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| United Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament - Monday, June 8, 2026 |
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| Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday |
8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events
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| Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday |
8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events
FM #1508 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1508 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Jack Lank, Executive Director for the United Regional Chamber of Commerce. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio studio on Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Our conversation covers Jack’s role in fostering connections amongst business and government to meet the needs of the 16 communities the organization covers. We touch on the split tax vs single rate property tax, the tariffs situation and business disruption it brings given all the legal uncertainty around them.
The recording runs about 46 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1508-jack-lank-chamber-small-business-connections-09-02-25/
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United Regional Chamber of Commerce page -> https://unitedregionalchamber.org/
On Facebook main page -> https://www.facebook.com/UnitedRegional/
Ribbon Cutting at BFT in Franklin Village on
Friday hosted by United Regional Chamber of Commerce
On Facebook “Rally Around the Restaurants” -> https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057116753301
Original post in 2007
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2007/12/20-reasons-to-not-implement-dual-tax.html
Updated post in 2010
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2010/12/split-tax-vs-single-tax-rate.html
Updated post in 2021
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/11/20-reasons-to-not-implement-dual-tax.html
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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
And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share, and show you what, and how we do what we do
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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| Cornhole Tournament |
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| Cornhole Tournament |
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| Cornhole Classic Tournament |
Join the URCC and Chairman's Circle Member Plainridge Park Casino at our Cornhole Classic Tournament with a Social Networking BBQ.The competitive spirit of the tournament will likely foster some friendly rivalries and laughs, while the delicious BBQ will keep everyone's energy levels up.And let's not forget the social networking aspect - it's a great opportunity to catch up with friends, meet new people, and make connections in a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. With the combination of friendly competition, good food, and great company, this event is sure to be a hit!
To register for the tournament,
contact Jack Lank at jack@unitedregionalchamber.org or
Venmo @United-Regional.
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| Wahlburgers at the Plainridge Park Casino |
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
Subscribe to Franklin.news to get the info on all these discussions and links to the budget documents, the video, and audio replays of the meetings as they progress.
Find us at www.franklin.news/ and subscribe for one email per day.
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| Franklin News Summary as of June 2, 2023 |
Friday, Sep 29, 2022, we cut the ribbon at new United Regional Chamber of Commerce member Attleboro Dental Group, 1174 South Washington Street, Suite 400, North Attleboro (across from the Emerald Square Mall in the 7 Mile Shops).
Dr. William Herr and Dr. Andrew Luccio welcomed the group and State Representative Adam Scanlon presented a citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives from himself and Senator Paul Feeney. Feeney’s Chief of Staff Keith Drucker represented the senator at the event.
Attleboro Dental Group is open for all dental care procedures and emergency needs. Protecting the health and safety of their patients, families, and team members is their number one priority. Their office in the 7 Mile Shops is this practice's second location, the first being Capron Park Dental, which is across the street from the park. Patients are able to go to either location which opens up more available hours for treatment.
At Attleboro Dental Group, their goal is to provide superior dental care for patients in Attleboro as well as the surrounding towns of Mansfield, Plainville, North Attleboro, Norton, Valley Falls, and Central Falls. Their team has decades of experience in dentistry. Combining that expertise with their state-of-the-art dental offices results in dental care unlike any other.
To learn more about Attleboro Dental Group, visit www.attleborodentalgroup.com. To schedule an appointment, call 774-331-0260.
L to R: URCC President/CEO Jack Lank, Senator Paul Feeney’s Chief of Staff Keith Drucker, State Representative Adam Scanlon, Dr. William Herr, Dr. Andrew Luccio, Casey Araujo, Christina Powers, Dr. Aliza Hanif, Carolyn Rogers, Sandra Barbosa, Dr. Alyssa Neelley, Jessica Pfanstiehl
Full-time & part-time positions available at Wrentham Village Premium Outlets retailers & restaurants. The United Regional Chamber of Commerce members will also be tabling on the turf area to promote local business's hiring. Come with your resume for on the spot interviews & more.
Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 4 PM
Wrentham Village Premium Outlets
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| Looking for a Job? Consider stopping at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets - May 19 |
Full-time & part-time positions available at Wrentham Village Premium Outlets retailers & restaurants. The United Regional Chamber of Commerce members will also be tabling on the turf area to promote local business's hiring. Come with your resume for on the spot interviews & more.
Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 4 PM
Wrentham Village Premium Outlets
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| Looking for a Job? Wrentham Village Premium Outlets - May 19 |
Are you looking for a new employee or looking to hire a new employees?
We have a fabulous Job Board! An exclusive benefit for our member companies, our Job Board is a valuable tool for hiring managers looking to attract and find new talent. Currently, the following members have available positions: The Arc of Bristol County, School of Rock Attleboro, Paul Davis of Boston South, Metro West and Rhode Island, Attleboro Kitchen and Bath, and HMEA.
To view these jobs, visit unitedregionalchamber.org/job-board/. If you have a position to fill, please forward your job postings to jack@unitedregionalchamber.org .
We're looking forward to helping you fill your open positions.
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