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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Mark your calendar for these Franklin Downtown Partnership Calendar of sponsored events for 2024
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Strawberry Stroll - scheduled for June 10, 2023 -> 4 PM to 8 PM in Downtown Franklin
The Franklin Downtown Partnership will be hosting the Strawberry Stroll THIS SATURDAY, June 10, 2023 from 4 PM - 8 PM Downtown. Live music will be provided by Heath Nisbett from 4 PM - 6 PM and Dom DeBaggis from 6 PM - 8 PM. There will be over 95 booths full of fun, freebies and strawberry shortcake of course!
Be sure to swing by the Franklin Fire Department Headquarters to get a glimpse of the fire trucks, including the antique ladder truck up close! Sparky will be out and about greeting guests and handing out plastic red helmets to the children.
At the Historical Museum, fresh popcorn will be served, and vintage wedding dresses will be displayed.
Rain date has been activated for Saturday, June 10, 2023 4 PM - 8 PM. Learn more here: https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2023/06/many-activities-and-booths-set-for-june.html
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/weekend-fun-franklin-strawberry-stroll-june-9-2023
Weekend Fun in Franklin - Strawberry Stroll - June 10, 2023 -> 4 PM to 8 PM |
Friday, June 9, 2023
Franklin's Event Outlook: June 9, 2023 to June 15, 2023
Strawberry Stroll has been postponed due to the forecast to Saturday, same time.
Saturday offers good choices with stage performances at FHS and THE BLACK BOX, afternoon concert at the Library, and music at both La Cantina and 67 Degrees. Get some history about the Wrentham State School at the Second Sunday Speaker Series at the Historical Museum.
Friday, June 9
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Town Common)
2:00pm - Sioo (live music) (gazebo - Town Common)
4:00pm - Strawberry Stroll (Main St - downtown Franklin)
4:30pm - Sons of Sam Pizza (food truck) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Anna Freitas Trio (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Kimberlee (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm - FHSTC performs "Get SMART" (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)
7:30pm - FPAC performs "Violet" (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
Saturday, June 10
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - LiveARTS Classical Quarter Concert (Franklin Public Library)
4:00pm - Strawberry Stroll (Main St - downtown Franklin)
4:00pm - Heath Nesbitt (live music) (Strawberry Stroll stage)
4:00pm - Emily & Nick (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Dom DeBaggis (live music) Strawberry Stroll stage)
6:00pm - The Pockets (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:00pm - FHSTC performs "Get SMART" (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)
7:30pm - FPAC performs "Violet" (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
Sunday, June 11
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:15pm - Second Sunday Speaker (Franklin Historical Museum)
Monday, June 12
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
3:00pm - SAFE Coalition Meet & Greet for Non-Profits (SAFE offices on Hayward St)
Tuesday, June 13
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
7:00pm - FBRTC Meeting (monthly meeting (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:00pm - Yankee Quilters (monthly meeting) (Emma’s Quilt Cupboard)
Wednesday, June 14
Flag Day
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group)
7:00pm - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group
Thursday, June 15
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
8:30am - Town Council Office Hours (Franklin Senior Center)
6:00pm - Kendo (Live music) (La Cantina Winery)
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If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
Strawberry Stroll - rescheduled to rain date of June 10, 2023 -> 4 PM to 8 PM
The Franklin Downtown Partnership will be hosting the Strawberry Stroll THIS SATURDAY, June 10, 2023 from 4 PM - 8 PM Downtown. Live music will be provided by Heath Nisbett from 4 PM - 6 PM and Dom DeBaggis from 6 PM - 8 PM. There will be over 95 booths full of fun, freebies and strawberry shortcake of course!
Be sure to swing by the Franklin Fire Department Headquarters to get a glimpse of the fire trucks, including the antique ladder truck up close! Sparky will be out and about greeting guests and handing out plastic red helmets to the children.
At the Historical Museum, fresh popcorn will be served, and vintage wedding dresses will be displayed.
Rain date has been activated for Saturday, June 10, 2023 4 PM - 8 PM. Learn more here: https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2023/06/many-activities-and-booths-set-for-june.html
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/weekend-fun-franklin-strawberry-stroll-june-9-2023
Weekend Fun in Franklin - Strawberry Stroll - June 10, 2023 -> 4 PM to 8 PM |
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Franklin Cultural District: performing arts, music, Farmers Market, Strawberry Stroll & more
Wednesday, June 7
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)
6:00pm - Annie Sullivan Middle School Concert (Horace Mann Middle School)
6:30pm - Pride Month Musical Bingo (Franklin Public Library)
Thursday, June 8
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
6:00pm - Dave Penza (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Remington Middle School Concert (Horace Mann Middle School)
7:30pm - FPAC performs "Violet" (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
Franklin Farmers Market |
Friday, June 9
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Town Common)
2:00pm - Sioo (live music) (gazebo - Town Common)
4:30pm - Sons of Sam Pizza (food truck) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Anna Freitas Trio (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Kimberlee (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm - FHSTC performs "Get SMART" (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)
Strawberry Stroll |
7:30pm - FPAC performs "Violet" (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
Get SMART |
Saturday, June 10
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - LiveARTS Classical Quarter Concert (Franklin Public Library)
4:00pm - Strawberry Stroll (Main St - downtown Franklin)
4:00pm - Heath Nesbitt (live music) (Strawberry Stroll stage)
4:00pm - Emily & Nick (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Dom DeBaggis (live music) Strawberry Stroll stage)
6:00pm - The Pockets (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:00pm - FHSTC performs "Get SMART" (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)
Violet |
7:30pm - FPAC performs "Violet" (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
Sunday, June 11
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:15pm - Second Sunday Speaker (Franklin Historical Museum)
Monday, June 12
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
3:00pm - SAFE Coalition Meet & Greet for Non-Profits (SAFE offices on Hayward St)
Tuesday, June 13
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
7:00pm - FBRTC Meeting (monthly meeting (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:00pm - Yankee Quilters (monthly meeting) (Emma’s Quilt Cupboard)
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here! |
Franklin (MA) News Summary as of June 2, 2023
The Franklin Town Council approved the FY 2024 budget with a unanimous 9-0 vote on May 25, 2023. The Town has a balanced budget with minor increases to Police, Fire, and Senior Center funding. However, the Franklin school budget remains short $2.3M from what they requested.
Town Administrator Jamie Hellen has a plan to add about $700K to the school budget and that is up for Town Council vote on June 7, 2023. Assuming it passes, the schools still need to adjust their budget down by about $1.6M. The schools and Franklin are faced with hard choices.
It may seem like tough budget choices this year but according to the fiscal outlook it will get even tougher next year. Hence, now would be a good time to get involved and be part of the discussion to understand the cost drivers, and what can be done with what we have.
The one good item coming out of the Council and Finance Committee budget hearings seems to be a consensus on truly taking some action to resolve this systemic budget problem. The Joint Budget subcommittee will be tasked with that. The Subcommittee is composed of 4 Town Councilors, 3 from the School Committee and 3 from the Finance Committee. This group has its work cut out for themselves.
They don’t need to do it alone.
An informed resident can provide input to help this subcommittee make the best decision when it comes to advising the Town Council with our budget priorities for FY 2025 and beyond.
Also on the bright side, the 9th Annual Strawberry Stroll is scheduled for downtown Franklin Friday, June 9 from 4 to 9 PM (rain date June 10). Additional info on the event can be found on the Downtown Partnership page -> https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2023/06/many-activities-and-booths-set-for-june.html
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Franklin News Summary as of June 2, 2023 |
Art Association Juried Exhibit Scheduled for Strawberry Stroll Friday, June 9
Art Association Juried Exhibit Scheduled for Strawberry Stroll Friday, June 9 |
Monday, June 5, 2023
Many Activities and Booths set for the June 9 Strawberry Stroll in downtown Franklin
The 19th Annual Strawberry Stroll is ready to go. This town favorite is set for Friday, June 9 from 4 PM to 8 PM. The rain date is Saturday, June 10 from 4 p.m. to 8 pm. It will be held in downtown Franklin.
Start the summer at this popular event. Take pleasure in delicious strawberry shortcakes, listen to lively music, and have fun with the activities for your kids. The Fire Department and Historical Museum will welcome visitors to see some interesting items. There will be 95 booths displaying the many treats downtown Franklin has to offer. Main Street will be closed for visitors to easily and safely walk.
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.
Live music will be provided by Heath Nisbett from 4 PM to 6 PM and Dom DeBaggis from 6 PM to 8 PM.
The Franklin Fire Department will showcase its trucks and equipment on the front ramp, including an antique ladder truck. Sparky will be giving out plastic red helmets to children.
At the Historical Museum, Greenwich Bay Brass will play music on the front porch, fresh popcorn will be served, and vintage wedding dresses will be displayed.
“The Strawberry Stroll always has a ‘special vibe’ to it because it is one of the first events in town to kick off the summer season,” said Kevin Johnson, this year’s Stroll Chairman. “We ask everyone to come downtown and enjoy strawberry shortcake, live music, great food and drink choices from local restaurants and the many interesting vendors offering goods and services.”
Franklin Downtown Partnership, the organizer of this annual tradition, 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: Middlesex Savings Bank
- Gold Sponsors: Dean Bank, Dean College, Elizabeth’s Bagels, PhysicianOne Urgent Care
- Silver Sponsors: DCU, Elizabeth Grady-Franklin, Fenton Financial Group
- Bronze Sponsors: Beaux Regards Photographic Art, Camford Property Group, Inc., Encore Music Academy & Recording Studios, LeafFilter Gutter Protection, The Enclave of Franklin
Many Activities and Booths set for June 9 Strawberry Stroll |
Friday, June 2, 2023
Strawberry Stroll scheduled for June 9 in downtown Franklin
Monday, May 22, 2023
Franklin Historical Museum features Greenwich Bay Brass Band for Strawberry Stroll
You can also visit the Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038
Friday, May 19, 2023
Many Activities and Booths set for June 9 Strawberry Stroll
- Platinum Sponsor: Middlesex Savings Bank.
- Gold Sponsors: Dean Bank, Dean College, Elizabeth’s Bagels, PhysicianOne Urgent Care.
- Silver Sponsors: DCU, Elizabeth Grady-Franklin, Fenton Financial Group
- Bronze Sponsors: Beaux Regards Photographic Art, Camford Property Group, Inc., Encore Music Academy & Recording Studios, LeafFilter Gutter Protection, The Enclave of Franklin.
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit 501©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.
Save the Date for June 9 Strawberry Stroll |
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Save the Date for June 9, 2023 - Annual Strawberry Stroll
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit 501©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 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.
Save the Date for June 9 Strawberry Stroll |