August 12, 2008 (22:32:22 EST)
FRAMINGHAM, MA — On Saturday you can get your old files and documents shredded for free courtesy of the Framingham DPW. On August 16, the “Shred-Fest” will be held from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Mt. Wayte Ave. Resource Recovery Center.
The service is free with a valid recycling center permit and will be performed by ProShred Security.
For more information, call 508-532-6001 or visit framinghamma.gov.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be spraying for mosquitoes in neighborhood areas of Framingham on Wednesday, July 23rd between dusk and 11:30PM.
Spraying will be done in neighborhoods of Saxonville including streets in the vicinity of Bradford Rd., Elm St., Danforth St., School St., Brownlea Rd.,Lake Rd. and Old Connecticut Path. Spraying will also be done on streets east of Concord Rd. between Hartford St. and Rt. 9 and in south Framingham in neighborhoods located south of Waverly St.
The Project uses a spray formulation that contains the pesticide product, Anvil to control mosquitoes. Anvil contains the pesticide, sumithrin, which is a synthetic pyrethroid that is classified as a slightly toxic pesticide by the EPA.
Mosquito control applications of sumithrin do not pose a significant risk to people or their pets due to the low toxicity of sumithrin and the small amount used to control mosquitoes. As with any pesticide, people should minimize exposure. If residents see a spray truck approaching, they are advised to go indoors for a few minutes while the spray dissipates. Residents are also advised to close windows facing the street.
A recorded message providing the spray schedule is available at 781-893-5759. If residents have any questions related to the spraying or any questions on mosquitoes, contact the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project at 781-899-5730
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Department of Public Works has developed a “recycling initiatives” calendar with each month focusing on a particular theme. The month of July is “Electronic Recycling Month.”
To promote electronic recyling, the DPW has designated July 24th a free electronic recyling day. Residents are invited to bring their unwanted electronics from noon to 8 p.m. to the Framingham Resource Recovery Center at 255 Mt. Wayte Ave and the fees will be waived. Also, the $ 10 permit for the recycling facility will be waived in exchange for a non-perishable food item donation.
For this one day, if your item “has a cord they’ll take it.” In order to drop off your items you must have a valid Framingham license. Visit framinghamma.gov for a list of accepted items and call the Solid Waste Department at 508-532-6030 for further information.
Related Link: <http://www.framinghamma.gov>
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be spraying for mosquitoes in neighborhood areas of Framingham on Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 between dusk and 11:30 PM.
Spraying will be done in neighborhoods of Saxonville including streets in the vicinity of Elm St., Pinewood Dr., Griffin Rd., Danforth St., School St., Brownlea Rd. and Lake Rd.
Spraying will also be done in south Framingham in neighborhoods located south of Waverly St. If spraying is postponed for any reason; it will be rescheduled for Monday, July 14th.
The Project uses a spray formulation that contains the pesticide product, Anvil to control mosquitoes. Anvil contains the pesticide, sumithrin, which is a synthetic pyrethroid that is classified as a slightly toxic pesticide by the EPA. Mosquito control applications of sumithrin do not pose a significant risk to people or their pets due to the low toxicity of sumithrin and the small amount used to control mosquitoes.
As with any pesticide, people should minimize exposure. If residents see a spray truck approaching, they are advised to go indoors for a few minutes while the spray dissipates. Residents are also advised to close windows facing the street.
A recorded message providing the spray schedule is available at 781-893-5759. If residents have any questions related to the spraying or any questions on mosquitoes, contact the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project at 781-899-5730.
Related Link: <http://www.framinghamma.gov>
FRAMINGHAM, MA – MetroWest and MetroBoston offer parades, fireworks, flea markets, road races, fairs, concerts, and more as part of Fourth of July celebrations.
Below are links to information about local events in Greater Framingham during the 2008 Fourth of July weekend:
Parades and more in Natick, Sudbury, and Lincoln:
Framingham’s Concert on the Green:
Fireworks, concerts and more:
Boston Events:
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June 25, 2008 (20:32:18 EST)
FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Rotary Club will be holding its Second Annual Duck Race on Sunday, July 20th at Simpson Park.
Ducks can be purchased from any Rotarian for $5.00 (a flock of 5 for $20). The Framingham Rotary Club will have a booth at the Concerts on the Green each Friday night until Race Day. The concerts are every Friday evening from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on the Framingham Centre Common on Edgell Road.
The Prizes:
The purchaser of the winning duck will receive a 32″ HD Ready TV;
the second prize is a Bose Wave Radio
and third prize is a GPS system.
All proceeds will go to benefit Framingham Community Charities. Buy a duck and support the Framingham Rotary and through them many local non-profit organizations.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Farmers Market offers great produce, baked goods, flowers, plants, meat, and kettle corn. The market is held every Thursday through October from 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. on the Framingham Centre Common on Edgell Road, near Rt. 9.
Gilson’s has begun to bring a beautiful selection of mums and asters for you doorstep, window boxes or (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Farmer’s Markets are opening on June 12 and 14, 2008. The Thursday market returns to the Framingham Centre Common (aka Village Green) on Thursday, June 12. Hours are 12:30 – 5:30 p.m.. The market will run through October 30th.
The southside market returns to St. Tarcisius’ parking lot on Waverley St. (Rt. 135) on Saturday June 14th. This market runs on Wednesdays from 3 – 6 p.m. and Saturdays’ from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This market will run through October 25th.
Check the website below for further details.
Related Link: <http://www.massfarmersmarkets.org>
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — Volunteers are needed to develop, practice and deploy aid in an emergency response to a town-wide event.
The Framingham Emergency Reserve Corps (FERC) is a group of volunteers who assist the town in its emergency planning and help protect the health of the community. Members are local residents of different ages and abilities. No medical back-ground is necessary!
In the event of disasters, either natural or man-made, FERC volunteers supplement trained emergency personnel, thereby providing a boost in public health resources.FERC members:
Receive FREE emergency trainings.
Staff town flu clinics.
Provide emergency preparedness education to the public.
Interested in Joining? Please come to a meeting on June 12, 2008 at 6:00 PM at the Memorial Building in Nevins Hall.
Meet other volunteers. Hear more about what you can do for Your family! Your friends! Your community!
Need more information? Call the Framingham Board of Health: 508-532-5470.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — A bus trip to Bourne National Cemetery sponsored by Framingham Lodge No 1264 B.P.O ELKS is planned for Sunday May 25th, 2008.
The schedule is as follows:
The cost for this event is $15, which includes transportation – Deluxe Ritche Bus, box lunch and cookout.
First come, first serve, space is limited to 52 seats.
RSVP before May 17th by sending check to: Framingham Lodge No 1264, Box 4747, Framingham, MA 01704. Please include “Bourne trip” on the memo line.
Cook out only is $10.
Bus ride and cook out is open to the public, if you cannot attend, consider sponsoring a veteran.
For more information, contact Tim Rivers at timrivers@rcn.com or Laura Medrano at Medrano@rcn.com or call the Framingham Lodge at (508)875-9262.
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