Big Y gets OK to build new store in Franklin, MA

Warren Reynolds — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:57:14 +0000

The Franklin, MA Planning Board has approved construction of a Big Y World Class Market in Franklin, Massachusetts. After hearings stretching back to early 2010, the Board this week granted the special permit and site plan approval needed before construction of the supermarket could get underway.

Big Y in Walpole, MA

New life to a vacant site

The food super-store will be located at 348 East Central Street, Franklin, MA, site of several eateries over the past few decades, including the old Welick’s Restaurant.

Future site of Big Y in Franklin

The existing structure had sat vacant for years, becoming an eyesore.

There had been speculation that Market Basket might be eyeing the site, but Big Y secured rights to the location.

More jobs and competition

Here’s a video showing the future location of the new Big Y and how it will be in proximity to the Horace Mann Plaza in Franklin, one of several shopping plazas serving the Franklin, MA region:

It has been estimated that, when it opens in 2012, the new Big Y in Franklin will add between 150 and 175 jobs to the Franklin, MA economy.

Many food stores serve Franklin

One of the nice features of Franklin, MA is that it is blessed with a wealth of supermarkets and food stores serving the area.

The choice and convenience supplied by all these stores greatly enhance the quality of life in Franklin, Massachusetts.

Below is a list of the supermarkets and food stores in the immediate Franklin area:

Whole Foods in Bellingham, MA

Super Stop and Shop, Franklin, MA

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Franklin, MA

Market Basket, Bellingham, MA

Shaw’s Supermarket, Franklin, MA

Star Market, Medway, MA

Homebuyers: Franklin, MA has a lot to offer! Click to learn more about Franklin.

Franklin MA Farmers’ Market starts June 11, 2010

Warren Reynolds — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 11:52:36 +0000

The 2010 season for the Franklin Farmers’ Market kicks off Friday, June 11, 2010 at the Town Common on Main Street in Franklin, MA. The Market will be held every Friday from June 11 through Oct 29, 2010. Hours of operation are Noon – 6PM.

Support locally produced food

The Franklin Farmer’s Market features fruits and vegetables as well as breads and food items.

There are no commercially produced food items for re-sale.

Win/Win

The Franklin Farmers’ Market is a win/win for local producers and the Town of Franklin, Massachusetts. The Market allows locally grown produce to be sold in a downtown setting. It helps local farmers and brings more people to the Downtown area of Franklin.

Click the hyper-link to learn more about the Franklin MA Farmers’ Market.

To become a vendor

If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Franklin Farmers’ Market, you can contact Tim Garboski of Grateful Farm in Franklin.

Here is a link to a helpful site listing all farmers’ markets in Massachusetts.

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Big Y gets OK to build new store in Franklin, MA

Franklin MA Farmers’ Market starts June 11, 2010