Let it Grow: Framingham Police Say 'No' to Shaving in November

Framingham Police are letting it grow for a great cause this month.

The department is participating in its first No Shave November, when officers can donate $100 to Home Base, a charity for post-9/11 veterans. In return, the officers can grow facial hair until Nov. 30. Growing facial hair is normally prohibited.

More than 30 officers have entered in thus far, and police say more are expected.

In addition to the individual donations, the Framingham Police Officer Association and the Framingham Patrolman Association have each donated $500. Businesses, charities, and community members have also donated.

More than $6,000 has been raised so far.

Center Barber Shop is offering free hot shaves to participating officers to begin No Shave November.

For more information, contact Kelsie Dodier at 617-726-8373 or kdodier@partners.org

To donate, make checks payable to:

MGH Development Office

Attn: Home Base

125 Nashua Street, Suite 540

Boston, MA 02114

Photo courtesy of Framingham Police via Facbeook