Framingham Under Red Flag Fire Warning Wednesday November 6th, 2024

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The National Weather Service has issued a "Red Flag" Fire Warning for the greater Framingham / Metrowest area as well as most other parts of Massachusetts for Wednesday November 6th, 2024, especially between the hours of 8:00 AM through 6:00 PM. With temperatures forecast to be in the high 70's, combined with low humidity,... [read more].

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FDA Recalls Many Brands of Ice Cream For Possible Listeria

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Local shoppers (and retailers) should note that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) released a list of dozens of popular ice cream products recalled for possible Listeria health risks. Ice cream varieties, novelties, sizes and flavors manufactured by Totally Cool, Inc. include more than 50 different products sold under dozens of brand names... [read more].

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WalMart Ground Beef Recalled For E. coli Risk

FRAMINGHAM, MA - On May 1, 2024 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall of Ground Beef Products sold at WalMart produced by Cargill Meat Solutions, of Hazleton, PA. The recalling involves approximately 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.... [read more].

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Framingham Man Sentenced to Prison for Operating Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business

BOSTON, MA -- A Framingham man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. Luiz DaSilva, 69, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton to 18 months in prison and two years of supervised release. On Nov. 27, 2023, the defendant pleaded guilty to operation of an... [read more].

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Team Framingham: 2024 Boston Marathon Applications Now Available

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Want to run the Boston Marathon in 2024? Team Framingham 2024 applications are now available. Team Framingham is seeking applications from organizations and runners. Team Framingham was formed for the 2014 Boston Marathon to formalize the process for distributing the entries provided to the City of Framingham by the Boston Athletic Association (BAA), the... [read more].

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Keefe Tech Receives $520k Grant for Plumbing and HVAC Certification Programs for Adults

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Keefe Regional Technical School's Continuing Education program, has received a grant in the amount of $520,000 for the enhancement of its existing Journeyman Plumbing Code and Theory Program, and the creation of an HVAC, Oil and Gas Burner Technology Certification Program for adults.... [read more].

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Framingham Declares Oct. 9, 2023 Charlie Audet Day

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Mayor Charlie Sisitsky and the 11-member City Council declared today, October 9th, 2023 as Charles “Charlie” Audet Day in the City of Framingham.... [read more].

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Framingham Mayor Sisitsky Appointed to MBTA Board of Directors

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Governor Maura Healey today appointed Framingham Mayor Charlie Sisitsky to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Board of Directors. Mayor Sisitsky will fill the seat created by the Fiscal Year 2024 budget signed by Governor Healey that is designated to be filled by a municipal official representing a city or town in the MBTA... [read more].

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What's New?

Framingham Weather Page - we've replaced our old weather widget with a nice interactive 5-day Framingham Weather Forecast, live weather map, night sky astronomical view and more!

Maps Added to Business Directory - each business listing now displays a street level map showing the location of the business.

More Famous Framingham Folks - we've been collecting and adding more information about contemporary as well as historical figures with ties to Framingham.

Framingham Facebook Pages - we scoured Facebook looking for pages and groups related to Framingham, (no personal pages are included in list).

Info About More Framingham Books Added - find books about Framingham History, books by Framingham authors, and other books related to the town.