celbrating their grand opening.

Franklin, MA: Oscar Meyer Wienermobile

As a big kid, and one who grew up with Oscar Meyer (yes, showing my age!) I couldn't pass up the opportunity.

Franklin, MA: Oscar Meyer Wienermobile

Especially since Beefilicious Ben had sent me an email letting me know they were coming. If they took the time to find me, I could only return the favor!

I was justly rewarded with the visit

Franklin, MA: Oscar Meyer Wienermobile

The inside reminded me more of Pooh Bear (similar colors)

Franklin, MA: Oscar Meyer Wienermobile

I think I would could get used to seeing the hot dog on the dash after awhile. At least I hope so

Franklin, MA: Oscar Meyer Wienermobile

This is only the most recent of a long line of vehicles that goes back to 1936. Is anyone around who remembers one of these earlier versions?

Franklin, MA: Oscar Meyer Wienermobile

You can enter a contest to get driving around in the luxury vehicle if you register on oscarmeyer.com

This was one way to bring smiles to those who came by the Big Y on Saturday!


Saturday, August 25, 2012

Big Y coins

Dolores and I made our first visit to the Big Y on Friday night. The parking lot was busy but there were open spots fairly easy to find. The store is nice. I got the feeling that some of the crowding, negotiating in the aisle will settle down as folks figure out their path through the store. Right now, there is a lot of looking and exploring going on.


And there is a lot to see and explore. Folks will hand out a store layout so you'll be able to find the produce or meat section readily. There are plenty of baggers and cashiers available. This is always the cash for a new store. It will be interesting to see how many there will be on a regular basis going forward.

You can sign up for a frequent buyer card. They apparently have multiple levels as we found out at the register when asked if we had any coins to use. Coins?



Yes, apparently based upon purchases, you can earn coins and then use them for reduced prices on future purchases. I understand the concept behind it but tracking and remembering to bring the coins back with you might be too inconvenient for some (including moi!).

I do like and appreciate their efforts to use local products. There were some stuffed clams that we purchased at a good price that were made in RI.

I was disappointed that while Big Y offers the 'store brand' of Greek yogurt, they don't offer their own for regular yogurt. Odd. They must have a reason for it. May be one factor keeping us from being a regular customer. Like others, it may very well be another stop for a good sale but may not replace our regular shopping.

What do you think of the Big Y?

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile at Big Y

Hi Steve, 

My name is Beefelicious Ben, and i'm one of the drivers of the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. My partner Tailgating Theresa and I are rolling into Franklin, MA tomorrow! We will be setting  up at the Big Y from 9am-3:00pm. We would love it if you could share this information on your site for the community to see. We hope that you'll come visit us tomorrow at the Big Y and share in the community events with the Wienermobile. 

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions: 

We look forward to seeing tomorrow!

Beefelicious Ben & Tailgating Theresa



Photo from wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wienermobile-Bologna.jpg

More info on the wienermobile and here

Friday, August 24, 2012

Big Y draws big crowd in Franklin

Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:

via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Matt Tota/Daily News staff on 8/23/12

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The Big Y supermarket, which when first proposed stoked some residents' fears that a large chain store along Rte. 140 would generate too much traffic, opened Thursday morning to the cutting of a cake.

Things you can do from here:


Taken before the opening on Thursday, the parking lot was empty.

Big Y: street view

Saturday, August 4, 2012

RT 140 nicely paved

RT 140 was nicely paved on Wednesday as scheduled. Some finishing work is still required to complete the set up in advance of the Big Y opening on Aug 23.


The road has been widened. Lane lines will need to be added. The traffic lights are in place and will need to be activated.



Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Alert: Paving on RT 140 reduced to one way Aug 1

Franklin has announced that RT 140 will be reduced to one lane for paving to begin on Aug 1. The details are contained in this notice:



Jordan Road and Chestnut St will be the alternate route for westbound traffic. Traffic heading to Wrentham will be slowed to one lane through the work zone.

Monday, July 30, 2012

Big Y traffic controls in blinking mode

The final preparations to repave RT 140 in front of the new Big Y are underway.

Big Y: getting ready to pave RT 140


The top layer of RT 140's surface has been removed in preparation for a new layer of asphalt.

Big Y: getting ready to pave


New traffic controls are in blinking mode.

Big Y: traffic controls


All this in preparation for the Aug 23rd opening for the Big Y

Related posts on the Big Y:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/07/big-y-hitting-mailbox.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/07/franklins-big-y-getting-ready.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/06/big-y-plans-to-hire-150-plus.html

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Big Y hitting the mailbox

If your house is anything like mine, you have now received the third mailing from the Big Y. Each mailer opens to tout that they "not just another grocery store". In the past two weeks, there have been coupons. The coupons all are valid from Aug 23rd (the store opening day) until Sep 19.


Big Y - Franklin, MA

In related news, for those wishing that this had been a Trader Joe's - they will open at Patriot Place on Sep 7th


Monday, July 16, 2012

Franklin's Big Y getting ready

The final preparations along RT 140 are underway for the Big Y to open as announced on Aug 23.

RT 140: expanding for Big Y

New curbing is being placed as the road will be wider approaching the Big Y entrance.

RT 140: expanding for Big Y

New concrete sidewalks are being finished along the way on both sides.

RT 140: expanding for Big Y

The wider road becomes more evident as you approach the main entrance which is also opposite the entrance to the Franklin Municipal Bldg and neighboring retail plaza.

RT 140: expanding for Big Y

This is one of the light poles that will control access to the main entrance of the Big Y as well as the entrance into the Franklin Municipal Bldg and retail plaza.

RT 140: expanding for Big Y

The landscaping is looking good. The signs are in place. Aug 23 will be here soon.

For more about the Big Y feel free to visit their web page http://www.bigy.com/

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Big Y - opening Aug 23, 2012

Did you get the flyer in the mail recently? The Big Y will be opening in Franklin on August 23.



Wednesday, June 6, 2012

"the signal will help alleviate that traffic"

The Milford Daily News reporting on the Big Y hiring 150 writes in part:
D’Amour-Daley said construction, which began last summer, has progressed steadily thanks to the mild winter. 
“We are proceeding right on course and all is going well,” she said. 
Heavy snow and frigid temperatures have plagued past store constructions, she said.
D’Amour-Daley said the store — across the street from the Franklin Municipal Building, on the former site of the Franklin Buffet restaurant — will open sometime in the fall, after the traffic light at the supermarket’s entrance is installed.


Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1040016488/Big-Y-expected-to-hire-150-people-in-Franklin#ixzz1x0IZUGFB

Monday, June 4, 2012

Big Y: Franklin, MA

During my run along RT 140 on Sunday morning, I stopped for some photos to mark the progress on the Big Y.




For those looking for work, the Big Y is hiring!
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/06/big-y-plans-to-hire-150-plus.html

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Big Y Plans to Hire 150-plus

Hello,

A friend of yours (shersteve@gmail.com) has sent you the article "Big Y Plans to Hire 150-plus", with the following comments:

This is good news!

If you want to read it, click on the following link: http://www.progressivegrocer.com/top-stories/headlines/industry-intelligence/id35506/big-y-plans-to-hire-150-plus/

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Big Y: construction progress

The BIG Y continues to make good progress. The parking lot is more level, more curbs are in place.

Big Y: construction progress

Another view of the main entrance

Big Y - making progress

Monday, April 30, 2012

Big Y in Franklin making progress

The construction to connect the water and sewer lines in addition to widening RT 140 is progressing. On my run Sunday morning, I went by and stopped for some photos.

Looking westbound, the road is widening:

RT 140 expands by BIG Y

They have started with a paving undercoat on this section:

RT 140 in front of BIG Y

Grading work is being done to shape the entrance

BIG Y entrance taking shape

Another view of the grading work at the entrance, looking westbound on RT 140

Big Y - entrance taking shape

After making my way along RT 140 heading westbound, I found this sign.

RT 140 - sidewalk closed

There was no sign on the other side of construction to have alerted me that the sidewalk was closed.

The BIG Y is looking to hire for positions to operate the store http://www.bigy.com/Careers#.T55i17PEXTQ

Monday, April 16, 2012

BIG Y starting to hire

The Big Y is continuing to make progress on their new location here in Franklin. One good sign I noticed on my run by this weekend was that they are now starting to hire.

Big Y starting to hire

Go to www.bigy.com/careers/ for more information about the company and to apply.

Saturday, April 7, 2012

FYI: Route 140 Construction



Hello this is Brutus Cantoreggi, your DPW director calling with an important message about road work on West Central Street.

This Monday, April 9th, the replacement of a waterline and roadway improvements will commence on West Central St in the vicinity of the Franklin Municipal building and near the McDonald's restaurant. This work will last around 6 weeks. During this time traffic will be reduced to one lane. The work will not begin until 9AM after rush hour and will stop by 4PM. There maybe some nighttime work.

This work will cause traffic delays, so please allow extra time and drive carefully when in the construction area.

We apologize for any inconvenience to residents and business located in the area. More information can be found on the Town's website or feel free to contact the Franklin DPW at 508-520-4910

Once again, thank you for your patience while we make improvements to your water and roadway systems.




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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Alert: RT 140 Construction


Beginning April 9th, 2012 a water main replacement project will begin on East Central St (Route 140) in the area between Glen Meadow Road and Aspen Way. Motorists should allow for extra time when travelling in this area as the roadway will be reduced to a single lane at times. Work will be completed during the hours of 9 AM – 4 PM in an effort to minimize disruption. Construction is anticipated to last approximately 4 weeks.

This text and the embedded doc were originally posted on the Franklin website
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_News/01887CEA-000F8513


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A live portion of Google Maps showing the area of construction:


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Saturday, December 10, 2011

In the News - Big Y, break-ins, zoning



Cops: Teens steal steel from Franklin’s Big Y site





Five charged in Bellingham break-ins


 - will this help to resolve the Franklin break-ins?



Casino towns face zoning obstacles


 - zoning bylaws are critical to a community. Franklin is gearing up to revise their 'Master Plan' and you have the opportunity to participate. Contact the Town Administrator to express your interest.

Saturday, December 3, 2011

"the change will be good for Franklin"


"The site work is starting - obviously, you see some of that," Big Y spokeswoman Claire D'Amour-Daley said. "We've been really wanting to expand our eastern stores for quite some time." 
Contractors knocked down the empty building two weeks ago, where the Franklin Buffet restaurant last stood, but D'Amour-Daley said it could take nine months to a year before the project is finished. 
"It's good for property values around here," said Town Councilor Andrew Bissanti, whose realty business is also near the land leased by Big Y. "It's going to be fantastic. It's just a matter of time before Rte. 140 gets built up nice and clean. Now is as good a time as any." 
But other local business owners and residents have mixed feelings on the grocery chain coming to Franklin, with some happy to see development but many worried about traffic.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/business/x1178219312/Resolution-far-off-as-work-begins-at-Big-Y-in-Franklin#ixzz1fTFqfWUr


What once was:

Franklin, MA: BIG Y construction underway


What now is:

Big Y construction progress