Holiday Stroll performers

The listing of the Holiday Stroll performers to listen to on Thursday, Dec 3 in downtown Franklin:

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In the News: ground breaking, Holiday Stroll, Christmas Fair - Sat Dec 5th

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

State and local officials gathered on a Plain Street property Monday morning to break ground on a project intended to provide housing for those with intellectual disabilities. 

Those who spoke in the brief ceremony said the eight-unit facility - intended to accommodate clients of the state's Department of Developmental Services - would be providing a vital service. 

Lisa Audette, the town's Housing Authority agent, spoke of the project's origins. She said the initial effort started in 2004, after the authority learned about the need for such housing. 

"We met people who were born and raised in Franklin," she said. "As adults, they had no opportunity to live the community."

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Local businesses and organizations will celebrate the season this Thursday during the Franklin Downtown Partnership's Holiday Stroll. 

The stroll - the seventh such event put on by the partnership - will run from 4 to 8 p.m. in Franklin's downtown. 

The evening, said partnership Executive Director Lisa Piana, will begin with a tree-lighting ceremony at 4 p.m. at the Dean College Common.

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St. John's Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant St., Franklin will hold its Christmas fair on Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

The event will feature a cookie walk, raffles, a bake table, hand-crafted items made by ladies from St. John's, fudge and candy, gift baskets, children's activities and free photos with Santa and his elves from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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In the News: Holiday Stroll, family tradition for Nutcracker, intersession studies at Dean, double poles in MetroWest

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

Downtown Franklin’s favorite holiday party, the annual Holiday Stroll, happens Thursday, Dec. 3, from 4 to 8 p.m., and organizers promise fun and festivities for the whole family with visits from Santa, Mrs. Claus, Post Mark the North Pole postman, refreshments, entertainment, crafts and gift shopping. 

Carolers and hot chocolate will set a holiday mood at the annual tree lighting ceremony on Dean College’s Dean Hall Common at 4 p.m. From there event goers will stroll through downtown Franklin to sample treats, enjoy entertainment and score shopping specials offered by more than 30 local businesses.

carollers on the Dean campus at the 2014 Holiday Stroll

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When the curtain rises on Franklin Performing Arts Company’s “The Nutcracker” this holiday season, Franklin’s Steve Crowley and Hannah Rezendes will share the stage as Grandfather and Clara Silberhaus. It’s a relationship the two know well. 

“I really like that he’s my grandfather in the show and in real life,” said Hannah, 13.

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The School of Continuing Studies at Dean College will offer winter intercession courses beginning Dec. 28. 

Courses are open to all ages and experience levels and will be taught in areas such as business, English, history, sociology and psychology. 

The Dean Leadership Institute and the School of Continuing Studies have partnered with industry leaders to offer two one-week course options, including “Negotiating Skills for a Complex World” and “Building Value Through Sales and Branding.”

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In his travels around Framingham, Town Meeting member Joel Winett often notices two utility poles placed to serve the same purpose. 

He takes pictures of these so-called double poles and submits the photos to officials, hoping to get wires moved and the old poles removed. But, the double poles often remain. 

“When there’s damage (to a pole), they’re pretty good at putting in a new telephone pole and fastening the old telephone pole to a new telephone pole,” Winett said of utility companies’ responses. 

But, local officials say it is often a challenge to get all the companies to move their wires, a process that delays road work and leaves unsightly and unsafe double poles.

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Fun at the Downtown Partnership October Stroll

FALL FUN At the OCTOBER STROLL

We had a clear and beautiful afternoon for Thursday's downtown Franklin October Stroll! The crowds came out to celebrate Fall in Franklin with music, impromptu dance parties, crafts, face painting, games, pumpkins and decorating kits, gift shopping, costumed characters and delicious foods. Thank you to all the wonderful Franklinites and area residents who came out to celebrate the season with us! Our wonderful sponsors helped make our first October Stroll a resounding success - Thank You!  Thanks to the Bernon Family Branch YMCA for operating the Children's Area for the event. Thanks, also, to the Franklin DPW and the Franklin Police for helping us with logistics and safety.  Many thanks, too, to all the volunteers who helped organize and run this fun event. Here are a few photos from the evening.  Gold Sponsors Middlesex Savings Bank and Rockland Trust Silver Sponsors Dean Bank, DCU, Franklin Ford and The Estate at Franklin Bronze Sponsors Chestnut Dental Associates and Keefe Insurance Bronze Sponsors Chestnut Dental Associates Friends of the Stroll Sponsors Alumni Restaurant, Beaux Regards Photographic Art by Marjorie Sardella, Crossway Church, D. G. Ranieri Real Estate, Jane's Frames, Nexamp, Next Step Living, The Franklin Historical Museum and WMRC 1490-AM. Additional photos can be found on the Downtown Partnership Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/franklindowntownpartnership.org/photos_stream

October Stroll: Entertainment Schedule!!

October Stroll - Thursday, October 15th 4:00-8:00

Times subject to change

Silver Sponsor Dean Bank will give out pumpkins and decorating kits at the October Stroll

Main Street Parking Lot

4 to 8 p.m. -- Music Odyssey Productions with DJ Domenic Cotoia

Rockland Trust

5 to 7 p.m. -- Kevin Wolfe

Jane's Frames

4 to 5:30 p.m. -- Jamie Barrett

The Cake Bar

WMRC 1490-AM – Live Broadcast, giveaways
4 p.m. and 5 p.m. -- FHS student musicians

Simon's Parking Lot

4 to 5 p.m. – Fred Astaire Franklin
5 to 6 p.m. – Don Newton & Ken Barney
6 to 6:15 p.m. – Inspire Dance Academy
6:15 to 7 p.m. – Don Newton & Ken Barney
7 to 7:15 p.m. – Inspire Dance Academy

THE BLACK BOX

4 to 6 p.m. – Pose for photos with "The Addams Family" characters
6 to 7 p.m. – "The Addams Family" preview

October Stroll -Thursday, Oct 15th

Come support your Downtown Businesses this Thursday!

Franklin Downtown Partnership - October Stroll - Oct 15

There are more than 35 businesses, groups and entertainers lined up for Thursday's event! 

Come check out downtown Franklin on Thursday, October 15, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Middlesex Savings Bank – Gold Sponsor

Rockland Trust – Gold Sponsor

Dean Bank – Silver Sponsor

DCU – Silver Sponsor

Franklin Ford – Silver Sponsor

The Estate at Franklin – Silver Sponsor

Chestnut Dental – Bronze Sponsor

Keefe Insurance – Bronze Sponsor

Alumni Restaurant – Friends Sponsor

Beaux Regards Photographic Art – Friends Sponsor

Crossway Church – Friends Sponsor

D. G. Ranieri Real Estate – Friends Sponsor

Jane’s Frames – Friends Sponsor

Nexamp – Friends Sponsor

Next Step Living – Friends Sponsor

The Franklin Historical Museum – Friends Sponsor

WMRC Radio – Friends Sponsor

America’s Best Defense

Artistry Kitchen

Bernon Family Branch YMCA

Century 21 Commonwealth

CTE Diane Padula-O’Neill

DJ Domenic Cotoia Music Odyssey Productions

Don Newton

Drama Kids of Metro West

Eco-Embrace

Enchanted Memories Travel

Franklin Art Center

Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center

Fred Astaire Franklin

FHS Student Musicians

Friends of the Franklin Library

Happy Tails DDC/Destination Dog

H & R Block

Inspire Dance Academy

Jamie Barrett

Kevin Wolfe

Kindercare Learning Center

Landscape Depot Supply

Magnolia Heights Gracious Retirement Living

Offices of Senator Spilka and Representative Roy

Optimize Fitness

Pisini Shoes

Rail Good Coffee

Rockland Trust

Sally’s Alley

Simon’s Furniture

Sugar Shoppe

Team Fitness/CrossFit-Franklin

Temple Etz-Chaim

Tom Reardon HVAC

The Black Box

The Cake Bar

Zinc Day Spa

- See more at: http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/#sthash.SplpWNsW.dpuf

In the News: October Stroll entertainment, dementia workshop at Senior Center

Music, entertainment and games will be on hand for the Franklin Downtown Partnership's October Stroll. 

Partnership Executive Director Lisa Piana said the Oct. 15 event will take place in the downtown area from 4 to 8 p.m. 

According to Piana, the event was conceived as a way to replace the town's traditional harvest festival. 

"This year, with the construction downtown, the town and the partnership felt it was best to not have that many people in the center, but we still wanted to have an event," she said.

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October Stroll flyer

The Alzheimer’s Association will present a workshop on behaviors related to dementia 6-8 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St. The workshop is free and open to the public. 

“Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior” will teach attendees to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Franklin Senior Center

All New October Stroll Thursday, October 15, in Downtown Franklin: Pumpkin Decorating, Entertainment, Crafts, Activities Planned

It has been said that fall is the best time of year in New England, and the Franklin Downtown Partnership plans to celebrate autumn in downtown Franklin with the October Stroll on Thursday, October 15, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The October Stroll was created after organizers postponed the Harvest Festival this year because of downtown streetscape construction. Festival organizers embraced the opportunity to bring the community together to enjoy a pumpkin decorating contest, crafts, entertainers, seasonal treats and other activities on a smaller, more intimate scale.

FDP Logo

“Our shops are open, groups and businesses want to connect with residents in Franklin and surrounding communities, and we are excited to offer some fun activities in many locations around our downtown,” says Nicole Fortier, Franklin Downtown Partnership president.

Many activities are planned for the kids. Dean Bank will be giving out pumpkins along with decorating kits to children at its 21 Main Street location.

The Hockomock Area YMCA Bernon Family Branch will create a kids’ sports center in the parking area behind Rockland Trust. It will be the ideal place for children to burn off extra energy while trying out games and learning new sports skills.

Music and entertainment are planned for seven different venues, including Dean Bank, Rockland Trust, the Main Street parking lot, Jane’s Frames, The Cake Bar, Simon’s Furniture and The Black Box.

Jamie Barrett is scheduled to perform at Jane’s Frames, and Kevin Wolfe will entertain visitors on Main Street. Franklin High School student musicians will perform at The Cake Bar and Dean Bank. Go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org for details about performance times as they are finalized.

The Franklin Performing Arts Company will present a preview of “The Addams Family” at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street. Stop in between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. and take a photo with a costumed cast member from this production, based loosely on the 1960s TV show.

DJ Domenic Cotoia of Music Odyssey Productions will entertain crowds browsing booths in the parking lot on Main Street, and WMRC 1490-AM will broadcast live from the event.

Downtown stores and restaurants will offer specials and fall-themed treats at their locations. Make time for cider and cookies at the Franklin Historical Museum and take a tour of the latest displays.

Local businesses, crafters and groups will have booths at Simon’s Furniture on Summer Street and the patio on East Central Street. More vendor booths will be found along Sponsorship Row in the Main Street parking lot.

Gold Sponsors for the October Stroll are Middlesex Savings Bank and Rockland Trust. Silver Sponsors are Dean Bank, DCU, Franklin Ford and The Estate at Franklin.

The Bronze Sponsors are Chestnut Dental Associates and Keefe Insurance. Friends of the Stroll Sponsors are Alumni Restaurant, Beaux Regards Photographic Art by Marjorie Sardella, Crossway Church, D.G. Ranieri Real Estate, Jane’s Frames, Nexamp, Next Step Living, The Franklin Historical Museum and WMRC.

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit, 501©3 organization made up of businesses, residents and community leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. The Partnership runs events such as the Strawberry Stroll and the Holiday Stroll, and is involved in streetscape and design efforts, greenspace and sculpture projects. Go to the www.franklindowntownpartnership.org to learn more.

In the News: Livestrong at the Y, October Stroll

Since 2010, The Hockomock Area YMCA has been facilitating the “Livestrong at the YMCA” program and new fall classes will be held at the Invensys Foxboro Branch, 67 Mechanic St., Foxborough, and the Bernon Family Branch, 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin. 

Options for classes at the Ivensys Foxboro Branch are from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning on Sept. 19, or from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays beginning Oct. 5. 

The class at the Bernon Family Branch in Franklin is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Sept. 29.

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The Franklin Downtown Partnership plans to celebrate autumn in downtown Franklin with the October Stroll 4-8 p.m. on Oct. 15. 

The October Stroll was created after organizers postponed the Harvest Festival this year due to downtown streetscape construction. The stroll will include a pumpkin decorating contest, crafts, entertainers, seasonal treats and other activities on a smaller, more intimate scale. 

“Our shops are open; groups and businesses want to connect with residents in Franklin and surrounding communities, and we are excited to offer some fun activities in many locations around our downtown,” says Nicole Fortier, Franklin Downtown Partnership president.

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Holiday Stroll - Updated Activity and Musical Performance Listing

Artistry Kitchen: Visit us at 14 East Central Street

Cake Bar: Kids make snowman cupcakes.  Musical performances throughout the evening featuring Franklin Public School student show groups.

Dean Bank: Gingerbread cookie decorating

Dean College: 4:00pm tree lighting, caroling and hot chocolate

Drama Kids: Holiday crafts for kids at Depot Plaza

Eco-Embrace: Earrings, tunics, leggings for $5 with any purchase.  Free 15 minute Reiki session coupon

Emma’s Quilt Cupboard: Stop in to visit and listen to WMRC 1490 AM live remote broadcast

Enchanted Memories: Travel bags and giveaway items

Franklin Fire Department: Climb aboard a real fire truck

“12 Days of Donating” drop off locations:Franklin Food Pantry: 
Franklin Food Elves’ donation drive for

Auerr, Zajack & Associates ~ British Beer Company ~ Digital Federal

Credit Union ~ Dean Bank ~ Dean College ~ Drama Kids ~ Emma’s

Quilt Cupboard ~ Franklin Downtown Partnership ~ Jane’s Frames

Keefe Insurance Agency ~ Murphy Business Solutions and Poor Richard’s Wine & Spirits

RE/MAX Executive Realty ~ Yellin & Hyman, P.C.

Holiday Stroll

Franklin Ford: Car on display at Simon’s Furniture Parking Lot

Franklin Girl Scouts of Eastern MA: Come by Rockland Trust to create a craft

Franklin Historical Museum:  Hot chocolate and candy canes. Make paper ornament and visit with Mrs. Claus

Franklin Martial Arts: Karate demonstrations and information in front of Dean Bank

Franklin Public Schools Musical performances at the Cake Bar

Fred Astaire Dance Studio: Dance show and tutorial at Depot Plaza

Jane’s Frames: Poor Richard’s Wine & Spirits will offer beverage samples; Printsmart Office Products will offer holiday ornaments to raise money for Children’s Hospital; 6-7:00pm Jamie Barrett performs

Leaf Filter: Find us at Depot Plaza for a free estimate and gutter demonstration

Liberty Tax Service: Hot chocolate, job fair open house for Tax School/Marketers & Waiver positions

Making Whoopie: Whoopie pie sale at the Black Box!

NEWPRO: Find us at Depot Plaza to enter our Great Homeowners Makeover, your chance to win $20,000 in Home Renovations plus $5,000 CASH (drawn in January)

Next Step Living: Find us at Depot Plaza for holiday themed family activity and no cost energy assessments

Pour Richard’s Wine & Spirits:  Mulled and regular cider & refreshments at Jane’s Frames

Printsmart Office Products: Visit us at Jane’s Frames for free holiday ornaments to raise money for Children’s Hospital

Rick’s: Enjoy one complementary cup of Rick’s award-winning clam chowder or one regular size dish of our premium ice cream with the purchase of an adult meal during the Stroll

Rockland Trust: Arts & Crafts with Franklin Girl Scouts; Live musical performance

Shaw’s Supermarket: Visit us outside Rockland Trust. Buy or decorate a holiday wreath

Simon’s Furniture: Come meet Santa.  Franklin Ford car display at our parking lot

Tranquil Souls Yoga: Hot chocolate & holiday treats. Special holiday package to new students ($40 unlimited yoga for 30 days) and 20% off all retail items

WMRC 1490 AM Radio: Live remote broadcast from Emma’s Quilt and giveaway to Smuggler’s Notch

YMCA: Kids physical fitness/sports area – Rockland Trust Parking Lot

Music and Live Performances

Carolers                                    3:45pm                           Dean College/Tree Lighting

Alexa Katsaros                         4:30-7:00pm                    Rockland Trust

WMRC Radio                          4:30-7:00pm                    Emma’s Quilt

Jamie Barrett                           6:00-7:00pm                    Jane’s Frames

Franklin Public Schools Performances

Brendan Ryan (cello) & Mrs. Plouffe (violin)   4:30pm                  Cake Bar

Members of the Repertory Orchestra             5:00pm                  Cake Bar

Woodwind Quintet (8^th &; 9^th graders)            5:30pm                  Cake Bar

FHS Repertory Orchestra String Quintet       6:00pm                  Cake Bar

Holiday Stroll - Dec 4 - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

The Christmas tree located on the triangle in downtown Franklin will get its lights turned on this evening for the Holiday Stroll.

Christmas tree downtown Franklin

For more information on the events at the Holiday Stroll check out the Downtown Partnership page here  http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2014/11/2014-holiday-stroll-press-release.html

Jane's Frames Events - Holiday Stroll - Dec4

Holiday Stroll Downtown Franklin Dec 4, 2014, 4pm - 7 pm Dear Steve, Stop in to Jane's Frames during the   Holiday Stroll Thursday, 4- 8 pm Meet Ann Williams of Pour Richards Wine & Spirits while you enjoy some sampling from her line, stick around to listen to Jamie Barrett performing from 6pm-7pm.       See the new line of Gifts and Home Decor, including Puzzles, Jewelry, Greeting Cards, Handmade Table Runners, unique clocks, Original Artwork and more.        Check out the Special Pricing on prints as we offer some fantastic deals beginning at $2.00!!      We are looking forward to seeing you! Sincerely, Jane Curran Jane's Frames

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