Franklin Downtown Partnership recap of the Strawberry Stroll

I missed out on the Strawberry Stroll but you can view these photos and write up from the Franklin Downtown Partnership website:

Our Strawberry Stroll brought hundreds to Downtown Franklin on Thursday for an afternoon of fun, friends, entertainment, shopping, and, of course, those delicious Strawberry Shortcakes.

Thanks to our event organizers, co-chairs Jane Curran of Jane's Frames and Nicole Fortier of Dean Bank for a fun, safe and entertaining afternoon!
Thanks go to our wonderful and generous sponsors too!

• Platinum Sponsors Dean Bank and Big Y World Class Market

• Gold Sponsor Dean College for the mouthwatering strawberries and shortcakes

• Silver Sponsor DCU

• Bronze Sponsors Chestnut Dental, Franklin Ford and Middlesex Savings Bank

• Friends of the Festival Sponsors Keefe Insurance and Leaf Filter

• Local dairy company Garelick Farms provided the whipped topping on the shortcakes

Finally, thanks to the Franklin DPW and the Franklin Police Department for keeping the public safe while strolling through town.

A few photos from the Stroll are below. For more shots from the afternoon be sure to watch the slideshow in the upper right-hand side of the Downtown Partnership webpage.

The Dean Bank Shortcake Team

hmm, good!

Outside Dean Bank

Strawberry Stroll flyer and the pièce de résistance 

showing off a ladybug

Artistry Kitchen and Bistro

looks good, can I have some?

artists at work - Jane's Frames

Take a chance on "River runs through it"

Street view - Jane's Frames

more strawberry specials

strawberry dressed "Drama Kids"

Some walk, some ride

Kennedy school entry to Ladybug Project

Kennedy School entry to Ladybug Project

more artists at work - Franklin Art Center

face paint artist

Next Step Living

look at those eyes!

crowd view

Chestnut Dental

Little Kids Club

Leaf Filter

Berry Building parking lot view 1

Berry Building parking lot view 2

Berry Building parking lot view 3

Lisa Piana with Music Odyssey Productions

Civil War display at Franklin Historical Museum

discussing the Civil War display at Franklin Historical Museum

the Civil War display at Franklin Historical Museum 2

The photos and text were re-posted from the Franklin Downtown Partnership page
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2014/06/sweet-kickoff-to-spring.html

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New Wine Education Program - First In USA

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Franklin Liquors Web Page Quini Press Release   Dear Stephen, Franklin Liquors Is Excited To Share With You Our New Wine Education Program.  This Partnership With Quini Takes Wine Tasting Education Into The Future. Look For Us To Offer It In  Educational/Tasting Classes And At Franklin Wine Club Events.  We Are The First In MA To Have This Program.  The First Wine Event In USA Using Quini Will Be In Our Wine Room On June 25th. Press Release Below Mark/Mike Franklin Liquors          Franklin Liquors 363 East Central St 508-528-7338 Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:00AM-9:00PM Fri&Sat 9:00AM-9:00PM Sunday 12:00PM (STATE LAW)-6PM Family Owned Vintage 1978          Franklin Wine Club Information:   Wine Club Site Check In Specials For Foursquare And Facebook    NEW WAY TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Text FRANKLIN To 22828    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Franklin Liquors and Franklin Wine Club Deliver Immersive Wine Education Experience with Quini Group first in Massachusetts to adopt the Quini wine tasting standard and application in education Vancouver, Canada - June 11, 2014 - Quini, an interactive wine tasting, rating and recommendations application and data solutions provider (www.quiniwine.com) today announced an agreement with Franklin Liquors and Franklin Wine Club (www.franklinliquors.com) to integrate Quini into the group's wine education courses to enhance student engagement and learning with Quini's unique, interactive five step tasting structure and standard. Franklin Liquors and Wine Club becomes the first organization in the state of Massachusetts and the United States to incorporate Quini in wine education, with new courses featuring live use of Quini on iPhone, iPad, wireless computers and tablets set to begin later this month. The company offers a comprehensive wine course series at its retail premises in Franklin and will apply Quini across a number of adult wine education programs in the region. "We're excited to partner with progressive thinkers such as Franklin Liquors and Franklin Wine Club to introduce meaningful change to wine education in Massachusetts," said Roger Noujeim, CEO, Quini. "Mark Lenzi's experience and visionary approach to the wine business are reflected in his company's early recognition of the Quini wine tasting standard and the importance of interactive technology in wine education." "Quini has instantly positioned us for success with today's increasingly digital consumer," said Mark Lenzi, CSW, CSS, CWAS and proprietor, Franklin Liquors and Wine Club. "We are proud to be first in Massachusetts to offer interactive wine courses around the Quini application and standard." Said Dr. Clinton Lee, DWS, AIWS, FWS, CSW, CSS, Vinoscenti Global CEO and wine program instructor at Simon Fraser University: "Quini introduces an innovative, world class wine tasting system and standard that deepens the learning experience and ensures consistent course delivery and learning. With consumers spending more and more time on their mobile devices and computers, Quini is a natural fit and sets the wine education segment on a new course." Quini announced its school program in May. The program incorporates a comprehensive school partner support package that includes educator training, course materials and certification, technical support and school-branded student study materials and certification. The program is designed to augment and support - rather than replace - existing wine school curriculums. About Quini Quini is an interactive wine tasting, rating and recommendations application, and data solutions provider. In enterprise, Quini is used to enhance wine education programs and staff training, and to access dynamic wine tasting market trends and analytics. Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Quini is co-funded by its founding team and CMF (Canada Media Fund). Quini is available as a mobile application for iPhone and iPad, and for desktop, laptop and tablet computers at https://quiniwine.com/signup. 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MassBudget: Comparison of the FY 2015 House and Senate Budget Proposals for MassHealth and Health Reform Programs

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Comparison of the FY 2015 House and Senate Budget Proposals for MassHealth and Health Reform Programs On May 22, the Massachusetts Senate completed its version of the budget after two days of debate; the House of Representatives completed debate on its budget three weeks earlier. This budget brief, Comparison of the FY 2015 House and Senate Budget Proposals for MassHealth and Health Reform Programs, describes the major differences. Both proposals include more than $14.6 billion in funding for the state's Medicaid program (MassHealth) and other publicly subsidized and related health care programs, which is more than was recommended by the Governor in January. A legislative conference committee is meeting to reconcile differences between the two proposals and send a consensus budget to the Governor, who then has ten days to review and sign the budget.    This brief is the third in a series of budget briefs focused on MassHealth and Health Reform Programs produced by the Massachusetts Medicaid Policy Institute in partnership with the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center and the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute. Click HERE to read the brief.  The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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By popular demand ... an evening session of "Ready to Run" is being added!

By popular demand ...

an evening session of "Ready to Run" is being added!

SIGN UP TODAY!

READY TO RUN PROGRAM!

IT’S BACK with Jenn Goebel

MONDAYS

6:30-7:30 PM

STARTS: JUNE 16, 2014

Team Fitness Franklin

Whether you are new to running or are interested in taking it to the next level, NASM-Certified Personal Trainer and running enthusiast Jenn Champion Goebel will help improve your endurance, speed, strength and overall fitness.
Look what participants are saying about “Ready to Run” 

“This experience was AWESOME and I am so happy that I decided to try as I had never ran before. I loved that Jenn gave me different challenges every week and I realized that I was stronger than I thought I was!!” - Laura M. 

“In 8 weeks I increased my pace by more than 1:00/mile and I increased my endurance enough to run 3 miles without stopping. Best of all, I’m really enjoying running and am already thinking about my next race!!” - Michelle D. 

“For the past few years, I had struggled to get back into running. When trying to complete a three mile loop near my home, I always became too winded on the hills, and had to walk. I decided to get serious, and started training with Jenn. In just a few months, I more than doubled my distance, and I now sail up those hills that once knocked me down. I even completed my first half-marathon in November. With Jenn's help, I know I can do anything!” - Leigh B. 

COST: $80 (only $10/session) you will receive: 

• An 8-week progressive program that will include both indoor and outdoor workouts
• Customized training and feedback to help you achieve your specific goals
• Advice on everything from diet and hydration to race day strategy and recovery tactics 

The group is limited to 7-15 participants and is open to both members and non-members of any age and fitness level. No previous running experience required. Questions, requests for different days/times, and registration inquiries can be sent to jenn@teamfitnessfranklin.com.

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 6/13/14 - THU 6/19/14

FRI 6/13   12-6pm   Farmers Market at Franklin Common
FRI 6/13 - SAT 6/14   6pm-10am   Relay for Life of Franklin, Bellingham and Wrentham, Tri-County Vocational Technical HS in Franklin
FRI 6/13   6:30pm-8:30pm   Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
FRI 6/13   7:30-9:30pm   Electric Youth's Bon Voyage Concert at Showcase Live in Foxboro. Purchase tickets HERE.

SAT 6/14   10am   Closing Ceremony of Relay for Life (see above)
SAT 6/14   7-9pm   Art Show - Orfeo Fabbri at Franklin Art Center

SUN 6/15   8am-12pm   PMC Kids Ride at Jefferson Elementary School in Franklin

MON 6/16   11am   Annual Golf Tournament - United Regional Chamber of Commerce at Franklin Country Club

WED 6/18   6-8pm   YPO’s Summer Social at Twenty8 - Patriot Place

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com

Give us a crack seal, we'll make a mosaic

I loved the mosaic made when the crack seal was done on Blueberry Lane last week. I had to go out to take some of my own photos to share here. You have heard the expression "when given lemons, you make lemonade". Franklin has now come up with its own version "give us a crack seal, we'll make a mosaic."

Thanks for the creativity!

crack seal on Blueberry Lane - 1

crack seal on Blueberry Lane - 2

crack seal on Blueberry Lane - 3

crack seal on Blueberry Lane - 4

The crack seal is one step on the road maintenance process that Franklin uses. More information on the process and total cost of maintaining our 200 miles of roads can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_DPW/Town_Council_Presentations/June_4_TownCouncilmeeting.pdf

Crack seal would still be needed even if the dedicated override is passed to fund our needed road repairs with additional money. The ballot question will appear in the November election.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/resolution-14-45-dedicated-override-to.html

In case you are wondering what roads will be seeing construction this year, the list is a fairly extensive.

Lincoln Street	Culvert Repairs and Road Reconstruction
Daniels Street	Drainage Work and Road Reconstruction
Harborwood Drive	Water Line Replacement (Paving 2015)
Betten Court	Water Line Replacement (Paving 2015)
Corrine Road	Water Line Replacement (Paving 2015)
Anthony Road	Water Line Replacement and Drainage Improvements (Paving 2015)
Carmine Drive	Water Line Replacement and Drainage Improvements (Paving 2015)
Conlyn Avenue	Water Line Replacement and Drainage Improvements (Paving 2015)
Crocker Avenue	Water Line Replacement (Paving 2015)
Hill Avenue	Water Line Replacement (Paving 2015)
Lewis Street	Water Line Replacement (Paving 2015)
Uncas Avenue	Water Line Replacement (Paving 2015)
Summer Street (King St to Rt 140)	Waterline Replacement and Drainage Improvements (Paving in 2015)
Panther Way	Sidewalk Construction
DelCarte Recreation Area	Playground Parking Lot and Walking Path Construction
Kathleen Drive	Drainage Improvements and Road Reconstruction
Fannie Way	Drainage Improvements and Road Reconstruction
Brielle Way	Sidewalk Construction and Roadway Paving
Baron Road (Coronation Dr to Parliment Dr)	Water Line Replacement

Helen Owens Fitness: Dance for a great cause - Jun 22

Less than 2 weeks away!!!

Sunday, June 22nd, 10:00 - 11:30am!

Zumbathon - Jun 22

Dance for a great cause! All proceeds will go to The Jimmy Fund - Dana Farber Cancer Institute! 

Space is limited, so save your spot SOON by making a $15 donation.

Either drop off your donation during class hours at Helen Owens Fitness studio located at 835 W. Central St. Franklin (behind 99 Restaurant). 

OR via PayPal/credit card on http://www.helenowensfitness.com/news--events.html 

Be sure to indicate the person attending the event on the note/message line so I have their name on the Reserved Guest List! Then, just message me to make sure that I received your transaction.

Have FUN while you help make a difference!"