FRAMINGHAM, MA – While national unemployment levels hover around 10%, there are literally hundreds and hundreds of jobs available in Framingham.

Staples, Inc., (NASDAQ:SPLS), which is headquartered in Framingham lists well over 100 jobs in town, (and many more at other locations). The jobs range from retail specific, to copy center and print related, trucking / transportation, marketing, copy writing and advertising to all types of technical and computer related positions.  Click the following …[read more]

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham Public Access Corporation (FPAC) is pleased to announce its 2010 Fall Workshop Schedule for members of the Framingham Community. This season’s offering will include entry-level courses, as well as specialized offerings for people interested in non-linear, computer-based editing and in sports television production.

All courses are scheduled for Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.  For multi-session workshops, please make sure to attend ALL nights.

• Camcorder – September 9, 16 & 23: Learn how to shoot great video with a digital camcorder.

• Final Cut Pro – September 30, October 7 & 14: Learn the basics of non-linear editing with …[read more]

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Each year the Massachusetts Commissioner of Revenue produces “estimates” of how much state aid each city and town will get for the upcoming fiscal year, (along with any assessments which reduce aid payment from the state).

Known as the “cherry sheet” for the color of paper it was originally printed on, the state now publishes these state aid estimates online.

Below is an HTML version of the cherry sheet for Framingham for fiscal Year 2011, (it was published by the state on July 1, 2010).

The first page lists estimated receipts, (state aid to be paid to Framingham); …[read more]

FRAMINGHAM, MA – “Water Whimsy”, an installation of large and small water features is now on display at the New England Wild Flower Society’s Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA.

In addition to the Michael Mazur fountain in the entrance garden and the Nate McCullin bird baths in the wildlife garden, there are nine features which appear in Water Whimsy.

They are located; at the entrance to the Curtis Path, in the Idea Garden and Edible Garden, adjacent to the Rain Garden, and opposite the Patio Garden.

Included in the show are …[read more]

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham is hoping at least three new home owners will be moving into Downtown Framingham this fall.

In October a lottery agent will be orchestrating the sale of two single family homes and one condominium unit the Town purchased as foreclosed bank owned properties. The homes were purchased using a portion of the $1.2M in Federal Stimulus money awarded to the Town and slated specifically for neighborhood stabilization.

After purchasing the homes, the Town hired a contractor who rehabilitated the properties to get them ready to go back on the market.

The Town of Framingham will be holding a public information meeting to …[read more]