Harvest Stroll - photo essay

early in the morning, before most were up and about, the streets were cleaned

early in the evening, right around supper time, Main St closed

Town Council Chair Matt Kelly served as master of ceremonies

Congressman Joe Kennedy represented the Federal side of the collaboration to pull the improvement plan together

Representative Jeff Roy

Senators Karen Spilka and Richard Ross

and what we were waiting for, the ribbon did get cut!

Main St was full of folks all evening

not the best spot for a string instrument performance but the FHS students did well for an appreciative crowd

even as the sun was setting, Main St was full

"It will morph into the annual Harvest Stroll"

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

"The town has set aside a day to celebrate the completion of a downtown roadwork project that rebuilt roads, changed the traffic pattern and altered the look of the area. 

Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen said the event - a ribbon-cutting ceremony - is set to take place on Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. The town will set up a stage on Main Street and invite the public. 

Hellen said letters and invitations will be sent out to elected officials and stakeholders involved in the project."

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mew banners are being placed on the light poles as part of the improvement project

Franklin Downtown Partnership Holiday Stroll: Thank You and Photos to Share

Franklin Downtown Partnership  9 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA  02038 (774) 571-3109   downtown.franklin@yahoo.com A Frosty and Fun Time at the Holiday Stroll Thursday's Holiday Stroll was seasonably chilly and bright as Franklin kicked off this festive time of year with a tree lighting ceremony on Dean College's campus common. Strollers were treated to entertainment by Franklin musicians, crafts, shopping options from local businesses, sweets and warm beverages, and appearances by Santa, Mrs. Claus, Post Mark the North Pole Postman, Snow White and the Seven Elves, and Boomer. Thanks to the crowds who came out to enjoy the evening. Thank you DPW and Franklin Police Department for their hard work. Thank you, too, to Dean College for organizing hot chocolate, the carolers and the tree lighting! Thank you to our sponsors for helping make this event a success. And, last but not least, thank you to event organizers Roberta Trahan and Gregg Chalk.  Gold Sponsors DCU, Dean Bank and Dean College Silver Sponsors Franklin Ford, Keefe Insurance and Franklin Local Town Pages Bronze Sponsors Beaux Regards Photographic Arts by Marjorie Sardella, Franklin Health & Rehabilitation Center, Jane's Frames, NEWPRO and Next Step Living. Check out more photos in the slideshow at the top right side of the website and on our Facebook page! Franklin Downtown Partnership | downtown.franklin@yahoo.com | 774-571-3109 | franklindowntownpartnership.org Connect with us:

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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