Politics

2008 State Rep Debate on Cable

June 26th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Those that may have missed the Framingham Democratic Town Committee sponsored debate of candidates for the Framingham St. Rep seat that was held on Monday at Town Hall can still view it on cable TV. The entire debate was captured by the Framingham Public Access Channel. The following is a list of the times… [read more].

Framingham April 2008 Town Election Results

April 2nd, 2008

April 02, 2008  (20:10:29 EST) FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Town of Framingham has a new selectman and planning board member as a result of Tuesday’s election. See election results of the April 1, 2008 election at: Town Offices: http://www.framinghamma.gov/web/pages/official_election_results_2008_offices.htm Town Meeting Members: http://www.framinghamma.gov/web/pages/official_election_results_2008_tmm.htm Related Link: <http://www.framinghamma.gov/web/pages/official_election_results_2008_offices.htm>… [read more].

State Rep. Debby Blumer Passes Away

October 15th, 2006

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 detail nearby ran to the car and administered CPR…. [read more].

Selectmen Extend Public Comment Period for ADA Transition Plan

October 4th, 2006

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 may inspect copies of this plan during normal business hours at the following locations: 1) The Selectmen’s Office in… [read more].

Framingham to Celebrate Town Meeting Day

October 1st, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham will celebrate Town Meeting Day on Sunday, October 22nd through the efforts of Town Moderator Joel Winett, who spearheaded the idea. Massachusetts General Law Chapter 6: Section 15PP. Town Meeting Day states: “The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting a Town Meeting Day in commemoration of the holding of the first town… [read more].

Vote in the Primary on Tuesday, Sept. 19th

September 17th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Don’ forget to vote in the primary on Tuesday, September 19th. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to nominate your choice to serve in the State Legislature, as Governor and other state officers and members of the United States Congress. Click here if you need… [read more].

Annual Town Election Results (2006)

April 9th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Voter turnout was 16 percent in Framingham’s annual election. Winners were: Board of Selectmen: Jason Smith; Planning Board: Tom Mahoney and Carol Spack; School Committee: Pam Richardson and Andy Limeri; Keefe Tech School Committee: Nelson Goldin, Argentina Arias, and Esther Hopkins; Town Moderator: Joel Winett. At the first Board of Selectmen meeting following the… [read more].

Town Election Today, April 4th 2006

April 4th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM,MA – Framingham polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the annual election. Voters will choose candidates for the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, School Committee, and other positions. ###… [read more].

Election Eve Candlelight Vigil

April 3rd, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA –The Framingham Interfaith Clergy Association will hold an Interfaith Candlelight Vigil for Healing, Civility, and Cooperation in Framingham. The vigil will the eve of the elections, Monday April 3rd at 6:00 PM in front of the Memorial Building and will include the lighting of candles and praying for those who are running for office. This… [read more].

Amorello to Present Tourism Grant to Framingham Community Groups

March 24th, 2006

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 organizations collaborated on a proposal to the MTA’s Tourism Office with the overall purpose of building Framingham as a… [read more].