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Friday, February 10, 2012

Bellingham library may help Franklin patrons

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Bellingham library may help Franklin patrons

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Library trustees are offering a slight reprieve to some Franklin residents who have been locked out of the statewide library material-sharing network, potentially allowing them to borrow materials after last week's decertification.

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2nd Annual Big Wedding Giveaway

PLAINVILLE, MA: Local wedding photographer Jen Osojnicki didn't realize what she was getting into when she offered a wedding giveaway contest last year. "I came up with the idea because I thought it would be a fun, exciting way to help a bride win her dream wedding, and it was. We offered some great prizes and the winning bride was thrilled," says Jen. Repeating the contest seemed like a good idea…and good ideas have a way of growing to become great. Within days of her decision to hold the 2nd annual Big Wedding Giveaway Contest, other local wedding vendors had jumped on board, and Ms. Osojnicki has now amassed donation of services and gift certificates for a true dream wedding--a prize worth nearly $20,000.

The 2nd annual Big Wedding Giveaway Contest is an essay contest for engaged couples; entry submission runs from February 15, 2012 through February 24, 2012. Entrants must write an essay telling their story—how they met and fell in love—including details about why they deserve to win the prize, and send the essay, along with a recent photo of the couple, to jenosojnicki@gmail.com. Essays must be between 250-500 words long, and a group of judges will choose the top essays out of all the submissions. On February 29, 2012, these top essays will be posted on www.jenosojnicki.com and opened for public voting on Ms. Osojnicki's blog (voting runs until 3:00pm March 6, 2012). Wedding dates must also be included in each entry, as many of the vendors who are booked into 2013 must take their schedules into account when choosing the winner. "Last year, some of the stories brought us to tears. It reminded me about why I love what I do," says Ms. Osojnicki. The winning couple will be announced at an event (details to follow) and crowned with—what else—a veil and top hat.

Local vendors donating their services to this Contest include:

Jen Osojnicki, Photographer www.jenosojnicki.com
Nathan Suher, Filmmaker www.nathansuher.com
The Black Opal Florist www.theblackopal.com
New England Corvette Rental http://www.newenglandcorvette.com/
Smitten https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smitten/179542588779977
Buttonwood Originals http://www.ButtonwoodOriginals.com/
Col. Blackinton Inn www.colblackintoninn.com
Striking Beauties www.strikingbeauties.com
Caterina Walton @ Sorella Salon https://www.facebook.com/sorellasalon
Essence Massage www.essencemassagestudio.com
Ideal Affairz www.idealaffairz.com
Rob Peters Entertainment www.robpetersentertainment.com
Sorella Salon https://www.facebook.com/sorellasalon
Nails by Donna at Sorella Salon https://www.facebook.com/sorellasalon
Silpada By Jen Brillon https://www.facebook.com/jenbrillonsterlingboutique
The Wedding Outlet www.theweddingoutlet.com

Aside from providing a fun, exciting contest for brides, Ms. Osojnicki intends this contest to be a way to recognize and support local vendor companies. "I'm astounded at the generosity I'm seeing from local businesses in this contest, and I want to help get the word out about it. When small business owners band together, great things happen!" More details, including complete rules and restrictions, can be found on www.jenosojnicki.com.

Contact: Aileen McDonough Phone: 401-383-3515 Email: aileen@3amwriters.com or

Jen Osojnicki Phone: 508-932-4695 Email: Jenosojnicki@gmail

Jen Osojnicki

jenosojnicki@gmail.com

508.932.4695

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Wadsworth Diary - Feb 9. 1858

Clowdy, stormy, snow & rain & warm. Staid in store all day. Jos & Abbie went to Boston. Father went to Dedham after deeds. Went to Lyceum in eve, not very full house. Question was resolved that the spendthrift is a better member of society than the miser.

Written upside down: decided 2 in neg & 1 in afermative.

In the 1850s, on a busy working farm in the southern part of Franklin, a man named George Wadsworth started writing in a journal about everyday events. When he filled that journal, he bought another, and filled that up too. Two dozen journals, and 27 years later, he had written about almost everything that can happen in a small New England town. His words were lost to history until 1986, when town resident Gail Lembo came across some of the journals at a yard sale.

From the Franklin Historical Museum website
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/p/wadsworth-diaries_30.html

"making sure there is a consistent cost approach"

Local lawmakers generally supported DeLeo’s statement about taxes, which was a blow to Gov. Deval Patrick’s plan to raise $260 million by raising a levy on cigarettes, and ending the sales tax exemption on candy and soda.

“People just can’t afford more taxes, and it’s not the time. It’s never the time in my opinion,” state Rep. Ryan Fattman, R-Sutton, said.

Rep. James Vallee, D-Franklin, said the message of no new taxes and fees would show voters the state was living within its budget.

“For us to send a consistent message to the business leaders and our constituents that we are going to live within our means, I think that’s the right message and right approach to balancing our budget,” Vallee said.

Franklin Downtown Partnership: Membership Application

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Membership Application

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We have exciting plans for this year and invite you to become a member!

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2012 FDP Membership Application

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In the News - Franklin Art, Valentine Dance, Silent auction

Franklin Art Association to exhibit at library

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YMCA Family Valentine Dance events set

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Dinner, silent auction event to benefit My One Wish

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