On this date: Mar 8, 2013: Downtown Project finally getting to bid

Stepping back into the archives for March 8, 2013 we find that the Downtown Project is about to go to bid in the fall. Yes, hard to believe is has already re-routed traffic for a couple of years now. It took a while to prepare for and really didn't take that long to complete once it started.

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The Downtown Project is making some planning progress as reported in the Milford Daily News:

"Almost ten years in the making, the project aims to bring business back to the heart of town, in part through several cosmetic and safety improvements. 

Construction — slated to begin next fall after the project goes out to bid in August — will include: converting one-way traffic on Main Street and West Central Street to two-way; fixing roadways and sidewalks; upgrading lighting; and installing interconnected traffic signals and calming devices. 

With a total length of more than a mile, the work, the bulk of which should wrap up in the spring of 2014, will encompass a large swath of the downtown."

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1433793532/Franklin-plans-for-downtown-improvement-project#ixzz2MwW3XNm8

Additional information on the project can be found on the Downtown Partnership webpage
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/p/downtown-project.html

The post from March 8, 2013
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/03/how-construction-would-affect-businesses.html

updated lane markings were part of the Downtown Project finish work

Health Connector for Small Business Presentation Offered in Franklin

The Franklin Downtown Partnership and the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce are hosting a presentation by the New England Business Association titled "Health Connector for Small Business: An Informational Session" on Tuesday, March 5 from 8 AM to 9:30 AM. The session, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Campanella Board Room of Dean College’s Campus Center, 99 Main St., Franklin.

Health Connector for Small Business

The presentation will explain the new Massachusetts Health Connector shopping platform for small business. The platform makes it easier for small businesses to offer health insurance to their employees. Employers can choose from a variety of plans by multiple providers.

Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.newenglandbusiness.org/events. Contact Sophia at sophia@newenglandbusiness.org or 781-890-9070, ext. 221 with questions.

In the News: Dates set for Downtown Partnership 2019 events

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

Dates set for Downtown Partnership 2019 events

"The Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP) has set the dates for its 2019 events and meetings. 

The annual Strawberry Stroll will be held on Friday, June 14 from 4 to 8 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, June 15. In past years, the Strawberry Stroll has been held a week before but the date was moved since Franklin High School graduation will be held on June 7. 

“Last year we held the Strawberry Stroll on a Friday rather than a Thursday, as had been our tradition,” said Partnership Executive Director Lisa Piana. “The response was overwhelmingly positive and we had the biggest crowd ever. Based on that outcome, we’re continuing to hold the stroll on a Friday when it’s more convenient for families.” 

Networking breakfasts, held in the Dean College Dining Center, are scheduled for March 22 and April 12. FDP members are invited to drop in between 8 and 9 a.m. and network, interact with other members, and enjoy a cup of coffee or a meal."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190218/franklin-downtown-partnership-slates-2019-events-meetings

For more info on the Downtown Partnership and to join, visit
https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Franklin Downtown Partnership

Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting - Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

Dear Cultural District Partners,

The Franklin Cultural District Committee would like to remind you about the upcoming February quarterly Cultural District Partners meeting. The meeting will be held on Monday, February 11 at 7:00 PM in the Franklin Senior Center.

At this meeting the committee will provide an update on the district's website development, share our marketing initiatives, review the FCD goals and then brainstorm about potential cross partnership activities for the future. We look forward to continuing our work together to promote the arts as well as the economic growth of downtown Franklin.

We hope to see you all on February 11.

Sincerely,

The Franklin Cultural District Committee


The agenda for the meeting  was posted previously
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/02/franklin-cultural-district-partners.html

Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting - Feb 11

Franklin Downtown Partnership: General Meeting - Agenda for Thursday, Feb 7

Updated Calendar

FDP General Meeting Thursday, Feb. 7 If you are a business owner or a building owner and you have never attended one of the Franklin Downtown Partnership's general meetings, we invite you to start the new year out by coming to our meeting on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 8:30 a.m. in the Campanella Board Room of the Dean College Campus Center. General Meeting - Agenda Meet our members, network with other business owners, and come hear all the updates in the town, state and with the Partnership. If you're concerned you don't have time, remember the meeting only lasts an hour, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. That hour will be well worth your investment of time if you meet a new client, a new customer, make a connection, or learn something new! And we have coffee! So join us - you don't know what you are missing! This month's guest speaker will be Maggie Gundersen of the Franklin Senior Center. She will give a brief presentation on "Dementia Friendly Franklin - How Businesses and FDP Members Can Be Involved."  View the agenda. Updated FDP Calendar View the updated Franklin Downtown Partnership 2019 calendar. Please note the change in the date for the February Networking Breakfast. It has been rescheduled to Thursday, Feb. 14. Franklin Downtown Partnership • 774-571-3109 • FranklinDowntownPartnership.org  ‌

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Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting - Feb 11

Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting

Monday, February 11, 2019

7:00 PM

Franklin Senior Center, Multi-Purpose Room 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin, MA

1. Franklin Cultural District Update
2. Launch Event
3. Grant
4. Website
5. Marketing Initiative
6. Story Maps
7. Economic Development Study
8. Partner Activities
9. Current Partner Activities and Partners Brainstorming
10. Goals and Metrics
11. Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting Schedule
12. Questions

Adjourn

The listings of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.

For Additional information, contact:
Bryan W. Taberner, AICP, Director
Department of Planning and Community Development
508-520-4907; btaberner@franklinma.gov

Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting - Feb 11

Franklin Cultural District - Partners Meeting - February 11

Dear Cultural District Partners,

The Cultural District Committee would like to thank all of you for your help throughout the cultural district application process. It is exciting that Franklin has received the Cultural District distinction.

Having this Cultural District status makes the Franklin Cultural District (FCD) eligible for a variety of state grant programs, state economic development opportunities and monies, strategic planning and historic preservation assistance, as well as marketing through the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.

The committee would like to invite you to our February quarterly Cultural District Partners meeting. We would like to provide an update on the district's website development, review our goals, and then brainstorm about potential cross partnership activities for the future. We look forward to continuing our work together to promote the arts and the economic growth of downtown Franklin.

The meeting will be held on Monday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be at the Franklin Senior Center in the community room.

We look forward to seeing you all on February 11.

Sincerely,
The Franklin Cultural District Committee

Franklin Cultural District

Franklin Downtown Partnership Networking Breakfast - Jan 25

Franklin Downtown Partnership Networking Breakfasts

Dean College Campus Center Join fellow FDP members at the next networking breakfast on Friday, January 25 at 8 AM. The breakfast will be held at the Dining Center in the Dean College Campus Center. Have a cup of coffee or enjoy breakfast. Let Matt or Gary know if you're planning to attend! Looking Ahead Please mark your calendars for these upcoming Networking Breakfast dates: February 15 March 22 April 12 Franklin Downtown Partnership Networking Breakfast - Jan 25

Join the Franklin Downtown Partnership!

Here We Grow Again! The Franklin Downtown Partnership had another record year with more than 40 new members!  Please check the membership list to make sure we have your business name listed correctly. If you are not listed, please contact the FDP office. Also please check the FDP website to make sure we have your link listed. Membership invoices will be going out this month (January) via email for 2019.  Thank you all for your continued community involvement in making Franklin a special place to live, work and play.  Please invite someone you think would benefit by joining the FDP. You are always welcome to bring visitors to our general meeting so they can see what the FDP is all about.

Join the Franklin Downtown Partnership!

The Downtown Partnership has memberships for individual residents (that is how I am a member). You do not need to be a business to be a member!

https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/p/membership-info.html

Franklin's Holiday Happenings - Sunday, Dec 9

The event listing for Today's Holiday Happenings coordinated by the Franklin Downtown Partnership.

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Intermission, 36 (Rear) Main Street - Serving holiday beverages & muffins

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM: La Cantina Winery 357 Union Street  - Wine Tasting

1:15 PM: Historical Museum - Second Sunday Speakers Series, James Johnston

2:00 PM: Franklin High School - FPAC’s Humbug!

4:00 PM to 9:00 PM: The Rome - Delicious Cheese Pizza for $5.00, Dine in only

Sunday's events can be found online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Ndcl9U6s9jFPH-NKNNn0LYDUdLA1Ivv/view?usp=sharing

The full month of events coordinated by the Franklin Downtown Partnership
https://drive.google.com/file/d/137vx-sBkoRV-nAzqhVzYK5TYpuUJGUAI/view

Franklin's Holiday Happenings - Sunday, Dec 9

Franklin's Holiday Happenings - Saturday, Dec 8

The event listing for Today's Holiday Happenings coordinated by the Franklin Downtown Partnership.

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM:  Intermission, 36 (Rear) Main Street  - Serving holiday beverages and muffins

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM:  Bernon Family YMCA - Breakfast with Santa (pre-registration req’d) 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM:  Bernon Family YMCA - Breakfast with Santa (pre-registration req’d)

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM:  Mint Dental of Franklin - “Letters to Santa”

10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon:  Rhapsody’s Victorian Coffee House, 395 East Central Street  - Meet Clara from “The Nutcracker”

10:00 AM to 12:30 PM:  Timeless CrossFit and Fitness, 842 Upper Union Street, Unit 8 - Ornament Decorating, Healthy Treats and Mini Workouts

11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon:  Franklin Children’s School,  900 Chestnut Street - Holiday Sing Along with Jamie Barrett

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM:  Liberty Tax Service - Decorate Holiday Ornaments with Lady Liberty

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Franklin Historical Museum - Story time with Mrs. Claus and Kids Crafts Franklin Fire Station - Touch a Truck

11:00 AM to 7:00 PM:  Pete’s Nerd Emporium - Visit the new board and card game store in Franklin

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Bissanti Realty, Edward Jones Financial, and Nerds To Go205 East Central Street   –  Holiday Open House

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM:  Dean Bank - Decorate Gingerbread Cookies Rescom Exteriors, in front of Dean Bank - Sweepstakes entry

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Teddy Gallagher’s  - Children’s Holiday Party

2:00 PM to 6:00 PM: La Cantina Winery, 357 Union Street - Wine Tasting

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM: The Little Shop of Olive Oils  -Holiday Tasting Event

4:00 PM to 9:00 PM: The Rome - Delicious Cheese Pizza for $5.00, Dine in only

7:30 PM: FPAC’s Humbug! at Franklin High School

8:00 PM: Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, 262 Chestnut St - Christmas Concert and Sing-along with The Nields

Saturday and Sunday's events can be found online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Ndcl9U6s9jFPH-NKNNn0LYDUdLA1Ivv/view?usp=sharing

The full month of events coordinated by the Franklin Downtown Partnership
https://drive.google.com/file/d/137vx-sBkoRV-nAzqhVzYK5TYpuUJGUAI/view

Franklin's Holiday Happenings - Saturday, Dec 8

Franklin's Holiday Happenings - Friday, Dec 7

The event listing for Today's Holiday Happenings coordinated by the Franklin Downtown Partnership.

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Intermission, 36 (Rear) Main Street - Serving holiday beverages & muffins

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM: The Little Shop of Olive Oils - Holiday Tasting Event

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM: The Cake Bar - Cookie Decorating for Kids

4:00 PM to 9:00 PM: The Rome - Delicious Cheese Pizza for $5.00, Dine in only

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Simon’s Furniture - Visit Santa

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Real Living Group Toys for Tots drive collection point

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Pour Richards, 14 Grove St -Holiday Wine and Beer Tasting

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Pour Richards, 14 Grove St - Appetizers made with Youngevity Saveur Spices

Friday through Sunday's events can be found online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Ndcl9U6s9jFPH-NKNNn0LYDUdLA1Ivv/view?usp=sharing

The full month of events coordinated by the Franklin Downtown Partnership
https://drive.google.com/file/d/137vx-sBkoRV-nAzqhVzYK5TYpuUJGUAI/view

Franklin's Holiday Happenings - Friday, Dec 7

Franklin's Holiday Happenings - Thursday, Dec 6

The event listing for Today's Holiday Happenings coordinated by the Franklin Downtown Partnership.

Thursday, Dec 6

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Intermission, 36 (Rear) Main Street - Serving holiday beverages & muffins

9:00 AM to 9:00 PM: Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA)  - Open House

3:30 PM to 7:00 PM: The Spotlight Shop - Spotlight Shop Trunk Show

4:00 PM to 4:45 PM: Dean College - Carols & Tree Lighting

4:00 PM to 9:00 PM: The Rome - Delicious Cheese Pizza for $5.00, Dine in only

5:00 PM: Dean Bank - Mount Saint Charles Academy Excelsior Bell Choir

6:30 PM: Franklin Public Library - The Renaissance Brass Quintet

Thursday through Sunday's events can be found online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Ndcl9U6s9jFPH-NKNNn0LYDUdLA1Ivv/view?usp=sharing

The full month of events coordinated by the Franklin Downtown Partnership
https://drive.google.com/file/d/137vx-sBkoRV-nAzqhVzYK5TYpuUJGUAI/view

Franklin's Holiday Happenings - Thursday, Dec 6