2016 Events And General Meeting Schedule

The dates have been set for the 2016 Franklin Downtown Partnership Events and General Meetings! 

We have three Strolls, two Beautification Days, two Progressive Dinners, and four General Meetings (including one evening meeting) on the calendar: 

Click here to download a PDF version.

Fall Fun at the October Stroll

We had a clear and beautiful afternoon for Thursday's downtown Franklin October Stroll! The crowds came out to celebrate Fall in Franklin with music, impromptu dance parties, crafts, face painting, games, pumpkins and decorating kits, gift shopping, costumed characters and delicious foods. Thank you to all the wonderful Franklinites and area residents who came out to celebrate the season with us!

Our wonderful sponsors helped make our first October Stroll a resounding success - Thank You! 

Thanks to the Bernon Family Branch YMCA for operating the Children's Area for the event. Thanks, also, to the Franklin DPW and the Franklin Police for helping us with logistics and safety. 

Many thanks, too, to all the volunteers who helped organize and run this fun event.

Here are a few photos from the evening. See many more on the FDP slideshow (upper right corner of the website) and in the October Stroll album on our Facebook page.

Gold Sponsors Middlesex Savings Bank and Rockland Trust

Silver Sponsors Dean Bank, DCU, Franklin Ford and The Estate at Franklin

Bronze Sponsors Chestnut Dental Associates and Keefe Insurance

Friends of the Stroll Sponsors Alumni Restaurant, Beaux Regards Photographic Art by Marjorie Sardella, Crossway Church, D. G. Ranieri Real Estate, Jane's Frames, Nexamp, Next Step Living, The Franklin Historical Museum and WMRC 1490-AM.

October Stroll is Today!

Please join us downtown for our October Stroll! 

The fun happens from 4 to 8 p.m. 

We will have music and entertainment, a kids activity area, pumpkins and decorating kits, face painting, warm cider and treats, and much more! 

Please come down and support your local businesses!

Click here to see the list of participating businesses and groups

Click here to see the Entertainment Schedule

October Stroll Entertainment Schedule

Jamie Barrett will appear at Jane's Frames 4 to 5:30 p.m.

We have entertainers lined up at locations around downtown for Thursday's October Stroll! Times are subject to change.

Entertainment Schedule – October Stroll

Main Street Parking Lot

4 to 8 p.m. -- Music Odyssey Productions with DJ Domenic Cotoia

Rockland Trust

5 to 7 p.m. -- Kevin Wolfe

Jane’s Frames

4 to 5:30 p.m. -- Jamie Barrett

The Cake Bar
4 p.m. and 5 p.m. -- FHS student musicians
4 to 8 p.m. - WMRC 1490-AM Live Broadcast, giveaways

Simon’s Parking Lot

4 to 5 p.m. – Fred Astaire Franklin

5 to 6 p.m. – Don Newton & Ken Barney

6 to 6:15 p.m. – Inspire Dance Academy

6:15 to 7 p.m. – Don Newton & Ken Barney

7 to 7:15 p.m. – Inspire Dance Academy

THE BLACK BOX

4 to 6 p.m. – Pose for photos with “The Addams Family” characters

6 to 7 p.m. – “The Addams Family” preview 

Kevin Wolfe (on left) and band members performed at the Strawberry Stroll. 

October Stroll Participants

We have more than 35 businesses, groups and entertainers lined up for Thursday's event! Come check out downtown Franklin on Thursday, October 15, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Middlesex Savings Bank – Gold Sponsor

Rockland Trust – Gold Sponsor

Dean Bank – Silver Sponsor

DCU – Silver Sponsor           

Franklin Ford – Silver Sponsor

The Estate at Franklin – Silver Sponsor

Chestnut Dental – Bronze Sponsor

Keefe Insurance – Bronze Sponsor

Alumni Restaurant – Friends Sponsor

Beaux Regards Photographic Art – Friends Sponsor

Crossway Church – Friends Sponsor

D. G. Ranieri Real Estate – Friends Sponsor

Jane’s Frames – Friends Sponsor

Nexamp – Friends Sponsor

Next Step Living – Friends Sponsor

The Franklin Historical Museum – Friends Sponsor

WMRC Radio – Friends Sponsor 

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America’s Best Defense

Artistry Kitchen

Bernon Family Branch YMCA

Century 21 Commonwealth

CTE Diane Padula-O’Neill

DJ Domenic Cotoia Music Odyssey Productions

Don Newton

Drama Kids of Metro West

Eco-Embrace

Enchanted Memories Travel

Franklin Art Center

Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center

Fred Astaire Franklin

FHS Student Musicians

Friends of the Franklin Library

Happy Tails DDC/Destination Dog

H & R Block

Inspire Dance Academy

Jamie Barrett

Kevin Wolfe

Kindercare Learning Center

Landscape Depot Supply

Magnolia Heights Gracious Retirement Living

Offices of Senator Spilka and Representative Roy

Optimize Fitness

Pisini Shoes
Pour Richard's Wine & Spirits

Rail Good Coffee

Rockland Trust

Sally’s Alley

Simon’s Furniture

Sugar Shoppe

Team Fitness/CrossFit-Franklin

Temple Etz-Chaim

Tom Reardon HVAC

The Black Box

The Cake Bar

Zinc Day Spa

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10/15 October Stroll: Pumpkin Decorating, YMCA Kid's Area, Entertainment, Food, Fun!

Silver Sponsor Dean Bank will give out pumpkins and decorating kits at the October Stroll Thursday.

Don't miss the October Stroll on Thursday, October 15, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in downtown Franklin! 

“Our shops are open, groups and businesses want to connect with residents in Franklin and surrounding communities, and we are excited to offer some fun activities in many locations around our downtown,” says Nicole Fortier, Franklin Downtown Partnership president.

Many activities are planned for the kids. Dean Bank will be giving out pumpkins along with decorating kits to children at its 21 Main Street location.

The Hockomock Area YMCA Bernon Family Branch will create a kids’ sports center in the parking area behind Rockland Trust. It will be the ideal place for children to burn off extra energy while trying out games and learning new sports skills.

Music and entertainment are planned for seven different venues, including Dean Bank, Rockland Trust, the Main Street parking lot, Jane’s Frames, The Cake Bar, Simon’s Furniture and The Black Box.

Jamie Barrett is scheduled to perform at Jane’s Frames, and Kevin Wolfe will entertain visitors on Main Street. Franklin High School student musicians will perform at The Cake Bar and Dean Bank. Go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org for details about performance times.

2015 FHS graduate Trea Lavery performed at The Cake Bar earlier this year.

The Franklin Performing Arts Company will present a preview of “The Addams Family” at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street. Stop in between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. and take a photo with a costumed cast member from this production, based loosely on the 1960s TV show.

DJ Domenic Cotoia of Music Odyssey Productions will entertain crowds browsing booths in the parking lot on Main Street, and WMRC 1490-AM will broadcast live from the event.

Downtown stores and restaurants will offer specials and fall-themed treats at their locations. Make time for cider and cookies at the Franklin Historical Museum and take a tour of the latest displays.

Local businesses, crafters and groups will have booths at Simon’s Furniture on Summer Street and the patio on East Central Street. More vendor booths will be found along Sponsorship Row in the Main Street parking lot.  

Friends Sponsor The Franklin Historical Museum will have cider, cookies and displays

Thank You To Our October Stroll Sponsors!

Plans are firming up for our October Stroll next Thursday, October 15, in downtown Franklin. We couldn't do it without our fabulous sponsors!

2015 October Stroll Flyer

Reminder:  If you want to participate in the October Stroll on October 15, you must register by today (Wednesday). Email the office at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com for more information about fees. 

Click here to download the October Stroll Flyer pdf.

New Event Happens October 15! October Stroll Press Release

All New October Stroll Thursday, October 15, in Downtown Franklin: 

Pumpkin Decorating, Entertainment, Crafts, Activities Planned

It has been said that fall is the best time of year in New England, and the Franklin Downtown Partnership plans to celebrate autumn in downtown Franklin with the October Stroll on Thursday, October 15, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The October Stroll was created after organizers postponed the Harvest Festival this year because of downtown streetscape construction. Festival organizers embraced the opportunity to bring the community together to enjoy a pumpkin decorating contest, crafts, entertainers, seasonal treats and other activities on a smaller, more intimate scale.

“Our shops are open, groups and businesses want to connect with residents in Franklin and surrounding communities, and we are excited to offer some fun activities in many locations around our downtown,” says Nicole Fortier, Franklin Downtown Partnership president.

Many activities are planned for the kids. Dean Bank will be giving out pumpkins along with decorating kits to children at its 21 Main Street location.

The Hockomock Area YMCA Bernon Family Branch will create a kids’ sports center in the parking area behind Rockland Trust. It will be the ideal place for children to burn off extra energy while trying out games and learning new sports skills.

Music and entertainment are planned for seven different venues, including Dean Bank, Rockland Trust, the Main Street parking lot, Jane’s Frames, The Cake Bar, Simon’s Furniture and The Black Box.

Jamie Barrett is scheduled to perform at Jane’s Frames, and Kevin Wolfe will entertain visitors on Main Street. Franklin High School student musicians will perform at The Cake Bar and Dean Bank. Go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org for details about performance times as they are finalized.

The Franklin Performing Arts Company will present a preview of “The Addams Family” at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street. Stop in between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. and take a photo with a costumed cast member from this production, based loosely on the 1960s TV show.

DJ Domenic Cotoia of Music Odyssey Productions will entertain crowds browsing booths in the parking lot on Main Street, and WMRC 1490-AM will broadcast live from the event.

Downtown stores and restaurants will offer specials and fall-themed treats at their locations. Make time for cider and cookies at the Franklin Historical Museum and take a tour of the latest displays.

Local businesses, crafters and groups will have booths at Simon’s Furniture on Summer Street and the patio on East Central Street. More vendor booths will be found along Sponsorship Row in the Main Street parking lot.  

Gold Sponsors for the October Stroll are Middlesex Savings Bank and Rockland Trust. Silver Sponsors are Dean Bank, DCU, Franklin Ford and The Estate at Franklin.

The Bronze Sponsors are Chestnut Dental Associates and Keefe Insurance. Friends of the Stroll Sponsors are Alumni Restaurant, Beaux Regards Photographic Art by Marjorie Sardella, Crossway Church, D.G. Ranieri Real Estate, Jane’s Frames, Nexamp, Next Step Living, The Franklin Historical Museum and WMRC.

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit, 501©3 organization made up of businesses, residents and community leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. The Partnership runs events such as the Strawberry Stroll and the Holiday Stroll, and is involved in streetscape and design efforts, greenspace and sculpture projects. Go to the www.franklindowntownpartnership.org to learn more.

Click here to download this press release. 

October Stroll Sponsorships Available

Friendly Reminder: Deadline is this week so let us know if you plan to sponsor the exciting October Stroll so we can get you listed in the Press Releases and the Posters! This is going to be a Great Event! Don't miss out!

October Stroll Sponsorship

We are so excited for the upcoming October Stroll on Thursday, October 15th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Music, pumpkins, scarecrows and hot cider!  And dancing....and food....and characters from the "Addams Family"...and so much, much more!

We are looking for sponsors for this wonderful fall event.  Please see the attached levels and details. Bronze level sponsorship is only $300 and your booth gets to be on Sponsorship Row! Sponsorship levels start at $200 so please consider supporting this fun event.

The deadline to be included on posters and in all press releases is September 11th so let us know if you would like to be a sponsor!  See attached forms for all the details.

Click here for Sponsorship Opportunities

Click here to download and print a Sponsorship Registration Form

October Stroll Information, Registration Form

We are excited about another new event! Join us for the Franklin Downtown Partnership October Stroll on Thursday, October 15.

This autumn-themed stroll through our downtown will be much like our other successful events with musicians, activities for kids, seasonal crafts and treats, and a sidewalk sale. 

We are planning a pumpkin decorating contest at Dean Bank, dance demonstrations and appearances by costumed characters from a beloved TV show. 

FDP Members get a free booth, non-members pay only $75, and food vendors pay $150 for a booth. Registrations are due by September 25. See the registration form for additional information and deadlines. 

Click here to download and print an October Stroll Registration Form. 

Interested in sponsoring our event? Contact the FDP office for details. 

Questions? Contact the FDP office at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com or Communications Coordinator Terri Frank at terrifrank1@gmail.com.