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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Clown Shoes Beer Celebration - Franklin
Hello Everybody,
The British Beer Company will celebrate the brewing prowess of Clown Shoes Beer at the Franklin pub on Saturday February 25th. Five kegs and a cask from this popular Massachusetts based craft brewer will be tapped at noon. Flowing through the taps: Supa Hero IPA, Tramp Stamp Belgian IPA, Clementine Witbier, Muffin Top Belgian Tripel IPA, and Hoppy Feet American Black IPA. The cask will be a Vampire Slayer Imperial American Stout - one of Clown Shoes newest and most highly rated beers! How could anyone not be intrigued by a beer made with "Holy Water, malt smoked locally with hickory, beechwood and vampire killing stakes". Mmmm...stakes. Join the BBC from 3-6pm for a brewery promotion and social with a bunch of give-aways.
British Beer Company executive chef James Gibney of Essex England will be using and pairing Clown Shoes for some unforgettable lunch and dinner specials. These one day only delicacies will put a unique twist on some pub grub favorites and will incorporate and infuse Clown Shoes Beer into the recipes. Sorry...there will be no cotton candy.
Media Contact
grahamwilson@britishbeer.com
British Beer Company
280 Franklin Village Drive - Franklin, MA
http://www.britishbeer.com/local/franklin/
Clown Shoes Beer
http://www.clownshoesbeer.com/
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Wadsworth Diary - Feb 14, 1858
Clowdy and snowed some cold, 13 above zero Went to meeting in fournoon Rev. J. Thayer preached (or explained from the Bible some) Staid at home in the afternoon. No meeting in eve.
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
Note: I guess Valentine's Day wasn't a big deal in 1858. For more about the history of the day, here is the Wikipedia entry http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine's_Day
"we have to house students at a hotel"
The new dorm is designed to solve overcrowding and not intended to handle expanded enrollment, he said. The college has 1,356 students now.
The new residence hall is expected to be on West Central Street and will be addressed 100 West Central St.
Last night college staff presented the plan for the new building and accompanying landscaping to the Planning Board for the first time. The proposed building will be 37,000 square feet, with 121 bedrooms, and is part of the college’s long-term design plan.
Dean College hopes to begin construction in the spring and move students into the completed residence hall by the beginning of December, before the college’s winter break.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x183258756/Franklin-s-Dean-College-to-build-new-dorm#ixzz1mLsbqYHC
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Monday, February 13, 2012
Wadsworth Diary - Feb 13, 1858
After yesterday's mistake, we are back on track with the correct postings:
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
Pleasant & cold above zero at sunrise Jos went to Boston. I cut some wood (birch) fixed the Chandelier & carried it to the school house. Went to see Mr. Pherson. Aunt Patty is sick. Went to Wrentham with a passenger (Mr. H. Bowen.) Went to Lyceum in eve.
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
In the News - Library
Libraries of larger towns must stay open longer
by Alison McCall/Daily News staff
Punishment of Franklin library has point
by Alison McCall/Daily News staff
Yes, the punishment does have a point. We need to pay attention to the details in the Town budget. The budget cut was discussed and approved by the Town Council in Jun 2011. How many folks attended those budget hearings? Not many. So it is now a surprise that the decertification has happened.
The Finance Committee Budget hearing on the Library was not recorded so it is not available on video replay. The Town Council budget hearings are available. If you missed what happened then, you can still view that now:
Budget hearing Jun 8, 2011 -
In the first hearing, no 'holds' were put on the Library budget so no additional discussion or questions for details and impact was shown.
Budget hearing Jun 9, 2011 -
http://view.liveindexer.com/ViewIndexSessionSL.aspx?indexPointSKU=8%2bcrmcKRifpisG21A8l%2bzw%3d%3d
In the second hearing, there was discussion around the Fire Dept staffing but nothing on the Library.
In the second hearing, there was discussion around the Fire Dept staffing but nothing on the Library.
‘No worries’ works
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via Boston Globe -- Globe West by Phil Perry, Globe Correspondent on 2/11/12
Watching the Franklin High girls' basketball team warm up is a reminder that the upcoming game will be just that: a game. On Tuesday night, Kaitlin Copponi chatted playfully during a passing drill. Lauren Irvine danced to hip-hop songs. No game faces here. And before tip-off, they chant their mantra three times over: "Hakuna mattata!'' Then the Panthers rolled to their 15th straight victory, clinching the Hockomock Davenport title with a 46-29 win at Attleboro.
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Sunday, February 12, 2012
Franklin Food Pantry: 2nd Annual Phonathon
The 2nd Annual Phonathon will be conducted by the Franklin Food Pantry on Saturday Feb 18 and Saturday Feb 25.
Food Pantry volunteers will make phone calls during the hours between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM on both Saturdays.
Thanks to Dean College for the use of their facilities for allowing this to happen.
You can make donations on line at the Food Pantry website http://franklinfoodpantry.org/
or use the button here at Franklin Matters that will link you to the same donation process.
Wadsworth Diary - Feb 12, 1858
Oops, I posted Jan 12, 1858 instead of Feb 12, 1858
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
Very Pleasant very warm & windy Staid in store some & in house some with Wm. & c. in fournoon. Helped Jos & Father load a car of oak & ash. Put up 10 Bushels Potatoes for Clarry. Joseph went to Bellingham & to wood lot.
Here is Feb 12, 1858Written upside down: Started for the sing about 8 ¼ O’clock but went to writing school.
Very pleasant & cold 3 above zero at sunrise Jos masured boards in fournoon Father & Mother went to Uncle Richs to see Grandmother. She is some better. I staid in store some, split some birch wood & c. Sent a paper to Lorrinda.
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
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Feb 15, 2012
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS – Life Saving Award-Franklin Police Dept
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
Public Land Use Committee - Roger Denny
Franklin Community Garden Committee - Kiernan Joliat
Citizen Committee - Robert Avakkian, Lawrence Benedetto, Paul Cheli, Monique Doyle, Donald Nielsen, Donna Resten, Steve Sherlock
F. HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
– Library Board of Directors
- Remote Participation Guidelines
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 12-10: Appropriation: Library Expenses
2. Resolution 12-11: Appropriation: FY 12 Enterprise Funds Capital
3. Resolution 12-12: Appropriation: FY 12 Capital Improvement Plan
4. Resolution 12-13: Authorizing the Town Administrator to Execute Agreement By and Between the Town of Franklin and Franklin Community Cable Access, Inc.
5. Bylaw Amendment 12-679:Amendment to Chapter 82, Appendix A, List of Service Fee Rates – 1st Reading
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
P. ADJOURN
The full document set as published before the meeting can be found on the Franklin website
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2012%20docs/021512.pdf
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Wadsworth Diary - Feb 11, 1858
Stormed hard all day, warm (rain) Staid in the house most the day with Wm. and looked over my books & c in my draw. Bought a note of $10.00 of Siles Adams against Jos Fisher. Paid $5.00 in money & the rest in potatoes. Bought 2 Ladies Almanacs (gave 1 to Sarah) & this book.
Also looking like a stormy day in 2012, this is what it looked like out the back window this morning.
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
Facts About the Cost of the New Franklin High School
Dear Franklin Friend,
As we move closer to the March 27 vote to support the construction of a fully furnished and equipped 21st century high school and auditorium for our community, you should feel confident the project will stay on time and on budget. Here are five factual reasons why you can be comfortable the new Franklin High School will be delivered as promised with no costly surprises:
· The new Franklin High School is a Model School. Our model has been built eight times in other communities in Massachusetts, an experience which eliminates many of the unknowns that can drive up the cost of design and construction in these projects. You can learn more about the Model School Program here: http://www.massschoolbuildings.org/programs/model_school
· The cost includes a conservative contingency budget of 4 percent. This far above what other model school projects have experienced. In Whitman Hanson, the change orders during construction amounted to less than 1%. Norwood had the same experience. And Plymouth North has had change orders amounting to one-half of 1 percent. All of the real-world evidence demonstrates that Franklin's project will come in at or under budget.
· The cost includes everything. The March 27 debt exclusion voters are being asked to support funds a fully furnished and equipped new high school. In addition to furnishings and equipment, the cost of demolishing the old facility and constructing new athletic fields is included. It also accounts for potential inflation during the five or six months it will take to complete the bid documents and bid the project.
· The project budget underwent a rigorous, professional review and approval process. The budget was developed by a project manager and architect with deep experience in the Model School Program; analyzed by two other professional firms; carefully reviewed by the Franklin School Building Committee; and, heavily scrutinized and unanimously endorsed by the professionals at the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
· The cost of new construction is more predictable than a renovation. New construction eliminates much of the guesswork in the budgeting process. For example, the key systems at the current Franklin High School are located under a concrete slab foundation and behind cinder block walls. A renovation of the existing building would require significant demolition, take twice as long, and could encounter unforeseen, costly issues.
Thanks to careful planning and oversight by experienced school building professionals, as well as heavy scrutiny by town and state officials at every step of the process, Franklin residents can feel confident about the new Franklin High School budget. The budget is capped at $104.5 million, as is the cost to the taxpayers of $47 million.
Please visit www.newfhs.com for updated information on the new FHS and why it deserves your YES vote on March 27. The "Learn the Facts" page (http://www.newfhs.com/facts.php) offers great factual information. We also encourage you to keep up with project news by "Liking" our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/newfhs.
Please share this email with your friends and neighbors here in Franklin so that everyone has the information they need to make a good decision.
To those who are already volunteering and have contributed financially, thank you. To those who have not, we need your active support and donations, and we welcome questions. You can email us at voteyesforFHS@gmail.com, or visit: http://www.newfhs.com/contact.php for more information.
Thank you!
Citizens for a New Franklin High School
Vote Yes for FHS on March 27! A Real Need. The Right Time.
Discover Tax program generates business expense audits
Tax season is upon us. This article from the Dept of Revenue highlights what they use to flag returns for audits. Deviations from the norm is the simple way to explain what they look for.
Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:
via Commonwealth Conversations: Revenue by Robert Bliss on 2/10/12
Banker & Tradesman (subscription only) ran a story this week on the subject of mortgage loan originators subject to DOR audits. The story also discussed how DOR generates taxpayer audits in general.
The piece was pegged to a notice from the Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association urging loan originators to "consult with your tax accountant or adviser" to best preserve the deductibility of appropriate unreimbursed business expenses for outside sales people. By the way, it is the IRS that defines what are acceptable unreimbursed expenses.
The story posed the question: Was DOR singling out mortgage loan originators for special attention? The answer, as reported in Banker & Tradesman, and we'll repeat it here, is simply, "no."
DOR uses a program called Discover Tax to review information on tax returns against many different kinds of databases. If, for example, a tax return reports relatively low income, but the taxpayer owns a $1 million home and two Bentleys, Discover Tax will flag that incongruity and generate an audit. DOR has no idea what type of employment or employer the taxpayer has; it's the numbers that jump out.
Similarly, if a taxpayer has an unusual amount of unreimbursed business expenses relative to income, Discover Tax will recognize that and kick out an audit.
Any individual taxpayer -- including mortgage loan originators -- may encounter a problem if they claim unreimbursed business expenses on the same basis as afforded to outside salesman.
DOR's view, articulated in 1989 and maintained since then, is that outside salesman sell for their employer outside the employer's office. Thus, a mortgage loan originator who works in an office is not an outside sales person.
If mortgage loan originators claim unreimbursed business expenses in amounts that bubble up to an audit after a Discover Tax run, they face the question not only of justifying and documenting the expenses, but they must also make sure of their legitimate claim to them in the first place.
The piece was pegged to a notice from the Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association urging loan originators to "consult with your tax accountant or adviser" to best preserve the deductibility of appropriate unreimbursed business expenses for outside sales people. By the way, it is the IRS that defines what are acceptable unreimbursed expenses.
The story posed the question: Was DOR singling out mortgage loan originators for special attention? The answer, as reported in Banker & Tradesman, and we'll repeat it here, is simply, "no."
DOR uses a program called Discover Tax to review information on tax returns against many different kinds of databases. If, for example, a tax return reports relatively low income, but the taxpayer owns a $1 million home and two Bentleys, Discover Tax will flag that incongruity and generate an audit. DOR has no idea what type of employment or employer the taxpayer has; it's the numbers that jump out.
Similarly, if a taxpayer has an unusual amount of unreimbursed business expenses relative to income, Discover Tax will recognize that and kick out an audit.
Any individual taxpayer -- including mortgage loan originators -- may encounter a problem if they claim unreimbursed business expenses on the same basis as afforded to outside salesman.
DOR's view, articulated in 1989 and maintained since then, is that outside salesman sell for their employer outside the employer's office. Thus, a mortgage loan originator who works in an office is not an outside sales person.
If mortgage loan originators claim unreimbursed business expenses in amounts that bubble up to an audit after a Discover Tax run, they face the question not only of justifying and documenting the expenses, but they must also make sure of their legitimate claim to them in the first place.
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Shopping event to benefit Franklin Fusion Softball
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via Wicked Local Franklin News RSS by GateHouse Media, Inc. on 2/10/12
A "Shop Till U Drop Night" will be held on Friday, March 9, 7-10 p.m., at the Franklin Elks, 1077 Pond St., Franklin to benefit the Franklin Fusion Softball team.
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Friday, February 10, 2012
Franklin, MA: Parking Ban Activated
Parking Ban Activated Through 5am Sunday February 12th.
DEVELOPING LOW PRESSURE WILL TRACK SOUTH OF NEW ENGLAND...BRINGING
ACCUMULATING SNOW TO MUCH OF THE REGION ON SATURDAY...EXCEPT FOR
PORTIONS OF THE CAPE AND ISLANDS WHERE SOME OF THE PRECIPITATION
WILL BE IN THE FORM OF RAIN.
THERE IS A MODERATE TO HIGH PROBABILITY THAT WINTER WEATHER
ADVISORIES WILL BE NEEDED FOR A PORTION OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.
LATEST FORECASTS SUGGEST THAT THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL WILL OCCUR
ACROSS INTERIOR RHODE ISLAND AND SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. HOWEVER...A
SHIFT IN THE STORM TRACK COULD RESULT IN CHANGES IN PRECIPITATION
TYPE AND AMOUNTS. STAY TUNED TO THE LATEST UPDATES AND ANY
POSSIBLE ADVISORIES THAT MAY BE ISSUED LATER TODAY.
STRONG NORTH TO NORTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE CAPE AND
ISLANDS SATURDAY NIGHT AND A WIND ADVISORY MAY EVENTUALLY BE NEEDED.
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Wadsworth Diary - Feb 10, 1858
Very Pleasant & warm Went to Mr. Phersons after the Doctor (for Wm. Greene) but he wasn’t coming there, so went to Hermans and he went after him (Dr. Nelson). He came here about noon. I took care of Wm last night & going to to night.
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
Video Documentary: MBTA After Hours
As a long time rider of the MBTA from Franklin into Boston, I often wondered what did go on over night. Some work clearly needed to be done during the day but much of the work also needs to be done off hours. Kudos to MassDOT for putting this together. Skip a TV show tonight and spend 45 minutes finding out the inside story on the night time work!
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via Commonwealth Conversations: Transportation by Klark Jessen on 2/8/12
A new documentary "Boston Under: After Hours" released this week tells the important story of MBTA employees working overnight to perform daily maintenance and make necessary repairs to get the trains and buses ready to roll beginning at 5:15am each day for millions of customers.
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Bellingham library may help Franklin patrons
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via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Alison McCall/Daily News staff on 2/9/12
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
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
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