Around Town

Traffic Alert: Less Road, Sewer and Bridge Detours

November 28th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA- As road crews working on capital construction projects in town wind down for the winter, there is less road work, less sewer construction and should be less detours and traffic delays in Framingham. Crews will be paving over work sites that are completed and others that will be put on hold until the spring thaw…. [read more].

The Curtis Family Thanksgiving Dinner Needs You!

November 9th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – It’s almost Thanksgiving, and while many families in Framingham are wondering if they should cook at home and invite company, or accept an invitation to visit with friends or relatives for a turkey dinner — others are just wondering where they’ll get their next meal, or where they’ll sleep tonight, or are elderly, disabled… [read more].

WBZ-TV Channel 4 I-Team Investigates Framingham Official

October 31st, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Following an investigation over the past two months, WBZ-TV “I-Team” reporter Joe Shortsleeve has produced a segment regarding certain Framingham municipal government related personnel and financial issues. This afternoon Joe confirmed that the segment which was originally scheduled to air tonight, (Monday October 31, 2011), has been preempted due to the volume of storm… [read more].

'Impact Framingham' Grant Funds Availability

October 26th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Impact Framingham, a new foundation dedicated to benefitting the town and the people of Framingham, is announcing the availability of grant funds for the 2012 year. Impact Framingham was formed from the funds received from the sale of 214 Concord Street, formerly known as the Framingham Civic League. The League owned the building for… [read more].

Pies On The Common Adds a Bit of Cheescake

October 15th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – It was a perfect fall afternoon to wander down to Framingham Centre for the 21st Annual Pies the Common craft show and pie sale — a fundraising event sponsored by First Parish in Framingham Unitarian Universalist Church. Along with the pies, this year’s event featured a bit of cheesecake — the naked old guys… [read more].

Newswomen Host Framingham Breast Cancer Fundraiser

October 8th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Circle Furniture in Framingham is celebrating National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with “Circle of Five” – their fifth annual event to benefit the Needham-based Ellie Fund. In honor of the fifth anniversary of Channel 5 Reporter Kelley Tuthill’s breast cancer diagnosis, five newswomen from WCVB-TV5 are starring in this year’s exclusive event on October… [read more].

Dinner Dance to Benefit Curtis Family Thanksgiving

October 4th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – For the past 22 years, Mark and Karen Curtis who run The Eagles Grill on Park Street in Downtown Framingham have provided a free Thanksgiving meal to all who need or want one. After several local churches, the Salvation Army and other civic organizations canceled their free Thanksgiving dinners for the needy the number… [read more].

Bruins Honor Oldest Fan at St. Patricks Manor

September 13th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – True Boston Bruins fans and trivia nuts might know the name Charlie Jacobs, but chances are many fans don’t. Charlie is a total sports guy — a Board Member of the New England Sports Network, (NESN), and a Board Member and Past President & CEO of Total Media Group, but Charlie’s favorite job is… [read more].

Traffic Alerts, Road Construction Detours (Sept. 12-16, 2011)

September 12th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA- Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, September 12th through September 16th, 2011). Delays due to traffic and detours around some of the work sites can add to driving times, so motorists should plan accordingly. The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public Works / Highway Division… [read more].

September 11th Tenth Anniversary in Framingham

September 11th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – On September 11th, 2011 the Town of Framingham held a Remembrance Ceremony and Vigil marking the tenth anniversary of the horrific events which took place on a day that is now known to all simply as “9/11”. While nearly anyone of a conscious age on that day in 2001 will have a clear and… [read more].