April 02, 2008 (20:10:29 EST)
FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Town of Framingham has a new selectman and planning board member as a result of Tuesday’s election.
See election results of the April 1, 2008 election at:
Town Offices:
http://www.framinghamma.gov/web/pages/official_election_results_2008_offices.htm
Town Meeting Members:
http://www.framinghamma.gov/web/pages/official_election_results_2008_tmm.htm
Related Link: <http://www.framinghamma.gov/web/pages/official_election_results_2008_offices.htm>
FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Friday, October 13th, fresh from one meeting and on her way to the next, State Rep. Debby Blumer apparently suffered a heart attack while at the wheel of her car, which rolled into a guard rail on Dudley Road.
A police officer working a detail nearby ran to the car and administered CPR. A second officer left a nearby funeral procession and used a defibrillator but was unable to revive her. Blumer had had a mild heart attack some years ago and was taking medication and regular stress tests, and was under a doctor’s care.
On Monday, October 16 at 10:30 a.m. family and friends will gather for services at Temple Beth Am, 300 Pleasant St., Framingham. The Blumer family home will have a memorial observance from Monday after the burial through Wednesday from noon to 9 p.m.
Massachusetts State Representative Debby Blumer Donations in Blumer’s memory can be made to the Angel Fund at 649 Main St., Wakefield, MA 01880; Danforth Museum of Art at 123 Union Ave., Framingham, MA, 01702-8291; or the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Blumer was elected as one of Framingham’s two state representatives in 2000 and was running unopposed for re-election this year. According to Secretary of State William Galvini’s office, it is too late to put a replacement name on the ballot and Blumer’s seat could be won by anyone eligible and willing to serve who gets the most votes on election day through a write-in campaign.
Blumer was a full-time representative, always available to help her constituents. She was an active, valuable participant in several Framingham organizations and committees and a familiar face at area events. She leaves a big hole in the community and legislature and will be missed for her smiling, positive presence as well as her contributions.
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FRAMINGHAM,MA – The Framingham Board of Selectmen has extended the public comment period on the final draft of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan and Recommendations, as prepared by consultant David Lieb of Liebstudios.
The public may inspect copies of this plan during normal business hours at the following locations: 1) The Selectmen’s Office in the Memorial Building (150 Concord Street), 2) The main branch of the library (49 Lexington Street), and 3) The McAuliffe branch of the library (10 Nicholas Road).
The recommendations are also available on the town’s website at www.framinghamma.gov. The recommendations are also available on audio cassette.
Please contact Ron Rego, ADA Coordinator, at 508-532-5518 for more information on how to access these audio cassettes. Members of the public should submit their input to the Selectmen’s Office no later than Friday, October 27, 2006 at 5 PM. These comments and suggestions should be addressed to: Board of Selectmen, 150 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01702 or via email to: selectmen@framinghamma.gov.
The Disability Commission will also hold a public hearing on the transition plan and recommendations on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 7:00 PM in the Public Hearing Room. A full copy of the plan and recommendations with attachments is available for viewing in the Selectmen’s Office.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham will celebrate Town Meeting Day on Sunday, October 22nd through the efforts of Town Moderator Joel Winett, who spearheaded the idea.
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 6: Section 15PP. Town Meeting Day states:
“The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting a Town Meeting Day in commemoration of the holding of the first town meeting, recommending that said day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.”
Framingham Town Meeting Members, elected officials, and all town residents are invited to an event in appreciation of Town Meeting Members’ public service.
Town Meeting Day will be observed on Sunday, October 22, 2006 in the Costin room of the main library at 3:00 pm.
This event is co-sponsored by the Library Trustees, who will provide some light refreshments.
Fred Wallace, of the Framingham Historical Society and Museum will present a brief talk on the history of Framingham and Town Meeting.
Afterwards, Town Meeting Members can socialize with other Town Meeting Members, elected officials, and residents.
FRAMINGHAM, MA — Don’ forget to vote in the primary on Tuesday, September 19th. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to nominate your choice to serve in the State Legislature, as Governor and other state officers and members of the United States Congress.
Click here if you need to know where to vote: Where Do I Vote? You can also see the Democratic and Republican ballots to review the choices before you visit the polls by clicking on the link.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA – Voter turnout was 16 percent in Framingham’s annual election.
Winners were: Board of Selectmen: Jason Smith; Planning Board: Tom Mahoney and Carol Spack; School Committee: Pam Richardson and Andy Limeri; Keefe Tech School Committee: Nelson Goldin, Argentina Arias, and Esther Hopkins; Town Moderator: Joel Winett.
At the first Board of Selectmen meeting following the election, Dennis Giombetti was voted chair.
The detailed official results of the 2006 Annual Town Election on April 4, 2006 can be found on the town gevernment website.
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FRAMINGHAM,MA – Framingham polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the annual election. Voters will choose candidates for the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, School Committee, and other positions.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA –The Framingham Interfaith Clergy Association will hold an Interfaith Candlelight Vigil for Healing, Civility, and Cooperation in Framingham.
The vigil will the eve of the elections, Monday April 3rd at 6:00 PM in front of the Memorial Building and will include the lighting of candles and praying for those who are running for office.
This action is in response to what religious leaders of Framingham consider to be a continuing deterioration in the atmosphere and attitudes in public discourse in our community. Our hope is that public leaders and candidates will be present to support a common desire to take constructive steps in working together as a community.
However, no candidates will be endorsed and no positions on political issues will be taken – all candidates will have the same prayers for guidance, compassion and cooperation said for them.
The vigil itself will only be about twenty minutes and then we will make teams of clergy and laypeople who will go to say prayers of blessing at each of the ten polling locations in Framingham.
Everyone is invited to come and participate!
Fifteen clergy have committed to participating.
If you have any questions, please contact the Rev. Rich Hurst at the Lutheran Church of Framingham (508-877-2550 or revhurst@rcn.com )
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Massachusetts Turnpike Authority Chairman Matthew Amorello will come to Framingham next week to present to the START Framingham Partnership and Friends of Saxonville a $16,000 award intended to bring more visitors to Framingham.
The two organizations collaborated on a proposal to the MTA’s Tourism Office with the overall purpose of building Framingham as a cultural destination. The money will allow them to produce coordinated promotional materials that will make the traveling public more aware of the many artistic and cultural opportunities in town, including those originating in the downtown area, in Saxonville, on the Centre Common, in artists’ studios and in the many venues where art is being produced and experienced.
One of the first tasks of the START Partnership will be to convert its Cultural Audit, which formed the basis for the online Framingham Cultural Directory (framinghamma.gov/cultural) into marketing tools for these cultural events.
Friends of Saxonville intends to undertake a marketing campaign to promote its four current initiatives: Historic Athenaeum Hall, the Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, the recently restored Danforth Bridge and Saxonville’s Historic Walk.
“This tourism promotion grant is a great beginning for this year’s “Spring into Arts” events all over Framingham”, State Representative Debby Blumer stated. “I’m particularly pleased that the START Partnership and Friends of Saxonville are being recognized for their contributions to our active, vibrant community.”
Mr. Amorello will be at the Ablondi Room in the Memorial Building at 3pm on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 to officially present this award to START and Friends of Saxonville. A reception will follow the presentation.
The Mission of the START Framingham Partnership is to strengthen community life in Framingham and contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of the town by broadening, deepening and diversifying participation in the arts and cultural activities. START is supported by grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the CARLISLE Foundation of Framingham, MA as well as the Town of Framingham, Framingham-based businesses and many dedicated volunteers.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham candidates debates and nights are scheduled as follows:
Monday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m., Scott Hall, (next to First Parish Church,) 24 Vernon Street, off Edgell Road.
Monday, March 20, 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing Room, lower level of the Memorial Building, 150 Concord Street.
Wednesday, March 23, 6:30 p.m., Woodrow Wilson School, 169 Leland St. Candidates Forum sponsored by Framingham Community Connections.
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