In the News: Strawberry Stroll, lawsuit filed

The Strawberry Stroll kicks off downtown this afternoon, with volunteers outside Dean Bank on Main Street expected to dish out more than 700 whipped-cream-topped shortcakes. 

The Franklin Downtown Partnership’s annual event runs from 4 to 7 p.m., rain or shine, and includes 25 local businesses that have planned strawberry or spring-themed specials, including food, giveaways and activities for children. 

“The Strawberry Stroll was the first event the Downtown Partnership organized to bring the community together in the heart of downtown,” said organizer Nicole Fortier. “In the past 13 years the event has grown, but our mission has stayed the same: to give people a fun way to meet up with friends, discover new downtown businesses and create more engagement.”

Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150611/NEWS/150619118/1994/NEWS

For a map of the events at the Strawberry Stroll check here
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2015/06/2015-strawberry-stroll-map.html

A local family has filed a civil lawsuit in federal court against the town, police chief and five officers, alleging acts of misconduct and civil rights violations that stem from a violent confrontation in February 2012. 

The plaintiffs, Jeffrey and Amy DeLucia, accuse officers of making false allegations against them in a police report of a Feb. 5 traffic stop on Church Street to cover up misconduct and intimidate the pair so they would not write a complaint, according to the 35-page lawsuit, originally filed in Norfolk Superior Court, but moved to U.S. District Court in March. 

During the traffic stop, Franklin police officer Paul Guarino allegedly struck Jeffrey DeLucia in the face with a metal flashlight “without justification,” giving DeLucia a concussion and an orbital bone fracture, the lawsuit said. The lawsuit also alleged that Guarino fractured DeLucia’s hand after stomping on it.

Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150610/NEWS/150619088/1994/NEWS

Franklin Strawberry Stroll scheduled for Thursday, June 11

The Franklin Downtown Partnership will serve up sweet, juicy, whipped cream-topped strawberry shortcakes at the 13^th annual Franklin Strawberry Stroll on Thursday, June 11. The event will happen throughout downtown Franklin from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., rain or shine.

"The Strawberry Stroll was the first event the Downtown Partnership organized to bring the community together in the heart of downtown. In the past 13 years the event has grown but our mission has stayed the same – to give people a fun way to meet up with friends, discover new downtown businesses and create more engagement," says Nicole Fortier, event chairperson.

Franklin Strawberry Stroll - June 11

Volunteers will slice up more than 160 quarts of ripe strawberries to top nearly 700 shortcakes. Dozens of cases of whipped cream will top off the Stroll's signature desserts, which will be served up outside Dean Bank on Main Street.

More than 25 local businesses have strawberry or spring-themed specials, food items, giveaways, face painting and kids' activities planned for the afternoon. For example, the Historical Museum invites visitors to browse the Horace Mann exhibit while enjoying punch and cookies.

A complete list of happenings will be available at the Stroll and on the FDP website, franklindowntownpartnership.org, and its Facebook page.

Along with sweet treats and activities, the Stroll promises great local entertainment. Music Odyssey Productions DJ Domenic Cotoia will entertain crowds browsing the booths in the Main Street parking lot. Jane's Frames is sponsoring Jamie Barrett with his guitar, and a talented lineup of Franklin High School musicians will perform at The Cake Bar. Kevin Wolfe is set to perform at Pisini Shoes.

Generous sponsors make the Strawberry Stroll possible. The Platinum Sponsor for his event is Dean Bank. Gold Sponsors are Dean College and SolarFlair, and the Silver Sponsor is DCU. Bronze Sponsors include Chestnut Dental Associates, Franklin Ford, Franklin Health & Rehabilitation Center, Keefe Insurance Agency, Middlesex Savings Bank and The Estate at Franklin. Friends of the Festival Sponsors are Garelick Farms, Jane's Frames, Leaf Filter Gutter Protection, Nexamp and Simon's Furniture.

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Franklin Downtown Partnerhsip - Strawberry Festival - June 11

Strawberries!

and short cake

Oh my!

Franklin Downtown Partnerhsip - Strawberry Festival - June 11

For additional information on the Strawberry Festival pay attention here or to the Franklin Downtown Partnership page   http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Franklin Downtown Partnership events for 2015

The Franklin Downtown Partnership has set its 2015 dates for the Strawberry Stroll, Holiday Stroll, and Beautification days. The Partnership also announces its General Meeting dates and invites the public to attend and learn more about important changes coming to downtown Franklin.

The event schedule looks different this year because the FDP has put the Harvest Festival on hold due to the upcoming Streetscape revitalization project. The scheduled reconstruction of roadways and sidewalks and pedestrian safety were the main factors in the Partnership’s decision to postpone the festival until 2016.

Downtown Beautification Day will be Saturday, May 16, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The Partnership, the Franklin Garden Club and numerous volunteers wielding spades and garden gloves will install hundreds of flowers and greens throughout downtown and on the Common. Community service hours will be available to students. Contact Eileen Mason, emason11@verizon.net, for more information about the event, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities. Winter Beautification Day will be Sunday, November 22.

The 12th annual Strawberry Stroll is will take place downtown on Thursday, June 11, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Come celebrate summer with the Partnership’s scrumptious Strawberry Shortcakes while enjoying live entertainment and a sidewalk sale. If you would like to sponsor or participate in this event please contact event Co-chair Nicole Fortier, nfortier@deanbank.com.

The always-popular Holiday Stroll will be Thursday, December 3, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. This special holiday celebration will include a visit from Santa and his elves, live entertainment, food and drink specials, crafts and gift shopping. Gregg Chalk and Roberta Trahan will co-chair this festive event.

The Partnership invites business owners and interested residents to participate in its General Meetings on June 4, September 3 and November 5. Come learn more about issues affecting downtown Franklin. The meetings are held at 8:30 a.m. at the Dean College Campus Center.

More information about each event, meeting sponsorship and volunteer opportunities can be found at www.franklindowntownpartnership.org, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FranklinDowntownPartnership.org, or on Twitter at @FranklinDowntwn.


The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a nonprofit, 501©3 organization made up of business owners, community leaders and residents working together to stimulate economic development downtown and create a positive impact throughout the area. The FDP currently has over 200 members and welcomes all businesses and residents. For more information, please contact Executive Director Lisa Piana at (774)571-3109 or downtown.franklin@yahoo.com.

Downtown Partnership 2015 Events

This was shared from the Downtown Partnership page here

http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2015/04/2015-event-meeting-dates-press-release.html

Franklin Downtown Partnership recap of the Strawberry Stroll

I missed out on the Strawberry Stroll but you can view these photos and write up from the Franklin Downtown Partnership website:

Our Strawberry Stroll brought hundreds to Downtown Franklin on Thursday for an afternoon of fun, friends, entertainment, shopping, and, of course, those delicious Strawberry Shortcakes.

Thanks to our event organizers, co-chairs Jane Curran of Jane's Frames and Nicole Fortier of Dean Bank for a fun, safe and entertaining afternoon!
Thanks go to our wonderful and generous sponsors too!

• Platinum Sponsors Dean Bank and Big Y World Class Market

• Gold Sponsor Dean College for the mouthwatering strawberries and shortcakes

• Silver Sponsor DCU

• Bronze Sponsors Chestnut Dental, Franklin Ford and Middlesex Savings Bank

• Friends of the Festival Sponsors Keefe Insurance and Leaf Filter

• Local dairy company Garelick Farms provided the whipped topping on the shortcakes

Finally, thanks to the Franklin DPW and the Franklin Police Department for keeping the public safe while strolling through town.

A few photos from the Stroll are below. For more shots from the afternoon be sure to watch the slideshow in the upper right-hand side of the Downtown Partnership webpage.

The Dean Bank Shortcake Team

hmm, good!

Outside Dean Bank

Strawberry Stroll flyer and the pièce de résistance 

showing off a ladybug

Artistry Kitchen and Bistro

looks good, can I have some?

artists at work - Jane's Frames

Take a chance on "River runs through it"

Street view - Jane's Frames

more strawberry specials

strawberry dressed "Drama Kids"

Some walk, some ride

Kennedy school entry to Ladybug Project

Kennedy School entry to Ladybug Project

more artists at work - Franklin Art Center

face paint artist

Next Step Living

look at those eyes!

crowd view

Chestnut Dental

Little Kids Club

Leaf Filter

Berry Building parking lot view 1

Berry Building parking lot view 2

Berry Building parking lot view 3

Lisa Piana with Music Odyssey Productions

Civil War display at Franklin Historical Museum

discussing the Civil War display at Franklin Historical Museum

the Civil War display at Franklin Historical Museum 2

The photos and text were re-posted from the Franklin Downtown Partnership page
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2014/06/sweet-kickoff-to-spring.html

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Strawberry Stroll - Thursday, June 12

The annual Strawberry Stroll is scheduled for Thursday, Jun 12th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM

Strawberry Stroll - Jun 12

Strawberry Stroll - Jun 12 - Downtown Franklin

Additional information on the Strawberry Stroll can be found on the Downtown Partnership webpage   http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Living History Exhibit at the Franklin Downtown Partnership's Annual Strawberry Stroll

As the country recognizes the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the Franklin Historical Museum will host a living history exhibit at the Franklin Downtown Partnership's Annual Strawberry Stroll on Thursday, June 12th. 

Franklin Historical Museum

Members of the U.S. Naval Landing Party, a Civil War reenactment crew, will exhibit a modified version of their living exhibit on the front lawn of the museum, with tents, bunks, uniforms and daily necessities of the soldiers from this historic time period. 

Students, educators, history buffs, children and folks of all ages have a great opportunity to speak with the Civil War 'soldiers' and the event certainly will be enjoyed by all.

Additional information about the Franklin Historical Museum can be found on their webpage
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/

Strawberry Stroll Sponsorship Needed May 5th

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

It is because of your sponsorship support that the Partnership is able to continue to have our events each year. 

The Partnership is planning for our upcoming Beautification Day

and Strawberry Stroll.  Please e-mail us by May 5th if you would like to be a sponsor, so we can include you in the promotional materials.

Franklin Downtown Partnership

Attached are this year's sponsorship levels for all of the 2014 events. 

Strawberry Stroll Sponsorship Levels:

Friends:    $200

Bronze:     $300

Silver:        $500

Platinum:   $2,000

Please e-mail the FDP office if you are planning to sponsor so we can list you on all of the press materials.

Thank you again for your interest and continued support!

Franklin Downtown Partnership’s annual Strawberry Stroll

"I am pleasantly surprised," said organizer Nicole Fortier of the large turnout. "It just goes to show you that the strawberry shortcakes really draw people in." 

Along with the partnership’s other seasonal events, the stroll shines a light on the downtown. Local businesses had tables set up throughout the plaza for people to stop by and find out what they’re all about. 

"It’s really a great community event," Fortier said.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x871004483/Rain-cold-dont-dampen-spirits-at-Franklins-Strawberry-Stroll#ixzz2WBKx14MT

Jane's Frames: Kids Create

Strawberry Stroll, June 13, 2013 4- 7 pm  Dear Steve, You are Invited  to   Kids Create  Allowing kids of all ages to create art on canvas There is now a large blank canvas hanging in the shop,  acrylic paint and paintbrushes await eager art enthusiasts. We will work together to create a huge canvas to be raffled off, all proceeds go to the Food Pantry. Sidewalk Sale during  Strawberry Stroll Downtown Franklin Due to the forecast of rain, many of the vendor tables, including the Strawberry Shortcake table, will be set up inside the Depot Plaza building,   (the building that houses Acapulco's)    Come to Jane's Frames  to see  Homemade soaps by Mary Jo Martini, and bracelets by Ben Speaks: their tables will set up inside the shop. At Franklin Art Center there will be an Art Show and an activity creating a sculpture from ping pong balls for the Sculpture Park.   Bargains galore!! - 100's of  prints 30-50% off   A Selection of Framed Art  at 30-50% off!!     The Strawberry Stroll is sponsored by the Franklin Downtown Partnership whose mission is the revitalization of Downtown Franklin.

Forward email Jane's Frames | 11 East Central Street | Franklin | MA | 02038

Franklin Downtown Partnership - Strawberry Stroll

It's warm, it's June, must be Strawberry Stroll time soon.

Yes, mark the date - June 13 to come to downtown Franklin for the annual Strawberry Stroll!


To download and print the flyer please click here.

For more information on the Franklin Downtown Partnership, please visit their webpage
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Downtown Partnership asks "Please Sponsor Us!"

Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:

Please Sponsor Us!

via Franklin Downtown Partnership by noreply@blogger.com (Terri Frank) on 3/13/13

Franklin DowntownPartnership

Dear FDP Members:

Spring is almost here and that means it is event planning time for the Partnership.

We want to thank all of our past sponsors who supported our events.  We look forward to another successful year and hope that we can count on your support again.

As you know, the FDP is only able to continue these events with funding from businesses like yours.  Our first event is the Strawberry Festival, on June 13th.  The deadline is May 5th to be included in the newspapers and promotional materials.

Thanks for your continued generosity,

Lisa Piana

Executive Director

(774)571-3109

Click here for a list of Event Dates.

Click here for a list of Sponsorship Opportunities.

Click here for a Sponsorship Registration Form. 

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