On Thursday, Jan. 1, Montague Parks & Recreation held their Annual Sawmill River 10K Run in Montague Center. Approximately 82 runners (and 10 walkers) from throughout the entire region participated in the Sawmill that supports our Sponsor-A-Child Scholarship Program. The race would not have been possible without the investment of time, energy, resources, and funding from many within our fine community.
We would like to thank Greenfield Savings Bank and Marathon Sports for their generous financial support, as well as The Montague Common Hall, the Sugarloaf Mountain Athletic Club, and the First Congregational Church of Montague Center for various services.
As many of you know, volunteer assistance is essential to the success of an event of this magnitude and The Sawmill would not have become a success without the help of many who spent a good portion of their New Year’s Day helping us out during registration, along the race route, organizing refreshments, and help at the finish line. We also would like to thank the Montague Police Department for providing critical services to ensure course safety, as well as the Montague Highway Department for plowing and treating the course prior to the race. We also would like to recognize members of the Franklin County Amateur Radio Club who recruited amateur radio operators and others in the area to assist with communications along the course. Besides hams from FCARA, there were others from Longmeadow, Chesterfield, and Saugus who assisted.
Finally, we would like to thank the runners (and walkers) who participated in the Sawmill Run. Your enthusiastic and hearty attitudes certainly made a frigid day significantly warmer. MPRD appreciates your support, and Happy New Year!
Jon Dobosz, director of Parks & Recreation
Montague