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  • Presentation by DPW at Heritage

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Nobscot Neighbors and Espresso Paulo are pleased to bring you a presentation by The Framingham Department of Public Works “Everything you ever wanted to know about Water, Sewer and Roadway projects coming to Nobscot..”  Monday night March 1, 2010, from 7 ­ 9 PM, in The Peloquin Room at The Heritage, Nobscot.

    We are delighted to have this opportunity to hear from DPW on the major projects about to begin in the Nobscot area of Framingham. The scope of work in Nobscot that we will hear about exceeds that which is typical of a routine project year. This is also true for other areas of Town.

    While DPW might touch on some of these other endeavors, the primary focus of this meeting will be the projects in Nobscot.

    We expect this to be another exciting Nobscot Neighbors event – Everyone is welcome!

    Coffee prepared by Paul Ashton, Potluck Dessert

  • Open Meeting of Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (a 25 mile proposed rail trail between Lowell and Framingham) cordially invites the public to the March meeting of the Friends on Thursday evening, March 25th 7:00 PM at the Heritage, 747 Water Street Framingham.

    Come find out about progress on the Trail!

    The purpose of the meeting is to inform you of:

    • Progress made on the tail so far, e.g. 6.8 miles in Lowell/Chelmsford/Westford has been completed and is open
    • The value of this unique “linear park” to the Nobscot neighborhood, the entire Framingham community and the MetroWest region
    • The actions Framingham residents can take to bring the trail to completion for its entire length, from Lowell to route 9 in Framingham within the next decade.

    The Friends of the BFRT look forward to your attendance at this informative discussion and will provide an array of delicious and healthy refreshments.

    Please RSVP to John Stasik at jstasik@rcn.com or (508) 877-6771 if you intend to join us.

  • FHS Drama Company presents The Caucasian Chalk Circle

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham High School Drama Company will present their 2010 entry into the Massachusetts High School Drama Guild this Friday.

    They will be performing Bertolt Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle. This forty minute cutting of the classic play is a beautiful journey of motherhood in the midst of chaos and Communism. The show features performances and design work with a cast and crew of 60 students.

    The FHS Drama Company has had great success in the competition in years past, making it to the state finals in 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009 and receiving the title of State Champions for their production of Tales of Trickery in 2006.

    The show will take place at the FHS Theatre on Friday, February 26th. TIckets are $10 and are available online at www.ticketstage.com. All proceeds benefit the FHS Drama Company and their trip to the Edinbugh Fringe Festiva this summer.

  • Dave Hutchinson Interviews Christy Mihos

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Join host Dave Hutchinson and candidate for Governor Christy Mihos for a one on one interview on Dave’ Political Roundtable Discussion program.  Topics that will be discussed are current issues that effect us all.

    Be sure to catch this program which will be seen:

    • Monday, February 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday, February 23rd at 8:00 a.m. and Noon
    • Thursday, February 25th at 9:00 p.m.
    • Comcast: Channel 9
    • RCN: Channel 3
    • Verizon: Channel 43

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

  • Residents Asked to Nominate Favorite Massachusetts Places

    New program gives each community a chance to spotlight its special places

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – “1,000 Great Places in Massachusetts” is a new cultural tourism program that celebrates what is unique about our state, its communities, and its people, and also to stimulate cultural tourism. The program seeks to increase visitation to the state’s wide range of exceptional historic sites, cultural venues, and natural landscapes.

    Nominations will be considered for a final list of 1,000 Great Places in Massachusetts to be announced in May.

    “Framingham is full of special historic sites, cultural landmarks, and natural landscapes”, said Representative Pam Richardson. “I hope residents of Framingham will take advantage of this opportunity to highlight these places, and tell their stories about why these places deserve to be included on the list.”

    The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) has established a website to accept nominations from the public:  www.massvacation.com/1000/
    All Great Places that are nominated must be open and available to the public. Only one nomination per person will be accepted. The nomination period will close April 1, 2010. The Commission will meet later that month to draw up a final list of 1,000 Great Places in Massachusetts, which will be announced in May.

    The 1,000 Great Places Commission was created by the Legislature in 2009. It is chaired by Eric Turkington of Falmouth, a former state representative and first House Chair of the Joint Committee onTourism, Arts, and Cultural Development.


  • Today’s Storm Prediction Means Early School Dismissal

    Snow Emergency in Effect

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Today, Wednesday, February 10th,2010, will be an early dismissal day. Due to inclement weather,with several inches of snow predicted, students will be released at the school’s early dismissal times. Please call your students’ schools for details.

    The Framingham Police Department has advised residents of a snow emergency in effect through Thursday.

    Parking is prohibited on all major arteries as designated by red and white signage.

    Reminder: The Winter Parking Ban prohibits parking on the odd numbered side of the street.

  • Mobsters of Framingham Auditions February 10

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham Community Theater is seeking 14 actors (5-7 women, 7-9 men) ages 18-adult for its original mystery dinner theater production, The Mobsters of Framingham–Mystery Dinner Theater You Can’t Refuse. Auditions will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 7:00 PM, at the Performing Arts Center of (more…)

  • Unique Showcase for Framingham High Talent on February 12

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – There has never been a show at Framingham High School like the one coming up on Friday, February 12th at 7pm. Called F-Cubed (short for Finding Framingham’s Forte), the performance is billed as a showcase for artistic expression in three dimensions. It is a student-created and student-run production featuring original and cover music performed by three bands and some acoustic acts drawing from (more…)

  • FHS Students to Compete in WGBH Quiz Show

    Framingham, MA – Framingham High School is one of 20 schools invited to send teams to compete in a WGBH-TV pilot serioes, “High School Quiz Show.”

    Six seniors, Michelle Cunningham,Jason Harding, Indiana Jones, David Kruger, Steve Lessard, and Ben Rosen were nominated by their teachers.

    The students have been practicing weekly and will be up against Boston Collegiate Charter School on February 6th.

    The show will be on weekly beginning on March 22nd with the series wrapping up with the finals in June.

    Go Flyer Quiz Team!

  • Framingham Community Gardeners Meet

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham Community Gardeners will be meeting on the 1st Monday of the month from 6 to 8 pm in the Costin Room of the Framingham Public Library.

    Our next gathering will be Monday, February 1st.

    Framingham community members and friends will gather to share recent progress toward having a community garden in Framingham in 2010, as well as projects for gardens in 2011.

    These different projects range from existing gardens to gardens which are still in the initial envisioning stages. They also vary in terms of location, size and participants. There will be the opportunity to make suggestions, and get involved. Because there are now multiple projects in the works, this monthly gathering will be for networking, coordinating and sharing. Everyone is welcome!

    We will also discuss wider initiatives such as the Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN), which has a chapter in Sudbury and which has provided grant funding for projects like our community garden project.

    Feel free to bring children, share a potluck dinner and envision gardening in the Spring sunshine!