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Watch “TV” Online Instead of Cable

Watch full episodes of t.v. shows online!

FRAMINGHAM, MA – When Community Cabelvision first setup shop in Framingham it expanded our access to audio/video information — beyond channels 2, 4, 5, 7, 27, 38, 44 and 56.. (and the few fuzzy stations we could pick up from Providence, RI and other regional broadcast areas if you got the rabbit ears just right and the weather was clear).

Today we have three companies in Framingham, (Comcast, Verizon and RCN), all selling us more high-def, high-speed, high-priced t.v. programming than anyone could ever possibly consume — and a lot of it is bundled junk.

You have options. You can pull the plug on cable t.v. and watch an amazing amount of news, weather, sports, music videos and even (more…)

July 13, 2010
RMV Services at Framingham AAA

Massachusetts RMV partners with AAA of Southern New England. Framingham office to begin offering services to AAA members on July 21, 2010.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is partnering with the American Automobile Association AAA of Southern New England to offer registration and license renewal services in three Massachusetts AAA offices.

The first Massachusetts AAA office to provide the RMV services was in Worcester on July 8, 2010. The next location will be in Plymouth on July 14th, and finally the Framingham AAA office at 653 Worcester Road, (next to Walgreen on Route 9 at Prospect Street), on July 21, 2010.

While having some Registry of Motor Vehicle service back in Framingham sounds better than nothing, notices from MassDOT only mention that AAA will “offer their members the opportunity to renew their licenses and vehicle registrations“.

Yes, you have to be a AAA member, and so far it appears they will only be offering basic renewal services.

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July 10, 2010
July 4th 2010 Boston Fireworks / Eastern MA Events

Boston Fireworks are July 4th, 2010 at 10:30pm
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Sadly, there are no fireworks in Framingham again this year. Worse, Natick and Marlborough are no longer holding fireworks displays either.

If watching the Boston Pops Concert Fireworks on t.v. just won’t cut it, and you are willing to travel a bit, here’s a list of some of the fireworks displays and other July 4th 2010 holiday weekend events taking place in Metrowest, Boston, Cape Cod and the Islands. (more…)

June 29, 2010
Free Electronics Recycle Event

Framingham, MA – Electronics Recycle Event – June 16, 2010 – Noon to 8:00pm

FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Wednesday June 16, 2010, from 12:00 Noon until 8:00pm, the Town of Framingham Recycle Center is holding a Free! Electronics Recycle Event.

Framingham residents can drop off “anything with a cord“, (tv sets, computers, kitchen appliances, home entertainment equipment, computers, monitors, vacuum cleaners — if it has a cord, they’ll take it).

Residents do not have to have a recycle center sticker for this event, but will be asked to produce a license showing they are a Framingham resident.

In lieu of payment, the Recycle Center is asking that residents donate (1) non-perishable food item for each electronic item dropped-off. The food items will be donated to local food pantries.

The Framingham Recycle Center is located 255 Mt. Wayte Ave., (between Franklin St. and Fountain St., accross from Farm Pond).

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June 14, 2010
Framingham Daze Family Fair (and Duck Race)

"Adopt" a duck for $5, or a flock of (5) for $20!

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Rotary Club will be holding it’s Framingham Daze Family Fair and the much anticipated Duck Race on Saturday June 12, 2010 from 11:00am until 4:00pm at Butterworth Park, (located at the corner of Grant St. and Bishop St.)

Money raised by the Framingham Rotary Club has been donated to improving Butterworth Park including installation of new playground equipment, a gazebo and more over the past few years. Improvements to Butterworth Park are one of the many worthwhile, local, charitable works funded by the club.

The Framingham Daze Family Fair will (more…)

June 11, 2010
European Fire Ants

Myrmica Rubra (European Fire Ant). Photo courtesy of Gary Alpert at en.wikipedia

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Professor Eldridge Adams studies the “behavioral and population ecology of social insects” at the University of Connecticut. Working with Wen Chen, a Ph.D student, Adams is researching the spread of Myrmica rubra, or the European Fire Ant which is part of the INANE, (“INvasive Ants of New England”) project.

Adams contacted Darren Guertin, (Framingham’s Conservation Agent), asking that people, especially those involved with nature centers, wildlife sanctuaries, and similar organizations report any sighting of the ants.

The ants are red in color with a darker shade of red to the head. They primarily live under fallen trees, stones and in the soil. They build colonies which consists of many nesting sites with up to 100 queens. Considered an invasive species, the aggressive European Fire Ant eats (more…)

June 10, 2010
Petting Zoo, Camel Rides and More in Pinefield

Traveling Zoo at Pinefield Shopping Center, June 9th through 13th, 2010.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – If you head down to Pinefield Shopping Center this week you might find a camel or kangaroo in your usual parking spot.

Once again, Records & Burpee Traveling Zoo will be set up in the parking lot directly across from the McAullife Branch Library June 9 – 13, 2010 from 11:00am until approximately 9:00pm.

The kids petting zoo, camel rides, pony rides, moonwalk rides and carnival foods concessions, (cotton candy, carmel apples, fried dough and more), are always a popular end of the school year treat for families with young kids.

The Traveling Zoo, named for owners Larry Records and Alexandra Burpee usually arrive with (more…)

June 7, 2010
Circus Una Motorcycle Aerialists at Paramount HD

Circus Una, all female highwire, trapeze and motorcycle daredevil performers at Paramount Harley-Davidson, Framingham, MA, June 5, 2010.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Circus Una, a female daredevil duo will be performing outdoors in the Paramount Harley-Davidson parking lot on Saturday, June 5, 2010.

The star of the show, Una Mimnagh, performs aerial feats and dances on a trapeze suspended from a motorcycle while it’s ridden across a high wire. Una will be performing at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Una’s performances are part of Paramount Harley-Davidson’s open house event. In addition to the high-wire act, Richard Turner, “The Cheat” will be performing dazzling sleight of hand card manipulations. There will be a kids corner with family fun activities, music, food, prize give-aways, (along vendors and open house specials on motorcycle gear).

Also planned for the day is a H.O.G., (Harely Owners Group), Motorcycle Show with judging starting at noon and and trophy’s awarded at 3:00pm. While you’re checking out the bikes, grab a $5 per plate BBQ lunch “while it lasts”.

Events are planned throughout the day, from 9:30am until 4:30pm.

Paramount Harley-Davidson is located at 266-300 Waverly Street, (Route 135), Downtown Framingham, MA.

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June 2, 2010
Metrowest Colonials Semi-Pro Football

Nick Ferrera, Quarterback for the Metrowest Colonials on the gridiron.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Metrowest Colonials, a Framingham based semi-pro football team is scheduled to play the first three games of it’s season at Framingham State College‘s football stadium on July 17, 24 and 31, 2010. Adult tickets are $6.00, Teens 13-18 and Seniors are $3.00, and kids 12 and under are free.

The “double-A” team, which is owned and managed by Framingham resident Mario Alvarez is affiliated with the NEFL, (New England Football League), the largest semi-pro league in the country. The NEFL is also the only league that is sanctioned by the NCAA, (National Collegiate Athletic Association).

Alvarez explained that the NEFL, which was started in 1994 with just four teams now runs three divisions, (A, Double-A, and Triple-A), and has forty-three teams.

The league serves as a regional alternative for players who either do not attend college or attend a school which doesn’t have a football team. The NEFL which has seen expansion nearly every year since it’s inception now organizes what is referred to as “NEFL2“, a developmental league which provides new (more…)

May 31, 2010
Fox News Zip Trip & Town Poll

Fox News Zip Trip to Framingham, June 18th!

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Fox News has a feature called “Zip Trips” where they visit a city or town and show off the local legends and lore, best eateries and top students, and whatever info they can to help promote the “best of” that town.

On Friday June 18, 2010, Fox News will be Zip Tripping to Framingham and broadcasting from Cushing Memorial Park.

To prepare for the trips, Fox News runs a “Town Poll” — an online questionnaire to collect info and suggestions from citizens of the Town.

The questionnaire asks:

1. Name the one (more…)

May 26, 2010