Have a dog (or 2)? Dogtopia is now open

Via Dogtopia:

"We are NOW OPEN and so excited to be part of the Franklin community!  

We have already met some amazing pups and can't wait to meet more!  

Meet and Greets are free for a limited time so schedule yours with us today!"

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/SnoMp4CCYnk3yYVg/

For more about Dogtopia, visit their page -> https://www.dogtopia.com/massachusetts-franklin-village/

You can listen to the interview with Kerry Sequoia-Begs, the General Manager of the new Dogtopia franchise opening in the Franklin Village Mall Plaza -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/06/dogtopia-franklin-village-opens-june-17.html

Have a dog (or 2)? Dogtopia is now open

Dogtopia Franklin Village Opens June 17, Open House Today, June 13 (audio)

FM #1236 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1236 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Kerry Sequoia-Begs, the General Manager of the new Dogtopia franchise opening in the Franklin Village Mall Plaza on June 17, 2024. We met at the new location on Thursday, June 6, 2024. 

 

We talk about 

• The Dogtopia approach to doggy day care

• Opening June 17, normal hours 7 days from 7 Am to 7 PM

• Arrange a meet & greet for your dog to assess and plan for introduction to the daycare

• Other services available, check out the website for details and pricing

The recording runs about 10 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1236-dogtopia-franklin-village-opens-june-17-2024

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Dogtopia Franklin Village

475 Franklin Village Drive, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

Phone = 508-964-3695

Email -> franklinvillage@dogtopia.com 

Dogtopia Franklin Village web page -> https://www.dogtopia.com/massachusetts-franklin-village/ 

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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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Dogtopia Franklin Village Opens June 17, Open House Today, June 13 (audio)

Dogtopia of Franklin is the Top Dog on the Local Doggie Daycare Scene; scheduled to open June 17

Dogtopia, the nation’s leading dog daycare, boarding, and spa facility, is set to open a new location in Franklin on June 17, 2024. The new center will host an open house event on June 13th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Located in the Franklin Village Plaza (475 Franklin Village Drive), Dogtopia of Franklin is looking forward to welcoming all local dogs and families.

The new Dogtopia location is operated by District Manager, Tara Gendreau. Tara was born in Boston and raised in Watertown. Later, she moved to Eastern Canada and that is where she was able to bring her passion for pets into her career. Tara spent 10 years managing pet stores across the Maritimes until returning to Boston, where she continued growing in the pet industry. Tara has been working with animals for over 25 years and is now following her dream of working with pups at Dogtopia of Franklin Village. Tara is very excited to bring fun and memories to the dogs in the area.

“Dogtopia will fit in perfectly in the Franklin community,” said Tara. “This area is full of dog lovers and pet parents. I cannot wait to be a part of each dog's most exciting day ever, over and over again!"

Dogtopia of Franklin is scheduled to open June 17

Providing personalized care for Franklin pups in a fun, safe, and comfortable environment, Dogtopia sets the industry standard among dog daycares with its three key benefits: education, exercise, and socialization. Dogtopia is the perfect place for pups to gain those important social skills and play with new furry friends. Along with their open house event, the Franklin location is also offering unlimited daycare at $79/week for the first six weeks (click here for details, limited spots available).

Dogtopia’s environment allows dogs to feel comfortable and enjoy plenty of playtime and exercise, and the various playrooms offer fun for dogs of similar size and temperament. Each playroom has compressed rubber flooring to ease joints, prevent slipping, and promote safer play. Dogtopia allows each dog to stay active throughout the day in an environment that is safe and clean, which can give local families peace of mind.

To ensure the safety of all pups, pet parents, and their team, Dogtopia in Franklin is taking extra safety precautions alongside their rigorous cleaning protocol. Dogtopia maintains a custom cleaning program that utilizes pet-safe products that clean, disinfect, and offer the highest level of safety available. The playrooms are sanitized twice daily when the pups are resting, and routine detail cleaning is performed throughout the day. Each playroom has a powerful HVAC unit, with in-duct UV lighting that funnels air out of the building to ensure clean, fresh air and eliminate bad bacteria and viruses.

Alongside providing quality care in a healthy, safe, and fun daycare center for local pups, Dogtopia also launched the Dogtopia Foundation with the noble cause of enabling dogs to positively change our world. Dogtopia of Franklin will focus on raising funds to sponsor a service dog in training for a veteran. One hundred percent of the funds raised will be donated directly to the cause. To learn more, visit www.dogtopiafoundation.org.

Dogtopia of Franklin's hours of operation will be from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information on Dogtopia of Franklin, call 508-964-3695, email franklinvillage@dogtopia.com, or visit https://www.dogtopia.com/massachusetts-franklin-village/.

About Dogtopia:

Founded in 2002, Dogtopia is an early pioneer and innovator in the dog daycare industry, offering an experience focused on wellness, quality of care, safety, and transparency in the market. The ultimate destination for improving the physical and mental well-being of dogs and pet parents, Dogtopia helps our furry friends live long, healthy, and happy lives with services that holistically address canine wellness. Pet parents have the assurance of leaving their beloved furry family members in the hands of trained professionals in an environment created with the safety of dogs in mind, including an open-play environment with comfortable rubber flooring to ease joints and paws, top-quality meals and snacks, as well as webcams for pet parents to check in on their pups. For more information, visit www.dogtopia.com or follow on social media @dogtopiafranklinvillage or on Facebook.

Ariel Doggett on Supportive Day Care at the Senior Center - 12/20/22 (audio)

FM #696 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 696 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Ariel Doggett. Ariel is currently the Supportive Day Coordinator for the Franklin Senior Center. Ariel and I recorded this in her office at the Senior Center. 

We talk about the Respite and Supportive Day program returned in person in September and is looking to expand by a couple of more members for now. 

The recording runs about 17 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Ariel.

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-695-ariel-doggett-on-supportive-day-care-at-the-senior-center-12-20-22

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Franklin Senior Center https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

Senior Center Connections newsletter  https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/connection-newsletter

Supportive Day program “The Sunshine Club”

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/sunshine-club 

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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"

 

Ariel Doggett on Supportive Day Care at the Senior Center

CDC gets to ventilation (finally)

"The CDC has posted new recommendations on the importance of good ventilation in preventing coronavirus spread in schools and daycares. Its top recommendation: Open a window."

 

Continue reading the article by CNN:  https://t.co/3KWU65kxhK

 

Go directly to the CDC guidance page

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/ventilation.html

CDC gets to ventilation (finally)

Planning Board Public Hearing - 515 W Central St - Day Care Facility - Nov 16

In accordance with the Town of Franklin Zoning By-Laws, the Franklin Planning Board will hold a Remote public hearing on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 7:15 PM, for a Site Plan Modification application at 515 West Central Street in Franklin, MA prepared by Guerriere & Halnon, Franklin, MA, Inc. and submitted to the Department of Planning & Community Development on October 26, 2020, by Franklin Learning LLC, 206 Great Road, Littleton, MA.

The property is located in the Commercial II Zoning District (Assessors Map 270 Lot 029.2) on West Central Street. The applicant is proposing to construct a 2-story day care facility within 5,250 sq/ft and a 3,790 sq/ft playground, associated utilities,  parking accommodations, drainage and landscaping.

The hearing will provide an open forum for the discussion. This meeting will be done remotely via the “ZOOM” platform. Residents can visit the Town Website (Franklinma.gov) and click on the Town Calendar for up to date information on how to access the meeting.

For the complete legal notification of this meeting

https://www.franklinma.gov/legal-notices/agenda/public-hearing-notice-515-west-central-street

To access records and files for this project, please go to https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-board/pages/515-west-central-street

 

515 W Central St - Day Care Facility - Nov 16