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  • Beware: Unlicensed Driveway Paving Contractor Operating in Framingham

    Beware: Unlicensed Driveway Paving Contractor Operating in Framingham

    Asphalt heaves and cracks in winter from poor drainage due to poor planning, a bad mix or poor workmanship.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Department of Public Works (DPW) and Police Department have been notified about several occurrences with a un-licensed company offering “discount” driveway paving work.

    The company offers paving services at a discounted rate, claiming the job can be completed that day with hot top mix leftover from another job. Residents who have hired this them say the company offers no contact information or written contract and requests payment in cash or check upon completion of work.

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  • MutualOne Bank’s Charitable Foundation Grants $10,000 to Framingham History Center

    MutualOne Bank’s Charitable Foundation Grants $10,000 to Framingham History Center

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Steven M. Sousa, executive vice president and chief operating officer of MutualOne Bank and a MutualOne Charitable Foundation trustee has announced a $10,000 grant to maintain the Framingham History Center’s relationship with the Framingham Public Schools.

    According to Executive Director Annie Murphy, the Framingham History Center has high hopes that field trips and school visits will resume as normal in the new school year. “It is such an uncertain time, and we are working to cover all eventualities,” said Murphy.

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  • MutualOne Bank Grants $10,000 to Framimgham Housing Authority’s Summer Camp Program

    MutualOne Bank Grants $10,000 to Framimgham Housing Authority’s Summer Camp Program

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Mark R. Haranas, president and CEO of MutualOne Bank and Chairman of the MutualOne Charitable Foundation has announced a $10,000 grant to support the summer camp program at Musterfield Place, a residential development managed by the Framingham Housing Authority (FHA).

    According to Paul Landers, FHA director, the program serves approximately 40 children a day over a 9-week summer schedule, with staff sourced from residents and past attendees of Musterfield Place at Framingham Housing Authority.

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  • Framingham Traffic Alerts: Week of July 4th-10th, 2021

    Framingham Traffic Alerts: Week of July 4th-10th, 2021

    Framingham Traffic / Detour Signs
    Be prepared to stop or take a detour as construction continues on many roads in Framingham.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Motorists are advised that there may be construction work being performed during daytime hours on the following roads in Framingham during the week of July 4th-10th, 2021. Please note: construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.

    Blackberry Lane Sewer Pump Station – Pump station work continues. Blackberry Lane at Millwood Street will be closed to through traffic during work hours and a detour will be in effect. Please seek an alternate route.

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  • Framingham Mosquito Spraying June 29, 2021

    Framingham Mosquito Spraying June 29, 2021

    East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project
    East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project spraying Zenivex E4 in Framingham June 29, 202

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck-mounted aerosol sprayer to apply “reduced-risk pesticide” to decrease mosquito populations in Framingham Tuesday, June 29, 2021. All spraying will be done between dusk and 11:30 p.m.

    The spraying is scheduled for neighborhoods of Framingham that are located in the vicinity of Woodland Dr., Spruce St., Anderson Rd., Lowther Rd., Debra Ln., Morse Rd., Lockland Ave. and Prospect St.

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  • Yvonne Spicer & Michael Whalen Join Bob Moog Foundation Board of Directors

    Yvonne Spicer & Michael Whalen Join Bob Moog Foundation Board of Directors

    Framingham Mayor Spicer named to join Bob Moog Foundation Board of Directors.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Bob Moog Foundation, is proud to announce two new members to the Board of Directors in a time of exciting growth for the Foundation. Dr. Yvonne Spicer, the first Mayor of Framingham, MA, and two-time Emmy award winning composer Michael Whalen join the current Board that consists of David Mash, President; Bill Sautter, Vice-President; Daniel Keller, Secretary; Marc Willis, Treasurer; Chris Halaby, Jerry Kovarsky, Dr. Henry Panion, III, and Sally Sparks.

    Prior to being sworn into office as the first Mayor of Framingham, MA in 2018, Dr. Yvonne Spicer served as the Vice President for Advocacy and Educational Partnerships at Boston’s Museum of Science.

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  • Framingham Traffic Alerts: June 20-26, 2021

    Framingham Traffic Alerts: June 20-26, 2021

    Framingham Traffic / Detour Signs
    Drivers are alerted to be prepared for delays or seek alternate routes as construction continues on many roads in Framingham.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Motorists are advised that there may be construction work being performed during daytime hours on the following roads in Framingham during the week of June 20th – June 26th, 2021. Please note: construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.

    Blackberry Lane Sewer Pump Station – Utility work continues. Expect moderate delays. A detour or alternating traffic pattern will be in effect during construction.

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  • Framingham Beaches Open for 2021 Season

    Framingham Beaches Open for 2021 Season

    Framingham Public Beaches

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham’s three beaches will be open beginning Thursday, June 17th, 2021 through Thursday, August 12th, 2021, 10:00am to 7:00pm as staffing allows.

    The beaches are located at Learned Pond on Shawmut Terrace, Saxonville Beach on Lake Road, and Lake Waushakum on Nipmuc Terrace.

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  • Family-Friendly Drive-Thru COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine Clinic Saturday, June 19 at Keefe Tech

    Family-Friendly Drive-Thru COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine Clinic Saturday, June 19 at Keefe Tech

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Health Department will host a family-friendly Drive-thru COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine Clinic at Keefe Regional Technical High School, 750 Winter Street, weather permitting, on Saturday, June 19th, 9:00am – 12:00pm.

    The clinic is open to everyone ages 12 and over.

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  • “Mass VaxMillions” Vaccine Lottery Program Launched

    “Mass VaxMillions” Vaccine Lottery Program Launched

    Get vaccinated and enter to win one of five $1 MILLION DOLLAR CASH PRIZE or one of five $300k Scholarships!

    MASSACHUSETTS — Today, June 15, 2021, the Mass Lottery announced the Massachusetts VaxMillions Giveaway — with MILLIONS of DOLLARS and EDUCATION SCOLARSHIPS for fully vaccinated, lawful, permanent residents of Massachusetts who get vaccinated against COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

    Eligible residents will be able to enter the drawing beginning July 1st, 2021. Those 18 and older could win one of (5) $1 Million Cash Prizes, those between 12-17 years of age could win one of (5) $300,000 Scholarship Grants!

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