By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Bibiana Ramos to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated March 8, 2007 and recorded with the Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds at Book 49117, Page 478 of which the Mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by assignment for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 09:00 AM on March 17, 2011 at 64 Clark Street, Framingham, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: (more…)
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 March, 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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The Foster Children’s Project, Thursday, February 10th, 2011 from 9:30—11:15 am, Students and five teachers from the Fuller Middle School will pack 40 bags of small items for local foster children.
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The Friends of Callahan will hold their next meeting on Monday, March 14th, 2011 at 1:30 pm at the Callahan Center. Entertainment will be provided by Matt McCabe on Piano with Vocalist. Refreshments will be served.
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Tuesday and It Must Be Movie Time!…and Pizza Time! All for only $3.00!!!!!
March 8th, 2011(promptly at 12:00 NOON) – “Gone With the Wind“
March 22th, 2011, (promptly at 11:30 AM) – “Gettysburg“
Due to the early start times, and so pizza for lunch can be ordered, you must sign up to attend at 508-532-5980, by March 4th for “Gone with the Wind” and by March 18th for “Gettysburg”.
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“When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” – Thursday, March 17th, 2011 at 10:15 am. Traditional ballards, jigs, reels and good old-fashioned drinking songs. Following this performance at 11:30 am, there will be a Corned Beef and Cabbage luncheon catered by Mark’s Creative Catering. After lunch the Irish Step Dancers will perform. The fee for this program is $15.00 per person. Pre-payment is required and you do not have a reservation until we receive your payment. You must sign up and pay before March 11th. No admittance without a reservation.
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Self -Defense Course: Monday March 21st from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Dolores Coots and Debi Nau of the Framingham Police Department will be at Callahan to provide a self-defense course for seniors.
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Callahan’s Book Club: Thursday, March 24th at 1:00 pm. Jane Peck from the Framingham Public Library will be leading the discussion of Framingham Reads Together – The Killer Angels (1974).
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Acrylic Painting Classes: Starting Thursday, March 31st from 10:00-11:30 am and continuing for 7 weeks. The cost is $55.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Support Groups at Callahan Senior Center:
Bereavement Support Group: Mondays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 10:00 am.
Diabetes Support Group: Tuesday, March 29 at 12:00 pm.
Caregivers’ Support Group: Wednesday, March 30 at 1:00 pm.
Grandparent Support Group: Wednesday, March 30 at 7:00 pm. Please call the Center to confirm in the event of a change.
Low Vision Group: Friday, March 18 at 1:00 pm.
Parkinson’s Support Group: Tuesday, March 15 at 1:30 pm.
Stroke Survivors’ Support Group: Monday, March 7 at 1:00 pm.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC FOR MARCH: Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 9:30 am—12:30 pm.
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Healthcare Reform Improves Medicare Benefits: Medicare coverage has been improved because of the Healthcare Reform, now called the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It is important to understand the changes, so you will be able to take advantage of them. Remember there are SHINE counselors, who volunteer at Senior Centers to help you understand your Medicare plans and to assist you in getting your Medicare services. To learn more about your Medicare benefits, you can go to www.medicare.gov or the Medicare & You 2011 Handbook. For a free, confidential SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) appointment, call your Senior Center. You can also reach a SHINE counselor by phone at 1-800-AGE-INFO and press 3. Once you get the SHINE answering machine, leave your name and phone number.
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WANTED
INTERESTED AND INTERESTING PEOPLE WANTED!!
Does anyone have any Civil War memorabilia they would be willing to have on display at Callahan?
Our Weight Management Support Group is looking for new members. They meet on Wednesdays at 11:30.
Anyone interested in Board Games? How about learning a new game or playing an old favorite-Checkers or Chess? Strategic moves on a game board are good for our brain health. We have someone who would be interested in organizing groups on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-4:00 pm.
Water Aerobics …..Think Spring? If anyone is interested in a second class this spring at Suburban Athletic Center, please call Deb at 508-532-5980 x4110. This is one type of low impact exercise that can be a lot of fun, a good place to meet people, and help keep your muscles active. Since most people get a kick out of going to the pool, water aerobics are an easy way to get someone excited about working out.
Sudoku? We are still trying to get a group going for the Spring. Please call if you would be interested in learning the skills involved in this pencil and paper game that is all the current rage!
Writing Class? – Is anyone interested in a class that will teach you memoir and journal writing skills and techniques? Perhaps writing short stories or the Great American novel?
If you are interested in any of the subjects above, please contact Deb Garretson at 508-532-5980, extension 4110.
For additional information about the Callahan Senior Center, or other services, activities or programs of the Framingham Council on Aging visit the center at 535 Union Ave, Framingham, MA 01702, or phone (508) 532-5980.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham is accepting bid proposals for general landscaping services on the grounds of the former Cushing Hospital property, encompassing an area of approximately 70 acres.
Services include mowing, leaf removal, shrub trimming and related services.
Bid specifications will be available Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. to be picked-up at the Procurement Office, Memorial Building, 150 Concord Street – Room 123, 150 Concord Street, Framingham, MA. 01702 or can be requested by e-mailing purchasing@framinghamma.gov.
Public Auction at Framingham Self Storage, Friday February 18, 2011, at 1:30PM.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – According to a legal notice filed pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 105A, and in order to satisfy past due rents and fees owed, Framingham Self Storage, (the lien holder),will sell at Public Auction at 1:30 P.M. on 2/18/11 at at Framingham Self Storage 160 Fountain st., Framingham, MA 01702, the personal property stored with the lien holder described as:
UNIT # 1404, David Player: File cabinets, Furniture, Misc items.
UNIT # 1229, Charles Eagan: Boxes, Furniture, Misc. Items, TVs
UNIT # 1303, Edson Araujo: Boxes.
UNIT # 1314, Christina Marquez: Furniture, Boxes, Misc. Items, Appliances, Boxes, Grill
UNIT # 2611, Robert Doyle: Boxes, Misc. Items.
For additional information, contact Framingham Self Storage, 160 Fountain St., Framingham, MA 01702, phone: (508) 875-5599.
Site of planned expansion of Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc. at 354 Waverly St, Framingham, MA, (Google Earth view)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – A legal notice issued by the MA Dept. of Transportation indicates that Framingham Building Inspector Michael F. Foley, has requested the Massachusetts Department of Transportation conduct a hearing to determine whether a building permit shall be issued to the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc., (formerly Great Brook Valley Health Center), for construction of an addition to an existing office building located at 354 Waverly Street in Framingham.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham is accepting bids for general landscaping services on the grounds Old South Cemetery, Main Street Cemetery, and Edwards Cemetery.
Services include mowing, leaf removal, shrub trimming and related services.
Bid specifications will be available Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. to be picked-up at the Procurement Office, Memorial Building, 150 Concord Street – Room 123, 150 Concord Street, Framingham, MA. 01702 or can be requested by e-mailing purchasing@framinghamma.gov.
A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the Cushing Memorial Park, Dudley Road, Framingham, Massachusetts on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 10:00 AM.
Bids must be received at the Procurement Office not later than Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 10:00 AM to be considered.
The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informalities.
Inquiries regarding this Invitation for Bid are to be directed to Chris McGinty, Parks and Recreation Department, at (508) 532-5960.
RE: LEGAL NOTICE, TOWN OF FRAMINGHAM, INVITATION FOR BIDS, CEMETERIES MAINTENANCE, BID 6234.
Operation Desert Storm: April 18, 1991 – Passenger cars, trucks, buses, tanks and other military vehicles destroyed and abandoned along the "Highway of Death". (Public domain image, photographed by U.S. Tech. Sgt. Joe Coleman during the course of official duties).
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Veteran’s Council has put together a window display commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Operation Desert Storm.
The display is installed at the Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington St., Downtown Framingham and runs from February 1, 2011 through February 14, 2011.
Items on display include different types of US camouflage, an Escape and Evasion map carried by Special Forces and Pilots for use behind enemy lines. A “Blood Chit” help in evasion.
There are propaganda leaflets and postcards. The most famous propaganda post card was the Kuwaiti Valentine. These were printed by the Kuwaiti government in exile and sent to refugee camps where they were “personalized” to then be handed out to the US Troops.
There is a postcard signed by Bob Hope the comedian, Generals Colin Powell, Chairman Joint Chief of Staff, H. Norman Schwarzkopf, (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Due to storm conditions the Selectman’s Meeting and School Committee meeting scheduled for tonight, (2/1/2011), have been canceled.
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The Main Library Book Club meeting that was scheduled for this evening (2/1/11) has been cancelled and re-scheduled for Thursday, February 3rd at 7 p.m. in the Costin room. The book being discussed is “Cutting For Stone.”
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(Library) The presentation by James Coleman, President and CEO of the American Textile Museum, scheduled for Wednesday evening, February 2nd has been canceled and re-scheduled for next Tuesday evening, February 8th at 7 p.m. in the Costin room.
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Feb 2nd Immunization Clinic POSTPONED and is Rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 8th at Keefe Tech HS from 3 pm to 7 pm. We still have more flu season to get through. Flu has not yet peaked in Massachusetts. There is still time to get your flu vaccine. The Framingham Board of Health and Medical Reserve Corps volunteers are holding a FREE PUBLIC IMMUNIZATION CLINIC on Tuesday February 8th, 2011 at Keefe Vocational Technical High School, 750 Winter Street Framingham, from 3-7 pm. This clinic is open to ALL residents of Massachusetts ages 6 months and up. This clinic will offer this year’s influenza vaccine, the pneumonia vaccine, and the Tetanus/Pertussis vaccine (tetanus and whooping cough) while supplies last. For More Information please contact: Laurie Courtney, Framingham Public Health Nurse, 508-532-5476 or lac@framinghamma.gov
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Due to severe weather conditions forecast for today, Tuesday February 1, 2011, through Wednesday February 2, 2011, the Town of Framingham will waive interest charges up to $15.00 on the 2011 third quarter real estate tax bills, provided payment is received by the close of business, which is 7:00 pm, on Thursday February 3, 2011
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The Framingham Finance Committee Meeting and the School Committee Meeting scheduled for this evening (Wednesday, February 2,2011) have been cancelled.
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We will update this page with additional notices as they become available.
Help Framingham voters get to know who you are what your postions are.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Candidates for the upcoming 2011 Framingham Annual Town Election are invited to submit position papers including a brief bio and other info related to their candidacy which will be published in a special Election 2011 section of this website.
While many candidates could write a short novel about any single issue they are passionate about, we are asking that “positions” be simply stated, e.g.- “For city form of government“, “Against legalized hemp production“, “For removing dams and letting Sudbury River clean itself“, etc.
Info should be the equivalent of one 8 1/2” x 14, “legal size” typewritten page PLUS one (more…)
The Framingham Planning Board is running an online "Master Plan Survey".
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham Planning Board has been working on updating the Town’s Master Plan for nearly a year.
The Master Plan is laid out on a map which takes into account local long range planning efforts, (and is influenced by initiatives undertaken by State and regional planners).
After reviewing the Town’s Master Plan last summer, the Planning Board hosted a series of public forums; an “Open Space, Conservation and Recreation” forum, one regarding Economic Development and others to get input from individual neighborhoods.
In November (2010) a draft of an updated Master Plan was drawn based on that input along with past planning initiatives, current land use, proposed and in-progress capital (more…)
