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MA Senate Passes Public Records Reform Bill

February 4th, 2016

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Today the Massachusetts State Senate unanimously passed legislation reforming how the state handles public records. The legislation, originally sponsored by Senator Jason Lewis, is the first update to the public records law since the early 1970s. “An accessible, transparent government is fundamental to the democratic process,” said Senator Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “This bill… [read more].

Golf Tournament to Support College Scholarships & Framingham Youth Hockey Oct. 27th

October 8th, 2014

FRAMINGHAM, MA – As the Boston Bruins drop the puck on a new season, Framingham Youth Hockey is preparing for its 20th Annual Golf Outing. The Tournament is Monday, October 27th at the Charter Oak Country Club in Hudson and features the opportunity for golfers to play on one of the most sought after courses in Massachusetts,… [read more].

FREE Nature Activities at Cochituate State Park for Month of July 2014

June 23rd, 2014

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Between the towns of Natick, Wayland and Framingham, MA, Lake Cochituate offer many recreational summer activities including swimming, boating and fishing. Many locals may not realize that just a few hundred yards east of the Framingham/Natick town line, (on Rt. 30), the beach, picnic area, boat launch, snack bar and canoe/kayak rental shop are… [read more].

13th Annual RiverFest, June 20th through 22nd, 2014

June 13th, 2014

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Celebrate our Wild and Scenic Rivers at the 13th Annual RiverFest, June 20th through the 22nd, 2014 — a rare opportunity to enjoy a full weekend of activities free of charge! RiverFest, which celebrates the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord Wild and Scenic Rivers, includes 45 events in nine communities and is open to all… [read more].

Senate, House Approve Bill to Fund Transportation Infrastructure Projects

April 16th, 2014

Framingham, MA – The Senate and House have agreed to a final transportation bond bill authorizing $12.7 billion in capital spending over the next five years for improvements to the Commonwealth’s transportation system, Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) announced. The Senate and House each passed different versions of the spending bill in March and accepted the compromise report… [read more].

GateHouse Newspaper Jobs Go to Texas

March 26th, 2014

FRAMINGHAM, MA – On March 25th, 2014, GateHouse Media, parent company of the Metrowest Daily News, Framingham TAB and over 100 other local Massachusetts newspapers announced it will be locating the company’s Center for News & Design in Austin, Texas. According to a company news article, the Austin, TX facility will handle existing services including centralized copy… [read more].

Robots, Geek Art, Tech Toys and other Summer Fun

June 5th, 2013

FRAMINGHAM, MA – When someone mentions “STEM”, (Science Technology Engineering and Math), a lot of kids groan and think of homework and testing — but MassBay Community College is offering something different this summer — they’re gonna’ teach high school kids how to build robots, do projects in engineering, computer programming, smartphone application, (“app”), programming,  3-D computer… [read more].

2012 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

July 21st, 2012

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham, Department of Public Works, solid Waste Division is holding its popular Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 9:00am to 1:00pm in the parking lot of the McCarthy Elementary School, 8 Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA. There is no cost to dispose of hazardous waste materials. Event… [read more].

Traffic Alert, Detours, Road Construction (Dec. 2nd-9th)

December 5th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA- Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue to wind down. Crews will be paving many of the roads that have been under construction during the past several months to prepare for the winter freeze. Delays due to traffic and detours around some of the work sites can add to driving times,… [read more].

DPW Head Wants Nobscot Chapel Land to Improve Road

November 10th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – At a Board of Selectmen Meeting on Tuesday November 8, 2011, Framingham Department of Public Works Director Peter Sellers asked Selectmen to postpone any plan to auction off the Nobscot Union Chapel which was recently taken by the town due to unpaid water bills. Sellers presented a plan to round off the corner of… [read more].