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  • MassDOT Forum on Route 9 Resurfacing

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – MA Dept. of Transportation’s (MassDOT) Highway Division is holding a forum for businesses that may be impacted by the planned Route 9 Resurfacing Project from the Southborough/Framingham town line to Maine Avenue in Natick.

    MassDOT would like to provide the affected businesses with specific background on the project in order to address their anticipated questions on traffic and access to their properties. The forum is taking place on Thursday, December 17th from 8:30 ­ 10:30 AM, in meeting space being provided by the Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Road in Framingham.

    Given the impacts of this project on both Framingham and Natick, if you know of businesses that will be affected, please let them know about the forum.

    Jessica Strunkin, Deputy Director of Public Policy & Public Affairs for the 495/MetroWest Partnership is coordinating registration for this event. Please contact her at (774) 760-0495 ext. 103 or jessica@495partnership.org.

  • Forum on the War of Drugs

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Why are we spending so much money — and still not succeeding? The Failure of the War on Drugs, a Forum & Discussion,sponsored by the New England Association of Drug Court Professionals will be held on Monday, November 16, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Costin Room, Framingham Public Library, Lexington Street, Framingham.

    Speakers:

    • Rep. Pam Richardson (host)
    • Sheriff James V. DiPaola: Middlesex County Sheriff
    • Attorney David White: Chair, MA Bar Association’s Drug PolicyTask Force
    • Judge Robert Ziemian: founder of Massachusett’s first drug court

    Moderated by Roberta Leis, Join Together, A project of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University.

    For more information contact the Office of Rep. Pam Richardson (617)722-2582 or email Rep.PamRichardson@hou.state.ma.us

  • Cochituate Rail Trail Design Discussion July 22nd

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Friends of Saxonville Board, Framingham Cochituate Rail Trail, (CRT), Committee, and the Framingham Community and Economic Development Department are pleased to announce that the CRT Committee will be holding a discussion on their preliminary Trail design plans on Wednesday July 22nd at 7:00 P.M. in the Blumer Community Room in the Memorial Building.

    There will be plenty of opportunity to review the plans and provide your input and comments. The organizations are looking for a lively discussion and input from the public.

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  • Memorial Day Observances in Framingham 2009

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – This year’s theme at the Framingham Memorial Day ceremonies will be, “Let us not forget our fallen veterans.”

    Assemble at 8 a.m. at the rear of the Memorial Building.

    At each location the service will include: Officer of the Day Abbey Anderson; Prayer by unit Chaplain Robert Anspach; Placing of the wreaths: Cmdr. Pinsley Post 157 (more…)

  • Informational Sessions for the Ride Service in Framingham and Natick

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — On July 1, 2009, the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) is taking over the RIDE service for Framingham and Natick. Four public sessions are being held to answer any questions that you may have.

    When and Where:

    Wed., May 27, 2009 — Kennedy Senior Center, 117 East Central (more…)

  • Stay Safe Talk at Grace Church

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Staying safe at home and in public will be the topic of a special lecture by representatives of the Framingham Police Department on Tuesday, April 28, at Grace Congregational Church (76 Salem End Road, Framingham) beginning at 7:00 PM.

    Officer Dolores Coots and a colleague of the Framingham Police Department will (more…)

  • FRAMINGHAM AUXILIARY POLICE OPEN HOUSE

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Auxiliary Police announced today that they will be holding an open house, during National Volunteer Week, on Wednesday, April 22, 2009; 7:30 PM at the Framingham Police Station, One William Welch Way, Framingham. The purpose of the open house is to provide information to people who may have an interest in participating in Public Safety by becoming a Framingham Auxiliary Police Officer. (more…)

  • Framingham Human Relations Commission Legal Services Forum

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Whereas the purpose of the Human Relations Commission is “to establish affirmative action programs to insure equal enforcement of law, and equal protection of law, for all groups regardless of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, handicap, national origin or ancestry,” the Commission will host a forum dealing with legal services provided within our Community.

    As a follow-up to its previous forums dealing with homelessness, mental health issues, and the Jail Diversion Program, the Commission will provide a forum dealing with legal (more…)

  • Town Assessors Explain Assessment Calculations

    Board of Selectmen request this presentation for property owners

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Based on a request from the Board of Selectmen, officials from the Assessor’s Office will give a presentation about how assessments are calculated for commercial and residential properties on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 7 p.m. in Nevins Hall. The public is welcome to attend this event and will be allowed to ask questions about the assessing and abatement process.

    Nevins Hall was selected as the site for the public hearing since it has a seating capacity of about 1,500 so that a large crowd can be comfortably accommodated. Residents and business owners can take advantage of this opportunity to attend on a proactive basis. The economy could decline further, which could cause more concern about a possible disparity between assessments and market values next year.

    Attend and be educated about how your home or business property is assessed.

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  • COCHITUATE RAIL TRAIL NIGHT AT JOHN HARVARD’S

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham and Natick Cochituate Rail Trail Committees invite you to a meeting on Monday, February 9th at 7:00 PM at John Harvard’s Brew House, 1 Worcester Road, (Shoppers World) Framingham.

    The Framingham and Natick CRT Committees will give updates on the trail project. Meet the new trail designer Weston & Sampson and learn about upcoming plans.  Sponsors REI and John Harvard’s will make short presentations.

    This is a great opportunity to learn more about the trail, show your support, and meet volunteers working to make the Cochituate Rail Trail a reality. Snacks provided courtesy of John Harvard’s.

    John Harvard’s Brew House is located in Shopper’s World and their phone number is: 508-875-2337.

    Hope to see you there!

    For more information: Contact the Framingham CRT Committee via email to: info@CRTrail.org or visit their website at: www.CRTrail.org

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