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  • Framingham S2 Security Expands Latin American Operations

    Framingham S2 Security Expands Latin American Operations

    S2 - IP Security, Framingham, MA
    Framingham, MA based S2 Security, expanding sales in Latin America of its IP-based integrated physical security network appliances.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – (Press Release) — S2 Security, the leader in IP-based integrated physical security systems, announced today that it has increased its international workforce and forged new and expanded partnerships to meet the demand for its products and services throughout Latin America.

    “These markets are important to S2 and we are looking forward to expanding our already strong relationships and providing increased capabilities to our clients”

    S2 Security appointed Doug Macias as director of sales for Latin America and the Caribbean to oversee expanded operations and bolster S2’s longstanding presence in the region. In addition, S2 has grown its (more…)

  • Framingham Traffic Alerts (August 8th – 12th, 2011)

    Framingham Traffic Alerts (August 8th – 12th, 2011)

    Construction workers install sewer mains near Framingham Centre Common, (August 2011)
    Sewer main installation near Framingham Center Common is part of 2-year project to update sewer system and prevent waste from overflowing into the Sudbury River which runs behind Auburn St. and continues north-east along Central St.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA– Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, August 8t through August 12th, 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 August 8th – 12th, 2011 indicates that: (more…)

  • Fun, Food & Friendly Farmers in Framingham

    Fun, Food & Friendly Farmers in Framingham

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Farmer’s Market is more than just a place to pick up some fresh produce, (although there is plenty to choose from), it’s a community event. You could just grab a few farm-fresh groceries and jump back in your car — but you’d be missing most of the fun.

    Twin brothers Will and Miles do a free craft project with Jackie Menino, Market Manager at the Framingham Farmer's Market.
    Twin brothers Will and Miles do a free craft project with Jackie Meninno, Market Manager at the Framingham Farmer's Market on Thursday, August 4, 2011.

    Each week, Market Manager Jackie Meninno has a different free craft project for kids to do.  This week twin brothers Will & Miles stopped by the (more…)

  • Sealtest Factory Selling Off Equipment

    Sealtest Factory Selling Off Equipment

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Most people who have lived in Framingham for more than 30 or 40 years refer to the ice cream production facility on Old Connecticut Path, (across from the top of Speen Street), simply as “Sealtest” — even though it hasn’t produced Sealtest ice-cream for many years.

    In-fact, no ice-cream at all has been made at the Framingham plant since April 31, 2011. That’s when Unilever, the multi-national consumer product manufacturing conglomerate which owns the Sealtest, Breyer’s and Good Humor ice-cream brands finally shut down the factory.

    It wasn’t a sudden closing, for a couple years Unilever had been warning the last 200 or so employees they would be shifting production to other facilities where utilities, taxes and wages would cost the company less.

    After hearing the final days for the plant were numbered, in March (2011), Michael Montville who grew up in Bellingham, (and now lives in Danielson CT), made (more…)

  • Presidents and Kings Speak Out on Debt Ceiling Issue

    Presidents and Kings Speak Out on Debt Ceiling Issue

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – With no final vote having taken place, and no actual legislation enacted, some camps are claiming victory, some decrying losses and most just knocking the process of raising the nation’s debt ceiling so the country can continue to pay its bills.

    President Obama released a 2 minute, 20 second YouTube video with his thoughts on the agreement the two major political parties have made.

    There is still a slight chance that a Congressman or State Representative, possibly from the Tea Party — or even a dissenting (more…)

  • Framingham Traffic Alerts (August 1st – 5th, 2011)

    Framingham Traffic Alerts (August 1st – 5th, 2011)

    Framingham Traffic Alerts, Detours, Delays, sign: Be Prepared to Stop
    Motorists driving on Concord St., approaching the top of A Street should be prepared to stop as Police controlled single-lane alternating traffic patterns are in use at this construction site.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA– Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, August 1st through August 5th, 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 August 1st – 5th, 2011 indicates that: (more…)

  • Callahan Happenings for August 2011

    Callahan Happenings for August 2011

    photo - Callahan Senior Center, Framingham, MA
    Located at 535 Union Avenue, the Callahan Center is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mon – Fri

    FRAMINGHAM, MA– The following information is about activities and services at the Callahan Senior Center for the month of August, 2011.

    NOTICE: Most of the activities, special programs and events listed below require signing up or advance reservation, (unless otherwise noted). Please do so in advance so activities can be scheduled effectively and in the appropriate space.

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    New Member Orientation Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month. If you have just joined Callahan you might want to attend one of these meetings as we enjoy coffee and pastry, answer your questions and (more…)

  • Sannicandro Moderates Single Payer Health Care Forum

    Sannicandro Moderates Single Payer Health Care Forum

    MA Rep. Tom Sannicandro, (D-Ashland)
    Rep. Tom Sannicandro, (D-Ashland)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – (From Press Release) – Rep. Tom Sannicandro, (D-Ashland), will be moderating a forum, “Spotlight on Health Care: Exploring Single Payer Option” from 6:30p.m until 9:30p.m., Tuesday, July 26th, 2011 in the Forum Room of the D. Justin McCarthy Center at Framingham State University, 100 State Street, Framingham, MA.

    Rep. Sannicandro will moderate a four person panel featuring Senator Jamie Eldridge, the chief sponsor of single payer legislation in the Massachusetts legislature; Ben Day, the executive director of Mass-Care, a single payer advocacy organization; Dr. Gerald Friedman, a professor of economics at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst; and Alex Robbins, a small business owner.

    In advance of the forum, Tom will be accepting questions from the public via his Twitter account, @TSannicandro

    Other “tweets” on the subject (more…)

  • Too Hot! Town Opens Cooling Locations for Residents

    Too Hot! Town Opens Cooling Locations for Residents

    National Weather Service (NOAA) issues Excessive Heat Alert - Town of Framingham announces cooling locations, July 21, 2011.
    National Weather Service (NOAA) issues Excessive Heat Watch – Town of Framingham announces cooling locations, July 21, 2011.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA– The National Weather Service,(of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – “NOAA”), has issued an “Excessive Heat Watch” for the Middlesex County and the greater Framingham area which, in-part, advised:

    “…A PROLONGED PERIOD OF EXCESSIVE HEAT ARRIVES TODAY….HOT WEATHER ALONG WITH OPPRESSIVE HUMIDITY ARRIVES TODAY AND CONTINUES INTO SATURDAY. THE HEAT WAVE WILL LIKELY BREAK SUNDAY……HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING……EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO HEAT ILLNESSES FOR CHILDREN…THE ELDERLY AND THOSE PERFORMING STRENUOUS PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES DURING THE HEAT OF THE DAY.“

    In response, the Town of Framingham has sent our news alerts about “Cooling Locations” where anyone who needs to “seek shelter/relief from the unusual heat and humidity” may go.

    Additionally, the Framingham Park & Rec Department has (more…)

  • FREE Kids Nature Activities at Cochituate State Park

    FREE Kids Nature Activities at Cochituate State Park

    Cochituate State Park
    There's lots to do at Cochituate State Park!

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Between the towns of Framingham, Wayland and Natick, 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 rental shop are in “Cochituate State Park”, which is part of the Massachusetts State Park system and operated by the MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation.

    Throughout the months of July and August, (Tuesdays-Saturdays), the park provides fun, educational, and FREE summer activities for kids and families!

    Most of the activities have a different theme each week, so (more…)