News and local information about Framingham, MA (USA)
Yesterday, on March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed into law; H.R. 4872 – Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010, (commonly referred to as “The Health Care Bill”).
While claims of “Medicare death squads”, “Government Takeover of Health Care”, and pundits claiming the bill will force employers to layoff or fire existing employees, (and make it unaffordable for them to hire anyone new), there does not appear to be (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Dave Hutchinson, host of Political Round Table, will be interviewing four of the five candidates for the Board of Selectmen which includes two incumbents.
Interviews will start with twelve year incumbent Charles Sisitsky.
Be sure to catch this program which will be seen:
Monday, March 8 @ 6:00 p.m. And
Tuesday, March 9 at 8:00 a.m. and Noon
Thursday, March 11 at 9:00 p.m.
This program may be viewed on Comcast, Channel 9, RCN,
Channel 3 and Verizon Channel 43.
If it’s Political it’s Political Round Table Discussion.
FRAMINGHAM, MA — You Are Invited to a MetroWest Forum on Economic Reform and Senate Bill 2270.
On February 8, 2010, Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland), the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, and Senate President Therese Murray filed Senate Bill 2270, An Act to Promote Economic Development Throughout the Commonwealth. This bill seeks to (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Nobscot Neighbors and Espresso Paulo are pleased to bring you a presentation by The Framingham Department of Public Works “Everything you ever wanted to know about Water, Sewer and Roadway projects coming to Nobscot..” Monday night March 1, 2010, from 7 9 PM, in The Peloquin Room at The Heritage, Nobscot.
We are delighted to have this opportunity to hear from DPW on the major projects about to begin in the Nobscot area of Framingham. The scope of work in Nobscot that we will hear about exceeds that which is typical of a routine project year. This is also true for other areas of Town.
While DPW might touch on some of these other endeavors, the primary focus of this meeting will be the projects in Nobscot.
We expect this to be another exciting Nobscot Neighbors event – Everyone is welcome!
Coffee prepared by Paul Ashton, Potluck Dessert
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Join host Dave Hutchinson and candidate for Governor Christy Mihos for a one on one interview on Dave’ Political Roundtable Discussion program. Topics that will be discussed are current issues that effect us all.
Be sure to catch this program which will be seen:
If it’s political it’s Political Round Table Discussion.
Today was election day in Massachusetts to decide who will succeed Senator Ted Kennedy. I didn’t head to vote until around 5:30 p.m.
As the snow fell in bigger and bigger clumps, the driveway in and out of the King School was clogged with cars, more than I’ve ever experienced when going to vote.
The closest experience was some years ago when I recall there was an overide on the ballot. I think of it as the walkers vs. strollers election. At the time I saw more seniors with walkers and more young parents with strollers than at any other election in memory.
Tonight I saw a variety of ages again. I was struck by the number of parents with very young children toughing it out. I saw one mother with a heavy baby carrier in one hand, holding a small child by the hand with the other, making her way through the slushy and snowbordered parking area, silhouetted by the oncoming headlights of a line of cars.
The voters were out, and determined. They were galvanized by the contest.
Having a son in the service, the voters validated his commitment to protect our way of life and freedom to vote.
Framingham, MA — On January 26, 2010, Secretary of State William Galvin, Rep. Pam Richardson, Selectman Chair Ginger Esty, Pastor Elias Monteiro, Rev Faith Tolson and other local leaders will Kick Off Framingham’s 2010 Census Complete Count Committee.
Effort will emphasize Census is Easy, Safe and Important
The event will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA — Wednesday, Dec. 30 2009 is the deadline to register to vote for the Jan. 19, 2010 Sspecial Senate Election.
Thursday, Dec. 31 is the deadline to be enrolled as a Democrat or Republican in order to participate in the 2010 party caucuses and conventions, which nominate candidates for statewide offices.
The Framingham Democratic Town Committee holds its caucus 2/21 to elect delegates to the state convention (June 4-5). For more information, www.framinghamdems.org
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Paulini Loam LLC continues its quest for a permit to build a concrete plant at 597 Old Connecticut Path. Although meeting opposition from abutters, the Town permitting officials, and Town Meeting since 2005, Paulini is pursuing permission through the courts and through the ZBA.
The proposed plant would be located behind Suburban Shell Service Station and adjacent to Cochituate Brook Reservation, the Cochituate Rail Trail, Reardon Park, and the Oaks Neighborhood. Neighbors feel that not only will the plant negatively impact the area, but also add to the already heavy traffic along Old Connecticut Path.
The next ZBA hearing about a special permit is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, at 8:30 p.m. in the Blumer Room in the Memorial Building.
Residents interested in voicing their opinions are urged to attend the meeting and to sign an online petition. The petition already has more than 375 signatures.
Online Petition: http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/no-special-permit-for-concrete-plant.html