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Proposed Whitewater Park Poised to Transform Franklin Economy
The old adage says that “a rising tide floats all boats.”
In the City of Franklin, it is more apt to say “whitewater floats a new economy.”

Marty
Nov 9, 20172 min read


Whitewater Park Gets Big Boost
Efforts to create New England’s first whitewater park got a double infusion of capital on Monday when Franklin Savings Bank pledged $250,000

Marty
Nov 8, 20173 min read


Franklin paddle park plan gets $430,000 cash infusion
A century ago, the Winnipesaukee River powered the mills that were the city’s lifeblood.
On Monday, it was announced that $180,000 in feder

Marty
Nov 7, 20172 min read


Malcolm Gladwell & November 6th
On November 6th in soggy shoes and damp clothes, we welcomed almost 100 attendees to a community event at Trestle View Park. The rain fell..

Marty
Nov 6, 20173 min read


New Commisioner: NH Entrepreneurship, workforce top list
Standing in front of a wall that separates economic development offices from travel and tourism in the newly created Department of Business

Marty
Aug 26, 20174 min read


U.S. Sen. Shaheen visits Franklin with an eye on economic development
Rushing, choppy waters.
That was the backdrop for a portion of U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s visit to Franklin on...

Marty
May 31, 20173 min read


Return to the River Part 3: Recreation – and rebirth?
On a given day, drivers passing Sanel Auto Parts and crossing over the Winnipesaukee River in Franklin may notice some brightly clad paddler

Marty
May 7, 20175 min read


Return to the River Part 2: Creating a mill city
Eighty-five-year-old Franklin native Andy Nadeau calls himself an “original river rat.”
He grew up on River Street, in the Three Rivers..

Marty
May 6, 20174 min read


Return to the River Part 1: Franklin's first inhabitants
Beneath cool, overcast skies, Paul Pouliot took in the land, the river, the trees – all the geophysical features – of Franklin’s Odell Park.

Marty
May 5, 20174 min read


School-downtown partnerships are a win for everybody in Franklin
As efforts continue to build up downtown Franklin, a 15-year-old filmmaker, a high school engineering class and Colby-Sawyer College graphic

Marty
May 4, 20174 min read


Franklin’s revitalization project picking up momentum
In his three decades of watching Franklin start and stop economic revitalization projects, Franklin Savings Bank President Ron Magoon said..

Marty
Apr 27, 20173 min read


Outdoor enthusiasts blazing a trail to the future
LACONIA DAILY SUN | ADAM DRAPACHO Read the full article here... http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/defau...

Marty
Mar 26, 20171 min read


BOAT BASH SNOW CRASH WRAP-UP
The First Boat Bash Snow Crash was a success despite the 25+ mph gusts and the well below freezing temperatures.

Marty
Mar 14, 20171 min read


I rode backwards down a ski hill in a kayak. On Saturday, you can too.
The author's friend and volunteer Orli Gottlieb finishes up a couple test-runs kayaking down the Veterans Memorial Recreation Ski Area...

Marty
Mar 3, 20173 min read


Moving Forward in Franklin
Slowly but surely, the city of Franklin is undergoing a transformation. The goal: to become a tourist destination for outdoor enthusiasts...

Marty
Mar 3, 20176 min read


WHO NEEDS WHITEWATER? KAYAKERS TO RACE IN SNOW MARCH 4 IN FRANKLIN
he East's First Annual Dual Snow Kayak Race will be held on Saturday, March 4, at the Veterans Memorial Recreation Ski Area at 361 Flaghole

Marty
Feb 22, 20173 min read


Franklin future: Is it the river?
Franklin has formally decided to incorporate the Winnipesaukee River into the city’s economic future...

Marty
Jan 9, 20174 min read


A Letter to the City of Franklin
This letter was provided to the City of Franklin, which was read during the City Hearing on October 24, 2016.

Marty
Oct 23, 20162 min read


Franklin approves SAU withdrawal, whitewater park study grant
Concord Monitor | Elodie Reed Franklin’s city council has decided to withdraw its school district from SAU 18. This came after more than...

Marty
Oct 23, 20162 min read


Public hearing Monday for Franklin whitewater play park study
The project, called a “Whitewater Park and Play,” has been spearheaded by Outdoor New England owner Marty Parichand. Parichand envisions...

Marty
Oct 21, 20161 min read
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