George Swartz talks about the events at Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions (audio)

FM #1595 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1595 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with George Swartz on Thursday, November 20, 2025 in the Pour Richard’s Wine & Provisions store. 

We talk about

• George’s road to this role

• Wine tasting events, usually 6-8 tables, 6 wines each to sample before purchase (or not)

• Floral arrangements, book club, and yoga are some events paired with wine testing

• Pop up events bringing local crafts as well as cheese & prepared foods, charcuterie boards, etc.

The recording runs 32 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1595-pour-richards-events-with-a-twist-11-20-25/

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Web page -> https://pourrichardswine.com/ 

On Facebook at -> https://www.facebook.com/pourrichardswine 

On Instagram at -> https://www.instagram.com/pourrichardswinema/ 

George Swartz talks about the events at Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions (audio)

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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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, February 6, 2025 ???

Thursday, February 6

School is canceled due to weather forecast

Senior Center is closed due to the snow day

• Last days to order charCUTEerie box - Food Pantry fund raiser
• Fudge Fund Raiser for Friends of Franklin Library 

2:30pm FHS Theatre Company clothing drive - drop off (Franklin High School) (likely to be rescheduled due to SNOW Day)

5:00pm Board Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)

6:30pm Ethics of Chocolate: a Talk & Tasting (Franklin Public Library) 

7:00pm Karaoke (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting (First Universalist Society Franklin)

**   Town Meetings today   **

Conservation Commission Meeting

February 6, 2025, 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/257?fileID=3158

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 ???

Tuesday, February 4

• Last days to order charCUTEerie box - Food Pantry fund raiser
• Fudge Fund Raiser for Friends of Franklin Library 

11:00am Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

6:00pm Table Top (Franklin Public Library)

6:30pm Franklin Garden Club - monthly meeting (Franklin Senior Center)

7:00pm Musical Bingo (Raillery Public House)

7:00pm Friends of Franklin Public Library Book Club (Franklin Public Library)

**   Town Meetings today   **

Franklin Public Schools Contractual Negotiations (executive session)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - 4:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02042025-1537

Franklin School Committee Meeting - Budget Hearing FY 2026 (Council Chambers & broadcast)

February 4, 2025, 7:00 PM

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5247243/SCAGENDA_2-4-25_Budget_Open_Hearing.pdf

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Reminder: Order your CharCUTErie Box before Feb 9 to help The Pantry

Order your CharCUTErie Box before Feb 9

Order your Franklin Food Pantry CharCUTErie Box from K Cooks LLC Each box includes three cheeses, three meats, fruits, veggies, and sweets.  

Cost is $30 per box, and 50% of your sale will be donated to The Pantry!  

Pickup is at The SHED craft bar & kitchen, on February 13 between 4 and 5 PM  

Stay for dinner on February 13 and The Shed will donate 10% of your check to The Pantry! Order online through February 9th or while supplies last: https://bit.ly/3BYbIaq

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1AukR1WkYm/

Scan the QR Code in the image, or go to the order form ->    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1i3tbbSz8wzzD-VnS1EYe9QNmgCGoDX_apgytciz1e0c/edit

Colleen lets us know about “Bacchus Buster” and plans for the grand reopening of Pour RIchard's Feb 8 (audio)

FM #1358 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1358 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Colleen Bunnewith on Monday, January 20, 2025 in the Pour Richard’s Wine store. The store interior is being renovated with new colors and layout. Colleen is co-owner with her husband Corey.

We talk about

How they got to opening Pour Richard’s under their ownership

Plans for beer, wine, and provisions

Plans for an expanded beer section

Plans for bringing in cheese & prepared foods, charcuterie boards, etc.

Events, “Pennywise” rebranded as “Bacchus Buster”

Grand re-opening set for Feb 8

The recording runs 20 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1358-pour-richards-reopening-01-20-25/

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Web page (under revision as of 1/22/25) -> https://pourrichardswine.com/ 

On Facebook at -> https://www.facebook.com/pourrichardswine 

On instagram at -> https://www.instagram.com/pourrichardswinema/ 

-------------

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. 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!

------------------

You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Colleen lets us know about “Bacchus Buster” and plans for the grand reopening of Pour RIchard's Feb 8 (audio)

Valentine’s Day charCUTEerie box to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry - Order by Feb 9

Valentine’s Day charCUTEerie boxes

"So so excited for this collaboration! 

Join us for Valentine’s Day charCUTEerie boxes, and a portion will be donated directly back to the Franklin Food Pantry 💜

But wait, it gets BETTER!! 

Join us at The SHED craft bar & kitchen after pick up, for dinner and 10% of your food sales will be donated directly back to the Franklin Food Pantry as well!"

Scan the QR Code in the image, or go to the order form ->    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1i3tbbSz8wzzD-VnS1EYe9QNmgCGoDX_apgytciz1e0c/edit

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/posts/3873031636300167/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, December 21, 2024 ???

Saturday, December 21

• Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)
• Fresh Floral Holiday Arrangements 4 Sale (via Instagram) 
• Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale (Norfolk Public Library)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Rise Up Holiday party (Franklin United Methodist Church)

1:00pm Fairytale Fun (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm 'Tis the Season (Franklin High School)

5:00pm Holiday Charcuterie Workshop (Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen)

7:00pm The Fourtet (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:30pm 'Tis the Season (Franklin High School)

8:00pm Country Christmas Band (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

8:00pm Karaoke (Raillery Public House)

**   NO  Town Meetings today   **

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars