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  • Salute to Framingham on March 14th

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Salute to Framingham Committee is proud to announce this year’s recipients of the 2007 Salute to Framingham Award: Joe Casperowitz, James O’Connor, and Michael Phipps.

    Please join them in honoring these recipients who have given unselfishly of their time to thousands of children, at the 15th Annual Salute to Framingham Dinner on Wednesday, March 14th, 6 p.m. at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel.

    For information on the event, please visit framinghamflyers.com.

    The Salute benefits students involved in the Arts, Activities, and Athletics at Framingham High School. Tickets for this event are $60 per person and are a wonderful way to show support for Framingham High School and the people that help make it special.

    For more info, see: http://www.framinghamflyers.com

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  • FREE LIFT Bus Service During Peak Shopping Days

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Once Again the LIFT Public Transit System will be offering free bus service on select days during the holiday season. This year’s days are: Friday and Saturday, November 24 and 25, and Friday December 22, 2006. Shoppers can avoid parking lot headaches by using the Lift bus, especially the Lift 9 bus.

    The LIFT 9 bus provides direct service between the West Natick Commuter Rail station and the retail, residential, and employment hubs along Route 9 in Framingham, including Framingham State College, Shoppers World, the Natick Mall, Technology Park, and the 9/90 Corporate Center. LIFT 9 operates between 6:10 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

    With funding from the MBTA, the Executive Office of Transportation, and appropriations from the Town of Framingham, the LIFT Public Transit System has been undergoing constant enhancements to better serve its customers. Visit website for updates, promotions, schedule changes, maps, and other information.

    The LIFT office is located in Framingham’s Town Hall and is staffed by several customer service representatives. LIFT Office hours are: 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday – Friday, and the phone number is (508) 532-5459.

    If you have any questions or concerns and outside of office hours, please call: 1.800.649.6096 of visit the lift website at www.framinghamma.gov/lift

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  • Massachusetts Low Income Health Insurance Program Launched

    Commonwealth Care Enrollment Opens Today

    MASSACHUSETTS – Starting today, (October 2, 2006), low income and otherwise uninsured Massachusetts residents who formerly used uncompensated care are now eligible to apply to the state’s new low cost health care insurance program called “Commonwealth Care”.

    The program, available to residents who’s income is below 100 percent of the federal poverty level ($9,800 for an individual) will provide participants with; inpatient hospital and outpatient services, prescription drugs, mental health, substance abuse, vision and dental services, including preventive and restorative procedures.

    Enrollees may receive Commonwealth Care with no premiums or deductibles, but will pay (“very modest”) co-payments.

    Applicants will be notified by the end of January (2007) if they have been approved for coverage, and will then have 14 days to select from plans offered by; Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan, Fallon Community Health Plan, Neighborhood Health Plan or Network Health.

    Beginning January 1, 2007, a premium assistance program will open enrollment for residents with incomes above $9,800 and below $29,400.

    Individuals who believe they are eligible can call a Commonwealth Care customer service representative toll-free Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1-877-MA-ENROLL (1-877-623-6765), (or by TTY at 1-877-623-7773).

    Applications are also available through hospitals and community health centers where staff has been trained to help people file applications online.

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    Related Link: <http://www.mass.gov/>

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