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  • Caution! Turtles Crossing

    Caution! Turtles Crossing

    Painted Turtle, Framingham, MA (USA)
    This painted turtle may look both ways before crossing the road — but might not be fast enough to get to the other side before being run over by a car. (Photo from Jmailk, WikiMedia Commons)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Town of Framingham Conservation Commissioner Nicola Cataldo sent out an email reminding residents that several species of turtles are currently nesting around town.

     

    The turtles which sometimes nest hundreds of yards from the many ponds and slower moving parts of the Sudbury River where they live will frequently attempt to cross roadways.

    Residents are advised to be on the lookout for the turtles and avoid running them over.

    The most populace species is town is the Eastern Painted Turtle which has a (more…)

  • Framingham’s Bowditch Field

    Framingham’s Bowditch Field


    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Massachusetts Office Of Travel & Tourism visited the newly renovated Bowditch Field in Framingham, Massachusetts.


    Bowditch Field Athletic and Cultural Complex, Framingham, MA. (Image courtesy Massachusetts Office Of Travel & Tourism)

    The field and sports complex hosts many sporting events for teams located in the MetroWest.

    The field has a 6-lane track, 3,500 seats, and a turf playing surface.

    When the field is not being used for sports it is opened for public use.

    Bowditch Field Athletic and Cultural Complex, 475 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702, Tel: (508) 532-5960.

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  • Callahan Happenings for May 2011

    Callahan Happenings for May 2011

    (photo) Raymond J. Callahan Senior Center, Framingham, MA
    Located at 535 Union Avenue, the Callahan Center is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mon – Fri

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The following information is about activities and services at the Callahan Senior Center for the month of May, 2011.

    NOTICE: Most of the activities, special programs and events listed below require signing up or advance reservation, (unless otherwise noted). Please do so in advance so activities can be scheduled effectively and in the appropriate space.

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    YARD SALE / Bake Sale – Saturday, May 7th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Callahan Center, 535 Union Avenue, Framingham, Rain or (more…)

  • LEGAL NOTICE: Beulah H. Morrill, Probate, Will

    Commonwealth of Massachusetts

    The Trial Court, Probate and Family Court, MIDDLESEX Division

    Docket No. 00P4746AA

    NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX WITH THE WILL ANNEXED ACCOUNT

     

    To all person interested in the estate of: Beulah H. Morrill

    Late of: Framingham in the County of Middlesex

    You are hereby notified pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. Rule 72 that the 1st and Final Account of Karin Wilinski as Administratrix with the will annexed (the fiduciary) of said estate has been presented to said Court for allowance.

    If you desire to preserve your right to file an objection to (more…)

  • Town Wants to Buy Two 2-Family Homes

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Housing Authority has issued a Legal Notice that it is looking for two 2-family houses to buy. The Authority issued a REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS which are to be, “received and evaluated on a rolling basis as described in [this] RFP until the Authority has selected a property for purchase”.

    Proposals will be received until the initial opening deadline of 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 18, 2011 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Framingham Housing Authority.

    If the Authority does not select a Proposal for purchase (more…)

  • Hearing on Addition to Rt. 135 Health Center

    Hearing on Addition to Rt. 135 Health Center

    354 Waverly St, Framingham, MA, (Google Earth view)
    Site of planned expansion of Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc. at 354 Waverly St, Framingham, MA, (Google Earth view)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – A legal notice issued by the MA Dept. of Transportation indicates that Framingham Building Inspector Michael F. Foley, has requested the Massachusetts Department of Transportation conduct a hearing to determine whether a building permit shall be issued to the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc., (formerly Great Brook Valley Health Center), for construction of an addition to an existing office building located at 354 Waverly Street in Framingham.

    The hearing is required under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40 Section 54A, (which has to do with construction on land formerly used as a railway), as the parcel (more…)

  • July 4th 2010 Boston Fireworks / Eastern MA Events

    July 4th 2010 Boston Fireworks / Eastern MA Events

    [PHOTO] Fireworks
    Boston Fireworks are July 4th, 2010 at 10:30pm
    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Sadly, there are no fireworks in Framingham again this year. Worse, Natick and Marlborough are no longer holding fireworks displays either.

    If watching the Boston Pops Concert Fireworks on t.v. just won’t cut it, and you are willing to travel a bit, here’s a list of some of the fireworks displays and other July 4th 2010 holiday weekend events taking place in Metrowest, Boston, Cape Cod and the Islands. (more…)

  • State Auctions 1000 Items on eBay

    State Auctions 1000 Items on eBay

    18K GOLD NECKLACE
    18K GOLD NECKLACE sold for $1,875.00

    BOSTON, MA – In the old days, when Massachusetts State government had items to auction off they would publish a public notice in several major newspapers and mail out a list to a few hundred in-the-know auction hounds, junk dealers, surplus buyers and collectors of all sorts of things.

    The state would then take sealed bids for larger items, and arrange public auctions  where a real live auctioneer would call out, “Who’ll give me $5.00?, …$4.00? $3.00?” …the bidding would start — and then usually end just as quickly — with many valuable items selling for pennies on the dollar.

    Times have changed and now the State aims to get the most they can for (more…)

  • Library Celebrates 150 Years This Weekend

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Public Library is capping a year of special events, with a special weekend of activities as it celebrates its 150th anniversary.

    Activities on Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30th include puppet shows, Dixieland Jazz, storytelling, and an appearance by mystery writer Robert Parker.

    For details, and times, go to the Framingham Library’s website: www.framinghamlibrary.org

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  • Yard Sale to Support Our Troops

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Grace Chapel of Lexington, Framingham Community will hold a MULTI-FAMILY YARD/BAKE SALE 9:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, May 13, 2006 RAIN OR SHINE at 99 Baldwin Ave., Framingham.

    PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING YARD SALE ITEMS: 100 percent of the proceeds to benefit & support our local troops through one or all of the following local non-profit charities “Operation Homefront, Homes for Our Troops, and Mass Local Heroes.”

    Contact Larry at 774-279-2276 or jen at jeniebeens@aol.com to arrange pick up/drop off times & for more info. Don’t miss out on your chance to clear out your closets & support our local troops! Come, browse, have a donut or cup of coffee TO BENEFIT OUR TROOPS and get a great deal!!

    Thank you to Dunkin Donuts at 1170 Worcester Road, Framingham for their generosity in donating coffee & donuts! Thank you to Ashland Mini Storage, 11 Nickerson Rd. (off 126) in Ashland for donating storage space to house our donations.

    Volunteers and donations welcome!

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