Politics

Framingham Suffragettes to be Honored

August 16th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Two Framingham women who were jailed during their fight for women’s suffrage will be honored by having a small parcel of land in front of the Edgell Memorial Library dedicated to them at 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 27th. Louise Mayo, a farmer’s wife and mother of seven,who lived on Nixon Road in the… [read more].

Funding for New McAuliffe Building Voted Down by Town Meeting

June 20th, 2005

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 needed to pass. The ballot vote for Article 26, (“Library Vote”), is available… [read more].

Third Time May Be Charm for Proposed New McAuliffe Building

June 14th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Supporters of a new building for the McAuliffe Branch Library have another chance to ask Town Meeting for funding. Town Meeting may revisit project during capital budget debate Prompted by the state’s extension of a $ 1.6 million grant towards the proposed project until June 30th, Town Meeting Member Audrey Hall says she intends… [read more].

Town Election Results (2005)

April 7th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Dennis Giombetti was the top vote getter in the Selectmen’s race on Tuesday, April 5th. He and John Stasik will replace outgoing Esther Hopkins and Chris Ross. Ann Wells won the Planning Board race and A.J. Mulvey and Mike Rossi won the Keefe Tech slots. Giombetti & Stasik New Selectmen For more information see… [read more].

New McAuliffe Branch Library Building Nixed by Town Meeting

March 15th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Article 2 on the 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. Despite the support of most town committees, and the Board of… [read more].

Framingham Government serves up Streaming Video Broadcasts

March 29th, 2004

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Beginning January 8, 2004, the Town of Framingham has announced that streaming video broadcasts of the Selectmen’s Meetings, as well as the Town of Framingham Public Access Channel, is now viewable on the World Wide Web 24 hours a day. The broadcasts will be available via the Internet on the Town of Framingham website…. [read more].

Barbara Gray is Leaving the Building

March 29th, 2004

Former State Rep to Move to California FRAMINGHAM, MA – Barbara Gray is leaving the building. Former MA State Rep. Barbara Gray is selling her house and moving to Menlo Park, California. She is throwing a Farewell Party at her famous barn, headquarters for all kinds of political campaigns over the years. You can order a signed,… [read more].

Magnani Won't Seek Re-election

March 29th, 2004

Legislator Plans Career Change FRAMINGHAM, MA –  Massachusetts State Senator David Magnani announced on March 16th that he will not seek another term after serving for 20 years in the Massachusetts legislature. Magnani first served as State Representative for Framingham, then served six terms as State Senator for the 2nd Middlesex-Norfolk District. Magnani is leaving to pursue… [read more].

Landslide Saves Town

April 8th, 1997

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Today was a historic day for the town of Framingham Massachusetts as voters cast more than twice as many votes to turn back a proposed charter that would have transformed the largest town in the state into just another medium sized city. Announcing the election results in a press conference held in the Ablondi… [read more].

'Vote No on City' Campaign Begins

January 23rd, 1997

FRAMINGHAM, MA — A press release was sent to Framingham Online (www.framingham.com), from a group calling itself “TOWN 2000”, today, (January 23,1997). Rather than chance taking away any of the meaning of the announcement, the following is the text of press release, unedited and in it’s entirety:… [read more].