Friday, October 31, 2014

Happy Halloween!

The Franklin Downtown Partnership wishes you a happy and safe Halloween!


Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Be a Part of the Holiday Stroll!

Join the
Franklin Downtown Partnership
in making the 6th Annual Holiday Stroll a success.
This year’s event will be held on 
Thursday, December 4, 2014 
from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.


Dozens of local businesses and organizations participated last year offering special promotions, entertainment and refreshments for the more than 1,000 Franklin area residents who “strolled” through downtown.
We need you to think about how your business/organization will participate to make this year’s event even better.  Please send us the following information by Friday, November 7, 2014:
Name of business/organization:
Contact person:
Best number to reach contact person:
Contact person’s e-mail:
What your business/organization would like to do (i.e. special promotion/special event):
We look forward to your participation!
Gregg Chalk, Event Co-Chair
Roberta Trahan, Event Co-Chair

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Holiday Stroll Needs Sponsors

Get Ready... the holidays are coming soon... and we are getting ready for the HOLIDAY STROLL! The Stroll will be Thursday, December 4, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Please contact us soon if you would like to sponsor this fun event.  Attached please find the Sponsorship levels.

Sponsorships start at just $100. We would like to list your business in the newspapers
promotional materials, posters and flyers so don't delay.

If you would like to participate in the event, please contact Gregg Chalk or Roberta Trahan our event co-chairs. 





Click to see a list of Sponsorship Opportunities.

Click to download and print a Sponsorship Registration Form.

Friday, October 24, 2014

Comedy Night to Benefit Franklin SEPAC

Join the Franklin Special Education Parent Advisory Council for some laughs on November 7: 



Announcements From Our Members

Two Partnership members have events scheduled for Wednesday, October 29:

The Estate at Franklin

The United Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting event at The Estate at Franklin, 656 King St., Franklin, on Oct. 29 at 10:45 a.m. to celebrate the assisted living facility’s grand opening. 
 
Please let me know if you will be able to attend!
 
Thanks,
Lisa
 
Lisa Daly-Boockoff
Director of Communications & Events
The United Regional Chamber of Commerce
508-222-0801
"People Do Business With People They Know"
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Ashley & Joel invite you to an evening of new introductions
Afraid of the DARK?  Our hosts will help brighten up your evening!
Contacts, great Food, and plenty of good SPIRITS – don’t miss it!



WELCOME TO OUR FRIENDS FROM THE FRANKLIN DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP!
 
 
Wednesday, October 29th, 2014
the CONNECTIONS start at 5:00pm!
                                              3 Restaurant
                    461 West Central Street (Rte. 140), Franklin, MA 02038   
MACC & FDP Members $10 ~ Non-Members $25
 
The MACC – it’s OUR business to help YOU do MORE business!
 
 
RSVP to the MACC
258 Main Street, Suite 306, P.O. Box 621, Milford, MA 01757
 
Laura O'Callaghan
MACC
 

Thursday, October 23, 2014

URCC Taste of the Region to be October 28



Sample the Best Foods in our Area

Oct. 28
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Tri-County RVT High School
147 Pond St.
Franklin, MA
DON'T BOTHER WITH DINNER OCT. 28CHECK OUT GREAT FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS IN OUR AREA 
YOU WON'T LEAVE HUNGRY.


Participating food establishments include: Artistry Kitchen, Making Whoopie, Willow Tree Poultry, Edible Arrangements in Foxboro, The British Beer Company in Franklin, Commonwealth BBQ, Ambrosia Tavern, 3 Restaurant, Game 7 Sports Bar and Grill, Lake Pearl Luciano's, Natty Greene's Tavern, Tri-County RVT High School Culinary Club, Cracker Barrel, Chili's Grill & Bar in Plainville, Twelve Fine Food & Spirits,   
Hawthorn Suites and D's Lectables.
 
Thank you to our event sponsor Middlesex Savings Bank.
Middlesex Savings Bank
 
Taste of the Region tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door.  
Call The United Regional Chamber of Commerce at  
508-222-0801 for tickets.
 
Vote on awards for
Best Sweet, Best Savory, and Best Presentation,  
and enjoy a fantastic silent auction!

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Monday, October 20, 2014

Musicianship Rocked the Harvest Festival

The musical lineup at this year's Harvest Festival was the largest yet. Here are photos from just some of the entertainers who appeared on the Center Island and the East Central Street Patio earlier this month. 

Photos courtesy of John Samolyk. See more of John's photos here: http://jks.smugmug.com/Events/Community/Harvestfest-2014/n-HG7C9/.  Contact John at john@samolyk.com.

On the East Central Street Patio:


Brick Wall Hearts


Brass Quintet


Harpist



On the Center Island:

Corinne Savage


Heath Nisbett


Airacuda



Michael Stefanic


Jamie Barrett










Friday, October 10, 2014

Berry Insurance Costume Drive Going On Now

Berry Insurance Kicks off the 8th Annual Halloween Costume Drive Supporting Boston Area Kids

It’s that time of year again! Berry Insurance is participating in the 8th Annual Halloween Costume Drive along with Four Points by Sheraton located in Norwood, Massachusetts. All donations are to benefit patients at Children’s Hospital Boston and their annual Halloween parade. Last year we had a great turn out of donations from the local community, and we are once again hoping to top that this year!
20140819_125616 - editedWe are accepting NEW Halloween costumes, accessories, and other Halloween “treats”. The possibilities are endless, from make-up, to props, coloring books, stickers, puzzles or games. Please, nothing scary or violent and no food/candy items. The donated items are collected for all age groups, from infant to teen sizes. Costumes and accessories for both girls and boys are welcome and appreciated!
The donations collected allow the kids at Children’s Hospital Boston to celebrate the joy of Halloween during their hospital stay. The hospital holds an annual Halloween parade for all the kids! If you would like to make a contribution to this great cause, please visit the Berry Insurance office before Friday, October 24th, 2014 to donate your gifts.
Don’t have time to stop by? Feel free to drop your gift in the mail directed to Berry Insurance (31 Hayward Street, Suite J, Franklin, MA 02038). Don’t have time to shop? We are also accepting cash donations & we’ll do the shopping for you. We truly appreciate your support of this worthy cause.
For more information about this great cause, please contact Kaitlyn Pintarich at (508) 440-2290. Thank you in advance for helping to make this Halloween exceptional at Children’s Hospital Boston.
*Authored by Amanda Spittell.

A Heartwarming Story from Franklin Matters


This story appeared on Franklin Matters this week. Nice job Mirabella and Katherine!

Wednesday, October 8, 2014


Harvest Festival Kids' Fundraiser Success!

Hi there! 
Katherine Kurtz (left) Mirabella Carrara (right)




















I just wanted to share with "FRANKLIN MATTERS" about the wonderful, and 
successful day our girls had at their Harvest Festival booth. 

Mirabella Carrara and Katherine Kurtz, both age 9, met in pre-school, 
forming an immediate bond. They now sit side-by-side in their forth grade 
classroom at Davis Thayer Elementary. Their philanthropic hearts and love 
for American Girl dolls gave rise to the idea of selling crafts in order to raise 
money to buy toys, books and dolls for patients at Boston Children's Hospital
where Mirabella was treated as a baby.

The girls partnered with American Girl Place in Natick and were able to shop 
there and deliver gifts to BCH last year. 
crafts sold to raise money
















With the local support and encouragement, the girls have decided to make 
this an annual event and started their efforts early this year. Through sales 
and generous donations, they raised $342 yesterday, selling hot pink sparkly 
star ornaments and earrings that they made. They also had a coloring table 
where children were encouraged to color an official Get Well card. We 
collected over 50 Get Well cards that will be delivered with our gifts in 
December.

Thank you to Franklin for supporting these girls, their great idea, and the 
children at Boston Children's Hospital
Kellie Carrara (mother)
Franklin, MA

making Get Well cards at the Harvest Festival
making Get Well cards at the Harvest Festival

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Scenes from the Festival

Some photos from the 12th annual Harvest Festival on Sunday, Oct. 5. Check out our slideshow (right) to see even more. 

Record crowds in downtown Franklin Sunday
Kids lined up for Face Painting at Emma's Quilt Cupboard
Franklin Art Association painted on Main Street
The Franklin Downtown Partnership informational booth
Domenic Cotoia entertained crowds in front of Rockland Trust
The Children's Area run by the YMCA
Ladybug Spots art project at E. Central and Summer streets
The FDP ladybug!
Balloon artist at the cake bar
Encore Music Academy booth on Main Street
Crowds worked their way through the booths
Liberty Tax's mascot took time out to dance to the DJ's jams
Main Street booths
Fred Astaire Dance School dancers strutted their stuff at the Center Island
Yoga break at Tranquil Souls
H&R Block booth on East Central
Nice Car Care's headless mechanic
Landscape Depot's activity entertained kids
Dean College students enjoy the day
More booths in the Children's Area
Children's Area booths



Ava Anderson Non-Toxic
Native Spirit booth on East Central Street

ERA Key Realty kept things lively on West Central Street
Maguro House served up sushi and smiles
All out of Whoopie Pies
Akin Bak at the Historical Museum
Fire Department's Touch A Truck 
Jamie Barrett and the "River Runs Through" mural