Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail: Call for Nominations – make a difference in your community

View this email in your browser The Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee (FBRTC) is now accepting nominations to serve in leadership positions. Your help is critical at this time to maintain this great community resource. What is the Mission? The Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee (FBRTC) is a volunteer advocacy group dedicated to the development, maintenance, and financial support of the Southern New England Rail Trail as a multi-use, universally accessible recreational path. Here is what some of our volunteers say about being involved!" "I first got involved with the FBRTC to help develop the local rail trail and offer outdoor recreation opportunities for myself and my kids. What I received back was much more! Serving on the committee has connected me to neighbors and leaders in my community and has led to friendships both professionally and personally. I feel good giving back, and at the same time helping to create opportunities for people to improve their health and connect with nature." - Marc "I appreciate the work being done on the trail. While walking the Rail Trail: I especially treasure the serenity and fresh air, Walking with my grandchildren and dog, To feel like I'm in the woods but only a few yards away from civilization, The maps on the kiosks, The cleanness, safety, and surface and width of the trail." - Tony "Not everybody can say that they are helping to build something permanent that will be utilized by Franklin, Bellingham and neighboring towns for the good health and happiness of all of our residents; but we can! When we achieve our goals, we can also say that we are leaving something really good for our children and grandchildren! Help us achieve our goals! - David Being part of the committee helps ensure the benefits of the trail are there for you and others! How You Can Help The committee is charged with assembling a slate of nominees for President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Other positions and areas to serve are also available and determined by need on an annual basis.    Any interested member is eligible to serve. Please complete the online form now to be contacted. Nominations must be received before January 10, 2022. You can also reach out to the committee directly to discuss getting involved at fbrtcommittee@gmail.com  While we hope that we are overwhelmed with nominations, we recognize that not everyone has the time to serve. FBRTC has always been a volunteer-based organization with multiple opportunities at a variety of levels. To that end, we would encourage you to fill out the interest form.   Fill out our interest form Copyright © 2022 Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee PO Box 68 Franklin, Ma 02038

We're Teeing Off; Registration and Sponsorships Open for Our Golf Tournament

SPECIAL eNews Registration and Sponsorships Open for Our Golf Tournament Register by June 10         Time to Register   This year's URCC Golf Tournament will be Monday, June 21 at the Norton Country Club We're looking forward to teeing off with you again this year. We're so glad to see the state opening up. Register by June 10: $185 per golfer or $210 per golfer with passport* *Passport includes automatic entry into the individual hole competitions Sign up today! Email Jack Lank or call him (508) 316-0861.   Schedule 11:00 a.m. - Registration and Boxed Lunch 11:30 a.m. - Putting Contest Noon - Shotgun Start (Sharp!) 5:00 p.m. - Awards Dinner, Cash Bar, Raffles  If you have any questions, please call the chamber office at 508-316-0861.  If you're interested in being a member of the golf tournament support team the day of the event, please contact Jack Lank at jack@unitedregionalchamber.org.

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Franklin Downtown Partnership: Updates for January 2021

• Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP) General Meeting. The first general meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 (8:30 AM). Please mark your calendars.

• Help Support a Local Business

As you know, this has been a challenging year for so many Franklin businesses. If you are a businesses that has remained strong during these times, the FDP would like to offer you an opportunity to support other businesses. Please consider sponsoring the FDP membership of a struggling business that could not otherwise afford it.

    $100 pays for one business

    $200 would support two businesses

The FDP made a commitment early this year that we would continue to support all Franklin businesses. But as a non-profit, we are asking for assistance so we can continue to do this into 2021.

Please see the this form for details and email the FDP if you would like to sponsor a fellow Franklin business. 
 

Shared from the full Franklin Downtown Partnership newsletter
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FDP-Newsletter--What-s-Happening-January-2021-2-0.html?soid=1120641810412&aid=fXSezpUFo1Y

Find out more about the Franklin Downtown Partnership on their page

https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Disclosure: I am an individual member of the Franklin Downtown Partnership

Franklin Downtown Partnership:  Updates for January 2021

Harvest Festival 2020 Canceled - New Initiatives Coming Soon

Due to the ongoing pandemic and its social distancing guidelines, the board of the Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP) has canceled this year’s Harvest Festival originally scheduled for Oct. 3. Instead, the FDP is planning to have smaller events during the holiday season to encourage residents to shop downtown Franklin.

“These are challenging times for our local businesses,” said Lisa Piana, executive director of the FDP. “We are eager to help those businesses in whatever way we can. We have a list of exciting new initiatives for the coming fall and holiday season including our Holiday Happenings.”

On its website, www.franklindowntownpartnership.org, the FDP has a list of local business updates so residents can easily access information about those businesses, such as which ones are offering outside dining, curbside pick-up and gift certificates. Businesses who would like to be included in that list can email the FDP office at downtown.Franklin@yahoo.com. 

“We encourage residents to support Franklin businesses and to shop local whenever possible,” Piana added. 

The next general meeting of the FDP will be Thurs., Sept. 10 at 8:30 AM. Anyone interested in joining the Zoom meeting is welcome. Please email the Partnership for sign-in information. 

To help fund Holiday Happenings, as well as other fall and winter projects, the FDP is seeking sponsorships. Please contact the FDP for specific sponsorship information. 

Residents can support the Partnership and our local businesses by becoming FDP resident members for only $25. Membership is tax deductible. Join online through the Partnership’s website. 

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a nonprofit, 501©3 organization made up of nearly 300 businesses, community leaders and residents working to stimulate economic development downtown and create a positive impact throughout the area. Visit www.franklindowntownpartnership.org for more information. 

Harvest Festival 2020 Canceled - New Initiatives Coming Soon

Looking Forward to 2020 Strawberry Stroll

"Enjoy strawberry shortcake, great vendors, activities and lots of family fun at the Strawberry Stroll on June 12 (rain date June 13) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Vendor registration will open in April. Thank you to this year's events coordinator - Chris Peterson!"

Shared from the Franklin Downtown Partnership page
https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/



Consider joining as a business or resident (only $25/yr)
https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/p/membership-info.html

Looking Forward to 2020 Strawberry Stroll

Franklin Downtown Partnership Invites New Members

The Franklin Downtown Partnership would like to invite businesses, community groups and residents to join the Partnership to help revitalize downtown Franklin and support local businesses.

The Partnership is well known for its popular community events including the Strawberry Stroll and the Harvest Festival but the non-profit group is involved in many more endeavors. The Partnership has assisted with design and infrastructure improvements, beautification efforts, and economic development and marketing initiatives.

“We’ve grown tremendously in the last few years,” said Partnership Executive Di-rector Lisa Piana. “We now have more than 280 members and we invite more people to join and get involved with the Partnership.”

Downtown Partnership

Membership costs as little as $100 for Franklin businesses and $25 for residents. Benefits for members include networking opportunities, informational meetings, vendor opportunities at the Partnership’s large community events, and monthly newsletters filled with news about Franklin. Additionally, members can take advantage of thousands of dollars in member discounts offered by other Partnership members, including discounts for restaurants, services, and even car purchases!

Learn more about the Franklin Downtown Partnership by visiting
https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/p/membership-info.html


Or download the membership form directly from here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0IfqIi2mi8tYkJpY1gtNFZXb2M/view

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a nonprofit, 501©3 organization made up of business owners, community leaders and residents working to stimulate economic development downtown and create a positive impact throughout the area. 

For more information, email Lisa Piana at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com.

FBRTC: Upcoming Events - membership drive; Labor Day walk

View this email in your browser Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Upcoming Events  Summer Membership  Drive:  Become a member between now and Labor Day and be eligible to win one of three $10 DD gift cards! More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2358050251079771/  SNETT Group/Nature Walk    - Labor Day   Please join us for a walk on the SNETT on Monday, September 2, 2019 (Labor Day) at 10 AM. We will meet at the Grove Street parking area (next to Metcalf Materials) in Franklin. More info https://www.facebook.com/events/2319534728363380/  Copyright © 2019 Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have opted in to stay informed about the Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Our mailing address is: Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee PO Box 68 Franklin, Ma 02038 Add us to your address book