Bridge of Flowers Classic canceled for 2nd year in a row
Runners make their way up Bridge Street at the beginning of the 41st Bridge of Flowers Road Race Classic in 2019. STAFF FILE PHOTO/DAN LITTLE
Staff Reports
Modified: 5/6/2021 9:19:36 PM
For the second year in a row, the Bridge of Flowers 8K Classic has been canceled.
In an email, BOF Race Director Dan Smith said that the decision to cancel the August event was two-fold. Hosting the race, which was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, remains difficult because of the uncertainty surrounding the virus. It also involves additional challenges with a lack of support staff, according to Smith.
Bridge of Flowers Classic canceled for 2nd year in a row
Runners make their way up Bridge Street at the beginning of the 41st Bridge of Flowers Road Race Classic in 2019. STAFF FILE PHOTO/DAN LITTLE
Staff Reports
Published: 5/6/2021 9:19:34 PM
For the second year in a row, the Bridge of Flowers 8K Classic has been canceled.
In an email, BOF Race Director Dan Smith said that the decision to cancel the August event was two-fold. Hosting the race, which was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, remains difficult because of the uncertainty surrounding the virus. It also involves additional challenges with a lack of support staff, according to Smith.
Bulletin Board: Turners Falls/FC Tech baseball and softball to tangle in primetime May 14
Staff Reports
The battle for the Powertown will take place in primetime this spring.
Turners Falls High School will host Franklin County Technical School in varsity baseball and softball on May 14 at the Bourdeau Fields Complex. Baseball will begin at 6 p.m. while softball is set for a 7 p.m. first pitch.
In the bottom of the second inning in both varsity games, Turners Falls will “pass the hat” to collect money for the Food Bank of Western Mass. Fans are permitted to attend the games, but masks are required and they must be socially distanced from other families.