Franklin Matters

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Let's share the cake

When a local business grows and succeeds, it is worth recognizing! Congratulations, Roger!

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JUNE, 2014

Happy Birthday Again

Believe it or not I am entering my 8th year in business this June.Without a doubt it has been waaaay better than any of my wildest dreams of what my company would look like 8 years ago.

Since many of you have followed, supported and shared my victories all along I'd like to list some of the highlights that helped me get where I am today (and hopefully will get me at least another eight great years!)

June 2006 - Shades In Place was born as a part-time installation service provider for blinds and shades. My goal was to make $300 a week, however I ended up making over three times that.

2007 - Traveled all over the country attending classes and certification programs in the industry such as the CHF Academy, Hunter Douglas Professional Installer and Norman Shutter Installation. My company's website also went live www.shadesinplace.com - even though I was NOT sure why I needed a website at the time.

2008 - Developed contracts with several retailers for my installation services. We were serving about 30 stores between Massachusetts and Rhode Island. I hired my first employee to help with the work load and it was also the year I started my monthly newsletter.

2009 - With a bad economy and lots of vacant buildings I was able to negotiate a great deal and moved to a commercial space hence The Shades IN Place Studio.

2010 - With 4 employees, 2 vans and an average of 50 jobs a week. I was averaging 18 working hours a day. That year I was invited to write about installation techniques for the WCN Magazine.

2011 - I had an 'A-ha' moment and decided I wanted to promote quality over quantity in my business. My focus changed and my service contracts reduced dramatically. We became a reliable turnkey solution in the window treatment business for proud homeowners, interior designers and builders in the Boston area. It was also the year we became Shades In Place Inc and started receiving online reviews.

2012 - I returned to working solo. My clients loved this because they trust my attention to detail and appreciate how I take care of them and their properties.

2013 - I started receiving national recognition and was persuaded to write for a second trade magazine. In addition, I was invited to join a winning team as an instructor certifying other professionals in the window coverings business. I also renovated my studio including hundreds of working samples. The studio is now open Tue. and Thu. 11-5 and Sat. 11-3.

2014 - Revamped my website and added a new (mobile) format for my monthly newsletter. I am also working with some the coolest people in the country with amazing life stories and looking forward to another great year.

Thanks so much for helping me get here. If you wish to share a moment, give me your feedback about the site or the new newsletter format or simply say Happy Anniversary just call 508-520-6700 or email me at roger@shadesinplace.com

Cheers!!

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Roger Magalhaes

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Shades IN Place Inc.

76 Grove Street

Franklin MA 02038

508-520-6700 office

508-904-2108 mobile

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Tue. & Thu. 11-5

Sat. 11-3

From the Techie Desk

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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Easy Walks in Franklin - Dacey Fields

We are fortunate to be able to share a few excerpts from "Easy Walks in Massachusetts: Bellingham, Blackstone, Franklin, Hopedale, Medway, Milford, Millis, Uxbridge, Wrentham, and Woonsocket, RI" recently published byMarjorie Turner Hollman. This is the second in the series.

trail at Dacey Field

Notable: Brook with board walks; 18-hole disc golf course. Circular trail.

Trail Map: Not available presently.

GPS Coordinates: 42°7'12.81"N, 71°23'56.89"W

Directions: At Franklin’s town common, Main St. is to the right of St. Mary’s Church. Take Main Street away from the downtown .2 mile, bear right at the little red schoolhouse to stay on Lincoln St. for about 2 miles, go past elementary and middle school on left, and Dacey Athletic Fields are on the next left, .5 mile past school complex. Trailhead is just to the left of the fenced-in dog park area. Look for sign for Dacey Disc Golf Course.

Cost: None.

Bathrooms: Port-a-Potties at field near parking lot.

Best time to visit: Accessible year round.

Trail conditions: Narrow boardwalks, wide, unimproved trails, roots and rocks in trail, relatively flat.

Distance: A network of trails makes distance variable. Less than a mile.

The woodland trails behind the sports fields have been developed as a “disc golf course.” (little plastic discs tossed at targets). This network of trails now has arrows indicating where the “golf course” trail goes, but the trail is still essentially a large loop that crosses a small stream several times as it flows through the area. A series of boardwalks enable walkers to get through muddy areas of the trail.

A dog park has recently been added to the Dacey Athletic Fields complex. Dogs are permitted at the dog park and on leashes on the trails. No dogs on athletic fields.

The Recreation Department has posted multiple warnings on its website against sledding at the Dacey field complex. Insect repellent is advisable in warmer weather.

You can obtain your own copy of this book via this Amazon link

Relay for Life - Jun 13-14 at Tri-County

The Relay for Life is happening this Friday and Saturday at the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Friday with the closing at 10:00 AM on Saturday.

The complete schedule can be found here
http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY14NE?pg=informational&fr_id=59244&type=fr_informational&sid=128433

Relay for Life 2013

Democratic Candidates for Governor Tackle Issues during Suffolk University-Boston Herald Debate

With the dedicated override question set to appear on the Franklin ballot this November, what else will be? It is a state election so the major positions are up for vote including the Governor. On the Democratic side, there are five candidates from which the Democratic convention will choose one.

Suffolk Univ - Office of Public Affairs

Democratic Candidates for Governor Tackle Housing, Casinos, Patronage and More

during Suffolk University-Boston Herald Debate

BOSTON—Building affordable housing on public land, funding programs with savings realized by instituting single-payer health care, potential repercussions of a casino referendum, and hiring only the most qualified candidates for state jobs were among the ideas bandied about as the five Democratic candidates for Massachusetts governor debated at Suffolk University's downtown television studio. The debate, sponsored with the Boston Herald, featured questions from students, the public and moderators Rachelle Cohen, editor of the Boston Herald Editorial Page, and Suffolk University Vice President of Government Relations and Community Affairs John Nucci. Video of the conversation will be available online. Referring to the Probation Department patronage case now being tried in federal court, Steve Grossman said that, as Massachusetts Treasurer, he revamped hiring standards and has a track record proving that "every person we hire in the Treasurer's Offices … will be the best person for that job." As governor, he would maintain those practices, he said.

Pictured in the attached photo (From L to R)

MA Democratic gubernatorial candidates Don Berwick, Martha Coakley, Steve Grossman, Juliette Kayyem, and Joe Avellone pose for a "selfie" following a televised debate at Suffolk University Tuesday, June 10 hosted by the university and the Boston Herald.

Donald Berwick, former chief of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, returned repeatedly to the idea that single-payer health care could return funding to programs that have been cut over the years due to the escalating cost of ensuring state employees.
"Health care has got to become more affordable," he said as he responded to Suffolk student Joseph Presti's question about how the candidates would make repayment of student loans more affordable. Chided by Cohen, who suggested he was changing the subject, Berwick said: "Where does the funding come from for a 59 percent increase in health care costs?" and noted that areas from parks and recreation to education feel the pinch, and "that's why health care is pertinent." In discussing a citizen initiative to repeal the casino law, Attorney General Martha Coakley said the referendum question is illegal and that "if repeal passes, the taxpayers could be forced to repay." Yet she also said that she "would not have gone to this for revenue." "We have a law; we should let it play out," said businessman and physician Joe Avellone, "What I don't like is referendum government," he said, drawing a comparison to California, where, since Proposition 13 dramatically cut property-tax rates in 1978, voters have overturned laws, recalled a governor and made their own rules.

Berwick said that he is unequivocally opposed to casinos, arguing that they will result in a mental health burden, lost jobs, and cannibalization of the state lottery.
In response to student Taylor Cole's question about how the candidates would make "safe and affordable housing available to college students," Grossman propose seeking developers to build mid-priced housing on the "vast amounts of public land" owned by the state, the MBTA and other public entities. In exchange for rock-bottom leases, the developers would pledge to reduce rents, Grossman also called on colleges and universities to provide more campus housing for students. Juliette Kayyem, former assistant secretary for intergovernmental affairs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, focused on technology as an answer to a variety of challenges in Massachusetts, arguing that it could be used to prevent fraud in public programs and even to keep children safe.

In a discussion of the Department of Children and Families, Kayyem said that "the caseworker goes to the door and does not have the information that's out there." Her solution would be to provide a tablet that DCF employees could use to review reports from schools or police and the case file.

-----Suffolk University, located in historic downtown Boston, with an international campus in Madrid, is a student-centered institution distinguished by excellence in education and scholarship. Suffolk University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in more than 90 areas of study. Its mission is to empower graduates to be successful locally, regionally and globally.

The 57 Cent Church

From Father Bob:

I came across this story over the weekend and discovered it is true, in fact it resulted in becoming Temple University. I want to share it with you especially as we strive to raise enough money to obtain a more reliable, safer and economical vehicle for our ministry in order to fully resume our visitations and outreach to those often forgotten, like what our diocese did this weekend bringing the Holy Spirit Festival and liturgy to Crawford Nursing, pictures of which can be found on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/FriarBobJohn

The 57 Cent Church

A real example of the story as it has been circulated:

A sobbing little girl stood near a small church from which she had been turned away because it "was too crowded." "I can't go to Sunday School, "she sobbed to the pastor as he walked by. Seeing her shabby, unkempt appearance, the pastor guessed the reason and, taking her by the hand, took her inside and found a place for her in the Sunday School class. The child was so touched that she went to bed that night thinking of the children who have no place to worship Jesus.

Some two years later, this child lay dead in one of the poor tenement buildings and the parents called for the kind hearted pastor, who had befriended their daughter, to handle the final arrangements. As her poor little body was being moved, a worn and crumpled purse was found which seemed to have been rummaged from some trash dump. Inside was found 57 cents and a note scribbled in childish handwriting which read, "This is to help build the little church bigger so more children can go to Sunday school. For two years she had saved for this offering of love. When the pastor tearfully read that note, he knew instantly what he would do. Carrying this note and the cracked, red pocketbook to the pulpit, he told the story of her unselfish love and devotion. He challenged his deacons to get busy and raise enough money for the larger building.

But the story does not end there! A newspaper learned of the story and published it. It was read by a Realtor who offered them a parcel of land worth many thousands. When told that the church could not pay so much, he offered it for 57 cents. Church members made large donations. Checks came from far and wide. Within five years the little girl's gift had increased to $250,000.00 a huge sum for that time (near the turn of the century). Her unselfish love had paid large dividends.

When you are in the city of Philadelphia, look up Temple Baptist Church, with a seating capacity of 3,300 and Temple University, where hundreds of students are trained. Have a look, too, at the Good Samaritan Hospital and at a Sunday School building which houses hundreds of Sunday scholars, so that no child in the area will ever need to be left outside during Sunday school time. In one of the rooms of this building may be seen the picture of the sweet face of the little girl whose 57 cents, so sacrificially saved, made such remarkable history. Alongside of it is a portrait of her kind pastor, Dr. Russel H. Conwell, author of the book, "acres of Diamonds"---a true story. Goes to show WHAT GOD CAN DO WITH 57 cents.

Please forward this on to all your friends, perhaps someone will be touched by this true story as I was.

Pax et Bonum

Peace and All God's Goodness be with you

Rev. Fr. Bob Johnnene OFD

Mission Saints Sergius & Bacchus

Divine Mercy Old Catholic Parish

Independent Catholic Church of the Americas

Link to Fr. Bob's Weekly TV show

http://www.youtube.com/user/RevBobJohn

Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FriarBobJohn

Mission Web Site www.missionstsergius.org

Franciscan Web Site www.franciscansdivinemercy.org

ICCA Seminary Link http://www.iccamericas.org/seminary/

Diocese Office: http://stjosephcupertino.com/index.html

YPO Summer Social @Twenty8 Food & Spirits Wednesday, June 18th 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Upcoming Events

The United Regional Young Professionals Organization is a community of diverse individuals who share a common interest in professional relationship building, career development, social engagement and civic leadership. As an affiliate of the United Regional Chamber of Commerce, the United Regional YPO provides a platform for individuals to engage with their peers and community while providing guidance and support to help them grow personally and professionally.

YPO Summer Social Twenty8 Logo

Join the United Regional YPO before we take our summer hiatus for a night of friendly competition and conversation at:

Twenty8 Food and Spirits Wednesday, June 18th 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Shake off Hump Day as we challenge each other to spirited games of Ladder Golf and Bean Bag Toss, steps from Twenty8! Team up with a coworker and test you skills OR kick back and cheer others on with Gillette Stadium as the backdrop.

Light appetizers will be provided with a cash bar available for your favorite after work cocktail. In event the weather doesn't cooperate we'll move the party inside for stimulating card games of UNO and Skip-Bo.

Friends and spouses are encouraged to attend. Registration will be limited so don't miss out and reserve your attendance today!

21+ event. Registration is $5.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door.

Location:

Twenty8 Food and Spirits (inside the Renaissance Boston at Patriot Place Hotel and Spa)

28 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035

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