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Forbes Framingham Geek Data Skewed and Outdated

August 7th, 2011

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FRAMINGHAM, MA – Forbes.com has published an article titled, “Geekville, USA: America’s 20 Geekiest Cities”, and people all over town are patting themselves on the back for our new claim to fame as the #3 “Geekiest City” (town) in the USA. Scott O’Connell of the MetroWest Daily News re-reported the findings in an article titled, “Framingham ranked… [read more].


Framingham Brewery Grand Opening Celebration

August 4th, 2011

Jack's Abby Brewing, LLC - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, August 4, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – For the past few months people around Framingham have been hearing a lot about Jack’s Abby Brewing. Brothers Jack Hendler, Eric Hendler and Sam Hendler — along with Jack’s wife “Abby” have been making appearances throughout Framingham and area towns touting each new beer as they ramp up production. Today, Framingham Selectman Dennis Giombetti,… [read more].


Framingham Residential Real Estate Sales (July 2011)

August 4th, 2011

262 Edmands Road, Framingham, MA, (August 2011)

FRAMINGHAM, MA- There were a total of 57 residential real estate sales in Framingham during the month of July 2011. Of the properties sold, forty three single family homes were sold at an average sale price of just under $319k, eight condominiums sold at an average price of $112k, five multi-family properties sold at an average of… [read more].


Sealtest Factory Selling Off Equipment

August 3rd, 2011

Sealtest Ice Cream, Neon Sign, Framingham, MA

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Most people who have lived in Framingham for more than 30 or 40 years refer to the ice cream production facility on Old Connecticut Path, (across from the top of Speen Street), simply as “Sealtest” — even though it hasn’t produced Sealtest ice-cream for many years. In-fact, no ice-cream at all has been made… [read more].


Framingham Firm Faces Investor Lawsuit

August 1st, 2011

The Princeton Review, Inc, Framingham, MA

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Princeton Review, Inc., (NASDAQ:REVU), is a Framingham, MA based company which markets college preparatory materials, (training test for PSAT, SAT, LSAT and other tests), and offers online and in-person courses, tutoring, software, books and related products and services in 41 states in the USA and in twenty other countries. The company has recently… [read more].


Annie's Book Stop in Nobscot Calls it Quits

July 29th, 2011

Annies Book Stop / Espresso Paulo, Nobscot Shopping Center, Framingham MA, (July 28,2011 photo)

FRAMINGHAM, MA- Nobody can blame Paul Ashton, he’s made more of an effort than most to keep the small business he operates in the Nobscot Shopping Center alive — waiting, hoping for an economic rebound, or at least some signs of life. On Thursday July 28th, Ashton, owner of Annie’s Book Stop & Espresso Paulo sent out… [read more].


Crowd Taps into Jack's Abby Beer at BBC

July 22nd, 2011

Jack Hendler, Eric Hendler, and Sam Hendler of Jack's Abby Brewing, Framingham, MA (July 2,1 2011)

FRAMINGHAM, MA- Sporting the traditional brew-master’s lederhosen, at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2011, the Hendler brothers, Jack, Eric and Sam, of Jack’s Abby Brewing, LLC, a new Framingham, MA brewery, arrive at the British Beer Company on Rt. 9. Jack’s wife, other family members, friends and a bar packed locals were already inside — there… [read more].


Ameresco, Inc. Acquires Applied Energy Group

July 15th, 2011

Ameresco (logo)

FRAMINGHAM, MA- Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, announced today that it has acquired Applied Energy Group (“AEG”), a privately held company providing energy efficiency and demand side management consulting services. AEG, headquartered in Islandia, NY, currently serves utilities and government agencies in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and other regions. In… [read more].


Classic Cars Cruise to CJ's Northside Grill

June 29th, 2011

classic cars cruise to Framingham

FRAMINGHAM, MA – For nearly a decade, every Saturday night when the weather was nice, antique autos, high performance hot-rods and vintage vehicles cruised to Framingham to meet with other car enthusiasts at a restaurant in the Nobscot section of town. The restaurant, formerly operated by Joe Breed as “Riley’s Roast Beef” is now CJ’s Northside Grille… [read more].


April 2011 Residential Real Estate Sales

May 2nd, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – A total of 42 residential properties were sold in the town of Framingham, MA during the month of April, (2011). Thirty one single family homes, nine condos, and two multi-family homes were sold in town during the month. Of the single family homes sold, the average list price was $367k and the realized selling… [read more].