Meeting Cancelled

Due to inclement weather, the General Meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 1, has been cancelled.

March General Meeting

Please join us for the next

Franklin Downtown Partnership General Meeting

Thursday, March 1, 8:30 a.m.

Dean College Campus Center

Golder Room, 2nd Floor

All businesses and the general public is invited.

Coffee will be served!

Check back here on Wednesday for the agenda.

2012 Important Dates

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2012 Events, Meetings

2012 Events Press Release

Franklin Downtown Partnership Announces 2012 Events

The Franklin Downtown Partnership has set the dates of its exciting events and festivals for 2012 such as the Strawberry Stroll, the Harvest Festival and the Holiday Stroll. The Partnership has also scheduled its General Meetings and invites all businesses and residents to attend and learn more about what’s happening in and around Franklin.

Downtown Beautification Day will be Saturday, May 19th. 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 November 18th.

The Strawberry Stroll is set for Thursday, June 7th, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Partnership plans its famous strawberry shortcakes, entertainment and a sidewalk sale. The FDP is looking for sponsors for this popular event. For more information please contact event Co-Chairpersons Nicole Fortier or Tina Rogers at nfortier@deanbank.com.

The always-popular Harvest Festival will take place on Sunday, September 30th, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Each year this event draws more than 5,000 visitors. Booth registration information will be available on the FDP website in June. Mary Graff is the booth co-chair of this year’s festival and can be reached at mgraff@berryinsurance.com.   Jeanne Sherlock is the entertainment co-chair and can be contacted at jeannes@hockymca.org.

The Holiday Stroll will be Thursday, November 29th, at 4:00 p.m. A tree lighting, carolers, a visit from Santa, refreshments and shopping specials will kick off the holiday season. Once again Cindy Kozil and Roberta Trahan will be the co-chairs for this fun event.

The Partnership will hold General Meetings on March 1st, May 3rd, September 6th and November 1st. All businesses and residents are invited to learn more about the Partnership’s efforts in revitalizing downtown Franklin. These Thursday meetings are held at 8:30 a.m. at the Dean College Campus Center.

A complete listing of all events, meeting dates, contacts and volunteer opportunities can be found on the Partnership’s website, www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/.

The Franklin Downtown Partnership’s mission is to stimulate economic development downtown to create a positive impact throughout the area. Besides running the Harvest Festival and other events, the Partnership is also active in downtown improvement projects like beautification efforts and streetscape design. The Partnership welcomes all businesses and residents.  

As a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, the Franklin Downtown Partnership depends on sponsors and membership to fund its efforts. Any business, organization or resident interested in becoming a sponsor or a member should contact Executive Director Lisa Piana at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com or (774) 571-3109, or visit the downtown office at 9 East Central Street.

Downtown Retail Space

Dear FDP Members,


As part of the Downtown Partnership's mission to stimulate economic development in the downtown, we would like to add to the website any retail space that is available in Downtown Franklin. 


If you are a Building Owner or Realtor who has space available in downtown please send me the details, i.e. location, square footage, etc., so that we can post this information and let interested businesses know this space is available. 


If any member knows of a business that is interested in coming to Franklin please have them email, downtown.franklin@yahoo.com, or call the FDP office.


We encourage our FDP members to be proactive in promoting the downtown and to assist in finding exciting businesses to come to Franklin!


Together we can build a stronger downtown center. If you have any questions feel free to call the FDP office at (774) 571-3109.


Lisa Piana,
Executive Director

Two More Important Dates

Add these important dates to your calendar:


Beautification Planting Day -- Saturday, May 19


Winter Decorating Day -- Sunday, November 18


Sponsorships and volunteers are needed. Please contact Eileen Mason at emason11@verizon.net if you're interested. 

Membership Application

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


If you don't have Facebook you can download and print the Membership Application here. 

2012 FDP Membership Application

Important Dates

Mark your calendars and be sure to join us! 


Next General Meeting -- Thursday, March 1, 8:30 a.m.


FDP Networking Luncheon -- Friday, March 9, 1:00 p.m.


Dean College "Hairspray" Night Out -- Wednesday, March 28


Strawberry Stroll -- Thursday, June 7, 4:00 to 7:00


Harvest Festival -- Sunday, September 30, 11:00 a.m. 


Holiday Stroll -- Thursday, November 29, 4:00 p.m.