Just in time for Small Business Saturday, the Holiday Guide spotlights all things Franklin making it easy to “keep it local” for shopping this winter season.
Find the full guide online -> https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Franklin-Holiday-Happenings---Gift-Guide-2024.html?soid=1120641810412&aid=-tD8KZw1HyI
Or download a PDF version here -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GUFd2T05Hsqb9wKckwE4ajO63AKVnCUw/view?usp=drive_link
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| Franklin’s Holiday Happenings & Gift Guide |
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| Holiday Happenings & Gift Guide |
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization made up of more than 350 business owners, residents, and community leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. Residents can join the Downtown Partnership for $25. The Partnership manages events like the Strawberry Stroll and the Harvest Festival, and initiatives such as beautification, streetscape design, greenspace, alley murals, and sculpture projects. For more information go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org
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| tell your "Story of the Season" |
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| Getting Festive in Downtown Franklin - Saturday, Nov 23 at 8:30 AM |
The Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization made up of more than 350 business owners, residents, and community leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. Residents can join the Downtown Partnership for $25. The Partnership manages events like the Strawberry Stroll and the Harvest Festival, and initiatives such as spring beautification, streetscape design, greenspace, alley murals, and sculpture projects. For more information go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org
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| Harvest Festival this Saturday, Sep 28, 2024 |
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| Harvest Festival on Sep 28 |
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization made up of more than 300 business owners, residents, and community leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. Residents can join the Downtown Partnership for only $25. The Partnership manages events like the Strawberry Stroll and the Harvest Festival, and initiatives such as beautification, streetscape design, green space, alley murals, and sculpture projects. For more information go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org
"Attention Franklin residents!!!
You know the old saying…it takes a village!
The Harvest Festival is a beloved family event that the downtown partnership has hosted for 21 years!!! But we CANNOT do it alone.
Our entire committee is made up of volunteers giving their time to make sure the event can go off successfully and safely. If you have 1-2 hours to give on Sept 28th please email us at fdpevent@gmail.com.
Your spared hour goes a LONG way for us!
Help us keep this event going!" #volunteer #communityservice #franklinma
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| Harvest Festival help needed -can you volunteer an hour or 2 ??? |
FM #1262 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1262 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Economic Development Subcommittee (EDC) held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 in the Council Chambers.
All four members of the subcommittee were present in Chambers (Hamblen, Chandler, Sheridan & Frongillo).
Listening Session with Economic Development Partners
a. 5:05 PM: 495 MetroWest Partnership
b. 5:20 PM: MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau
c. 5:35 PM: Tri Valley Chamber of Commerce
d. 5:50 PM: Franklin Downtown Partnership
The recording of the meeting runs about 95 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1262-town-of-franklin-edc-mtg-08-14-24/
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Agenda document -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2024-08-14_edc_agenda_1.pdf
Franklin TV recording -> https://www.youtube.com/live/5sWJsjS7o44?si=1n0VZ3CxD4mqT98M&t=130
Slides from 495 MetroWest Partnership -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/YJMqhE8A7YvxJiCQA
Slides from MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/3MdnTwrkz5Tqo9Zb9
My notes captured via Twitter/X during the meeting -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zeYxvDrjguIbC_tq-9McqDlMCB0DPTkM/view?usp=drive_link
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| 495 MetroWest Partnership |
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| MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau |
The Economic Development Subcommittee met at 5 PM on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 to held a listening session. The agenda doc and links are shared here along with the Franklin TV video which is available for replay. All four members of the subcommittee were present in Chambers (Hamblen, Chandler, Sheridan & Frongillo).
a. 5:05 PM: 495 MetroWest Partnershipb. 5:20 PM: MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureauc. 5:35 PM: Tri Valley Chamber of Commerced. 5:50 PM: Franklin Downtown Partnership
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| 495 MetroWest Partnership |
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| MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau |
Via the Franklin Downtown Partnership:
"Important Harvest Festival info!!!
Registration for MEMBERS will be open Aug 16th and a link will be sent!
We are also seeking a few more sponsors!!
Email us at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com if you are interested"
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| Franklin Harvest Festival registration opens Aug 16, 2024 |
a. 5:05 PM: 495 Partnershipb. 5:20 PM: Metrowest Visitors Bureauc. 5:35 PM: Tri Valley Chamber of Commerced. 5:50 PM: Franklin Downtown Partnership
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| Franklin, MA: Economic Development Subcommittee - agenda for meeting Aug 14 at 5 PM |
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
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| 2024 Strawberry Stroll - booth locations map |
The 20th Annual Strawberry Stroll is ready to go. This town favorite is set for Friday, June 7 from 4 to 8
PM. The rain date is Saturday, June 8, from 4 to 8 PM. The stroll is
held on Main Street which will be closed to traffic so visitors can
easily and safely walk. Come to downtown Franklin to start your summer!
Dean
Bank’s staff will be serving the signature strawberry shortcakes under
tents in front of the bank. Fresh strawberries donated and cut by Dean
College will top hundreds of shortcakes and be completed with whipped
cream. Proceeds from strawberry shortcake sales are allocated to the
Downtown Partnership to help fund the event.
Here’s what else you can expect:
Franklin's Strawberry Stroll
Booths
will have fun activities for children, a variety of giveaways,
delicious food, information about organizations and businesses, and
fabulous strawberry shortcake.
Musical entertainment by Heath
Nisbett playing acoustic guitar, 4 pm to 6 pm; Dom DeBaggis playing
acoustic guitar, 6 pm to 8 pm; Feet in Motion Dance Studio offering two
performances during the afternoon/evening. Radio station MyFM 101.3 will
broadcast from 4 PM to 8 PM. Franklin Fire Department will have Touch A
Truck, Sparky, and fire safety information; and Franklin Historical
Museum will be open.
“Year after year this event attracts more
visitors and vendors. It's always an exciting day to see so many people
enjoying themselves and some strawberry cake,” said Kevin Johnson, Strawberry Stroll Chairman. “What better way to kick off the summer than joining others and listening to live music on Main Street.”
Event
organizer Franklin Downtown Partnership is grateful for the financial
support from community businesses. This year’s stroll is made possible
by the support of the following sponsors. Platinum Sponsor: Dean
College. Gold Sponsors: Camford Property Group, Inc., Dean Bank, The
Enclave of Franklin Senior Living, Glen Meadows Apartments, Middlesex
Savings Bank. Silver Sponsor: Notturno Home Services. Bronze Sponsors:
Beaux Regards Photographic Art, Chestnut Dental, DCU, Eagle Stainless
Tube & Fabrication, Fenton Financial Group, LeafFilter Gutter
Protection, Peel Microspa.
Follow the Franklin Downtown Partnership on:
https://www.instagram.com/franklindowntownpartnership/ and
https://www.facebook.com/franklindowntownpartnership.org/
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization made up of more than 350 business owners, residents, and community leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. Residents are welcome to join the Downtown Partnership for only $25. The Partnership manages events like the Strawberry Stroll and the Harvest Festival, and initiatives such as beautification, streetscape design, greenspace, alley murals, and sculpture projects. For more information go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org.
The 20th Annual Strawberry Stroll is ready to go. This town favorite is set for Friday, June 7 from 4 to 8 PM. The rain date is Saturday, June 8, from 4 to 8 PM. The stroll is held on Main Street which will be closed to traffic so visitors can easily and safely walk. Come to downtown Franklin to start your summer!
Dean Bank’s staff will be serving the signature strawberry shortcakes under tents in front of the bank. Fresh strawberries donated and cut by Dean College will top hundreds of shortcakes and be completed with whipped cream. Proceeds from strawberry shortcake sales are allocated to the Downtown Partnership to help fund the event.
Here’s what else you can expect:
Booths will have fun activities for children, a variety of giveaways, delicious food, information about organizations and businesses, and fabulous strawberry shortcake.
Musical entertainment by Heath Nisbett playing acoustic guitar, 4 pm to 6 pm; Dom DeBaggis playing acoustic guitar, 6 pm to 8 pm; Feet in Motion Dance Studio offering two performances during the afternoon/evening. Radio station MyFM 101.3 will broadcast from 4 PM to 8 PM. Franklin Fire Department will have Touch A Truck, Sparky, and fire safety information; and Franklin Historical Museum will be open.
“Year after year this event attracts more visitors and vendors. It's always an exciting day to see so many people enjoying themselves and some strawberry cake,” said Kevin Johnson, Strawberry Stroll Chairman. “What better way to kick off the summer than joining others and listening to live music on Main Street.”
Event organizer Franklin Downtown Partnership is grateful for the financial support from community businesses. This year’s stroll is made possible by the support of the following sponsors. Platinum Sponsor: Dean College. Gold Sponsors: Camford Property Group, Inc., Dean Bank, The Enclave of Franklin Senior Living, Glen Meadows Apartments, Middlesex Savings Bank. Silver Sponsor: Notturno Home Services. Bronze Sponsors: Beaux Regards Photographic Art, Chestnut Dental, DCU, Eagle Stainless Tube & Fabrication, Fenton Financial Group, LeafFilter Gutter Protection, Peel Microspa.
Follow the Franklin Downtown Partnership on:
https://www.instagram.com/franklindowntownpartnership/ and
https://www.facebook.com/franklindowntownpartnership.org/
The Strawberry Stroll on June 7 is a great start to your summer
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization made up of more than 350 business owners, residents, and community leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. Residents are welcome to join the Downtown Partnership for only $25. The Partnership manages events like the Strawberry Stroll and the Harvest Festival, and initiatives such as beautification, streetscape design, greenspace, alley murals, and sculpture projects. For more information go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org.
