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Women’s Comedy Ensemble Featured at Amazing Things

Women’s Comedy ensemble: Cheryl Perreault, Liz Appleby, Dianne Bilyak and Deborah Rocha.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Cheryl Perreault, Liz Appleby, Dianne Bilyak and Deborah Rocha came together when they met at The Mouth, a forum for women performers, poets and writers created by Liz Appleby.

Discovering they could make each other laugh uproariously, they decided to pool their talents and create a fluid, humorous reflection of the world from their unique points of view.

On Wednesday, November 6th, 2013, the ensemble will be featured at the Amazing Things Comedy Mique Show in a set entitled, “I’ll Give You Something to Laugh About”, a product of their collective talents told in poems, stories and (more…)

October 21, 2013
Genzyme to Invest $80M in Framingham Plant

Genzyme currently has three facilities in Framingham, the Genzyme Science Center at 49 New York Ave, and offices at 200 Crossing Blvd and 11 Pleasant Street.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – This week, Genzyme, a Sanofi company (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY), announced that it is investing $80 million to build a new downstream processing facility for Fabrazyme® (agalsidase beta).

The new plant, which will be located adjacent to the new Fabrazyme cell culture manufacturing site in Framingham, Massachusetts, will significantly expand purification capacity to support anticipated growth in global demand over the coming years.

“As we continue to meet the global demands for Fabrazyme and build inventory, our focus also remains on the future needs of the global Fabry community,” said Genzyme President and CEO, David Meeker, M.D. “Following last year’s regulatory approvals of our manufacturing facility in Framingham and (more…)

October 16, 2013
Traffic Alerts & Detours, October 14th – 18th, 2013

Traffic detours sign, Framingham, MA

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week.

Construction activities are mostly scheduled to take place between the hours of 7:00am and 4:00pm daily. Use caution and expect delays while traveling in the area.

The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public Works / Highway Division / Capital Projects website offers residents and visitors to Framingham helpful information about current and upcoming construction projects.

You can view up to date traffic alerts, maps of project work sites and traffic detours, and sign up to receive email alerts for all or any of the currently listed projects, (see link below for more info).

Email traffics alert for the week of October 14th – 18th, 2013 indicates that: (more…)

October 11, 2013
19th Annual Framingham Youth Hockey Golf Tournament, Oct. 28, 2013

Framingham Youth Hockey – Jr. Flyers

FRAMINGHAM – As the Stanley Cup finalist Boston Bruins dropped the puck on a new season, Framingham Youth Hockey is preparing for its 19th Annual Charity Golf Outing. The Tournament is Monday, October 28th at the Charter Oaks Country Club in Hudson, and features the opportunity for golfers to play on one of the most sought after courses in Massachusetts, a buffet dinner and live and (more…)

October 11, 2013
FSU Football Wins 21-14 Over UMass Dartmouth

Framingham State University RAMS

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham State University defense forced four turnovers by the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth including a sack fumble by senior defensive end Chevere Archer (Lynn, Mass.) with 2:02 remaining in the game as the Rams defeated the Corsairs 21-14 in a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) football contest this afternoon at Framingham’s Bowditch Field.

The Rams remain unbeaten in the MASCAC at 3-0 and improve to 4-1 overall, while the Corsairs slip to 1-3 on the year and are now 1-2 in the conference. (more…)

October 5, 2013
Traffic Alerts & Detours, October 5th – 12th, 2013

Drivers are alerted to Be Prepared To Stop, (and wait), as construction continues on Edgell Rd, Concord St. and other roads in Framingham.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (including some work being done during the weekend near Framingham Centre Common).

Delays due to traffic and detours around some of the work sites can add to driving times, so motorists should plan accordingly.

The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public Works / Highway Division / Capital Projects website offers residents and visitors to Framingham helpful information about current and upcoming construction projects.

You can view up to date traffic alerts, maps of project work sites and traffic detours, and sign up to receive email alerts for all or any of the currently listed projects, (see link below for more info).

Email traffics alert for the week of October 5th – 12th, 2013 indicates that:

Edgell Road – The following road work will take place near the Framingham Centre Common during the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 5th and Sunday, Oct. 6th, (more…)

October 4, 2013
FSU Football Celebrates Homecoming with 42-21 Victory over Fitchburg State

Framingham State University RAMS

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham State University football team built a 35-6 halftime lead and overcame three second half turnovers to defeat the Fitchburg State University Falcons 42-21 in a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) match-up on the inaugural weekend of MASCAC football.

The Rams improve to 2-1 on the year and 1-0 in the conference, while the Falcons fall to 1-2 overall and are now 0-1 in the MASCAC.

Senior running back Melikke Van Alstyne (Salem, Mass.) had an outstanding day en route to his third straight Calder Award. The Calder Award is presented annually to the most valuable player of the Homecoming Day game in memory of former Ram football captain John Calder. Van Alstyne accounted for 215 of the (more…)

September 21, 2013
Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll Features at Amazing Things Comedy Night

Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll featured in Amazing Things comedy show October 2nd, 2013.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – One of the Boston area’s top ventriloquists, Kevin Driscoll, returns to his hometown, (Framingham), to headline a night of fun, comedy, music and laughs at the Amazing Comedy MIQUE Show at Amazing Things Arts Center in Downtown Framingham, Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 at 7:30pm.

Driscoll, a techie by day, is General Manager of 1stWorks Corporation, a virtual internet company where he spends ten to twelve hours a day monitoring multiple online systems, (Kevin formerly held executive positions at Carlson Technologies, Microsystems Software and at Digital Equipment Corporation “DEC”).

An accomplished musician, (and Berklee College of Music alum), nights (more…)

September 14, 2013
Household Hazardous Waste Day – Sept. 28th, 2013

Click image above to download a printable (.PDF) copy of the 2013 Framingham Household Hazardous Waste Day flyer.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham has announced the details of the 2013 “Household Hazardous Waste Day” which will be held Saturday, September 28, 2013, at McCarthy Elementary, 8 Flagg Drive from 9:00am – 1:00pm, (with NO late arrivals!)

The recycling and disposal program is open to Framingham residents only, (who must show Framingham license). There is no cost for residents to participate.

ACCEPTED ITEMS:

From your house: Aerosol paint cans • Ammonia • Bleaches • Chemistry sets • Cleaners (more…)

September 7, 2013
MBTA Seeks Public Input for Expanded Framingham / Worcester Commuter Rail Service

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The MBTA is seeking public input as new schedules for the Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail line are being developed as part of a planned expansion of service coming this fall.

The increase coincides with the change in the line’s management from CSX to complete MBTA control which plans to prioritize customer needs.

With 13,000 customers riding the Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail line every weekday — and growing — this expansion will build on the additional peak train departures introduced last fall and spring. Additional planned improvements to (more…)

September 6, 2013