Author: News Staff

  • Callahan Happenings for April 2010

    STAYING HEALTHY! STAYING FIT! Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Callahan Center. This program is offered at 3:00 pm for men, & 4:00 pm for women. The topic of this month’s program will be (more…)

  • Overcoming Food Allergies

    Twelve-year-old Brett Nasuti’s multiple severe food allergies have brought him unexpected fame in recent months. He is the first person to successfully complete a treatment that appears to have eliminated the threat of dangerous reactions that he and his family have (more…)

  • Rte 9 Resurfacing Project / Informational Meeting

    MetroWest Growth Management Committee, The 495/MetroWest Partnership and representatives from The Highway Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will hold an informational meeting regarding the upcoming Rte 9 resurfacing project on Thursday, April 1, at 7:00PM in Framingham Town Hall.

    According to MassDOT, the Route 9 resurfacing project in Natick and Framingham has been awarded, a contract signed and a Notice To Proceed issued.

    On Thursday April 1 at 7 pm at the Framingham Town Hall, MassDOT representatives will be presenting an update on the Route 9 Resurfacing Project from Walnut Street in Natick to the Framingham/Southborough Town Line.

    The purpose of the meeting is to inform town officials, abutters, interested citizens and regional employers about the logistics of the upcoming construction project. Items to be discussed include construction schedule, temporary impacts, and communication procedures.  It should be noted that the majority of construction will be on a night-time schedule, typically from 9:00PM to 5:30AM.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please contact MetroWest Growth Managment Committee at 508-881-2924.

  • Tue. March 30th – Help Support N.E. Wildflower Society

    Shop at Whole Foods Framingham store on Tuesday, March 30, and your purchases also support New England Wild Flower Society’s celebration of Earth Day at Garden in the Woods.

    5% of the proceeds will be donated to New England Wild Flower Society.

    NOTE: Earth Day at Garden in the Woods has FREE admission, special storytelling, Mother Earth, games, scavenger hunts, and more.

    Stop by the Society’s information table at Whole Foods Framingham on March 30 to learn more about Earth Day and all of the other activities planned by the Society for 2010.

    Garden in the Woods Open to the Public April 15-October 31

    New England Wild Flower Society
    180 Hemenway Road
    Framingham, MA 01701
    508-877-7630
    newenglandwild.org
  • New President of MWCC on Audrey Hall Show

    Framingham, MA – Introducing Bonnie Biocchi, President and CEO, Metrowest Chamber of Commerce. Tune into the Audrey Hall Show on FPAC-TV Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday this week for an interview with (more…)

  • Proposed Amendment to Sign Bylaws

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Board of Selectmen will be conducting a public meeting on March 23, 2010 to hear comments on recommendations submitted by Town staff to amend the appeal and waiver process regarding signs. (more…)

  • Framingham advocate for children to receive 2010 Community Partnership Award

    BOSTON, MA – The Federation for Children with Special Needs announced that Cathryn S. Kaner-Taytslin of Framingham will receive an FCSN 2010 Community Partnership Award for Outstanding Parent Advocate. The Federation will present the award at its Visions of Community conference, on Saturday morning, March 13, 2010 at the World Trade Center in Boston.

    FCSN names Cat Kaner an Outstanding Parent Advocate

    “This conference is always a great day of learning and networking for families of children with special needs and the professionals who serve them,” says FCSN’s Executive Director Richard J. Robison. (more…)

  • Selectman Candidate Cable Interviews

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Dave Hutchinson, host of Political Round Table, will be interviewing four of the five candidates for the Board of Selectmen which includes two incumbents.

    Interviews will start with twelve year incumbent Charles Sisitsky.

    Be sure to catch this program which will be seen:

    Monday, March 8 @ 6:00 p.m. And

    Tuesday, March 9 at 8:00 a.m. and Noon

    Thursday, March 11 at 9:00 p.m.

    This program may be viewed on Comcast, Channel 9, RCN,
    Channel 3 and Verizon Channel 43.

    If it’s Political it’s Political Round Table Discussion.

  • Introducing SOAR 55

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — SOAR 55, your local volunteer resource in MetroWest, offers opportunities to give back, expand your skills, and gain experience.

    Connect and Serve Today!

    SOAR 55, Service Opportunities after Reaching 55, a program of Newton Community Service Center and with a satellite office location at the Framingham Public Library, connects adults 55 and over with (more…)

  • MetroWest Forum on Economic Reform

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — You Are Invited to a MetroWest Forum on Economic Reform and Senate Bill 2270.

    On February 8, 2010, Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland), the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, and Senate President Therese Murray filed Senate Bill 2270, An Act to Promote Economic Development Throughout the Commonwealth. This bill seeks to (more…)