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| the pre-ride group photo from June 2015 |
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| PMC Kids Ride in Franklin |
"A scavenger hunt, hosted by The Pan-Mass Challenge Franklin Kids Ride, raised $4,000 to benefit the Dana Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund for cancer research.
Participants stopped at local businesses and to complete a task in order to gain points to win the scavenger hunt."Read the full article online here (subscription may be required)
Members of the Town Council said they would schedule a hearing on a proposed Spectra Energy natural-gas pipeline after many residents complained that the project would undercut safety and hurt property values.
The matter came up Thursday, when several people spoke during the public comment portion of the council's meeting.
A Friday morning ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School celebrated a solar installation that speakers said would bring save money and provide a learning tool for students.
The event - held at the field which is home to the 1.3-megawatt array of solar panels - was attended by students, Tri-County officials, solar-company employees, state lawmakers and U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III.
Come join us for the 1st annual PMC Franklin Kids Ride Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, November 7th from 4-10 pm.
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| PMC Kids Ride Scavenger Hunt |
Teams of 3-7 (or as big as your car can hold), will compete in the 3 hour hunt through Franklin and surrounding towns.
Party, music, raffles and awards ceremony will follow at the conclusion of the hunt at The Crystal Room in Milford, MA.
Special prizes will be awarded for the best team name, best team outfits and 1st , 2nd and 3rd place finishers.
Cost per person is $25 and all entry fees are tax deductible. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund.
The PMC Franklin Kids Ride is a bike ride held in June for kids 3-14 to raise money for cancer research and treatment at Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
Sign up now at www.kids.pmc.org/franklin or for more information, contact Lisa at lisabxyz@verizon.net. Adults 21 and older please.
The Baker-Polito Administration has announced that Milford and Franklin are among nine projects to receive more than $1.28 million in grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), targeting water pollution from storm water runoff and erosion.
“It is vitally important that we address the effects of polluted storm runoff on Massachusetts waterways to protect both our environment and public health,” said Gov. Charlie Baker. “Through the administration of this grant program, we are able to work with the federal government to provide our local and regional partners the resources needed to improve water quality.”
“To keep our communities healthy, we must help them maintain a clean and safe system of water resources,” said Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito. “These water protection grants will help local officials identify storm water issues and address them promptly.”
The Franklin Downtown Partnership will team up with the Franklin Garden Club to decorate downtown Franklin on Sunday, Nov. 22. Volunteers and helpers are welcome to help install wreaths, bows and greenery.
Interested volunteers will meet Beautification Chairman Eileen Mason at 9 a.m. on the center island. Community service hours are available for students; groups and teams are encouraged to participate. Help is also needed on Saturday, November 21, at Hillside Nurseries to sort greens.
PMC Franklin Kids Ride is holding its 1st annual Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 4-10 p.m.
Get friends, spouses, and coworkers together to form a team, all to benefit a good cause. Teams will compete in this 3-hour hunt throughout the Franklin area. A party will follow at the Crystal Room in Milford, which will include a silent auction, raffle and awards ceremony.
The cost per person is $25 and all proceeds will go to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. Sign up now by contacting Lisa Marchioni at lisabxyz@verizon.net. Adults 21 and older, please.
In the years since, the number of adolescents who say they have sent a naked or sexually provocative picture has only increased. Indeed, about 20 to 30 percent of teens have sexted, according to the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University.
A definitive answer may be coming now that the state Legislature has taken up the debate. State Rep. Jeffrey Roy, D-Franklin, recently filed a bill that would amend the state’s child pornography laws to make sexting between minors a noncriminal offense or misdemeanor.
Currently, teenagers in Massachusetts arrested for sexting can be charged with a felony for child pornography. And if convicted, they would be required to register as a sex offender.Continue reading the article
Alhough declining, the veteran unemployment rate is still higher than local veterans agents would like it to be due to a handful of factors.
Dale Kurtz, Franklin's veterans agent, said many employers look down on physical or emotional issues veterans brought back from the battlefields.“A lot of companies try to (look past those issues) but don’t,” said Kurtz.
Something as simple as reliable transportation can be a challenge to getting veterans back to work.Continue reading the article
As it has for many years before, Franklin served as a way station for Saturday's Pan-Mass Challenge, the cross-state bike ride to raise funds to fight cancer.
Throngs of riders stopped at the Remington Middle School to rest, hydrate and prepare for the remainder of the ride to Provincetown. All were raising money for research and treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Franklin resident Jim McCusker, one of the volunteer organizers at the site, was in the midst of things, using his cowbell to direct riders to the appropriate location.Continue reading the article
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| PMC riders arrive at Remington-Jefferson water stop |
The PMC Kids Ride gives us the opportunity to work together with the Franklin community and make a significant impact in the fight against cancer. We have all been touched in some way with someone who has had cancer. This ride gives children an opportunity to feel that they can make a difference.
It empowers kids to become part of the Pan Mass Challenge (PMC) mission of raising money for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. This ride also teaches children the value of riding for the benefit of others.
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| PMC Kids Ride Franklin - June 14th |
- Jefferson Elementary School, Franklin, MA
- Sunday, June 14, 2015 8:00am-12:00pm
- Ages 3-14
- Registration fee: $10 - Required fundraising minimum: $25, suggested: $40
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| balloon arch for starting line 2014 |
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| Friendly neighborhood comics |
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| amazing Spiderman quilt |
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| Spiderman quilt glows in the dark |
This year – the 35th year of the challenge – roughly 5,700 riders are participating, according to Jackie Herskovitz, the Pan-Mass Challenge spokesperson.
Riders choose from 12 routes that range from 25 to 190 miles. The ride has three starting lines in Sturbridge, Wellesley and Bourne, and five finish lines: two in Provincetown and one each in Foxborough, Wellesley and Bourne.
At press time, the challenge has raised roughly $26 million, all of which goes to research and patient care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute via the Jimmy Fund.
The goal this year is $40 million. The final day to donate is Oct. 1, she said.You can read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
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| PanMass Challenge in 2013 |
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| PanMass Challenge |
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| the riders arrive at Remington-Jefferson |
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| refreshments, gears checks, and lots of conversations |
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| Franklin Town Administrator Jeff Nutting |
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| The Oak St Team |
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| thanks to all the sponsors who helped! |
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| The PMC Kids Rides sign |
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| balloon arch for starting line |
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| part of the large turnout |
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| Noah's Ninjas pose before the ride |
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| Officer Riley talks about safety on the bike before the ride |
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| All the teams and riders pose before the ride |
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| part of the riders under way! |
This year both my daughter's will be riding in the Franklin Kids PMC Ride on Father Day (June 15th). This will be Catherine's 8th ride (she started 2 years before I did!) and Lizzie's 2nd. They are both riding in memory of their "Grandpa Rod".
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| Catherine and Lizzie |
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Hello! My name is Rosalyn Smith. My little brother, Noah Smith, was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma Cancer the week of January 13th. This was a big change for everyone.
Noah is being treated at Jimmy fund Clinic and is doing very well. The Jimmy Fund Clinic at Dana-Farber treats pediatric oncology outpatients and through a unique collaboration, Jimmy Fund Clinic patients receive inpatient care when needed at nearby Boston Children's Hospital.
We have been so grateful for all the dinners made, the cards, and the gifts were just astonishing. A lot of people want to help and this is a perfect opportunity for kids and adults (Noah's friends or mine or even anyone else) to show their support to Noah.
Please consider clicking on the link to join the team or donating to support the team. I would love for you to join us and ride along with Noah's Ninjas-here to kick Cancer in the butt!
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| PMC Kids Rides |
Our 8th Annual Kids Ride will be held on Sunday, June 15th at Remington/Jefferson School in Franklin from 8am-Noon.
Kids ages 3-14 can participate in this bike ride to raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund.
Choose your ride: 3, 6 or 10 miles. Children 6 and under can ride on our Tikes and Trikes supervised course.
Register today at http://www.kids.pmc.org/franklin.aspx
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| PMC Kids ride - June 15th |
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The 7th Annual PMC Franklin Kids Ride will be held on Sunday, June 9, at Jefferson Elementary School, 628 Washington St., Franklin, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
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| PMC Franklin - Kids Ride |
On Friday May 17th, we are having our Pan Mass Challenge (PMC) fundraiser at the Franklin Country Club, which will include dinner and entertainment. The entertainment is absolutely hysterical.
Yes, we are having Jim Spinnato back again this year, the R - Rated Hypnotist / Comedian. It is a great night out. For those of you who attended last year, you know the show is nonstop laughter…. and the best thing is….. you don’t have to travel to the CT Casino’s (where he regularly sells out) and spend a lot of money. I really hope that you can attend.
I will get back to you with more details…. But please save the date and please spread the word and invite neighbors, friends and family. We need to pack the house again this year.
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