Downtown Partnership - Event Listing for 2013

Franklin Downtown Partnership Sets 2013 Events

The Franklin Downtown Partnership announces the dates of its exciting events and festivals for 2013, including the Strawberry Stroll, the ever-popular Harvest Festival and the Holiday Stroll. The Partnership also has scheduled its General Meetings and invites all businesses and residents to attend and learn more about what's happening in and around Franklin.

Franklin Downtown Partnership

Downtown Beautification Day will be Saturday, May 18th, at 9 a.m. The FDP will join the Franklin Garden Club to spruce up the downtown center for spring and summer. Volunteers will plant more than 1,200 flowers, and community service hours will be available for students. Contact Eileen Mason at emason11@verizon.net about sponsorship and volunteer opportunities. Winter Decorating Day will be Sunday, November 24th.

The Strawberry Stroll will be Thursday, June 13th, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Partnership plans its famous strawberry shortcakes, entertainment and a sidewalk sale. The FDP is currently looking for sponsors for this popular event. For more information please contact event Co-Chairs Nicole Fortier at nfortier@deanbank.com or Bryan Taberner at btaberner@franklin.ma.us.

This year's annual Harvest Festival will take place on Sunday, October 6th, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Each year this popular fair draws more than 6,000 visitors. Booth registration information will be available on the FDP website in June.

The Holiday Stroll will be Thursday, December 5th, at 4:00 p.m. A tree lighting, carolers, a visit from Santa, refreshments and shopping specials will kick off the holiday season. Roberta Trahan and Gregg Chalk will be the co-chairs for this festive event.

The Partnership will hold General Meetings on May 2nd, September 5th and November 7th. All business owners and residents are invited to learn more about the Partnership's efforts in revitalizing downtown Franklin. The Thursday meetings are held at 8:30 a.m. at the Dean College Campus Center.

1st Annual Best Buddies Dodgeball Tournament

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First Annual Best Buddies Dodgeball Tournament at Horace Mann Middle School - Franklin! Sunday, May 5, 2013  2pm-5pm Upcoming Events CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND PRINT THE REGISTRATION FORM!        Click Here for a map of Franklin and Horace Mann Middle School        Join Our Mailing List!  And   Find us on Facebook!    FOR MORE INFORMTION CLICK THE LINKS BELOW   mberthia09@gmail.com       Event Name              Best Buddies First Annual Dodgeball Tournament Horrace Mann Middle School Sunday, May 5, 2013 2pm-5pm

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Italian Wednesdays & Comedy Night at 3!

Italian Wednesdays, Comedy Night April 26 & May 31 at 3! 3 461 W Central Street (Rt.140), Franklin, MA 02038 • 508.528.6333 • www.3-restaurant.com

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In the News: Tri-County, Senate race

Tri-County students participate in clinical visits

Sophomores enrolled in the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Medical Careers program are halfway through their experiential clinical learning at the Wrentham Developmental Center, a state-run, residential facility for developmentally disabled adults in Wrentham.

Follow our Senate race Twitter account

To get news about the U.S. Senate special election - including links to WickedLocal stories, news links and candidate statements - follow the Twitter account we have set up for the race at twitter.com/WLsenate.

And a reminder to follow Franklin Matters via Twitter - twitter.com/FranklinMatters

Safe prescription drug disposal

If you have prescription drugs that you are no longer taking, why leave them in your cabinet?

What should you do to dispose of them properly?

Drop them in the trash? NoFlush them down the toilet or drain? No

Bring them to the safe disposal drop box at the Franklin Police Station.

911 Panther Way, Franklin, MA

The kiosk is located just inside the front door.

1. Open the handle 
2. deposit your prescription containers 
3. close the handle

As easy as 1, 2, 3!

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Coincidentally, the newspaper has this article today:

Drug drop-off day is April 27

Local police departments will once again join forces with the Drug Enforcement Administration to get rid of residents' unused prescription medicine when the sixth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is held Saturday, April 27.

Note the DEA site does not list Franklin but the kiosk is at the Police Headquarters!

Rail Trail Committee - Meeting - Apr 9, 2013

The Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee will have a meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the YMCA in Franklin.  The meeting will start at 7:30.  At this meeting will will discuss the final details for the 3rd Annual Road Race (May 11), future outreach programs, and our upcoming presentation at the Franklin Town Council meeting. 

Also, registration for the 5k Run / 1m Walk can be found at www.FranklinBellinghamRailTrail.org/3-annual-road-race

SNETT Trail Head, Grove St, Franklin, MA

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The agenda for the meeting

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczcU1UOFpPOUpvRW8/edit?usp=sharing

You can also download and print the trace application from here

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczdVhzczM3cWczYkk/edit?usp=sharing

Ready to Run Program at Team Fitness Franklin

Ready to Run Program at Team Fitness Franklin Greetings! A number of you have expressed interest in the 5K training program and we're getting ready to kick it off in early May, with a target of the "Finish at the 50" -5K to be held at Patriot Place on July 3rd. What an amazing experience it will be to run in Gillette!   Jenn Champion Goebel, Certified Personal Trainer and experienced runner, will run the program. It is open to both members and non-members of any age and fitness level. In 8 weeks you'll go from "just thinking about it" to the starting line of your first event. For $295 (less than $19/session!) you will receive:  a week-by-week plan to get you running 3 miles or 30 minutes non-stop;  1 running workout per week, scaled to your ability;  1 conditioning session per week, focusing on injury prevention and flexibility;  one-on-one feedback to help you achieve your goals;  advice on everything from diet and hydration to race day strategy and recovery tactics;  registration in the "Finish at the 50" -5K to be held on July 3rd;  and a team t-shirt. We'll have two groups: DAYTIME: Running workouts on Tuesdays from 10:00-11:00 AM at the Franklin HS track Conditioning workouts on Thursdays from 10:00-11:00 AM EVENING: Conditioning workouts on Mondays from 7:30-8:30 PM Running workouts on Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 PM at the Franklin HS track Groups are limited to 5-10 participants, and will start the week of May 6th.  If you have any questions or would like to register, please email jenn@teamfitnessfranklin.com.  **The registration deadline is April 22nd, so don't delay!**  How Will You Stay Fit?? The Team at Team Fitness and CrossFit Franklin Have you tried one of our healthy, protein smoothies? Here is your chance. print out and bring in this coupon (and PLEASE, ONE PER MEMBER) and present it to one of our fabulous, incredible, talented and expert smoothie makers and we will hand you over a delicious, tasty post-workout smoothie to help you preserve your muscles and help them to re-cooperate, recover, build, and burn calories.  YOU MUST BRING IN THIS COUPON TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE SMOOTHIE! Please sign your name on the back of the coupon..........................! Thank you and ENJOY!!!! Offer Valid from April 8, 2013 through APRIL 30, 2013 @ 9:00 PM

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