Author: News Staff

  • Framingham Electronics Recycling / Clothing Donation Day, Wednesday, June 15th 2022

    Framingham Electronics Recycling / Clothing Donation Day, Wednesday, June 15th 2022

    Framingham Electronics Recycle June 15, 2022
    Framingham DPW Electronics Recycle / Clothing Donation Event – Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Donate clothes, books, and more. Help FHS Scholarship Fund.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Department of Public Works (DPW) will host and Electronics Recycling and Clothing Donation Day on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the Recycling Drop-Off Center, 255 Mount Wayte Ave., Framingham, MA, (from 12:00 noon until 8:00pm).

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  • Framingham Park & Rec Drop-In Summer Recreation for Framingham Families

    Framingham Park & Rec Drop-In Summer Recreation for Framingham Families

    Framingham Park and Recreation Department

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — A new free outdoor program, the Community Corner, will offer field games, books, reading corner, arts and crafts, music and more for families on five different days during the summer in a variety of public parks.

    Beginning on July 8 and ending August 26, this two-hour, drop-in program is organized by the Framingham Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Framingham Police Department, Framingham Fire Department, the Library Bookmobile, and the MetroWest YMCA.

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  • Framingham Public Works Construction & Traffic Alerts (April 24th- 30th, 2022)

    Framingham Public Works Construction & Traffic Alerts (April 24th- 30th, 2022)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Motorists are advised that there may be detours or slow moving traffic due to construction work being performed during daytime hours on the following roads in Framingham during the week of April 24th through the 30th, 2022. Please note: construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.

    Framingham Traffic / Detour Signs
    Drivers are alerted to be prepared to stop or take detours as work continues on many roads in Framingham.

    The following roads and areas where Framingham Department of Public Works, Eversource, Verizon, MassDOT and private contractors are performing roadway and infrastructure improvements may cause delays or detours for motorists –

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  • Framingham State Baseball Slugs Past Emerson 21-2

    Framingham State University RAMS logo
    Framingham State University (FSU)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham State University baseball team tallied seven run in the third and seven more in the fourth as they defeated Emerson College 21-2 in seven innings of non-conference action at Bowditch Field.

    Chris Iannetta went 5-for-5 for the Rams with a double, five runs scored and three RBI. Iannetta led off the game for the Rams with a solo home run in the bottom of the first.

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  • FSU Rams Softball Sweeps MASCAC Doubleheader with Fitchburg State

    FSU Rams Softball Sweeps MASCAC Doubleheader with Fitchburg State

    The Rams got on the board in the bottom of the first inning on an RBI double to right from Gwendolyn Carpenter.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham State University softball team received a pair of victories from Ally Moran as the Rams swept a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) doubleheader with Fitchburg State at Maple Street Field in Framingham. The Rams took the opener 8-1 before coming from behind for a 3-2 victory in game two.

    Framingham State University RAMS
    Framingham State University RAMS

    In the opener, Moran went six innings allowing one unearned run on one hit with six strikeouts. Emily Strzegowski tossed an inning of scoreless relief to close the game for the Rams.

    The Rams extended the lead to 6-0 with five in the bottom of the third. Mercedes Jimenez plated a run with a sacrifice fly and a second run scored on the play on an error. Zoe Smyth followed with a two-run single to right and Morgan Poli added an RBI single.

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  • FSU Rams Baseball Sails Past Salem State 4-1

    FSU Rams Baseball Sails Past Salem State 4-1

    Framingham State University RAMS
    Framingham State University RAMS

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham State University Rams baseball team received a solid pitching performance from freshman Vincent LoGuidice as the Rams defeated Salem State 4-1 this afternoon in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action at Bowditch Field.

    The two teams current MASCAC records stand at: Framingham State (8-16, 4-6), Salem State (12-13, 4-6).

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  • FSU Rams Women’s Lacrosse Shoots Past Bridgewater State Bears 20-7

    FSU Rams Women’s Lacrosse Shoots Past Bridgewater State Bears 20-7

    Framingham State University RAMS
    Framingham State University RAMS

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham State University Women’s Lacrosse Team saw seven players tally goals as the Rams cruised to a 20-7 victory over Bridgewater State University Bears this afternoon in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action at FSU’s Maple Street Field.

    The Rams raced out to a 3-0 lead midway through the first. Tara Palermo converted a free position opportunity and Rachel Erickson and Madison Skiff added goals.

    Bridgewater State got on the board on an unassisted goal by #12 with just over five to play in the first, but the Rams closed the first with back-to-back goals and led 5-1 after one.

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  • 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Hits 5.25%

    30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Hits 5.25%

    (PHOTO) Home at 11 Campello Rd., Framingham, MA
    Homes such as this Framingham, MA single family ranch have more than doubled in value in 10 years.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The cost of everything from home heating fuel, to gasoline, food and other commodity items have been on the rise. Several economic indicators have hit records in the past year or two — and for those who have been on the fence in regards to buying a home in the past year, the bad news in that the 30-Year Fixed Rate mortgage increased more than 46% in the past year.

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  • Framingham Public Works Construction & Traffic Alerts (Week of April 10-16, 2022)

    Framingham Public Works Construction & Traffic Alerts (Week of April 10-16, 2022)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Motorists are advised that there may be detours or slow moving traffic due to construction work being performed during daytime hours on the following roads in Framingham during the week of April 10th through the 16th, 2022. Please note: construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.

    Framingham Traffic Sign - Be Prepared to Stop
    Signs placed near construction sites advise drivers that they should be prepared to stop.

    The following roads and areas where Framingham Department of Public Works, Eversource, Verizon, MassDOT and private contractors are performing roadway and infrastructure improvements may cause delays or detours for motorists

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  • Trulieve Opens Cannabis Dispensary in Framingham next to Shopper’s World

    Trulieve Opens Cannabis Dispensary in Framingham next to Shopper’s World

    Trulieve Opens Cannabis Dispensary in Framingham next to Shopper’s World

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Trulieve Cannabis Corp. opens retail, recreational, adult-use cannabis dispensary at 85 Worcester Rd., (Route 9, just west of Shopper’s World).

    This is Trulieve’s third and largest retail location in Massachusetts. The other two MA dispensaries are located in Northampton and Worcester.

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