Be prepared for detours and delays as Framingham Sewer and Road Construction continues.
FRAMINGHAM, MA– Roadwork in town continues this week, (Monday through Friday, June 25th – June 29th, 2012).
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.
The email traffic alert for the week of June 25th – June 29th, 2012 indicates that:
A Street – Construction crews are anticipated to mobilize on the northern end of A Street to begin the final sewer main connection to the A Street Waste Water Management Facility. While construction is in progress, the northern end of (more…)
Access Framingham (AF-TV) to partner with Talking Information Network (TIC), award winning reading service for the visually impaired.
FRAMINGHAM, MA– Access Framingham, the nonprofit public access corporation for the Town of Framingham, has embarked on a new partnership with the Talking Information Center (TIC), an award-winning radio reading service for the blind and visually impaired.
AF-TV carrying award winning reading service for the visually impaired
“As part of our mission to engage and serve this community, we think this alliance with the Talking Information Center is a wonderful way to help facilitate the exchange of ideas and information for a wide audience”, says Access Framingham Executive Director, Bill McColgan.
“We are delighted to be able to provide this service to those in need in Framingham”, says Ron Bersani, the Executive Director of Talking Information Network. “We appreciate the support of Access Framingham”.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – With warmer weather, and ground thawed, work crews have resumed many of the capital improvement projects in Framingham.
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.
Some of the projects include:
Auburn Street – Auburn Street has been re-opened to through traffic. Minor construction activities will take place, reducing traffic patterns to a one lane alternating traffic pattern, please use caution while traveling in this area. Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Edgell Road – Construction crews will mobilize on Edgell Road between Warren Place and Central Street to perform deep gravity sewer installation. Construction activities may restrict normal traffic patterns to a one lane alternating traffic pattern, please use caution while travelling in this area. Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Concord Street(Rt. 126) – Fiber Optic Communication Line installation and Sewer manhole work will occur on Concord Street north of Worcester Road (Route 9) and south of School Street. Construction activities may restrict normal traffic patterns to one lane alternating, please use caution while travelling in this area. Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Sewer main construction activities on Concord Street between Hardy Street and A Street may restrict traffic flow through the construction zone to a one lane alternating traffic pattern between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Sewer manhole work will occur on Concord Street (Rt. 126), south of Worcester Road (Route 9) and north of Gorman Road. Construction activities will not restrict normal traffic patterns, please use caution while travelling in this area. Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Anzio Road – On Monday, April 9th construction crews will mobilize on Anzio Road to begin water main and sewer main construction. While construction activities are in progress, Anzio Road will be closed to through traffic. Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Cypress Street and Mellen Street– Beginning Monday, April 9th construction crews will mobilize on Cypress Street to begin water main and sewer main construction. While construction activities are in progress, Cypress Street will be restricted to local traffic only. Once the work is complete on Cypress Street, construction crews will mobilize to Mellen Street. While construction activities are in progress on Mellen Street, Mellen Street will be restricted to local traffic only between Winthrop Street and Clifford Street. Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m
Police detail officers will be present to ensure safe vehicular and pedestrian travel. If you encounter any problems due to this work, contact the Capital Construction Hotline at (508) 532-6040.
Additional info can be found at the Town of Framingham Dept. of Public Works/Capital Projects website www.BuildingFramingham.com or for state highway projects, bridge replacement work, etc, at the MassDOT website www.massdot.state.ma.us
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Ed Convery passed away last week at the age of 83. Ed was a former teacher and principal in the Framingham Schools, served as president of the Framingham History Center and vice-chair of the Framingham Housing Authority, and he touched the lives of many folks in the Framingham community.
In remembrance of Ed, Access Framingham is honored to replay two episodes of Framingham Tales & Trivia, which Ed taped for our local channel. These are shows he helped produce as part of his own commitment to the Framingham History Center. The programs reflect Ed’s wit and wisdom, and his love for Framingham.
Each edition of Tales and Trivia is one hour in length. These two (more…)
Framingham Library, 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA 01702
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Anyone interested in filling a one-year vacancy on the Board of Trustees of the Framingham Public Library should send a letter of application to the Library by or before noon Thursday, February 9, 2012.
The application should include the applicant’s qualifications and reasons for wishing to become an FPL Trustee.
Application should be sent attention of Ruth Winett, Library Chair, to:
Framingham Library
49 Lexington Street
Framingham, MA 01702
(Applications may also be submitted by email (more…)
The 20th Annual Framingham High School Foundation ''Salute to Framingham'' will be held on Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 at the Sheraton Framingham.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham High School Foundation has announced the 20th Annual Salute to Framingham honorees.
In 1992, the Salute to Framingham was created to honor individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham’s youth. These honorees join a select group of people who have made a real difference in the lives of the children of Framingham.
On Thursday, March 22nd 2012, Salute to Framingham will honor Mark & Karen Curtis and Dave Gudejko.
Since 1989, Mark and Karen Curtis have been sponsoring a free Thanksgiving Day dinner for those in need. With the help of volunteers, Mark and Karen Curtis have prepared and served traditional Thanksgiving meals to thousands of needy families for more than two decades. Last year, at the “Curtis Family Thanksgiving“, nearly 1,700 people had a free, hot Thanksgiving dinner either delivered to their door or served to them at Eagles Hall in Framingham.
The annual Curtis Family Thanksgiving dinner brings together more than 400 members of the community including local business owners, Framingham Girl Scouts, students from Fuller Middle School and Framingham High School and members of Framingham Youth Hockey who donate supplies, money or their time to follow the example that Mark and Karen Curtis have set for the last 23 years.
As owners/operators of the Eagles All-American Grill, the Curtis’ service to the Framingham community continues year round with service to senior residents of Memorial House and the Callahan Senior Center. Through the years, Mark & Karen Curtis have been also a part of community family events ranging from Concerts on the Common to the groundbreaking at Bowditch Field.
Dave Gudejko has been involved in the town of Framingham since moving here in 1978. For almost three decades, Dave has been active in Framingham Baseball in many capacities including serving as president of both Little League and Framingham Babe Ruth. He has coached, chaired many fundraising activities and answered the call whenever he was asked. In addition, Dave worked closely with Framingham Parks and Recreation Department as field liaison where he scheduled fields for more than 1,000 players.
For many years, Dave volunteered to get up before sunrise on cold Sunday mornings to make sure that the kids got safely onto buses to enjoy the Framingham Parks and Recreation department’s ski and snowboard program. That same attitude and spirit was brought to the Marian Boosters when as past president he helped shape that organization. Additionally, Dave has coached CYO basketball and administered many youth programs through St. Bridget’s CYO including community outreach programs, ski trips and bowling.
This year, the Salute to Framingham will present the Jim O’Connor Community Service Award to the Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation. 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. The Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation was established by Framingham Co-operative Bank in 1998 as a reflection of its long-standing commitment to the local community.
In addition to these honorees, the Salute program also recognizes Framingham teachers and staff who make each day “special” in our public schools, and also acknowledges graduating FHS students who positively impact the school community.
The 2012 “You Are Special” recipients are:
Rebecca Morrison, Barbieri Elementary
Sharon Silverman, Brophy Elementary
Deb Hobin, Brophy Elementary
Elizabeth Jeffery, Dunning Elementary
Heather Degnan, McCarthy Elementary
Miriam Lapa Silva, Potter Road Elementary
Jill Coates, Potter Road Elementary
Kerri O’Brien, Stapleton Elementary
Deb Phillips, Cameron Middle School
Lisa Columbo, Fuller Middle School
Vanda Figueiredo, Fuller Middle School
Otto Johnson, Walsh Middle School
Nancy Hulme, Walsh Middle School
Susan DeSimone, FHS
Janice Laakko, FHS
Jayne Carney, Special Education Department
Literacy Program, Woodrow Wilson Elementary – honoring the entire team at Woodrow Wilson for their work with the school-wide vocabulary intiative.
The Salute to Framingham will take place on Thursday, March 22nd at 6:00pm at the Sheraton Framingham Ballroom.
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.
Framingham Road Construction, Traffic Alerts and Detours for January 9th - January 13th, 2012
FRAMINGHAM, MA– Roadwork on in town continues this week, (Monday through Friday, January 9th through January 13th, 2012), with a majority of the work occurring in the Framingham Centre area, along Rt. 9 and Rt. 126.
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.
The email traffic alert for the week of January 9th - January 13th, 2012 indicate that:(more…)
AF-TV to offer daytime television production classes starting in January of 2012.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Interested in learning about television production? Access Framingham has announced new daytime classes will be offered at the AF-TV Community Media Center beginning on January 18th, 2012.
The first daytime workshop will be a three session course in Basic Camcorder use, Access Framingham’s popular entry-level course on how to shoot great video using the studio’s professional-level camcorders. The camcorder workshop will take place on Wednesdays from 11:00am to 1:00pm, from January 18th through February 1st.
All Access Framingham workshops are included in the $30 annual membership fee.
“We have offered evening workshops for several years, and some folks have requested daytime availability,” said Francesca Cerutti-Harris, AF-TV’s Assistant Director for (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Motorists are advised that there may be construction work being performed during daytime hours on the following roads in Framingham during the week of January 2nd, 2012 through January 6th, 2012.
Auburn Street – Due to the location of the construction work zone, Auburn Street will be closed to through traffic. In order to reach the eastern portion of Auburn Street, Auburn Street Extension and Beulah Street, traffic will be directed north on Edgell Road to Central Street, from Central Street to Kellogg Street, from Kellogg Street to Prospect Street, from Prospect Street to Worcester Road west, from Worcester Road west to Beulah Street or Auburn Street.
Concord Street (Rt. 126 South of Worcester Road) – Sewer manhole work will occur on Concord Street south of Worcester Road (Route 9) and Gorman Road. Construction activities will (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Children’s most popular question during the month of December; “How much longer ’til Christmas?” can be answered down to the day, hour, minute and second thanks to NORAD, (The North American Aerospace Defense Command).
For the past couple years the NORAD Santa Tracker website has provided real-time, up to the minute reporting of where Santa is, how many presents he’s delivered, and when he may be at your house — and this year they’ve added links to see real time video of Santa’s delivery route, a virtual “cookie counter”, (to see how many snacks St. Nick eats during his (more…)
