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  • Framingham Small Businesses Awarded SBA Loans

    Framingham Small Businesses Awarded SBA Loans

    United States Small Business Administration (SBA)
    The SBA introduces two new loan programs for small business owners in 2011. See below for more info.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – According to the 2011 Business Loan Detail for Masssachusetts published by the U.S. Small Business Administration, (“SBA”), Framingham business owners have been approved to receive approximately $2.5 Million in SBA backed loans for 2011.

    The SBA does not lend money to small businesses — instead the agency establishes programs and  guidelines and then guarantees repayment of loans made by local commercial lenders to SBA approved small business owners.

    Some of the businesses to make the 2011 list (more…)

  • Shredfest – Confidential Paper Shredding Event

    Shredfest – Confidential Paper Shredding Event

    2011 Shred-Fest -- Framingham paper recycling event.
    Shred-Fest, April 16, 2011

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham Department of Public Works is holding Shred-Fest: Confidential Paper Shredding Event on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 8:00AM until 2:00PM at the Resource Recovery Center, (the old incinerator building), 255 Mt Wayte Ave, Framingham, MA.

    The shredding service is FREE to Framingham residents with a valid recycling center permit. Shredding will beperformed by Northeast Record Retention, LLC.

    For more info, call (508) 532-6001.

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  • Race to Nowhere

    Race to Nowhere

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Teachers Association is sponsoring a screening of “Race to Nowhere” in the Framingham High School Auditorium on Monday, April 25, 2011, from 7:00Pm – 9:00PM.

    The film which is currently screening at many schools and communities across the country is, “a call to action for families, educators, and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens.”

    Tickets are $10 for Adults and $5 for Students, ($12/$6 at the door).  Proceeds to support the FTA Scholarship Fund.  Tickets available online at: http://rtnframinghamhs.eventbrite.com

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  • Two 6-Story Towers Planned For Tech Park

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 9:15 p.m. in the Blumer Community Room of the Memorial Building, 150 Concord Street, Framingham, Massachusetts to consider the application of Framingham CFII, LP and The Congress Group Inc. for a Special Permit for Land Disturbance.

    The permit is in regards to a proposal to construct two six-story buildings which will be connected by a common connector building at 125, 135 and 137 Pennsylvania Avenue.

    The properties consist of the former home of International Paper and other office buildings built in the 1960’s and 1970’s.  The properties are in the Framingham Industrial Park, (which is located between Rt. 30, Rt.9 and the MassPike and is best known as the home of (more…)

  • Town Wants to Buy Two 2-Family Homes

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Housing Authority has issued a Legal Notice that it is looking for two 2-family houses to buy. The Authority issued a REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS which are to be, “received and evaluated on a rolling basis as described in [this] RFP until the Authority has selected a property for purchase”.

    Proposals will be received until the initial opening deadline of 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 18, 2011 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Framingham Housing Authority.

    If the Authority does not select a Proposal for purchase (more…)

  • Framingham Taxpayers Association is Back

    FRAMINGHAM, MA -The Framingham Taxpayers Association, or “FTPA” has been re-established and re-activated.  The organization which operates as a fiscal watchdog over “the interests of residential property taxpayers“, and “advocates for fiscally responsible and cost-effective town government“, is gearing up to counter any Proposition 2 1/2 tax override.

    Citing the fact that taxpayers must live within their means, the group’s mission is to organize voters to oppose raising taxes, and to see that municipal government lives within the means taxpayers already provide.

    The FTPA was originally formed in 2003, “to serve as advocates for Framingham Taxpayers”. In a press release, February 12, 2011, the FTPA lists the officers (and members of the FTPS Executive Committee), as:

    • Enzo Rotatori, (Chairman)
    • Karl Thober, (Treasurer)
    • Roxana Sanchez, (Secretary)

    And two additional members of the FTPA Executive Committee:

    • Doug Freeman
    • Jack Prindiville

    Rotatori, Freeman and Prindiville were part of the founding of the original FTPA organization in 2003.  The five members of the Executive Committee serve without compensation.

    A press release issued earlier today promises that “Framingham residents will be reading and hearing more details regarding FTPA activity in the coming weeks and months.”

    For additional information about the FTPA , contact Enzo Rotatori, FTPA Chairman, (508) 872-6817, or email: erotatori@verizon.net or Doug Freeman, (508) 596-9351 or email: freeman_doug@yahoo.com

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    Enzo Rotatori (Chairman): 508-872-6817 | erotatori@verizon.net.

    Doug Freeman: 508-596-9351 | freeman_doug@yahoo.com.

  • Eagles Feeding at Sudbury River

    Eagles Feeding at Sudbury River

    PHOTO - American Bald Eagle, Framingham, MA, January 31, 2011
    One of a pair of American Bald Eagles photographed on the banks of the Sudbury River in Framingham on January 31, 2011. (Photo courtesy of Wayne Dion, www.dion.com)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Sunday, (January 30, 2011), Framingham photographer Wayne Dion spotted an American Bald Eagle near the Sudbury River by Central Street in Saxonville.

    Unfortunately, he didn’t have enough time to photograph the bird that day.

    The following morning, (Monday, 1/31/2010), at 8:00am, Dion was on his way out to an appointment, but took time to look for the eagle.  To his surprise, he spotted not just one, but a pair! He briefly photographed them, then went to his appointment.

    While the early bird may get the worm, it’s the early photographer that gets the bird!

    When he returned about an hour later he spotted the (more…)

  • Salute To Framingham Announces Honorees

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – In 1992, the Salute to Framingham was created to honor individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham’s youth. Since then, the Salute to Framingham has become one of Framingham’s most celebrated annual events. This year’s honorees join a select group of people who have made a real difference in the lives of the children of Framingham.

    On Thursday, March 24th, Salute to Framingham will honor Michael Grilli and Joey Sementelli.

    In addition to these honorees, the Salute program also recognizes Framingham teachers and staff who make each day “special” in our public schools.  We also acknowledge graduating FHS students who positively impact the school community.

    This year, the Salute to Framingham will present the Jim O’Connor Community Service Award to F-SEPAC (Framingham Special Education Parent Advisory Council).  Named for former FHS Athletic Director and founder of the Salute to Framingham, this award honors an organization whose work benefits the youth of Framingham. Framingham Special Education Parent Advisory Council is co-chaired by Cheryl Caira and Susan Arndt.

    The Salute to Framingham Dinner will take place on Thursday, March 24th at the Sheraton Framingham Ballroom.  Complete details and ticket information are available at:

    Proceeds from the Salute to Framingham benefit the Framingham High School Foundation.  All proceeds from the event are used to benefit FHS students by supporting activities, the arts, and athletics at the school.

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  • Framingham Town Election Info (2011)

    Framingham Town Election Info (2011)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The following contains information about running for Town Office, running for Town Meeting, as well as voter info, general candidate and election info and key dates related to the 2011 Framingham Town Election.

    2011 - Framingham Annual Town Election Info
    Framingham's Annual Town Election will be held April 5th, 2011. Help decide who will serve in your town's government — vote!

    Nomination papers for those planning to run for Town Offices in 2011 were available from the Town Clerk on November 29, 2010.  To be nominated, candidates for Town Offices needed to return the nomination papers with  the valid signatures of  fifty registered Framingham voters.  (These dates and requirements were for “Town Offices” only, not for Town Meeting Member candidates).

    Candidates for Town Office who did complete the nomination process now have until (more…)

  • “Neighbor Brigade” Launches Framingham Chapter

    “Neighbor Brigade” Launches Framingham Chapter

    Framingham Neighbor Brigade
    Framingham Neighbor Brigade – ‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors’ Network Provides Helping Hand for Local Residents in Crisis

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Tapping into the nation’s growing spirit of volunteerism, Neighbor Brigade, today announced the launch of its Framingham chapter, adding to its proven “neighbors helping neighbors” network.

    With chapters throughout New England, Neighbor Brigade is a non-profit organization that transforms local communities into caring centers where volunteers are mobilized to help their neighbors during times of crisis.

    Unlike existing for-profit family support services, Framingham Neighbor Brigade is made up of neighborhood volunteers and is completely free of charge. Using the most current Web-based community-building tools, Neighbor Brigade helps supplement where immediate family and friends cannot cover the day-to-day household needs of those experiencing a sudden family tragedy, trauma or critical illness, such as providing local rides, preparing meals and running small errands. Neighbor Brigade services are (more…)