Author: News Staff

Framingham Youth Hockey & Stanley Cup at Loring Arena

FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Saturday, October 15th, 2011, kids enrolled in the Framingham Youth Hockey Program lined up outside Loring Arena in Framingham for what may be a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Kids from the Framingham Youth hockey Program line up outside Loring Arena waiting for their turn to see the Stanley Cup, October 15, 2011. — Kids from the Framingham Youth Hockey Program line up patiently outside Loring Arena, Saturday, October 15, 2011. (Photo courtesy of and Copyright ©2011 Wayne Dion)

Mike Bolt, official ''cup keeper'' from the Hockey Hall of Fame carries the Stanley Cup into Loring Arena, Framingham, MA (October 15, 2011) — Mike Bolt, official ''cup keeper'' from the Hockey Hall of Fame carries the Stanley Cup into Loring Arena, Framingham, MA on October 15, 2011.

The crowd was waiting for Mike Bolt, a “cup keeper” from the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Canada to arrive at the local ice rink — “the cup” that Holt keeps is none other than Lord Stanley’s Cup — the coveted trophy the Boston Bruins brought home after defeating the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in the 2011 NHL Championship playoffs.

At 6:30pm, under police escort, Bolt arrived with the Stanley Cup protected in its travel case. With white gloves on, Bolt removed the cup and carried it in to the arena.

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Framingham Youth Hockey Peewee ''A'' Team with coaches Phil Idelson (left), Joe MacIness (center, back), and Charlie Stefanini (right), were lucky enough to be on the ice when the cup arrived at Loring Arena. — Framingham Youth Hockey Peewee ''A'' Team with Coach Joel Idelson (left), Head Coach Joe MacInnis (center, back), and Coach Charlie Stefanini (right), were lucky enough to be on the ice when the cup arrived at Loring Arena. (Photo courtesy of and Copyright ©2011 Wayne Dion)

Inside Loring Arena, Joel Idelson, (President of Framingham Youth Hockey, and one of the four coaches of the Peewee “A” Team his son plays on), along with Head Coach Joe MacInnis and Coach Charlie Stefanini were on the ice with their team.

Bolt took the cup out onto the ice and the Peewee “A” Team got in on a photo opportunity any young hockey player would trade their shin gaurds for.

Each FYH team has four coaches, and unfortunately for Coach Carl Smith — he missed being in the shot.

According to Idelson, the night was planned as a special event — something extra for the kids to remember. All players on a FHYP team roster were invited to come down to Loring and have their pictures taken with the cup — and hopefully have some of the cup’s magic rub off on them.

Coach Scott Penrod and his FYHP Squirt ''C2'' Team pose with the Stanley Cup at Loring Arena in Framingham, October 15, 2011. — Coach Scott Penrod (right) and his FYHP Squirt ''C2'' Team pose with the Stanley Cup at Loring Arena in Framingham, October 15, 2011. (Photo courtesy of and Copyright ©2011 Wayne Dion)

Idelson wanted to thank Coach Scott Penrod, (of the FYHP Squirt “C2” Team), who made the event possible — he was the one that made contact with Mike Bolt and arranged to get the Stanley Cup to Framingham.

Saturday night was actually the second time the Stanley Cup visited Framingham this year…

Last month, (on September 2, 2011), we reported that Charlie Jacobs, Founder and Chairman of the Boston Bruins Foundation had brought the cup to St. Patricks Manor to honor Desire “Dave” Caissie, a St. Pats resident who at the age of 104 is likely the Oldest Living, Longest Continuous Boston Bruins Fan.

Another bit of little known Stanley Cup trivia that even hardcore Framingham hockey fans might not know — the name of one former Framingham Flyer is engraved on the cup!

Peter Taglianetti who played for the Framingham South High Flyers Hockey team, (class of 1981), was a member of, and played in 44 regular season games with the 1991-1992 Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins — although he couldn’t lace up for the playoffs (due to injuries) his name appears on the Stanley Cup.

Along with the FYHP players and their families, several town officials were invited to attend and have their photos taken with the cup. Bob Merusi and his staff from the Framingham Park & Recreation Department, Ray Riva and his crew who operate the Loring Skate Shop & Concession, Town Manager Julian Suso, Selectmen Laurie Lee and Jason Smith, and other town officials and employees came to see the cup and be part of the FYHP special event.

Did we say ''waiting patiently'' ?	The Stanley Cup	Yeah — we're excited!
Bobby Drake, Skate Shop	Framingham Park & Rec.Staff	Loring Skate Shop crew.
(Above photos courtesy of and Copyright ©2011 Wayne Dion. www.dion.com)

Idelson also commented that unlike other sports organizations that run fundraisers, sell candy, and are continually asking for donations — Framingham Youth Hockey Program only runs one fundraising event each year — a golf tournament held in the fall.

This year, the 17th Annual Framingham Youth Hockey Golf Tournament will be held Monday, October 24, 2011 at the Charter Oak Country Club in Hudson. Fee to enter the tournament is $185/person and includes: Golf, Box Lunch, Cart, Dinner after golf is completed, a Silent Auction, Live Auction and Raffle Drawings. Those not golfing are welcome to attend the dinner and auctions, (cost is $50/person). Registration Form, Sponsorship Form, and other information can be found on the FYHP website at: www.framinghamyouthhockey.org, or by contacting Leigh McLellan by email at: leighmclellan@comcast.net

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Loring Arena is owned by the Town of Framingham and operated by the Framingham Park & Recreation Department. In addition to being the “home ice” of the Framingham Youth Hockey Jr. Flyers, Framingham Public School’s Hockey Teams, Framingham State University Hockey, the Bay Path Figure Skating Club, and several other groups, Loring is open many times each week during the winter season for Public Ice Skating.

Loring Arena is located at 165 Fountain Street, Framingham, MA. There is a recorded information line at (508) 532-5950 that can be called for public ice skating times and information, league and game info, cancellations or to speak to someone in the main office.

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October 16, 2011

Traffic Alerts, Road Construction Detours (Oct. 17th-21st, 2011)

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

FRAMINGHAM, MA– Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, October 17th through October 21st, 2011).

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.

The email traffic alert for the week of October 17th -21st, 2011 indicates that: (more…)

October 16, 2011
Traffic Alerts, Road Construction Detours (Oct. 10th-14th, 2011)

Traffic sign in Framingham Center warns ROUGH ROAD AHEAD and changes to CAUTION MOTORCYCLES.

FRAMINGHAM, MA– Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, October 10th through October 14th, 2011).

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.

The email traffic alert for the week of October 10th – 14th, 2011 indicates that: (more…)

October 9, 2011
Newswomen Host Framingham Breast Cancer Fundraiser

''Circle of Five'' fundraiser to benefit the Ellie Fund to be held in Framingham Oct. 26, 2011.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Circle Furniture in Framingham is celebrating National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with “Circle of Five” – their fifth annual event to benefit the Needham-based Ellie Fund.

In honor of the fifth anniversary of Channel 5 Reporter Kelley Tuthill’s breast cancer diagnosis, five newswomen from WCVB-TV5 are starring in this year’s exclusive event on October 26, 2011 at Circle Furniture on Route 9 in Framingham.

Starting at 6:30 p.m., guests will have and an exclusive opportunity to mix and mingle with their favorite Channel 5 newswomen: Susan Wornick, Bianca de la Garza, Kelley Tuthill, Rhondella Richardson and JC Monahan while enjoying (more…)

October 8, 2011
Traffic Alerts, Road Construction Detours (Oct. 3rd-7th, 2011)

Signs near road construction work advise drivers to Be Prepared To Stop in Framingham, MA.

FRAMINGHAM, MA– Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, October 3rd through October 7th, 2011).

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.

The email traffic alert for the week of October 3rd – 7th, 2011 indicates that: (more…)

October 3, 2011
Framingham Residential Real Estate Sales (September 2011)

39 residential properties were sold in Framingham during the month of September 2011.

FRAMINGHAM, MA– There were a total of 39 residential real estate sales in Framingham during the month of September 2011.

Of the properties sold, thirty one single family homes were sold at an average selling price of just over $341k, three condominiums sold at an average price of $121.6k, and five multi-family properties sold at an average of $180k.

On average single family homes and condominiums sold during September had been on the market for approximately three and a half months. One single family property had been on the market for over a year, (492 Elm Street, a 7-room, 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath split entry that had an asking price of $315k and sold for $296k after 381 days). Another single-family sold in less than a week, (an 8-room, 4-bedroom, 3-bath Cape at 978 Waverly Street which had an asking price of $249.9k and sold for $245k in just 5 days).

The five multi-family homes sold in September had been on the market for (more…)

October 2, 2011
Staples Appoints Christine Komola Chief Financial Officer

Christine Komola appointed Chief Financial Officer of Framingham, MA based Staples Inc.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today the promotion of Christine Komola to Chief Financial Officer effective February 1, 2012. Christine will report to John Mahoney, Staples’ Vice Chairman.

Mahoney, who joined Staples in 1996 as Chief Financial Officer himself and was subsequently named Vice Chairman, (in 2006), said his responsibilities as CFO will transition to Christine over the next year.

“Christine has established herself as a respected leader in the Finance organization since joining Staples 14 years ago,” said Mahoney in a press release. “She has deep knowledge of Staples’ global businesses and an excellent track record in leading our Finance teams in partnering with our operations to achieve our goals. I am confident Christine is well prepared to assume greater responsibility in leading our finance functions in the years ahead.”

Christine joined Staples in 1997 and has served in various leadership roles including Vice President, Planning and Control; Chief Financial Officer of Staples.com; Vice President, General Merchandise Manager, Furniture & Wholesale, and her most recent role as (more…)

October 1, 2011
DeSouza Hat Trick Puts FSU Women’s Soccer 4-2 Over Clark

Framingham State Freshman Forward Isabela DeSouza hat trick leads FSU Women’s Soccer to 4-2 win over Clark University.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Freshman forward Isabela DeSouza (Framingham, Mass.) notched her first collegiate hat trick in a four minute span during the game’s final 5:24 to lift the Framingham State University women’s soccer team to a 4-2 come from behind victory today over Clark University in non-conference action at Maple Street Field.

With the win, the Rams even their season record at 4-4, while the Cougars fall to 2-6-1.

Clark had an opportunity to score first just over two minutes into the game as senior Sara Conway (Lynn, Mass.) sent the ball through to Hannah Moriarty (Millbury, Mass.). Moriarty scored what appeared to be the game’s first goal, but the goal was waved off on an offsides call. The first of 11 offsides that Clark was called for in the game.

Clark had several other opportunities to take the game’s first lead including a header from Conway that hit the crossbar and bounced in front of the net, but FSU goalkeeper McKenzie Vershon (Chicopee, Mass.) was able to control before it bounced into the net.

With 13:39 remaining in the first half, the Rams were able to break the 0-0 tie. Freshman Marisa Parent (Revere, Mass.) fired a long shot on net, that Clark goalie Audrey Eisemann (Worcester, Mass.) deflected away, but sophomore Marissa D’Angelo (Whitman, Mass.) was (more…)

September 26, 2011
Woman’s Body Found in Sudbury River

Framingham Fire and Police Search and Resuce were unable to locate missing woman over weekend, body found in river Monday by kayaker.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Saturday we reported “Framingham Fire and Police Search River for Missing Woman“, and that they were likely looking for Susan Bamvakis, a 50 year old Nobscot woman who suffers from mental illness and had gone missing on Tuesday September 20th.

Today, Monday September 26, 2011 at approx 1:00pm, a kayaker reported finding the body of a woman matching Bamvakis’ description in a part of the Sudbury River below the falls where the river runs behind the high school, then passes under Concord St. near the Riverside Gas Station. The body has not been formally identified and the death is still under investigation.

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September 26, 2011
New Senior Transportation Program in Framingham

ITNGreaterBoston now serves the Framingham, MA area!

FRAMINGHAM, MA – There’s a new dynamic transportation program for seniors in Framingham!

ITNGreaterBoston, a new non-profit transportation option that drives success through grassroots collaboration and community connection.

This organization brings together families, businesses, healthcare providers and community organizations to weave a strong local web of support for mobility for seniors and the visually-impaired.

Seniors are invited to come to the Callahan Senior Center, 535 Union Ave., Framingham MA to learn more and sign up on (more…)

September 26, 2011