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  • Police Substation to Open in old Tripoli Barber Shop Location

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Monday, March 31th at 1:00 p.m. a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at the Town of Framingham, Police Department’s new Tripoli Community Police Substation located at 904 Waverly Street. The new substation will enhance communication and create a community-centered method of policing.

    Dennis Giombetti, Chair of the Board of Selectmen, stated: “The opening of a community policing station on this site is an important addition to the neighborhood. Since the Tripoli Barbershop moved to their location a few blocks away I have been working with the Police Chief and Lee Mencoboni, the owner of La Cantina and this property to make it a community policing substation. I am very proud that my last official act as a Selectman will be this ceremony. It merges my long standing efforts to invest in public safety and my love for the neighborhood where my father and I grew up. ”

    Framingham Chief of Police Kenneth Ferguson commented: “The implementation of this substation is an excellent example of community policing in action, your police collaborating with public and private partners for the betterment of the community.”

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  • Traffic Alerts & Detours, October 14th – 18th, 2013

    Traffic Alerts & Detours, October 14th – 18th, 2013

    Framingham Traffic Detours sign
    Traffic detours sign, Framingham, MA

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week.

    Construction activities are mostly scheduled to take place between the hours of 7:00am and 4:00pm daily. Use caution and expect delays while traveling in the area.

    The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public Works / Highway Division / Capital Projects website offers residents and visitors to Framingham helpful information about current and upcoming construction projects.

    You can view up to date traffic alerts, maps of project work sites and traffic detours, and sign up to receive email alerts for all or any of the currently listed projects, (see link below for more info).

    Email traffics alert for the week of October 14th – 18th, 2013 indicates that: (more…)

  • Traffic Alerts & Detours, October 5th – 12th, 2013

    Traffic Alerts & Detours, October 5th – 12th, 2013

    Framingham Traffic / Detour Signs
    Drivers are alerted to Be Prepared To Stop, (and wait), as construction continues on Edgell Rd, Concord St. and other roads in Framingham.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (including some work being done during the weekend near Framingham Centre Common).

    Delays due to traffic and detours around some of the work sites can add to driving times, so motorists should plan accordingly.

    The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public Works / Highway Division / Capital Projects website offers residents and visitors to Framingham helpful information about current and upcoming construction projects.

    You can view up to date traffic alerts, maps of project work sites and traffic detours, and sign up to receive email alerts for all or any of the currently listed projects, (see link below for more info).

    Email traffics alert for the week of October 5th – 12th, 2013 indicates that:

    Edgell Road – The following road work will take place near the Framingham Centre Common during the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 5th and Sunday, Oct. 6th, (more…)

  • Saxonville’s Athenaeum Getting a Little Help from its Friends

    Saxonville’s Athenaeum Getting a Little Help from its Friends

    2013 Discover Saxonville's Athenaeum Hall (Fundraiser / Benefit)
    Discover Saxonville’s Athenaeum Hall, Saturday, October 5, 2013

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Discover Saxonville’s Athenaeum! The Athenaeum is getting a little help from its “Friends”.

    Join The Friends of Saxonville for community, culture and cuisine — a reception and concert to benefit the Restoration of The Athenaeum Community Hall at 7:00pm on Saturday evening October 5th, 2013

    Although the exterior of Athenaeum has been restored, the interior is in complete disrepair. Our event goal is to raise $10,000 to help with construction costs, provide furnishings and accessories, (i.e. media equipment and kitchen necessities), and provide operating expense support.

    Event Highlights include delectable Hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar of fine wine and beer, a brief review of the planned restoration of The Athenaeum Community Hall, a concert of Baroque Period selections for Harpsichord and Flute by The Hunt Trio and the event is topped off with decadent desserts, coffee and tea.

    Event Venue is generously donated by (more…)

  • Framingham Construction Detours and Delays (July 1st – July 5th, 2013)

    Framingham Construction Detours and Delays (July 1st – July 5th, 2013)

    Framingham Traffic Detours sign
    Traffic detours sign, Framingham, MA

    FRAMINGHAM, MA– Work on several major roadway, water, sewer and bridge projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, July 1st – July 5th, 2013).

    The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public Works, Highway Division and Capital Projects offers residents and visitors to Framingham helpful information about current and upcoming construction projects.

    The email traffic advisory for the week of July 1st through July 5th, 2013 lists the following projects and advises motorists to expect detours or delays while traveling in these areas: (more…)

  • Route 9 Bridge in Framingham Dedicated to MassDOT Engineer Killed in 2010

    Route 9 Bridge in Framingham Dedicated to MassDOT Engineer Killed in 2010

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — MassDOT Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey, Highway Administrator Frank DePaola, Representative Chris Walsh, and other elected officials today attended the dedication of the Route 9 Bridge over the Sudbury River in Framingham for Greg Vilidnitsky.

    A MassDOT Engineer, Vilidnitsky was struck and killed on Sept. 14, 2010, while working on Route 9 in Framingham.

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  • 2nd Annual Lager Cask Fundraiser to benefit One Mission at The Tavern

    2nd Annual Lager Cask Fundraiser to benefit One Mission at The Tavern

    The Tavern, Framingham, MA
    The Tavern in Downtown Framingham will host a fundraiser to support “One Mission”, a MA based pediatric cancer charity.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – During the 2013 Memorial Day Weekend, on Friday May 24th and Saturday May 25th, The Tavern in Downtown Framingham will be hosting the 2nd Annual Lager Cask Fundraiser (Party!!!) to benefit One Mission.

    “One Mission” is a Massachusetts based charity and serves the needs of pediatric cancer patients and their families living in the greater New England area.

    There will be 24 lager casks available, and tickets are being sold each of the (3) two and a half hour “sessions”.

    Tickets are $10 ahead of time or (more…)

  • Friends of Saxonville Want To Restore Athenaeum Hall

    Friends of Saxonville Want To Restore Athenaeum Hall

    Atheneum Hall (photo)
    The Athenaeum Hall is located on the corner of Watson Place and Concord Street in Saxonville.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Imagine the Athenaeum open to the public once again. Let’s make it happen!

    Please join The Friends of Saxonville at their Annual Meeting on Tuesday April 9th, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the Edwards Church Education Building, 39 Edwards Street in Saxonville to discover how this could become a reality.

    The main agenda item of the meeting is The Friends’ proposal to restore The Athenaeum Hall as “The Athenaeum Community Hall in Saxonville.”

    The Athenaeum Task Force will make a media presentation that includes an historical overview of the Athenaeum, with details of the proposal, ask for your input and answer your questions. This is the perfect time to renew your membership or to join the organization and discover ways that you can help restore the Athenaeum Community Hall to its original purpose and stature.

    Light refreshment from local Saxonville vendors will be served.

    Friends of Saxonville (logo)

    For more information, visit www.saxonville.org or contact John at  (508) 877—6771, or Dave at  (508) 877-7034.

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  • Derek Sanderson, Bruins Legend Book Signing in Framingham

    Derek Sanderson, Bruins Legend Book Signing in Framingham

    [book cover] Derek Sanderson: Crossing the Line
    Derek Sanderson’s “Crossing the Line”, autobiography of Boston Bruins legend — “The outrageous story of a hockey original”
    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Boston Bruins fans will have the opportunity to meet two-time Stanley Cup champion Derek Sanderson at a book signing he will conduct in Framingham on Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 from 11:00am ’til 1:00pm at The Paper Store, located in Shopper’s World, 1 Worcester Rd, (Route 9), Framingham, MA.

    Sanderson will be signing copies of his new book “Crossing the Line:  The Outrageous Story of a Hockey Original”.

    The book is an autobiography of one of hockey’s first rebels and a beloved member of the “Big Bad Bruins,” this book shares how Derek Sanderson’s ferocious style helped lead the team to two Stanley Cup victories in the early 1970s.

    Living life in the fast lane, Sanderson grew his hair long, developed a serious drinking problem, and eventually found himself out of the league and prowling the streets for his next drink.

    In Crossing the Line, Sanderson comes clean on his life in hockey, the demons that threatened to consume him, and the strength and courage it took to fight his way back. Today a successful entrepreneur and speaker, Sanderson’s incredible story is a must read for any fan of hockey.

    (Editor’s note: It was local folklore that in the 1970’s, the round concrete house high-up on the westbound side of Edmand’s Road just after Carter Drive was being built for Sanderson — and that due to his financial downfall he never lived in the house… maybe someone will ask him about this…)

    Derek Sanderson Rumored to Have Concrete House Built in Framingham in 1970's
    This round concrete house was built in the 1970’s. The local rumor at the time was that the house was being built for Derek Sanderson. (Photo courtesy Google Maps/StreetView, www.google.com/maps)

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  • WAAF “Rises Up Against Hunger” December 4th – 6th, 2012

    WAAF “Rises Up Against Hunger” December 4th – 6th, 2012

    WAAF - Boston Radio 97.7 / 107.3
    97.7 / 107.3 WAAF Radio Personalities “LB” and “SPAZ” to pole-sit for 3 days on Rt. 9 in Framingham to raise money for area food banks!

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – 97.7/107.3 WAAF hosts an inaugural event, “WAAF’s Rise Up Against Hunger”, from Tuesday, December 4th to Thursday, December 6th, 2012.

    For three days, WAAF on-air personalities LB and Spaz will rise up on boom cranes, where they will live on a platform suspended high in the sky for three full days in an effort to raise funds for The Greater Boston, Worcester County and New Hampshire Food Banks. For the past 20 years, the station’s personalities had enlisted themselves in various physically challenging stunts in an effort to engage listeners to support area food banks.

    WAAF’s on-air personalities literally “rise up” to live suspended by cranes for three days to raise funds for local food banks

    Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on December 4, LB will “rise up” in a boom crane (more…)