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  • Selectmen Extend Public Comment Period for ADA Transition Plan

    FRAMINGHAM,MA – The Framingham Board of Selectmen has extended the public comment period on the final draft of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan and Recommendations, as prepared by consultant David Lieb of Liebstudios.

    The public may inspect copies of this plan during normal business hours at the following locations: 1) The Selectmen’s Office in the Memorial Building (150 Concord Street), 2) The main branch of the library (49 Lexington Street), and 3) The McAuliffe branch of the library (10 Nicholas Road).

    The recommendations are also available on the town’s website at www.framinghamma.gov. The recommendations are also available on audio cassette.

    Please contact Ron Rego, ADA Coordinator, at 508-532-5518 for more information on how to access these audio cassettes. Members of the public should submit their input to the Selectmen’s Office no later than Friday, October 27, 2006 at 5 PM. These comments and suggestions should be addressed to: Board of Selectmen, 150 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01702 or via email to: selectmen@framinghamma.gov.

    The Disability Commission will also hold a public hearing on the transition plan and recommendations on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 7:00 PM in the Public Hearing Room. A full copy of the plan and recommendations with attachments is available for viewing in the Selectmen’s Office.

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  • George Wheeler Cup Soccer Night on Saturday

    11th Annual Event Scholarship Fundraiser

    FRAMINGHAM,MA — The 11th Annual George Wheeler Cup Soccer Night will take place Saturday, September 16th, at Bowditch Field on Union Avenue beginning at 4 p.m.

    • Game one features the spirited rivalry of Framingham Alumni versus Natick Alumni. Kickoff is 4:15 p.m.
    • Game two is Framingham High versus Natick High Girls Varsity Bay State League Match at 6 p.m.
    • Game three is Framingham High versus Natick High Boys Varsity Bay State League Match at 8 p.m.

    Admission is $3 for adults and students. Children and youth soccer players are admitted free. Raffles include Pats Tickets, Celtics Tickets, Boston Renegades stuff and more. Proceeds from this event fund four annual George Wheeler Cup Memorial Scholarships given to two Framingham High and two Natick High student athletes, as well as The Friends of Framingham and other local causes.

    Framingham Cooperative Bank is the official sponsor of this year’s event. For more information, call Steve Spector at 508-380-0388.

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  • September 11th Remembrance

    FRAMINGHAM,MA — The Town of Framingham hosts a remembrance ceremony at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11th at the memorial at Tercentennial Park on Dudley Road, for the fifth anniversary of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

    Family members of loved ones are asked to attend and help honor the numerous individuals that had ties to the Framingham community. The event will include reading the names on the memorial and family members will be asked to place a rose in front of the memorial trees.

    Color guards will attend and prayers will be offered. The Town also asks for help in contacting the family members of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11th. Contact the Selectmen’s office at 508-532-5400 or email selectmen@framinghamma.gov

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  • Garden Party to Rock for START Partnership

    Gala must go-to party at Garden in the Woods

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The hottest ticket in town is for the START Partnership’s Garden Party Gala at Garden in the Woods on Thursday night, September 14th from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.

    This fundraising party begins with hot and cold appetizers and complimentary beer and wine and a stroll through the Garden in the Woods to enjoy the “Rock On!” sculpture exhibit.

    Attendees will enjoy the music of Pro Musica drifting through the woods as they stroll, nibble, and chat with many of the artists who created the sculptures on display.

    Partygoers will be invited to build cairns (more…)

  • LIFT 9 LAUNCH EVENT THURSDAY

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Come celebrate the launch of LIFT 9 at 11:00 a.m. at May Hall on the campus of Framingham State College. The celebration will include refreshments, live music, and remarks from some of the prominent local officials who made LIFT 9 a reality.

    What’s the celebration about?

    Beginning August 28, 2006 the Lift Public Transit System will begin providing direct service to the West Natick commuter rail station and the retail, residential and employment hubs along Route 9 in Framingham. LIFT 9 will offer bus service to places like the Natick Mall, Shoppers World, Framingham State College and the 9/90 Corporate Center. There are also changes to the current Lift routes. For more information, please call the LIFT office at (508) 532-5459 and visit: http://www.framinghamma.gov/LIFT

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  • Framingham First Day of School & Bus Routes

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The 2006‑2007 school year will begin on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 for all Framingham students in Grades 1 ‑ 12. Tuesday, August 29 will be a half-day orientation from 7:25 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. for students entering Grade 9 and from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for students entering Grade 6. (Middle school pick-up will start at 11:25 a.m. on this day only.)

    Morning and afternoon kindergarten sessions will begin on Thursday, August 31, 2006. Pre-school sessions begin on Tuesday, September 5, 2006.

    Click on link below for Framingham Public School bus routes. Bus stop times and bus route numbers are subject to change prior to school opening. However, no changes in bus stop location will be made prior to October 2, 2006 unless required by documented and verified safety problems, or changes in kindergarten routes.

    Those students who do not know their bus assignments can go to the school attended to see their bus routes or receive the information at the principal’s office when they arrive in school on their first day of school.

    Related Link: <http://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/busroutes.htm>

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  • New LIFT 9 Bus Service in Framingham

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Beginning Monday, August 28, the LIFT Public Transit System will begin providing new service along Rt. 9. The new LIFT 9 bus will provide direct service between the West Natick Commuter Rail station and the retail, residential, and employment hubs along Route 9 in Framingham, including Framingham State College, Shoppers World, the Natick Mall, Technology Park, and the 9/90 Corporate Center.

    New route covers from 9/90 Corporate Center to W. Natick Train Station

    “After months of planning, the Framingham LIFT Public Transit System is very pleased to be able to offer the new LIFT 9 bus service to MetroWest residents,” comments Kathleen B. Bartolini, Director of Planning & Economic Development for Framingham. “This new service will provide convenient access to jobs, schools, shopping, and entertainment.”

    LIFT 9 will operate between 6:10 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. With the addition of the LIFT 9 bus, some existing LIFT routes will see changes in service. LIFT 5 will no longer be servicing Framingham State College and will be increasing service in Hopkinton. Also the LIFT 5 route will be shortened from an 80 minute round trip to an hour. LIFT 6 will operate on a different time schedule, and LIFT 7 will have a slightly different route around Framingham State College.

    For more information on LIFT 9 and other service changes, please visit www.framinghamma.gov or call the LIFT at 508-532-5459.

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  • Street Smarts Talk about Saxonville Roads

    Framingham Historical Society & Museum series continues

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Come explore Saxonville Village and learn how its streets were named with Cynthia Buscone on Sunday, Sept. 17th, from 3-5 p.m. at the Edgell Memorial Library, corner of Edgell Road and Oak St.

    This talk is another in the “Street Smarts” series presented by the Framingham Historical Society and Museum.

    Refreshments following the program. Some older street signs will be available for purchase at the FHSM museum shop in the Edgell Library.

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  • Rail Trail Ale Debuts at John Harvard’s

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – John Harvard’s Brew House Announces the “Rail Trail Ale.”

    John Harvard Brewery has been a dedicated supporter of the Cochituate Rail Trail. As a show of this support the managers and brew master of John Harvard’s Brew House has created its “Rail Trail Ale.”

    Please join us to celebrate the first draw of “Rail Trail Ale” this Thursday night Aug 31st at 6:30pm at John Harvars’ Brew House in Shoppers World.

    Ale sales will help Rail Trail

    A portion of the profits from every pint, pitcher and growler sold will be given to the CRT as a donation to support the development of the trail.

    Framingham Cochituate Rail Trail Committee looks forward to raising a glass with many of you in a toast to the Cochituate Rail Trail.

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  • WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY

    No Sales Tax this Friday & Saturday, August 12 th & 13th.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Massachusetts will have a Sales Tax Holiday this weekend, Saturday, August 12, and Sunday, August 13th, 2006. No sales tax will be charged on non-business retail sales for personal use for any single item priced less than $ 2500. (Total purchases may be over $ 2500, as long as each item is less than $ 2500. Exceptions are “bundled sales” where the total is over $ 2500 because the items cannot be considered separately.)

    Sales of telecommunications services, tobacco products, gas, steam, electricity, motor vehicles, motorboats, meals and items priced over $2,500 are exempt from the holiday and remain subject to the sales tax. Prior sales and layaways are not eligible. Clothing priced over $ 175 and under $ 2500 will not be subject to tax.

    Most rentals, including video rentals, are eligible for the holiday. Exceptions are car and motorized boat rentals.

    When a total transaction is $ 1000 or more, the purchaser must sign a certificate of non-business use provided by the retailer. Certificates are available at: www.mass.gov/dor or retailers can create their own with the same information and signature requirement. The certificates are to protect the retailer from any question as to whether or not the purchase was for personal use.

    Be aware that items purchased with a business account, a business credit card, or business checking account will be subject to the sales tax, even if a certificate is signed, and even if the items are clearly for personal use.

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