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  • NEW YEAR'S EVE 2008 SNOW EMERGENCY - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Due to an additional serious snow storm on December 31, 2008, the Framingham Police Department has advised residents of a snow emergency in effect from 9 a.m. on December 31 until 9 a.m. on January 1, 2009.Parking is prohibited on all maj
    12/31/2008

  • SNOW EMERGENCY - SUNDAY-MONDAY - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Due to an additional serious snow storm on December 21, 2008, the Framingham Police Department has advised residents of a snow emergency in effect from noon on December 21 until 8 a.m. on December 22nd.Parking is prohibited on all major a
    12/21/2008

  • SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Due to the impending serious snow storm on December 19, the Framingham Police Department has advised residents of a snow emergency in effect from noon on December 19 until midnight on December 20th.Parking is prohibited on all major arte
    12/18/2008

  • Win a Laptop during Downtown Framingham Merchants Holiday Promotion - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The merchants in Downtown Framingham have put together a special holiday promotion for shoppers.Visit participating merchants in Downtown Framingham from December 12 through 24 and enter to win a free laptop or other prizes. There is no
    12/17/2008

  • 2008 Annual Tree Lighting with Santa - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The Town of Framingham celebrates the holiday season with their annual holiday tree lighting on Friday, December 12th, 2008 starting at 6:15 p.m.The large donated tree in front of the Memorial Building will be lit following a countdown le
    12/11/2008

  • 2008 Winter Parking Regulations Start November 1st - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Beginning on November 1, 2008 and continuing through April 1, 2009, winter parking regulations in Framingham will come into effect. During this time, parking is completely banned on the EVEN numbered side of all streets except for metered
    10/24/2008

  • Fall 2008 Hazardous Waste Day on October 25 - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The Town of Framingham's Fall 2008 Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday, October 25th. Time is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location is the McCarthy School Parking Lot on Flagg Drive.This is for Framingham residents only. Proof of residency is required an
    10/24/2008

  • GIRL SCOUT REGISTRATION THIS MONTH - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Framingham Girl Scouts will have 2 Town-wide Girl Scout Registration Days in October:**Tuesday, October 14 from 7-9 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Hall and**Saturday, October 25, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Costin Room at the Fram
    10/05/2008

  • 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony 2008 - FRAMINGHAM,MA -- The Town of Framingham will host a remembrance ceremony for the seventh anniversary of those who lost their lives in the tragic events of September 11, 2001, including the seventeen people with ties to Framingham. The event will include so
    09/07/2008

  • More Mosquito Spraying on July 23rd 2008 - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be spraying for mosquitoes in neighborhood areas of Framingham on Wednesday, July 23rd between dusk and 11:30PM. Spraying will be done in neighborhoods of Saxonville including streets in th
    07/21/2008

  • - The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be spraying for mosquitoes inneighborhood areas of Framingham on Wednesday, July 23rd between dusk and 11:30PM. Spraying will be done in neighborhoods of Saxonville including streets inthe vicinity of Bradfo
    07/21/2008

  • Mosquito Spraying in Framingham on Wed., June 9, 2008 - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be spraying for mosquitoes in neighborhood areas of Framingham on Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 between dusk and 11:30 PM. Spraying will be done in neighborhoods of Saxonville including streets
    07/09/2008

  • Buy A Rubber Duckie and Support the Framingham Rotary Charities - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The Framingham Rotary Club will be holding its Second Annual Duck Race on Sunday, July 20th at Simpson Park. Ducks can be purchased from any Rotarian for $5.00 (a flock of 5 for $20). The Framingham Rotary Club will have a booth at the
    06/25/2008

  • FRAMINGHAM FLAG DAY FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- This Saturday and Sunday, June 14th & 15th, the Framingham Celebration Committee with the support of Framingham Park & Recreation, will be holding the 2008 Flag Day festival at Cushing Memorial Park. Cushing Park is on Dudley Road and was
    06/12/2008

  • Call for Volunteers for Framingham Emergency Reserve Corps - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Volunteers are needed to develop, practice and deploy aid in an emergency response to a town-wide event. The Framingham Emergency Reserve Corps (FERC) is a group of volunteers who assist the town in its emergency planning and help protect
    06/09/2008

  • Patriotic event in honor of our veterans - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- A bus trip to Bourne National Cemetery sponsored by Framingham Lodge No 1264 B.P.O ELKS is planned for Sunday May 25th, 2008.The schedule is as follows:10:30 AM Bus leaves ELKS parking lot, 450 Union Ave, Framingham1:00 PM Memorial Day Ce
    05/07/2008

  • Framingham Hazardous Waste Day Saturday May 10, 2008 - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The Town of Framingham's 2008 Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday, May 10. Time is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location is the McCarthy School Parking Lot on Flagg Drive.This is for Framingham residents only. Proof of residency is required and photo
    05/04/2008

  • Grace Church to host Duck Soup Event - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The community, friends and neighbors are invited to Grace Congregational Church’s Duck Soup Event on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. Why call it Duck Soup? Because there will be a fun mix of activities for the entire family!Th
    04/18/2008

  • Framingham Reads Together : Framingham's First "One Book" Program in the works - FRAMINGHAM, MA - To encourage reading and to bring communities together, Springfield, Natick, and Lexington, and other American towns have held a "one book" or "on the same page" program. Townspeople read one book (children read related books), and librari
    04/12/2008

  • Railroad Quiet Zone Presentation - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The Town of Framingham will host a presentation on railroad Quiet Zones on Monday, February 25, 2008 at 2:30 PM in the Ablondi Room in the Memorial Building, located at 150 Concord Street. Randall Dickson, the Program Manager for Highway
    02/13/2008

  • 2008 Framingham Christmas Tree Pickup starts January 7 - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The Framingham Department of Public Works will begin curbside pickup of Christmas Trees beginning on Monday, January 7th, 2008. It has been a big year for real trees and many vendors had few remaining trees for sale and several stores, i
    12/29/2007

  • TOWN OF FRAMINGHAM SNOW EMERGENCY & EARLY SCHOOL DISMISSAL - FRAMINGHAM, MA - Due to the anticipated heavy snow storm on Thursday, Dec. 13, the Town of Framingham has declared a snow emergency as of twelve noon. No vehicles may be parked on posted snow arteries and on street parking is discouraged in general and b
    12/13/2007

  • 2007 Framingham Rotary Auction Dec. 11 & 12 - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The Framingham Rotary Auction 2007 isTuesday December 11 and Wednesday December 12 and istelevised live on RCN Channel 3, Comcast Channel 9 and Verizon Channel 43.Prebidding has begun. Visit www.rotaryauction.com to see all the items.Ove
    12/09/2007

  • MERCHANTS OF PINEFIELD PRESENT THE 3RD ANNUAL JINGLE BELL DAY - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Bring the family to Pinefield Shopping Center, located at the intersection of Water Street and Nicholas Road, in Saxonville, for the third annual Jingle Bell Day full of family activities, specials, and giveaways on Saturday, December 8th
    11/28/2007

  • Free Sunday Concert at Nevins Hall Oct. 7th - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Take a break from leaf raking to enjoy a free concert on Sunday afternoon, October 7th as the Town of Framingham presentsRay Leach & The SuburbanairesFeaturing VocalistDianne SheaSunday, October 7, 2007Nevins Hall, Memorial BuildingFrami
    09/18/2007

  • Gov. Patrick helps celebrate Greater Framingham Community Church's 35th Anniversary - FRAMINGHAM, MA - The Greater Framingham Community Church, corner of Franklin and Park Sts., is celebrating 35 years of ministry and service to the MetroWest and Greater Boston communities. As part of the celebration, GFCC is hosting an anniversary banquet
    09/18/2007

  • September 11 Observance in Framingham - FRAMINGHAM,MA -- To honor and remember those who died on September 11, 2001, The Town of Framingham is holding a ceremony at the memorial at TercentennialPark (Dudley Road) on Tuesday, 9/11 at 5:30 p.m. to remember the events of the day and those who lost
    09/11/2007

  • Natick Collection, the revamped & upgraded Natick Mall, celebrates Grand Opening - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- As of Friday, September 7th, 2007, the Golden Triangle will have a new group of upscale stores and restaurants to experience as the Natick Collection, formerly named, (but still to be called by locals) the Natick Mall, officially opens.Th
    09/06/2007

  • Disney’s “High School Musical” performed by PAC - FRAMINGHAM, MA --The Performing Arts Center of MetroWest’s “PAC Family Players” presents Disney’s “High School Musical” Thursday, August 23 and Friday, August 24 at 7pm and Saturday, August 25 at 2pm at the Framingham Civic League Theater, 214 Concord Stre
    08/09/2007

  • Lots of Framingham for sale - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The Town of Framingham is set to auction off as many as 29 tax-title properties on August 9th at 11 a.m. at the public hearing room on the lower floor of the Memorial Building on Concord St.Many parcels are small but a few have raised pro
    07/25/2007

  • framingham.com celebrates 12th anniversary - FRAMINGHAM, MA – This month framingham.com celebrates 12 years online and over 100,000 visitors a month, or over 1 million visitors a year. This website provides an ever-expanding online resource center of news and information about the hub of MetroWest.
    07/19/2007

  • Walk/Run/Dinner to Benefit Stop Domestic Violence Programs - FRAMINGHAM, MA - The first annual Walk/Run/Dinner to benefit Domestic Violence programs will be on Saturday, September 8th. The Walk/Run starts at 9 AM from the Salvation Army parking lot. The fund raising dinner begins at 7 PM at the Sheraton, both in Fr
    06/16/2007

  • Framingham Flag Day Festival Activities Postponed - FRAMINGHAM, MA - Due to rain on Saturday, June 9th, many of the events planned for the Framingham Flag Festival, including the vendor/craft/flea market, will take place on Sunday, June 10th, weather permitting.Many fun kids activities are planned, as well
    06/09/2007

  • Framingham Flag Day Festival June 9th & 10th - *** NOTE: This article is outdated and saved for archive purposes only, PLEASE CHECK FOR NEWER INFO ***FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Framingham's Flag Day Festival is coming up on Saturday and Sunday June 9th and 10th. The festival will be held at Tercentennial Park,
    06/03/2007

  • Framingham Memorial Day Services 2007 - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The Framingham Veteran's Council announces the Memorial Day service schedule for Monday, May 28th as follows:8 a.m.- Assemble at rear of Memorial Building. Leave by car/bus at 8:15 a.m.; 8:25 a.m. - St. Tarcisius Cemetery, Winthrop St.; 8
    05/26/2007

  • Green Up Day in Framingham - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Join neighbors, friends, family, school children with parents and community volunteers for this newly energized town-wide program! This year we will target the sidewalks around the Framingham Public Schools. Registration begins at 9 a.m.
    05/03/2007

  • Alice in Wonderland read on the radio - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Beginning Monday, May 7, 2007, Thursday, May 10, 2007 and the following Monday, May 14, 2007, The MetroWest Radio Reading Service will present thebook, "Alice In Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll recorded and read by Michael McGurk, a McAuliff
    05/03/2007

  • Global Warming "Town Meeting" at Framingham State College - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Framingham State College Professor Lisa Eck invites all interested members of the community to attend and participate in a Town Meeting on Global Warming that will take place Monday, April 30th at 7 pm in the Athletic Center on the FSC ca
    04/24/2007

  • Educational Forum on Immigration - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The Framingham Human Relations Commission sponsors its second educational forum on the topic of immigration on Thursday, April 12, 2007 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in Nevins Hall in the Memorial Building, 150 Concord Street, Framingham. Guest s
    04/09/2007

  • Visioning Workshop for Framingham Master Plan 2007 - FRAMINGHAM, MA --The Framingham Planning Board Cordially Invites You to Attend Visioning Workshop For the Framingham Master Plan 2007YOU can shape the future of Framingham! Please come share your vision with other community members.Hosted by Framingham Co
    04/04/2007

  • TOWN OF FRAMINGHAM SEEKS TO HONOR VETERANS OF THE IRAQI AND AFGHANI WARS - FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham is looking for the names of all Framingham men and women who have served or are now serving as a member of the armed forces overseas in the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. These veterans will be honored during
    03/27/2007

  • Spring Food Drive - FRAMINGHAM, MA-- EXIT Realty,Framingham, is now collecting Passover & Easter holiday food items to donate to local food pantries. The EXIT food drive will run through Thursday March 29.Please bring your non-perishable donations to the EXIT office located
    03/22/2007

  • Public invited to participate in library focus group - FRAMINGHAM, MA – Users of the Framingham Public Libraries have the opportunity to give their input on the future of the libraries.The Long Range Planning Committee of the Framingham Public Library is organizing community focus groups that will meet during
    03/11/2007

  • FRAMINGHAM AUXILIARY POLICE TO SPONSOR CRAFT FAIR / FLEA MARKET - FRAMINGHAM, MA MARCH 10, 2007 -- The Framingham Auxiliary Police announced today that they are holding their nineteenth annual Craft Fair / Flea Market and Child Identification Program from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2007. The event wil
    03/10/2007

  • Witnesses Needed for January 22 Car Accident - FRAMINGHAM, MA – A local man was driving south on Concord Street in the Saxonville part of Framingham at 2:45pm on Monday, January 22 and was hit by a woman driver heading the opposite direction attempting to take a left onto A Street. The man was driving
    02/06/2007

  • Saxonville Summit - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The Friends of Saxonville invite Saxonville residents, businesses, and organizations to a summit for the general purpose of synergizing the Saxonville community's commitment. The meeting is set for Monday, February 5th at 7 p.m. at the S
    01/29/2007

  • Ask the Organizer at Office Depot - FRAMINGHAM --As part of National Get Organized Month, Office Depot in Shoppers World presents: “Ask the Organizer” on Sat. January 27th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Drop by and get free organizing tips from professional organizer Rose Gshwendtner of Efficient So
    01/22/2007

  • Night at Owl's Nest to Benefit Literary Unlimited - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The Literacy Unlimited program in the Framingham Public Library is holding its "Midwinter's Extravaganza" at Owl's Nest Farm in Framingham, 429 Belknap Road, from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, February 3. Beat the winter blahs and help a good cau
    01/21/2007

  • NEW HOME FOR FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC ACCESS CABLE STATION - FRAMINGHAM, MA --The Framingham Public Access Corporation has found a new home: The Fuller Middle School. After considering many town buildings and the needs of creating and producing local cable television shows, the Framingham Public Access Corporation
    12/29/2006

  • FAMILY FUN DURING 2nd ANNUAL JINGLE BELL DAY AT - FRAMINGHAM, MA –Bring the family to Pinefield Shopping Center, Water St. & Nicholas Rd., in Saxonville, (North Framingham) on Saturday, December 9 for the second annual Jingle Bell Day full of family activities, specials, and giveaways.Robinsons Ace Hardwa
    12/05/2006

  • Holiday Skate to Benefit Loring Arena - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- A Holiday Skate to benefit the Loring Arena Legacy Foundation will take place on Wednesday Dec. 27th 1-4 pm at Loring Arena 165 Fountain St. Framingham.Hit the ice and work off some of those Holiday calories! There will be skating, games,
    11/29/2006

  • ANNUAL ROTARY AUCTION DEC. 5 & 6 - FRAMINGHAM,MA --Plans are well underway for the Framingham Rotary Club’s 35th annual Auction, which will be televised on Comcast (Channel 9) and RCN (Channel 8) on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 5th and 6th, 2006.Items up for auction include Red Sox ticke
    11/26/2006

  • FREE LIFT Bus Service during peak shopping days - FRAMINGHAM, MA --Once Again the LIFT Public Transit System will be offering free bus service on select days during the holiday season. This year's days are: Friday and Saturday, November 24 and 25, and Friday December 22, 2006. Shoppers can avoid parking
    11/19/2006

  • SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE TWO FREE FAMILY EVENTS - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Framingham has two great family events in December that you don't want to miss.On Friday December 1st, come to the annual tree lighting ceremony at the Memorial Building, 150 Concord St., for singing, band music, $ 1 photos with Santa, an
    11/18/2006

  • Newcomers and Neighbors Center Opens - FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Newcomers and Neighbors Information Center at the Framingham Public Library, Downtown Framingham is now officially open. The Center, funded by the Carlise Foundation, and spearheaded by a committee of local leaders, in particular St.
    10/19/2006

  • State Rep. Debby Blumer Passes Away - FRAMINGHAM, MA - On Friday, October 13th, fresh from one meeting and on her way to the next, State Rep. Debby Blumer apparently suffered a heart attack while at the wheel of her car, which rolled into a guard rail on Dudley Road.A police officer working a
    10/15/2006

  • Winter Parking Regulations Start November 1st - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- This is the fourth year of formal winter parking regulations in Framingham. There are two tiers to this program: one is a standing parking prohibition and the other comes into play only when a snow emergency is declared and announced thr
    10/04/2006

  • SELECTMEN EXTEND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ADA TRANSITION PLAN - FRAMINGHAM,MA --The Framingham Board of Selectmen has extended the public comment period on the final draft of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan and Recommendations, as prepared by consultant David Lieb of Liebstudios. The public ma
    10/04/2006

  • September 11th Remembrance - FRAMINGHAM,MA -- The Town of Framingham hosts a remembrance ceremony at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11th at the memorial at Tercentennial Park on Dudley Road, for the fifth anniversary of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.Family members of loved one
    09/10/2006

  • Framingham Beaches Closing at End of Week - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Framingham's three public beaches will be closed as of August 17th. Cleanup will be on Friday. After that, the beaches will be officially closed with no lifeguards on duty and police will be monitoring for unauthorized use.
    08/16/2006

  • Foster Parents Needed - FRAMINGHAM, MA – Dare Family Services is looking for loving people with room in their homes and in their hearts to help a child in need. Become a foster parent! Every child deserves the chance to grow up in a nurturing home with a loving family. Unfortun
    08/08/2006

  • BOOK MUSEUM PASSES ONLINE - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Framingham Library patrons may now book their museum passes online on the Framingham Public Library website. The site lists the passes and when they are available for booking. Patrons can pick the museum and date that they want the pass
    08/06/2006

  • DISCOVER SAXONVILLE ON JUNE 10TH & 11TH - *** NOTE: This article is outdated and saved for archive purposes only, PLEASE CHECK FOR NEWER INFO ***FRAMINGHAM, MA – Discover Saxonville on the weekend of June 10th and 11th. This year the Friends of Saxonville are inviting you to re-discover the resto
    05/31/2006

  • LIBRARY CELEBRATES 150 YEARS THIS WEEKEND - FRAMINGHAM, MA--The Framingham Public Library is capping a year of special events, with a special weekend of activities as it celebrates its 150th anniversary.Activities on Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30th include puppet shows, Dixieland Jazz, st
    04/28/2006

  • Yard Sale to Support Our Troops - FRAMINGHAM,MA --The Grace Chapel of Lexington, Framingham Community will hold a MULTI-FAMILY YARD/BAKE SALE 9:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, May 13, 2006 RAIN OR SHINE at 99 Baldwin Ave., Framingham. PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING YARD SALE ITEMS: 100 percent of t
    04/24/2006

  • EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES - FRAMINGHAM,MA – Celebrate Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, in Framingham at the Downtown Common and at Garden in the Woods.From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. there is free fun for families, children and adults at the Park Street Downtown Common, at the intersection o
    04/21/2006

  • FESTIVAL TO REPLACE PARADE - FRAMINGHAM, MA --The Framingham Celebration Committee announced that it is planning to change Framingham’s annual Flag Day Celebration this year. In a meeting of Celebration Committee board members it was voted that for 2006 the committee would hold a Flag
    04/15/2006

  • Nature Trail Boardwalk Bash - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The Friends of Saxonville are organizing a work party to rebuild the boardwalk along the Carol Getchell Nature Trail. Fall flooding caused some of the boardwalks to leave their supports and be displaced.Volunteers are needed to help on S
    04/14/2006

  • Memorial Commemorative Bus Trip - FRAMINGHAM,MA --On Sunday May 28 the Elks of Framingham will subsidize a bus to Bourne National Cemetery to observe the annual Memorial Commemorative Event to be held at this site on Cape Cod. The event is for all those who had worn the uniform of the var
    04/13/2006

  • Spring Into Arts Calendar Now Available - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- START Framingham Partnership's Spring into Arts calendar covering local events from April 17th through May 21st is now available both online on framingham.com as well as in booklet form.Thanks to Bose Corporation, who donated the printing
    04/06/2006

  • Amorello to Present Tourism Grant to Framingham Community Groups - FRAMINGHAM, MA – Massachusetts Turnpike Authority Chairman Matthew Amorello will come to Framingham next week to present to the START Framingham Partnership and Friends of Saxonville a $16,000 award intended to bring more visitors to Framingham. The two
    03/24/2006

  • Background Material for Annual Town Meeting now available - FRAMINGHAM,MA --Framingham's 2006 Annual Town Meeting is scheduled to open on Tuesday, April 25th.Background material for the meeting is now available online at: http://www.framinghamma.gov/web/pages/ATM06_background_material.htm
    03/18/2006

  • Town Meeting Warrants now available - FRAMINGHAM,MA -- The warrants for the Annual Town Meeting in April and the Special Town Meeting in May are now available online. http://www.framinghamma.gov/web/pages/ATM_Warrant_April2006.pdf http://www.framinghamma.gov/web/pages/STM_Warrant_May2006.pdf
    03/16/2006

  • Belknap Pool Memberships Available - FRAMINGHAM, MA --"Framingham's Best Kept Secret: The Belknap Pool": The Framingham Swimming Pool Association has memberships available. The pool is open Memorial Day to Labor Day with Olympic Size Pool, Wading Pool for the little ones, Picnic Grove and p
    03/11/2006

  • Retirement Book broadcast by Radio Reading Service - FRAMINGHAM, MA --The MetroWest Radio Reading Service will be broadcasting the following book in its entirety, Barry M. Bograd "Get Off Your Rocker Before You Go Off Your Rocker: A Guide to Retirement." The book was recorded by the author himself and will
    03/03/2006

  • REGIONAL PLANNING FORUM ON FEBRUARY 28TH - FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is holding forums to get input for its long-range plan, JOURNEY to 2030. Interested individuals and representatives of groups are invited to share ideas about transportation issue
    02/19/2006

  • INTERNATIONAL PRESS DESCENDS ON FRAMINGHAM - FRAMINGHAM, MA – Traffic slowed and snarled and parking was at a premium around the Framingham District Courthouse on Concord St. on Thursday, Feb. 16, as media and curious onlookers descended upon Framingham for the arraignment of Neil Entwistle on charge
    02/17/2006

  • New Director for Framingham Public Library - FRAMINGHAM, MA--Framingham Public Library staff welcomed new director Mark Contois with a meet and greet reception in the main library staff room on his first day, January 30th.Contois succeeds Tom Gilchrist, who worked as assistant, and then director for
    02/05/2006

  • NEIGHBORHOOD FORUMS - FRAMINGHAM, MA-Framingham Selectmen invite residents to a series of neighborhood forums to be held at local schools. The Board would like to hear from residents about their priorities and concerns. The information can help them in hiring the next town ma
    01/18/2006

  • Antiques Roadshow premiers 10th season on Monday night - FRAMINGHAM, MA—PBS’s Antiques Roadshow begins its tenth season on Monday night, January 9 with new host Mark L. Walberg. This show, which revolutionized the way TV viewers felt about antiques, history, and the experts who love them, had its beginnings in
    01/08/2006

  • "A Journal for Christa" read on radio - FRAMINGHAM,MA--The MetroWest Radio Reading Service joins Framingham State College in observing the 20th anniversary of the Challenger Accident and celebrates the life of Christa McAuliffe.The MetroWest Radio Reading Service has a program every Monday and T
    01/05/2006

  • Postal Increase this Sunday - FRAMINGHAM, MA – The United States Postal Service is raising its rates as of Sunday, January 8th. The 1 ounce single-piece rate for First-Class Mail will increase from 37 cents to 39 cents, and the postcard rate will increase by one cent, to 24 cents.New
    01/05/2006

  • Video & Framingham State honor Christa McAuliffe - FRAMINGHAM, MA - The Christa McAuliffe Center, in collaboration with Framingham State College, will sponsor events during the week of January 23 to mark the twentieth anniversary of the Challenger accident, which occurred January 28, 1986. Among the sched
    12/18/2005

  • Framingham Bracelet available for gift giving - FRAMINGHAM-Janice Kiley, of the Framingham Cultural Council, announces that the sterling silver limited edition handcrafted Framingham Bracelet is still available for last minute gift giving.The tulip design incorporated into the bracelet is patterned afte
    12/16/2005

  • McAuliffe Branch Library Reopens - FRAMINGHAM, MA - The Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Branch Library reopened at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 16th.The branch library closed Friday afternoon, December 9th to complete alterations necessary to improve access for those with disabilities.Due date
    12/16/2005

  • New Framingham Property Assessments Released - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- New real estate assessments for residential and commercial properties are available on the town’s Web site, at both libraries and the Memorial Building. Click on link below for assessments.
    12/09/2005

  • FAMILY FUN AT JINGLE BELL DAY AT PINEFIELD SHOPPING CENTER - *** NOTE: This article is outdated and saved for archive purposes only, PLEASE CHECK FOR NEWER INFO ***FRAMINGHAM, MA –Bring the family to Pinefield Shopping Center, Water St. & Nicholas Rd., in Saxonville, for a day of family activities, specials, and giv
    12/03/2005

  • FRAMINGHAM ROTARY AUCTION COMING UP - FRAMINGHAM, MA – The 34th annual Framingham Rotary Auction will be televised live in Framingham, Dec. 6 and 7 on RCN Channel 8 (also in Natick, Needham, and Newton, Allston, Arlington, Boston (some areas), Brighton, Brookline, Dedham, Hyde Park, Lexington,
    12/03/2005

  • McAuliffe Branch Library to close for alterations - FRAMINGHAM, MA – The McAuliffe Branch of the Framingham Library will be closed Friday, December 9 at 3:00 p.m. through Friday, December 16th to complete alterations necessary to improve access for those with disabilities.Shelving units will be disassembled
    12/03/2005

  • 14th Annual Framingham Tree Lighting - FRAMINGHAM, MA --The 14th annual tree lighting will be held Friday, Dec. 2nd at the Memorial Building, Concord St., Downtown Framingham. Festivities begin at 6:45 with the PAC Family Players - Holiday Revelry Selections. At 7 p.m. there is musical entert
    11/22/2005

  • Free Lift Bus this Friday & Saturday - FRAMINGHAM, MA --Ride the LIFT Bus for free all day this Friday, Nov. 25th, and Saturday, Nov. 26 and avoid traffic and parking hassles.LIFT Bus stops include the Natick Mall, Sherwood Plaza, Shoppers World, and Solomon Pond Mall.For more information, call
    11/22/2005

  • Walking Tour on Saturday, Nov. 12 - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The Walk ’n Mass Volkssport Club invites you to walk in Framingham, the home of the nation's first state teacher's college. This walk explores Framingham’s history—past and present, has 6 and 10km (3.8 and 6.2 miles) walk route options, i
    11/08/2005

  • FRAMINGHAM AUXILIARY POLICE IS RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The Framingham Auxiliary Police announced today that they will be holding an open house on Monday, November 7, 2005; 7:30 PM at the Framingham Police Station, One William Welch Way, Framingham. The purpose of the open house is to provide
    10/30/2005

  • Reading Volunteer needed - FRAMINGHAM, MA --The MetroWest Radio Reading Service at Framingham State College is looking for someone would be willing to record for broadcast on The Radio ReadingService The Sunday Supplement Jobfind of the MetroWest Daily News which contains articles a
    10/25/2005

  • NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS AT CALLAHAN CENTER - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- What's happening at the new Callahan Senior Center on Union Avenue in November:FLU SHOT CLINICFor Framingham residents who are 65 years and older or are at medical high riskWednesday, November 2nd and Wednesday, November 9thFrom 10:00 am
    10/20/2005

  • Take a bow! - FRAMINGHAM, MA--Kudos to: Mr. Robin Welch, Massachusetts Elementary School Teacher of the Year, attending a national conference of similarly honored principals in Washington, D.C. this week. His trip includes a meeting with President Bush. Welch is the
    10/06/2005

  • Going, going... - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Framingham Selectmen hosted a farewell reception for Town Historian Steve Herring on Tues., Sept. 27th in the Memorial Building. Herring is moving to Florida near the end of October and leaves a legacy of two books and much research and
    09/30/2005

  • Local Musical Benefit for Hurricane Katrina Victims - FRAMINGHAM, MA - Framingham churches and businesses are sponsoring a "HURRICANE KATRINA” Musical Benefit on Sunday, September 25, 2005 from 12:00 - 8:00 pm at BOWDITCH FIELD, 475 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA. There will be: Worship > Food > Games > Music
    09/22/2005

  • Church Ladies go buff - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The First Parish Church of Framingham is launching a fundraising calendar featuring some of their stellar senior ladies minus clothing.While other calendars have featured ladies of a certain age artfully posed in the buff, this one’s twis
    09/21/2005

  • Senior Center Ribbon Cutting - FRAMINGHAM, MA—The eagerly anticipated new Callahan Senior Center on 535 Union Ave. will be officially open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 10th. An Open House is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17th with tours of phase one of the
    09/11/2005

  • Labor Day Weekend Fun - FRAMINGHAM, MA – Fun things to do over Labor Day Weekend in the Framingham area:First, head over the libraries before 5 p.m. on Friday to stock up on videos and DVDs for the long weekend. Classic films are still only 50 cents a week to rent and feature fi
    09/02/2005

  • Raffle to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Robinsons Ace Hardware in Pinefield Shopping Center, Framingham is sponsoring a raffle to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).Tickets are now available in the store until Wednesday at 5 p.m. Tickets are $ 1 each or 6 for $5.
    08/22/2005

  • Jail and Bail at Friday's Concert on the Green - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Robinsons Ace Hardware, Pinefield Shopping Center, Saxonville, is planning a “Jail and Bail” fundraiser to benefit Muscular Dystrophy the weekend of August 19th-21st.Jeff Underwood, manager, will be jailed, as well as State Senator Karen
    08/16/2005

  • Interlibrary loan demand overwhelms Minuteman Library delivery system - FRAMINGHAM, MA --Due to the heavy demand for interlibrary loans among member libraries of the Minuteman Library network, the delivery service has been temporarily overwhelmed by the quantities of materials to be moved from library to library.Citing a backl
    08/01/2005

  • Town of Framingham receives donation from local businesses - FRAMINGHAM, MA – Local businesses donate tents to Town of Framingham for Concerts on the Green.Noticing that the Town was in need of new tents for the concession stand and booths at the weekly Friday night concerts, four Framingham business people pooled r
    07/29/2005

  • Mosquito Spraying Notice - Monday August 1st - FRAMINGHAM, MA --On Monday, August 1st between dusk and 11 PM, the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be controlling mosquitoes in Framingham using truck mounted aerosol sprayers. Areas to be sprayed include neighborhoods located off Old Connect
    07/29/2005

  • Town of Framingham now accepts online tax payments - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The Town of Framingham is pleased to offer taxpayers the ability to pay Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills on-line, selecting MCC eBill, one of the fastest growing municipal bill payment services in Massachusetts, to process paym
    07/20/2005

  • MetroWest Radio Reading Day Celebration - FRAMINGHAM, MA – The MetroWest Radio Reading Service is celebrating ten years of service on Monday, July 11th from noon to 4 p.m. in the Public Hearing Room, Lower Nevins Hall, in the Memorial Building.Lunch will be followed by a recognition ceremony at 1
    07/05/2005

  • Fun on 4th of July Weekend - *** NOTE: This article is outdated and saved for archive purposes only, PLEASE CHECK FOR NEWER INFO ***FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham area has several free and nearly free events and activities during Fourth of July weekend. The three beaches will be ope
    06/26/2005

  • Framingham Beaches Now Open - FRAMINGHAM,MA - Framingham beaches are open as of Thursday, June 23rd. Saxonville Beach, on Lake Rd. off Old Conn Path, Learned's Pond on Lower Shawmut Terrace, and Lake Waushkum, Nipmuc Road, are now open 7 days a week, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.Life guards are on
    06/23/2005

  • Funding for New McAuliffe Building voted down by Town Meeting - FRAMINGHAM, MA - Despite a masterful presentation by TMM Audrey Hall, a slight reduction in costs, and an extension of the grant period by the state, the article for proposed funding for a new building for McAuliffe did not receive the two thirds majority
    06/20/2005

  • Third Time May be Charm for proposed new McAuliffe building - FRAMINGHAM, MA - Supporters of a new building for the McAuliffe Branch Library have another chance to ask Town Meeting for funding.Prompted by the state’s extension of a $ 1.6 million grant towards the proposed project until June 30th, Town Meeting Member
    06/14/2005

  • Framingham Flag Day June 12th at 2 p.m. - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The annual Framingham Flag Day parade is this coming Sunday, June 12th, at 2 p.m. through Downtown Framingham. Framingham Flag Day Parade needs people to serve as parade marshal's at this year's parade. The Framingham Celebration Committ
    06/05/2005

  • Short Takes - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The summer concert series on Framingham Centre Common, "Concerts on the Green," officially opened the season on Friday night, June 3rd. The Comcast Cable Studio crew was on hand to record it so if you missed it, you can enjoy reruns on Ch
    06/03/2005

  • Framingham Memorial Day Services - FRAMINGHAM, MA - TOWN OF FRAMINGHAM, FRAMINGHAM VETERAN'S COUNCIL Memorial Day Services Schedule - Monday May 30, 20057:30 A.M. Assemble - Rear of Memorial Building8:00 A.M.. Leave by car/bus8:15 A.M. St. Tarcisius Cemetery, Winthrop Street8:35 A.M. Cushin
    05/28/2005

  • June Happenings in Saxonville - FRAMINGHAM, MA - Saxonville offers lots to see and do in the first part of June.On National Trails Day, on June 4th, tour the Cochituate Rail Trail from 10 - 11:30 a.m. and learn about its natural and historic features. Park at 500 Old Connecticut Path, Fr
    05/27/2005

  • Discover Saxonville on Sat., June 11th - *** NOTE: This article is outdated and saved for archive purposes only, PLEASE CHECK FOR NEWER INFO ***FRAMINGHAM, MA - The Friends of Saxonville invite you to Discover the Pinefield Shopping Center in Saxonville during a day of family fun on Saturday, Jun
    05/27/2005

  • Annual Meeting of Historical Society says Farewell to Director - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The Framingham Historical Society & Museum will say farewell to Director Tom Harris at its annual meeting on Thurs., June 2nd, 7 p.m. at the Edgell Memorial Library on Oak St.The meeting will be one of information and celebration as well
    05/24/2005

  • Flag Day Grand Marshal's Supper on Sunday, May 22 - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- On Sunday, May 22 the Framingham Celebration Committee is holding its annual Marshal's Supper to support the Flag Day Parade. The supper will be held this Sunday at the Nobscot Cafe from 5:00-7:30PM. All are invited to attend and hear det
    05/18/2005

  • EGUIE CASTRILLO AND TOM RUSH PERFORMING - FRAMINGHAM, MAY 17, 2005 - The first annual Spring Into Arts! festival wraps up this week with performances by folk legend Tom Rush and Latin sensation Eguie Castrillo. Tickets to both performances may be purchased at the door or by calling Amazing Things
    05/18/2005

  • Flag Replacement Volunteers Needed - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Framingham Veterans are looking for volunteers to help distribute and place 4,000 American flags in seven Framingham cemeteries.Tom Davitt, Veterans Service Officer, 508-620-4842; and Nick Paganella, Veterans Council, 508-872-5895, are in
    05/09/2005

  • Red Sox Tix Raffle Fundraiser - FRAMINGHAM, MA --Local entrepreneur Irene Dunne is raising money for the 2005 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer with a special Red Sox/Paw Sox raffle.Dunne runs The Station Wagon, the red trolley seen at the Waverley St. MBTA Station every weekday dispensing hot
    05/06/2005

  • Framingham Blues Festival needs sponsors ASAP - FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Mohegan Sun has ended its major sponsorship of the Framingham Blues Festival and organizers are scrambling to find new sponsors to be able to run the event this August.Co-founders Bob Merusi, of the Framingham Park and Rec Department, and
    05/06/2005

  • Handcrafted Framingham Bracelets Available for Mother's Day - FRAMINGHAM-Janice Kiley, of the Framingham Cultural Council, announces that the sterling silver limited edition handcrafted Framingham Bracelet is available for Mother's Day and Graduation Day giving.The tulip design incorporated into the bracelet is patte
    04/26/2005

  • MetroWest Humane Society Walk May 21st - HOPKINTON - On Saturday, May 21st, MetroWest Humane Society is holding a three-mile fundraising Walk For Animals at Hopkinton State Park located on Cordaville Road in Hopkinton. Registration starts at 9:00 AM. Activities for the day will also include amat
    04/26/2005

  • framingham.com featured on front page of Framingham TAB - FRAMINGHAM-The April 15th edition of The Framingham TAB featured a front page article about framingham.com and its owner, Debbie Cleveland.The article comes on the heels of the launch of a revised look for the site and a record of over 50,000 visitors in M
    04/15/2005

  • Framingham Launches Spring Into Arts - FRAMINGHAM, MA - The first annual Spring Into Arts festival begins next week in Framingham. This month-long festival will feature 50 arts and cultural events at scheduled locations in Framingham from April 18 through May 22. Spring Into Arts is a project o
    04/14/2005

  • Spring Leaf & Brush Pickup - *** NOTE: This article is outdated and saved for archive purposes only, PLEASE CHECK FOR NEWER INFO ***FRAMINGHAM, MA - The town of Framingham offers residents free curbside leaf and brush pick-up service in the spring and fall.Spring (2005) pickup begins
    04/10/2005

  • Short Takes News Notes - FRAMINGHAM -Town Election on Tues, April 5.Marconi's on 9 has closed.Bob's Furniture & The Container Store are opening on Rt. 9 this weekend.framingham.com had a record 50,000 plus visitors in March.MetroWest Homes/Mal Duane has moved around the corner to
    04/04/2005

  • Framingham Named a ''Tree City USA'' - BOSTON - The Town of Framingham has been named a "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation (NADF), it was announced this past week. Tree City USA is a national awards program run by the NADF and administered in Massachusetts by the Department o
    04/02/2005

  • Framingham Election Programming on Channel 9 - The updated schedule for Framingham election programming on Comcast channel 9 is as follows:Monday, March 2812:00 pm - FIMBY Candidates Debate2:00 pm - League of Women Voters Candidates Debate7:00 pm - Jim Pillsbury Show LIVE (candidates)Tuesday, March 291
    03/28/2005

  • Red Sox/Yankees 4/13 Tickets Fundraiser Auction - Bid on eBay for tickets for Yankee vs Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 13th and help sponsor Framingham's Irene Dunne's participation in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Bid price minus cost of tickets and auction fees will be donated as a tax deductible c
    03/23/2005

  • Welcome Home Heroes at Cushing Chapel - "Welcome Home Heroes" this Sunday at 2PM at Cushing Chapel, Tercentennial Park, Dudley Rd. You are invited to join the Framingham Celebration Committee and the Framingham Veterans Council on Sunday March 20th at 2:00PM at the Cushing Chapel for an event, "
    03/19/2005

  • Article Re New McAuliffe Branch Library Building Nixed by Town Meeting - Article 2 on March 15th Special Town Meeting Warrant, asking for Town Meeting to vote in favor of funds to build a new McAuliffe Library building in Pinefield Shopping Center failed to receive the two thirds majority required to approve such funding.Despit
    03/15/2005

  • Friends of Saxonville Annual Meeting set for Tues. April 12th - The Friends of Saxonville will hold their annual meeting on Tues., April 12th, at Stapleton Elementary School, Elm St. at 6:30 p.m. They will present updates on their initiatives, honor special volunteers, and elect officers. Every year they present a sp
    03/12/2005

  • Question and Answer Session Re: McAuliffe Library Project Cancelled - The Board of Library Trustees question and answer session on the new branch library project that was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday,March 08, 2005 (today) in the Public Hearing Room of the Memorial Building has been cancelled due to bad weather. The Tr
    03/08/2005

  • Vote on Proposed New McAuliffe Library Building set for March 15 - FRAMINGHAM, MA - McAULIFFE LIBRARY NEWS: New Date set for a special Town Meeting to again vote on funding for proposed new McAuliffe Library Building: March 15th, 7:30 p.m. in Nevins Hall.On Wed., Jan. 12th, Framingham Town Meeting voted to buy the land on
    03/06/2005

  • Exhbition: Toward Victory: Winning World War II from Home - The Framingham Historical Society & Museum presents the exhibit Toward Victory: Winning World War II from Home from April 2 - Sept. 24, 2005 at the Edgell Memorial Library Building, corner of Edgell Rd. & Oak St.The exhibition features not only items i
    03/01/2005

  • Ladies Workout Express helps American Heart Association - FRAMINGHAM - To assist the American Heart Association in their fight against heart disease, Ladies Workout Express has volunteered to open their facility to all women in the community to come in for free workouts, participate in nutrition counseling and fo
    02/03/2005

  • America's Oldest Plant Conservation Institution Welcomes New Director - *** NOTE: This article is outdated and saved for archive purposes only, PLEASE CHECK FOR NEWER INFO ***Framingham, Massachusetts: New England Wild Flower Society announced that Gwen Stauffer, formerly of Warrenton, Virginia will lead America's oldest plan
    01/17/2005

  • Free Citizen's Legislative Seminar at Framingham State College - A free Citizen's Legislative Seminar will be held onSaturday, March 12 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at theFramingham Public Library, Public Meeting Room, Lincoln StThis program is presented under the leadership of Senator Jarrett Barrios and others to provid
    01/12/2005

  • Money Conference for Women at Framingham State College - A free money conference for women will be held on Saturday, February 12 - 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Framingham State College.This program is presented under the leadership of Treasurer Tim Cahill for the benefit of all who are interested in learning more
    01/12/2005

  • Memorial Building Rotunda Skylights Restrored - FRAMINGHAM, MA - Skylights in the lobby of the Memorial Building which houses a Veteran's Memorial will soon be uncovered as part of a renovation project.Another project inspired by Framingham Town Owned Building's Director Jim Egan who found the tar-paper
    10/17/2004

  • START Partnership Appoints 1st Director - The executive committee of the START Framingham Partnership is pleased to announce the appointment of START's first director, Alla Abramovich. She will officially be on board October 18th.With doctorates in ethnomusicology from Leningrad State University
    10/06/2004

  • Framingham Library Grant Awarded - FRAMINGHAM, MA - Framingham's McAuliffe Branch Library receives construction grant.After years of being on the waiting list for construction dollars from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commisssioners, the library was awarded a $ 1,654,493 provisional L
    03/29/2004

  • Save Wednesdays for History - FRAMINGHAM, MA - The Framingham Historical Society and Museum is staking out Wednesdays. On the first Weds., a coffee & tea hour will be held at 10 a.m. at the Edgell Memorial Library. The second Wed. is "Museum After Hours" night from 4-7 p.m. If you have
    03/29/2004

  • Flag Day is Coming! Flag Day is Coming! - Flag Day is Coming: If you would like to help out with the Framingham Flag Day Parade or the fundraising events, like Pasta Night, call Doug Freeman, 508-879-6394, or Ben Lineback at 508-405-4111.
    03/29/2004

  • 20 Hour Rocking Chair Marathon Raises $2,500.00 - Rockathon for 9/11 Memorial: Members of St. George's Senior Youth Group participated in a 20 hour rocking chair marathon to raise $ for the Framingham 9/11 Memorial, a handicapped access ramp at St. George's Church, and for the youth group. They raised abo
    03/29/2004

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