Running Event! 5K in Franklin - Jul 20

4th Annual Run, Walk, Crawl

Hi

I am writing to tell you about a great 5K happening in Franklin, MA on July 20th!  I hope you can share this event on your blog and fFcebook page!  

We are holding our 4th Annual Run, Walk or Crawl 5K - We will not lay down 2 Cancer on Saturday July 20th at the Helen Keller Elementary School in Franklin, MA.   Registration opens at 8 AM and race starts at 9 AM.  This organization started in 2010 when I was diagnosed  with breast cancer while 13 weeks pregnant.  Today I am cancer free and have a healthy 3 year old!  However we all know too many loved ones still struggling with cancer.  This race is for all cancers, in memory of those we lost and in honor of those who continue the battle.   All money raised will go directly to Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund in MA.  This is our 4th year in Franklin and we hope to grow and continue to hold our race in this great town!  

This is a certified course, chip timing, medals for 6 different age groups, as well as Tech Shirts, food, music, fun and raffles!  Raffles include 2 American Airline tickets and Red Sox Tickets.  

I attached a flyer for the event.  I am hoping you could post this flyer. Please see website for more details or contact me with any questions. 

Thanks so much!

Rebecca

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Thank you,

Amy, Rebecca, Sarah, Shelly and Kerry

We will Not lay down to Cancer!

website: www.wontlaydown2cancer.com

email:  wontlaydown2cancer@gmail.com

Franklin Library: Animal World Experience

Animal World Experience

Animal world experience

Franklin Public Library - 118 Main Street Franklin MA 02038 - 508.520.4940

In the News: election turnout, stormy weather, new comment system

Senate race: Fair turnout as area goes for Gomez 

Turnout was higher than expected Tuesday as Milford-area residents cast their ballots, mostly for Republican Gabriel Gomez, in the U.S. Senate special election.

Stormy weather tonight and for the rest of the week 

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a special weather statement for possible strong thunderstorms for the Southern New England area, including Middlesex County.

New, improved Milford Daily News commenting system aims to build, improve conversations on our website 

On Thursday, Milford Daily News will launch a new set of social and interactive features underneath online articles. Our goal is to enhance the experience by giving readers new ways to interact with each other, share opinions and engage with the news.

Editorial: Commenting, with honesty and civility

For some time, we’ve received complaints that the anonymous commenting system we’ve hosted on our online stories does little to enhance the conversation within our community. The criticism has been that some of the comments are hateful and sometimes, downright objectionable. We heard you and we agree.

Reminder - vote today!

You may think, "why bother?"

Aside from it being your civic duty, what happens in Washington eventually affects what happens in MA and ultimately here in Franklin. Much of our budget is derived from either Federal or State aid. The work on the Downtown Project is being funded from these sources. (Which is why there have been delays, the Federal and State government process moves slower than it does in Franklin.)

The special election for the US Senate seat formerly held by John Kerry will be held on Tuesday, Jun 25. All Franklin voters will cast their ballots at the Franklin High School field house. The polls will open at 6:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM.

Election day - Jun 25, 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Absentee ballots are available up until noon on Monday, Jun 24, 2013
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Clerk/Absentee%20Ballots%20Are%20Available.pdf

Gabriel Gomez campaign site   http://www.gomezforma.com/
Ed Markey's campaign site  http://www.edmarkey.com/

Lowell Sun endorsed Gabriel Gomez  http://www.lowellsun.com/opinion/ci_23500657/let-gabriel-gomez-show-what-he-can-do

Milford Daily News endorsed Markey
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x393138725/Editorial-Ed-Markey-for-U-S-Senate

Markey, Gomez make their pitches for Senate

The two candidates for Massachusetts' open U.S. Senate seat have differing opinions on how things are run down on Capitol Hill.

Farmers Market - Wheatless Bliss

My visit to the Franklin Farmers Market was a good news bad news story. The good news was I did get there about 5:30 PM. The bad news was it was too late to get much. I did get some honey from Akin-Bak.I needed a fresh supply.

Nick Hoffman of the Hoffman Farm was taking down his canopy as he had sold what he had brought for the day. Amy Acevdo at the Grateful Farm tent said it was a good day for business!

Franklin's Farmers Market

I did stop and spend a few minutes talking with Sharon Washburn about Wheatless Bliss. The gluten free bakery is operational now and they will be opening a cafe in the fall.

Wheatless Bliss - Franklin Farmers Market

I found their Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/WheatlessBliss

and website http://www.wheatlessbliss.com/

and that the grand opening dates were just announced to be Sep 21 -22!

Wheatless Bliss - Bellingham, MA

MassBudget: Massachusetts Third in Nation for Child Well-Being

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Massachusetts Third in Nation for Child Well-Being, Challenges Persist Children in Massachusetts lead the nation in Educational achievement, and are at or near the top in a number of measures of Health, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation's 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book In other areas, children in Massachusetts continue to face some significant hurdles. For instance, while Massachusetts's child poverty rate is relatively low compared to other states, one in six kids under five is currently living in poverty--roughly 75,000 young children. One way to help improve the economic security of some of those children would be to increase the minimum wage, which has lost 25% of its value since 1968. In education, our 4th-graders have the highest rate of reading proficiency in the nation, and our 8th-graders the highest rate of math proficiency. "The long-term investments we began to make in our schools in the 1990s are paying off, but too many of our kids are not yet getting the support they need to have a real opportunity to succeed." said Noah Berger, president of MassBudget, the KIDS COUNT group in Massachusetts. "For example, half of our 4th graders are still not reading proficiently--and we know that early reading success is crucial to the ability of a child to succeed in school. Focusing on what it takes to give every child an opportunity to succeed is crucial not just for those kids, but also for our state's ability to build a strong, high wage economy." MassBudget's KIDS COUNT reports cover a range of issues affecting children in Massachusetts, including early education & care, homelessness policy, youth jobs, and public health. Our Children's Budget contains clear descriptions and funding information for the many programs in the Massachusetts state budget that affect children. And the MassKidsCount.org group blog is a place for leading voices in child advocacy and public policy research to discuss issues affecting the well-being of children in Massachusetts. Read the 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book View a summary of Findings for Massachusetts See all of our KIDS COUNT resources The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center | 15 Court Square | Suite 700 | Boston | MA | 02108

In the News: Cougar Culture, Milford Casino

Tri-County announces Cougar Culture Award winners

Tri-County RVTHS recognized 11 students during the school’s annual Honors Night with the Cougar Culture Award, which celebrates outstanding career technical and academic excellence and commitment to school community.

Several informational meetings planned regarding Milford casino

Residents hoping to learn more about the proposed casino will have plenty of opportunities in July: Foxwoods has several public presentations and community meetings planned.