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Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Senator Ross: July 2015 State House Update
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Graci Family, St. Mary’s Once Again to Host Bone Marrow Registry Drive
Last year they registered nearly 400 potential bone marrow donors, and from that group there were five potential matches, better than the odds. This year, they hope even more people will stop at their booth for a quick swab of the cheek to register for the National Bone Marrow Registry.
Registering as many potential bone marrow donors as possible is an important mission for the Graci family, “Because we knew what it was like to wait for a donor and find a match. Without the donors, there is no cure,” says Rita Graci, who is embarking on the second year of her bone marrow registry drive at the Feast of Saint Rocco, from August 14-16.
“If your loved one, your child, your husband, your brother – if your loved one is sitting there waiting for a cure, you’re hoping to God that they’re going to find a match, and the donor is willing to donate.”
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Feast of St Rocco Festival - Aug 13, 14, 15, 16
The Feast of Saint Rocco will take place in the parking lot of the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School in Franklin from August 13-16, but the Graci’s and their volunteers will be manning the booth from the 14-16, on Friday, from 6-10 p.m., Saturday, 12-10 p.m. and Sunday 12-9 p.m.
Can’t make it to the booth? If you would like to find out more about signing up on the registry as a bone marrow donor, you can visit www.deletebloodcancer.org, email info@deletebloodcancer.org or call (212) 209-6779.
If you would like to sign up in Kristin Graci’s name, as part of the Feast of St. Rocco blood drive, ask for a kit, and when you submit it, enter GMF002 as the drive number on the registration form.
You can find the full article online here
http://www.franklintownnews.com/content/making-difference-deleting-blood-cancer
You can find the St Rocco Festival schedule here http://www.stmarysfranklin.org/93
Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) - Open House
The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will hold summer Open Houses for prospective students and families on Tuesday, August 11 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., on Wednesday, August 26 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and on Saturday, August 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 38 Main Street in downtown Franklin.
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| FSPA |
The community is invited to tour the facilities, observe classes and rehearsals, speak with faculty and staff, and learn more about FSPA programs in music, dance, and drama, whether for recreational enjoyment or serious study. Prospective students are also encouraged to try a complimentary class during the summer session, which runs through August 21.
Celebrating a milestone 30th anniversary season, FSPA has been dedicated to the enjoyment of the arts for all ages and to the artistic growth and development of young people. Founded in 1985 by Director Raye Lynn Mercer and built upon the notion that arts experiences are an integral part of a well-rounded education, FSPA offers an extensive roster of classes in all dance disciplines, acting, musical theater, voice, and instrumental instruction.
FSPA is also the home of the Little Music School, an innovative program teaching children as young as 18 months to play the piano. An unparalleled calendar of performing opportunities features all-student musicals, plays, voice and instrumental recitals, opera scenes, acoustic coffee houses, musical theater showcases, performing troupes, dance companies, a classical ballet variations ensemble, and instrumental ensembles. Many FSPA students also participate, by audition, in the affiliated Franklin Performing Arts Company’s annual season of shows.
Fall registration is ongoing. For more information, including class schedule and catalogue, call (508) 528-8668 or visit online at www.FSPAonline.com.
Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation - 9th Annual Radiothon
Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation annouced its 9th Annual Radiothon to benefit the Olivia Fund for Cancer Care will take place from 6 a.m. 6 p.m. Aug. 24 on WMRC 1490AM.
It will broadcast live from the Milford Regional Golf Classic at The Franklin Country Club, 672 E. Central St.
The event will also stream online wmrcdailynews.com.To donate $10, text “Olivia” to 20222.Continue reading here (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150803/NEWS/150809368/1994/NEWS
Tips on Hurricane Preparedness: Be Ready Before the Storm
With thunderstorms rolling through the area this morning, it is a good reminder to be prepared for hurricane season. Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) posted these reminder tips recently.
You can find MEMA on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MassachusettsEMA
or follow their alerts via Twitter https://twitter.com/MassEMA
Continue reading the article here
http://blog.mass.gov/blog/safety/hurricane-preparedness-be-ready-before-the-storm/
While the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, historically the most active time for tropical storms and hurricanes in the Northern Atlantic is August to October. As such, it’s critical to prepare yourself, your family, your home, and your business for the season.
While the Commonwealth has been spared from a major hurricane in recent years, Massachusetts is still vulnerable to tropical storms and hurricanes. Even in a “slow” hurricane season, it only takes one storm to create devastating impacts. Additionally, it is important to understand that while tropical storms have lower wind speeds than hurricanes, they can still produce deadly storm surge and destructive flooding. Hurricane Sandy was downgraded to a tropical storm before making landfall, and it still caused major damage along the Eastern seaboard in 2012. In 2011, Tropical Storm Irene cut through Massachusetts, bringing heavy rainfall that resulted in significant inland flooding and damage.
Water, not wind, brings the deadliest impacts during tropical storms and hurricanes. In fact, storm surge and flooding from heavy rains are the leading causes of hurricane-related deaths.
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| satellite view of a hurricane |
or follow their alerts via Twitter https://twitter.com/MassEMA
Continue reading the article here
http://blog.mass.gov/blog/safety/hurricane-preparedness-be-ready-before-the-storm/
Monday, August 3, 2015
Downtown Project: traffic alert - Milling Operations
Good Morning,
We will be milling sections of Main St tomorrow (Tuesday). The sections include from Lincoln St just past Church St, Main St from School to Emmons St and if time permits, a section of Emmons St (up to the roadway widening area just short of the intersection). Wednesday night we will be milling the intersection of Beaver/Pleasant and Main St so as not to adversely effect traffic during the day (starting after 7 pm). If we do not get to Emmons St Tuesday, we will finish that Wednesday night.
I will see you tomorrow at 8:00 am for our meeting.
Thank You,
Anthony Tavalone
CE III MA DOT
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| Construction at Emmons and West Central |
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Aug 5, 2015
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 8, 2015
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
– This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
F. HEARINGS
– Zoning Bylaw Amendment 15-750: Zoning Map Changes from Industrial to General Residential V District in an Area on or Near Dean Ave. – 7:10 PM
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
- Bridge Restaurant Group d/b/a Incontro Restaurant & Lounge – Change of Manager
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Town Clerk – Election Process
Community Opportunities Group-Housing Grant
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 15-48: Voter Approval – Farm Equipment, Farm Animals
2. Resolution 15-49: Confirmatory Order of Taking – Land at 275 Beaver Street
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 15-750: Zoning Map Changes from Industrial to General Residential V District in an Area on or Near Dean Ave – 1st Reading
4. Bylaw Amendment 15-751: Changes to Chapter 181, Wetlands Protection – 1st Reading
5. Resolution 15-50: Ratification Franklin Police Association Contract
6. Resolution 15-51: Ratification Franklin Police Sergeants Association Contract
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
P. ADJOURN
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| Thompson Press building one of the sites covered by the proposed change in zoning |
Note: there are two agenda documents released. The second 'addendum' has only the paperwork that was left out of the first document published. The paperwork covers the change of manager for the liquor license held by Incontro.
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/08052015.pdf
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/08052005.pdf
Midlife Crisis Rock and Roll Band - Concert - Aug 4, 6:00 PM
Just because the 1st Annual Franklin Cultural Festival is over doesn't mean the fun stops. No way!
The Midlife Crisis Rock and Roll Band will perform in Concert - Aug 4, 6:00 PM at the Franklin Public Library. This is an outdoor concert bring your chairs, blanket and bug spray but be ready to rock and roll!
This another in a series of summer events sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library
This was shared from the Franklin Library page here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/07/outdoor-classic-rock-concert-with.html
The Midlife Crisis Rock and Roll Band will perform in Concert - Aug 4, 6:00 PM at the Franklin Public Library. This is an outdoor concert bring your chairs, blanket and bug spray but be ready to rock and roll!
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| Midlife Crisis Rock and Roll Band Concert - Aug 4, 6:00 PM |
This another in a series of summer events sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library
This was shared from the Franklin Library page here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/07/outdoor-classic-rock-concert-with.html
Date set for "Pam's Run" to benefit Neighbor Brigade - 10/18/2015
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| Pam's run |
Registration is now open for Neighbor Brigade's 3rd Annual Benefit Event:
Pam's Run 5K/10K
Honoring the Legacy of Neighbor Brigade Founder Pam Manikas Washek and
Supporting the "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" Movement she Ignited
Sunday, October 18, 2015 – 10:00 am, Wayland, MA
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| Pam's run |
HI-RES Images available upon request
WHO/WHAT:
Neighbor Brigade, a non-profit organization that mobilizes local volunteers to help their neighbors during times of crisis, will hold its 3rd annual fundraising event Pam's Run on Sunday, October 18th, 2015. The event will include a chip-timed 5K Run/Walk and a 10K Run at the Claypit Hill School, 40 Adams Lane, Wayland, MA. All proceeds will benefit Neighbor Brigade services and programs for neighbors in need across Eastern Massachusetts. Pam's Run will also feature fun for the entire family at a community festival with live music, kids' activities, food trucks and photo booth. Age-group awards and cash prizes for top finishers. Incentive prizes offered for top fundraisers (see pamsrun.com for details)! Thank you to our top level sponsors Circle Furniture and Joint Ventures Physical Therapy, Inc.
WHY:
Pam's Run brings together more than 1,000 passionate runners, volunteers, spectators, donors and corporate sponsors who care about those in need in their communities. Proceeds from Pam's run benefit Neighbor Brigade, the non-profit organization started by Founder Pam Manikas Washek who envisioned a caring community of "neighbors helping neighbors" during times of crisis. Pam's Run honors the memory of Pam and supports the movement she ignited – now celebrating its 5th Anniversary. Washek's sister Joanna Manikas and niece Jayme Nowland are co-chairing the planning committee with assistance from volunteers from within Neighbor Brigade's 29 chapters across eastern Massachusetts.
WHEN:
Sunday, October 18th, 10:00 a.m.
** Registration opens at 8:15 am. Festivities with kids' activities, live music and food for all will be hosted throughout the event.
WHERE:
Claypit Hill School, 40 Adams Lane, Wayland, Mass
REGISTER:
To register for Pam's Run or to join a team visit www.pamsrun.com.
Early-bird registration is $30 before 9/21 for a guaranteed t-shirt; $35 through 10/17 and $40 on race day. Discounts for teams of 8 or more. For more info see pamsrun.com, email info@pamsrun.com, or call 781-325-8580.
SPONSOR:
The organizers are actively seeking sponsors, in-kind donations and volunteers for race day. Learn more at pamsrun.com or email info@pamsrun.com.
ABOUT NEIGHBOR BRIGADE
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| Neighbor Brigade |
Neighbor Brigade is a 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation that establishes and mobilizes community-specific networks of volunteers to help residents facing sudden crises such as devastating illness, accident, or other tragic event. Our volunteers provide non-medical, non-monetary services and collaborate with the shared purpose of helping fellow residents. There are no eligibility requirements for recipients, who may self-refer. Neighbor Brigade is immediate, efficient and free and provides temporary support to those affected while strengthening the fabric of a community. To learn more, visit www.neighborbrigade.org.
Franklin has their own chapter in the Neighbor Brigade, you can find them on the web here
In the News: farm tax requires vote
The Town Council Wednesday will consider a measure for the November ballot that if approved would exempt local farmers from an antiquated excise tax on their animals and machinery.
Under state law, the town could levy a tax against “persons principally engaged in agriculture.” Their farm animals and equipment would be taxed $5 per $1,000 of assessed value, according to the Board of Assessors.
However, the town has not recorded the value of a farmer’s wares and beasts since 1990, so the tax has not been imposed. It was believed that the town opted to remove the tax, but did not go through the proper procedure. Now, a townwide vote is needed to make it official.Continue reading the article here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150802/NEWS/150809541/1994/NEWS
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| Akin Bak, one of three farms in Franklin that would benefit from this measure |
The text of the resolution is shown below. The text of the actual ballot question is shown in BOLD.
RESOLUTION 15-48 AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK VOTER APPROVAL TO NOT IMPOSE EXCISE TAX WHICH G.L. CHAPTER 59, SECTION 8A ESTABLISHES ON PERSONS ENGAGED PRINCIPALLY IN AGRICULTURE WHO OWN FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT OR FARM ANIMALS
WHEREAS, G.L. Chapter 59, Section 8A imposes an excise tax on persons engaged principally in agriculture who own farm machinery and equipment or farm animals, but the section also provides that the “local appropriating authority” may seek voter approval to not impose the tax, and
WHEREAS, the Franklin Town Council is the “local appropriating authority” for the Town of Franklin, and
WHEREAS, the tax revenue which Section 8A would provide to Town is minimal in light of the limited number of taxpayers to whom it applies, and the loss of revenue is offset by Town’s interest in encouraging local agricultural operations,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Franklin Town Council hereby votes to seek voter approval at the next regular town election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 not to impose the excise tax established by G.L. Chapter 59, Section 8A by instructing the Town Clerk to include on the ballot for said election the following question: Do you approve of not imposing the excise tax established by G.L. Chapter 59, Section 8A on any person engaged principally in agriculture who owns farm machinery and equipment or farm animals?
This Resolution shall become effective according to the rules and regulations of the Town of Franklin Home Rule Charter.
There are two agenda documents for the Council meeting on Wednesday. One has almost everything, the second has the addendum (files for the manager change for the liquor Licence at Incontro)
Sunday, August 2, 2015
Cultural Festival - all around Franklin on Saturday (photo essay)
The Town Common was set up for Kevin T Wolfe Band to play some good rock and roll.
and the community mural
and art projects
and the sale of the empty bowls for the Food Pantry
and at the Methodist Church there were robots!
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| Kevin T Wolfe Band |
and the community mural
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| the community mural |
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| Sue Sheridan and Tina Guarino happily getting into their art work |
and the sale of the empty bowls for the Food Pantry
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| empty bowls for sale, some food safe |
Meanwhile at the Library, kids were drumming
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| Tony Fonseca leads the all hands drumming workshop |
At the Sculpture Park, dancers moved elegantly among the sculptures
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| dancers by the 'imagine' bench |
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| dancers at the two faces |
and at the Methodist Church there were robots!
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| robot on display |
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| robot on display 1 |
Alas, the dancers won't be at the Sculpture Park nor the drummers at the Library. The music can be found at THE BLACK BOX with the Circle of Friends stage. The "Taste of Franklin" will also be there. The robots return to the Methodist Church and more stuff will be happening at the Historical Museum.
For more on Sunday schedule, check here
Franklin Cultural Festival Schedule - Sunday, August 2
The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse will set up stage outside THE BLACK BOX to provide a round of good music Sunday, Aug 2 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Carolyn Waters - website
Stefilia's Stone - website
Jamie Barrett (Franklin music teacher) - website
Jesse Hanson - website
Kim Jennings (originally from Franklin) - website
Lydia Warren - website
A special treat for the 1st Annual Cultural Festival is the "Taste of Franklin." You can sample from seven Franklin restaurants. (yes, it was 8)
The "Taste of Franklin" will be available on Sunday, August 2 from 12 Noon – 5:00 PM in the parking lot outside THE BLACK BOX theater.
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - FAA Art and Photography by the FAA
5:00 PM: CLOSING CEREMONY, THE BLACK BOX
The full schedule of performances and events for the first annual Franklin Cultural Festival can be found here http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/
This one page (two sided print) tri-fold brochure gives you a handy copy of all the info of what, when, and where the events of the Festival will take place.
If you have a mobile device, you can check out the webpage or Facebook. If you would like the hard copy, the Festival team put one together for you.
You can download and print on your own!
You can make your copy from here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczcGNsUnpKMzhRTTQ/view?usp=sharing
or from here
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| Circle of Friends Coffeehouse |
Carolyn Waters - website
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| Carolyn Waters |
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| Stefilia's Stone |
Jamie Barrett (Franklin music teacher) - website
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| Jaime Barrett |
Jesse Hanson - website
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| Jesse Hanson |
Kim Jennings (originally from Franklin) - website
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| Kim Jennings |
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| Lydia Warren |
A special treat for the 1st Annual Cultural Festival is the "Taste of Franklin." You can sample from seven Franklin restaurants. (yes, it was 8)
The "Taste of Franklin" will be available on Sunday, August 2 from 12 Noon – 5:00 PM in the parking lot outside THE BLACK BOX theater.
What Franklin restaurants will be there?
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| The "Taste of Franklin" |
What does it cost?
The cost is $2 or less for each signature taste!also on THE BLACK BOX property
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Ceramic bowl fundraiser for the Franklin Food Pantry |
| ceramic bowls crafted by members of the Franklin Art Assoc. |
Franklin Historical Museum
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Wool Spinning, Rug & Straw Braiding, Historical FilmFranklin Methodist Church
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - FAA Art and Photography & Robots and Magical Machines |
| Robot on exhibit for Franklin Cultural Festival |
Inside THE BLACK BOX
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - FAA Art and Photography by the FAA
5:00 PM: CLOSING CEREMONY, THE BLACK BOX
The full schedule of performances and events for the first annual Franklin Cultural Festival can be found here http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/
This one page (two sided print) tri-fold brochure gives you a handy copy of all the info of what, when, and where the events of the Festival will take place.
If you have a mobile device, you can check out the webpage or Facebook. If you would like the hard copy, the Festival team put one together for you.
You can download and print on your own!
You can make your copy from here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczcGNsUnpKMzhRTTQ/view?usp=sharing
or from here
Voices of Franklin: Pamela McIntyre - Consider running for School Committee
In the midst of our vacations and summer plans, please keep in mind that once again there will be elections this Fall for School Committee. If you love education and the town of Franklin, please consider serving your community in this very important and rewarding way. This is your chance to better understand how decisions are made and be an integral part of shaping education here in Franklin.
I served on the School Committee for two years. It was definitely an education for me, to witness the care and thoughtful consideration that goes into every choice that is made for our children. It had a sacred quality to it- it was an honor to serve with these very conscientious and caring members of this committee.
In general, our work included meeting every other Tuesday with additional sub- committee responsibilities. Although I expected the work to be intense, it was less demanding than I imagined. It is a commitment, no question, but also rewarding in the tangible results that we achieved.
When I served, I remember having a conversation with someone who had concerns about an issue and kept saying “ they do this, they do that,” and my response was “There is no they, I am they.” It is a convenient myth to think that someone “out there” is doing something to us. Whatever administrative body you think is running things, it is us- our neighbors, our friends, people like you and me who are volunteering, who are trying to do the right thing for our children and our town. We do it because we want to walk the talk, because education is a priority and we are willing to take the time to give back to our community in this way.
It’s time to step up, Franklin, and show up and participate! We can’t complain about who gets voted in or what’s being done if we have a chance to take part, and we don’t. Two years ago, there was no competition for the two open seats on the School Committee- seven people ran for seven seats. Apathy. Let’s not do that again. It is embarrassing for our town. Care enough about the education in this town to take part. Please.
Nomination papers will be available for pick up at the Town Clerk’s office the first week in August. At that point you will receive more detailed information. Papers are due back around mid-September.
Enjoy this last month of summer and please consider this transformative experience of serving the schools and your community here in Franklin.
Pamela McIntyre
508-520-4033
pamelamcintyre@comcast.net
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| Franklin Town Common |
Guidelines for the "Voices of Franklin" series can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/03/introducing-voices-of-franklin.html
Enrich your community and join the Franklin Cultural Council (FCC)
The FCC grants funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to support such non-profit organizations and programs as The 4th of July Celebration, Concerts on the Common, Franklin Public Library, Franklin Historical Museum, Franklin Public Schools, local Arts and Cultural events and so much more.
Are you a Franklin resident who would like to share your interests in arts and culture? Contact the FCC by email above and learn about this committee. Unless otherwise indicated, meetings take place every 2nd Monday of the month from September through June. Time commitment is limited to a couple of hours a month, rewards are limitless.
Contact:
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Address:
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279 East Central Street
PMB 284 Franklin, MA 02038 |
Meetings:
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7 p.m. on 2nd Monday of each month from September to May (no December meeting) in the 1st floor conference room #106 unless otherwise noted as follows...
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who are interested in enriching our community
through the arts and sciences as a member of the FCC.
Time requirements are limited to a few hours a month,
but the cultural rewards are unlimited!
Contact the Franklin Cultural Council (FCC)
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| Franklin Historical Museum |
Here are the FCC 2015 Grant Recipients:
- Live Arts
- Attleboro Arts Museum/High Art Text as Words
- Mass Audubon Society
- Helen Keller Elementary/Plymouth Plantation
- Combating Hate and Prejudice
- Annie Sullivan Middle School/ Remote Control Program
- Benjamin Franklin CCPS/ Musician Betrand Laurence
- Benjamin Franklin CCPS/ Author workshops
- FPAC/Whatever Theatre Festival
- Franklin Art Assoc/ Monthly demonstrations
- Massachusetts Middle School Drama Festival/HMMS
- Helen Keller /Science Sizzlers
- Horace Mann Middle School/Midsummer's Night Dream
- Annie Sullivan Middle School/field trip
- Prolatio Singers & Players
- Southeastern Mass Comm Concert Band
- 4th of July Coalition
- Concerts on Common
- Friends of Franklin Historical Museum
This was shared from the Franklin Art Association email to their members
In the News: sexting law, veterans unemployment, PMC water stop
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
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150801/NEWS/150809584/1994/NEWS
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
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150801/NEWS/150809583/1994/NEWS
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
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150801/NEWS/150809582/1994/NEWS
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