Framingham, MA – Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray today joined federal, state, and local officials to announce $8 million in funding from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to mitigate chronic traffic congestion at the intersections of Route 126 and Route 135 in downtown Framingham. Lieutenant Governor Murray also announced an additional $350,000 in funding awarded by MassDOT to support a study that will evaluate four potential solutions identified by previous studies and help the state and Town of (more…)
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Framingham North High School Class of 1972 Reunion
Framingham, MA – The Framingham North High School, (FNHS), Class of 1972 will hold its 40th Class Reunion Saturday October 13, 2012 from 6:00pm to midnight at the Elks Hall located at 450 Union Avenue, Framingham.
There will be music, dancing, a full buffet and cash bar. Tickets are $50 per person.
Checks can be made to FNHS Class of 1972 40th reunion and mailed to Chris Perdue, PO Box 334, Marlborough, MA 01752.
More information can be found on our FB Page: “Framingham North High School Class of 1972“, (requires Facebook login).
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FSU Football Cruises to 30-0 Victory over UMass Dartmouth
Framingham State University RAMS Framingham, MA – Framingham State University senior wide receiver Tyrone Figueroa accounted for a pair of touchdowns as the Rams shutout the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth this afternoon and picked up a 30-0 win in a New England Football Conference (NEFC) cross divisional game at Framingham’s Bowditch Field.
The Rams, who last recorded a shutout on October 1st, 2010 in a 26-0 victory over Massachusetts Maritime Academy, improve to 2-1 on the season, while the Corsairs are still in search of their first victory of the year as they drop to 0-3.
Framingham State controlled the game from the onset as they (more…)
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Meet Author Dennis Lehane at Framingham Public Library
Dennis Lehane – Author, Screenwriter, (Photo by Diana Lucas Leavengood) FRAMINGHAM, MA– You’ve read the books and seen the movies — “Mystic River“, “Gone, Baby, Gone“, “Shutter Island“, and “The Given Day” — one of his most recent books which has been hailed as a classic Great American Novel.
Now you can meet famed author and Boston-area native Dennis Lehane, in Framingham.
On Saturday, October 6th, 2012, from 7:00-9:00 p.m., the Framingham Public Library Foundation presents “An Evening With Dennis Lehane”.
A coffee and dessert reception will be followed by a talk and a book signing by Mr. Lehane, a passionate supporter of public libraries.
The New England Mobile Book Fair will be on site selling Mr. Lehane’s books, and all attendees will be entered in a drawing for a signed copy of his novel Moonlight Mile.
Admission to this fund raising event for the Framingham Public Library Foundation is $30 per ticket.
Tickets go on sale beginning September 4th, 2012 at (more…)
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Sannicandro and Walsh Stop at Jack Abby’s Brewery
Sannicandro and Supporters Relax After Canvass, (L to R), Rep. Tom Sannicandro, Rep. Chris Walsh, Elsa Aviza (Framingham), Anne Manning (Ashland), Sandra Silcott (Framingham), Jack Hendler (Natick). Abby Brewery, Framingham, MA. FRAMINGHAM, MA – Rep. Tom Sannicandro (D-Ashland), Rep. Chris Walsh (D-Framingham), and supporters made a campaign stop Thursday evening to Jack’s Abby brewery in Framingham.
Sannicandro, Walsh, and supporters toured the facilities following a door-to-door canvass, spoke with the owners, and tried some of the craft specials available from the growing company.
“I thought this was a good place to take the team because it represents much of what this campaign is about and what this town is about,” Sannicandro said. “This is a small business that just emerged last year. They’re expanding. They’re benefiting from a growing economy. And most importantly, they brew good beer.”
Sannicandro tasted the “Hoponious Union” craft and a couple others. Before supporters, he discussed several ways the legislature supported small businesses last (more…)
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Detours & Traffic Alerts Week of July 30th – August 3rd, 2012
Traffic detours sign, Framingham, MA FRAMINGHAM, MA – Roadwork continues on numerous road and sewer projects in town this week, (Monday through Friday, July 30th through August 3rd, 2012).
Delays due to lane restriction, alternating traffic patterns 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).
The email traffic alert for the week of July 30th – August 3rd, 2012 indicates that: (more…)
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2012 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Framingham Hazardous Waste Collection Day. 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 is open to Framingham Residents Only – drivers license with Framingham address must be shown as proof of (more…)
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Few Spots Still Available in Video Production Camp
AF-TV, Public Access T.V. in Framingham, MA FRAMINGHAM, MA – Just a few spots still available in Video Production Camp at Access Framingham!
In August, AF-TV will offer a new Video Production Camp to young people ages 10-12. The dates are Monday, August 13th through Friday, August 17th, from 9:00am to 12:00 noon each day.
Campers will work together to develop and produce an original program. Every child will have a hands-on experience with studio cameras, microphones, control room switcher, graphics and audio. Students interested in video production, editing, and writing are strongly encouraged to participate. The final project will be played on Access Framingham TV and made available online on www.accessfram.tv
All participants will receive a DVD of the show. In order to ensure that each student gets individual attention and the maximum amount of hands-on experience, our class size is limited to 12 campers.
The cost of the one week workshop is $175.00, and includes a one-year AF-TV membership, which enables use of our studio facilities and certification, with parental supervision, to check out AF-TV production equipment to work on additional programming throughout the year.
For more information on the course please contact the AF-TV studio in Framingham at 508-875-5434, or by email at info@accessfram.tv. Or fill out the Registration Form along with the Talent Release, and mail or return to Access Framingham.
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Fifty Scholarships Awarded by IAFSA
Alumni House, home of IAFSA FRAMNGHAM, MA – The Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni (IAFSA) is pleased to announce its 2012-2013 scholarship winners.
IAFSA offers approximately 30 scholarships and awards to Framingham State University students as well as interest-free loans. Some scholarships have multiple recipients. Scholarships and loan funding are provided by donations, bequests, and rental of the Alumni House.
This year IAFSA is granting awards to a record 50 Framingham State University students. Scholarships range from $250 to $3,000.
Two Framingham students, Gilana Telles and Tamara Rosario, were selected to receive the new Murtaugh Scholarship. The Murtaugh Scholarship honors the memory of former Framingham residents Thomas H. and (more…)
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Mosquito Spraying July 11th & 12th, 2012
East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project spraying resumes in Framingham. FRAMINGHAM, MA – The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be spraying for mosquitoes in areas of Framingham on Wednesday, July 11th between dusk and 11:30 PM. If spraying is postponed, it will be rescheduled for Thursday, July 12th.
Spraying is scheduled for streets in the vicinity of Summer St., Cherry St., Hardy St., Beacon St., Lockland Ave. and Prospect St. Spraying is also planned for areas near Irving St., Hollis St., Winthrop St. , Bethany Rd. and Fay Rd.
The Project uses a spray formulation that contains the pesticide product, Anvil, to control mosquitoes. Anvil contains the pesticide, sumithrin, which is a pryethroid that is classified as slightly toxic by the EPA.
Mosquito control applications of sumithrin do not pose a significant risk to people or their pets due to the low toxicity of sumithrin and the small amount used to control (more…)
