Town of Franklin, MA: new popup shops ribbon cutting held Friday

Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) tweeted  Sun, Oct 31, 2021:

"Take a quick stop by the two newest #PopUpShops in Franklin, @EscapeIntoFictn and #DoglioCoffee for some great treats! 

Thank you to @MassEOHED for the state grant! The coffee is delicious and we could all use some great fiction to take us away! 

Perfect time for the holidays! ☕️📚 https://t.co/WVjY7yw5Lg"

(https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1454814712915501064?t=OWCAlItlfYyHR3GhzdPsuQ&s=03)

Town of Franklin, MA: new popup shops ribbon cutting @TOFranklinMA photo

Doglio Coffee will open on Nov 10. In the meantime, you can check out their webpage and order online  https://dogliocoffee.com/

Escape into Fiction will be open everyday except for Monday. Peruse the books on the shelf, if you don't find one you want, they can order it for you.  https://escapeintofiction.com/ 

And don't forget that Greco Designs is operating as well in their location downtown  https://www.grecodesigncompany.com/

The Town of Franklin press release announcing their openings was shared here

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/franklin-pop-up-shops-expand.html

Franklin Pop up shops Expand

Bookstore and Coffee Shop Combination Coming to Franklin’s Downtown for a Limited Time

The Town of Franklin is pleased to announce “Escape into Fiction'' and “Doglio Coffee'' as the latest round of businesses to occupy the 70 East Central St. Pop Shop Opportunity Space. The Town hopes residents and visitors of Franklin stop in and check out the new local businesses.

Escape into Fiction is a fiction only bookstore carrying genres such as horror, romance, science fiction, mystery and more. The bookstore will open its doors on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM.

Residents can expect a variety of bookmarks, totes, stickers, puzzles and coloring books from Escape into Fiction. Their diverse catalog ensures there is something for people of all ages to enjoy. Owners April and Michael Rock had hoped to establish a brick and mortar store prior to the pandemic, however, they decided to pursue an online only business model due to the circumstances the pandemic presented. After making an unexpected move from Ohio to Franklin, they are excited to pick up where they left off in their new home. 

Franklin Pop up shops Expand

"Escape Into Fiction feels incredibly honored to have the opportunity to participate in the Town of Franklin Pop Up Shop project. This has been the perfect way for us to introduce ourselves to our new community and we can't wait to meet everyone!" said April Rock.

Their Pop Shop partner, Doglio Coffee, specializes in offering high quality organic coffee and will launch in early November. Doglio Coffee utilizes direct trade to ensure ethically sourced beans. Their coffee is low-acidity, made with quadruple-filtered water and brewed in small batches to maintain pristine quality.

Owners Alexa Monochio and Steve Poirier witnessed the authentic connections made over a great cup of coffee during a trip to Italy. Yearning to help create authentic moments back home, they launched Doglio in Feb. 2021. They hope to continue to celebrate great coffee and connections through the Pop Shop Franklin Initiative.

The Pop Shop Opportunity Spaces will be filled until December 31, 2021 when the Franklin Pop Shop Initiative is completed due to grant requirements by the state grant. Residents are encouraged to visit the second Pop Shop Opportunity Space (2A Main St. in Franklin) which has been utilized by Greco Design Co. since June. This program was made possible by a Regional Pilot Project Grant issued by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development.

Learn more about the Pop Shop Franklin Initiative by visiting: www.franklinma.gov/economic-development/pages/pop-shop-franklin

For more information about the Franklin Pop Shop businesses, be sure to visit their websites and connect with them on social media.

Learn more at escapeintofiction.com 
Learn more at dogliocoffee.com
Learn more at grecodesigncompany.com

Media Contact: Lily Rivera riveral@franklinps.net Office:508- 520-4888 

FM #575 - Talk Franklin - 06/25/21 (audio)

FM #575 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 575 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about: 

Maple Hill status

Staffing changes; committee/board re-appointments

Re-opening continues, more meetings in person allowed

Farmers Market, 4th of July; concerts on the common – Cultural Festival

 

Links to the key topics covered here are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 26 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie.

Audio file => https://player.captivate.fm/5f5bfaa1-b85f-46ea-ba17-8c72c732f308

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Franklin Community Profile  =>   https://mecc.memberclicks.net/assets/2021CommunityProfiles/FRANKLIN.pdf

 

Pop Shop Franklin -> https://www.franklinma.gov/economic-development/pages/pop-shop-franklin 

 

Town Council 06/23/21 Agenda folder -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/june-23-town-council-agenda

 

Town Council 06/23/21 Agenda doc (including connection info) ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/6-23-21_town_council_agenda.pdf

My notes from the Town Council 06/23/21 meeting

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/06/recap-town-council-meeting-deserved.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

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"

 

FM #575 - Talk Franklin - 06/25/21 (audio)

First Pop Shop Franklin site opens with Greco Design Company

"Our very first Pop Shop Franklin location is opening on Friday, June 11th!  We welcome Greco Design Company to our Downtown!  This new shop features unique home decor, gifts, custom signage, original artwork, clothing, accessories, and more! 

Join us for a GRAND OPENING celebration at 2A Main Street!  Greco Design Company will be open this weekend on Friday and Saturday from 12-6pm and Sunday from 1-5pm.  Stop by to check out this exciting new business in town!  

Thank you to the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development for making this possible!"

 #popshopfranklin #economicdevelopment #downtownrevitalization #franklinma #downtown #SupportSmallBusiness

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTownofFranklin/posts/528890128478094

Greco Design Company

Pop Shop Franklin

Town of Franklin, MA: Pop Shop application now open

Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) tweeted on Tue, May 18, 2021:

Are you a small business owner looking to "pop up"? Our Pop Shop application is now open! We will be opening our very first location at 70 East Central Street (Rt 140) in mid-June! 

We are accepting applications for vendors here https://t.co/TMZCxFvJvp Reach out with questions! https://t.co/fbwn9vJLqM

 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1394684681564696576

Town of Franklin, MA: Pop Shop application now open

FM #543 - Talk Franklin - 05/14/21 (audio)

FM #543 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 543 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing and Communications Specialist Anne Marie Tracey. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about: 

• Budget and upcoming Town Council hearings 5/26-27

• Housing plan out for public comment

• Maple Hill right of first refusal clock started

• Pop up grant received

• ArtWALK Celebration June 11-12-13

Links to the key topics covered here are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 31 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie and Anne Marie.

Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f6565222-dc69-409d-9db4-d1805fee4f22

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Town of Franklin budget page  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget 

Franklin Schools budget page  https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget 

Recap of the EDC meeting includes links to the Housing Plan

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/05/recap-economic-development-subcomm.html

Added Town Council meeting for Maple Hill right of first refusal

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/05/franklin-ma-town-council-meeting-agenda.html

Pop Shop Franklin -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/05/town-of-franklin-ma-pop-shop-franklin.html 

ArtWALK - hold the dates -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/05/hold-dates-franklin-artwalk-celebration.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

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"

 

FM #543 - Talk Franklin - 05/14/21 (audio) 

Boston Globe: "A pop-up gallery fills a vacant spot in Providence with joy and light"

Franklin received a grant to create a Pop Shop downtown. From the Boston Globe we share what Providence has done with a popup shop as an example.

"During the pandemic, downtown Providence was living in its own shadow, with empty storefronts and restaurants that were “hibernating” for the winter or closed for good.But these days, cobblestone-lined Westminster Street has started to feel alive again, thanks in part to three Rhode Island-based women and their new pop-up art gallery, “Reflection-Delight.”

Curated by Sheryl Kopel, a freelance artist manager and facilitator, the temporary exhibition has filled 233 Westminster St., a space that is usually vacant. She’s chosen two artists whose styles are vastly different, but whose work looks to project “joy and inner strength that fly in the face of darker trends in the wider world.”

Continue reading the article online  (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/05/14/metro/pop-up-gallery-fills-vacant-spot-providence-with-joy-light/

 

In case you missed the grant announcement:

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/05/town-of-franklin-ma-pop-shop-franklin.html

 

Pop Shop Franklin