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Framingham Mosquito Spraying July 20, 2023

East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project in Framingham.

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquito populations in Framingham on Thursday, July 20th, 2023.

The spraying will take place in the South Framingham, including the Coburnville-Tripoli neighborhoods. Spraying route includes areas located south of Waverly Street near Fay Road, Bethany Road, Winthrop Street, Hollis Street, Irving Street, Bates Road, Hickory Hill Lane, Jodie Road, (and many other side-streets and smaller roads in same area).
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News Staff

July 14, 2023

General Interest, Health & Fitness

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MA Gov. Proclaims “Hurricane Preparedness Week” July 9-15, 2023

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has declared July 9-15, 2023, to be “Hurricane Preparedness Week,” recognizing the importance of preparing for the impact of extreme weather.

Hurricane Gloria approaching New England on September 27, 1985, (image by HurricaneMan895 at Wikimedia Commons)

While the Atlantic hurricane season runs [officially] from June 1st through November 30th — the most active time for these storms in Massachusetts is August and September.

According to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), which is headquartered in Framingham, “Hurricanes have the power to cause widespread devastation, and can affect both coastal and inland areas. Threats from hurricanes include: storm surge, high winds, heavy rainfall, inland flooding, subsequent tornadoes, ocean rip currents”.
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News Staff

July 11, 2023

General Interest

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Framingham Fire Department Receives $3,186 Fire Prevention Grant

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Fire Department has received a $3,186 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers.

The award will be used to assist with fire investigations to help fire investigators more efficiently investigate and determine the cause of a fire.
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News Staff

July 6, 2023

General Interest

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Framingham Medical Reserve Corps Seeking Volunteers

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Medical Reserve Corps unit needs new volunteers, especially nurses, and doctors.

Created after Sept 11, 2001, the Medical Reserve Corps is a federally-recognized and state-supported “community-based group of volunteers who assist local public health departments to promote healthy living as well as to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergency events.”

Massachusetts currently has 12 units across the Commonwealth.

Here in Framingham, the Medical Reserve Corps can be seen assisting at vaccine clinics and providing a first-aid tent at events like the Framingham Farmers’ Market and the 2023 Farm Pond fireworks.
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News Staff

June 29, 2023

General Interest, Health & Fitness

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Framingham Fireworks! Stars & Stripes Event Friday June 30th 2023

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Growing up in Framingham in the 1960’s or 1970’s, chances are on the 4th of July you watched the fireworks over Farm Pond. In the 80’s and 90’s the fireworks were launched over migratory wetlands that used to exist between Shopper’s World and the Natick Mall. As the area became more developed, (and the wetlands destroyed), with the end of 90’s came the end of fireworks in Framingham.

Campaigning for Framingham Mayor Charlie Sisitsky promised to “bring back Framingham fireworks“, and for the first time in more than 20 years, there will be fireworks — and for the first time in about 40 years they will be displayed over Farm Pond!

On Friday, June 30, 2023 the “Stars & Stripes over Framingham” events at Farm Pond Park begin at 3:00pm when FREE public parking lots open and will conclude with a fireworks display over Farm Pond which is scheduled to start at about 9:00pm. The fireworks display should last about 20 minutes, (display is by the same company that does the City of Boston’s July 4th Fireworks!)
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Randy Harris

June 25, 2023

General Interest

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Framingham Man Indicted on Felon in Possession of Firearms Charges

Edwin Alago, 42, of Framingham, MA, indicted on felon in possession of a firearms, (Framingham Police booking photo from related arrest in 2022).

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The U.S. Justice Department’s Office of State Attorney, Massachusetts Division announced a Framingham man Edwin Alago, 42 was indicted on two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Alago was previously arrested on related state charges and will appear in federal court at a later date.

According to the indictment, in May 2021, Alago possessed a SCCY .9mm CPX-2 semi-automatic pistol bearing a defaced serial number and seven rounds of .9mm ammunition.
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News Staff

June 8, 2023

General Interest

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Hanson’s Farm to Host [Day Before] Fathers Day Beer Garden

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Fathers Day is Sunday June 18th, 2023.

On Saturday, (the day before Fathers Day), two Framingham favorites Hanson’s Farm and Jack’s Abby Brewery come together in honor of Fathers, (and two thing popular with many Dads — farms and beer!).
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News Staff

May 31, 2023

General Interest

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Cyanobacteria Bloom Closes Waushakum Pond

Cyanobacteria Bloom closes Waushakum Pond, Framingham MA (May 30, 2023)

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Memorial Day weekend and recent hot temperatures brought swimmers to the shores of local beaches, unfortunately for those wanting to swim in Framingham’s Waushakum Pond the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MA DPH) has issued a PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY for the body of water.

On May 30th, 2023, the Framingham Park & Recreation Department notified the public (via social media) that the body of water is UNSAFE FOR PEOPLE AND PETS!

Notices warn residents intending to use Waushakum for recreation:
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News Staff

May 31, 2023

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Mosquito Control Spraying in Framingham April 24th-28th, 2023

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be conducting an application of the biological larvicide, Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis), to control mosquito larvae in large wetlands.

Wetlands currently being evaluated for this application in Framingham are located by Angelica Dr., Callahan State Park, Fairbanks Rd., Palmer Rd. and Walnut St. The application, typically done by helicopter, will be done manually with personnel “on the ground”. The application will take place between April 24, 2023 and April 28, 2023. The Bti will be applied in a granular formulation by trained applicators in wetland areas.
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News Staff

April 21, 2023

General Interest

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Framingham Food Pantry Restarts In-Person Evening Meals

Pearl Street Cupboard & Cafe, Framingham Food Pantry.

FRAMINGHAM, MA — United Way of Tri-County announced that in-person evening meals at the Pearl Street Cupboard & Cafe in Framingham will be served starting Wednesday, March 1, 2023. In-person was halted at the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hot evening meals will be served inside the warm, comfortable Cafe located in the “Nutting Building” at 46 Park St, Framingham, MA, (beginning at 4:45 p.m.) Evening meal take-out is still available.
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News Staff

February 28, 2023

General Interest

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