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  • “The Chief” Robert Parish at Framingham Office Depot

    “The Chief” Robert Parish at Framingham Office Depot

    The Chief - Robert Parish, Sports Illustrated cover (1991)
    "The Chief", Robert Parish, Boston Celtics #00 makes the cover of Sports Illustrated, (March 11, 1991).

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Tuesday, October 26, 2010 from 2:00-3:00pm, Celtics Hall-of-Famer, Robert “The Chief” Parish will be in the Shoppers World Office Depot store as part of a Hewlett-Packard in-store promotion where he will be signing autographs and you can have your picture taken with the Celtics legend.

    “The Chief”, who played for the Celtics from 1980 to 1994,  is one of the most accomplished basketball players in NBA history.  The Celtics retired his distinctive double-zero number in 1998.  Parish was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003.  Among his accomplishements are his unmatched record of playing in 1,611 NBA games during a record setting 21 NBA playing seasons.  After leaving Boston where Parish was an instrumental part of three championship wins, Parish then played for the Hornets for two seasons, then played his final season with the Chicago Bulls where he racked up a 4th championship win. By the time he retired he was 43 years old, the 3rd oldest man to ever play in the NBA.

    Parish was given the nickname “The Chief” by fellow Celtic Cedric Maxwell who jokingly compared Parish’s stoic demeanor and statuesque size to the silent Native American character in the movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

    Typically calm, cool and collected, the video clip below shows (more…)

  • 2010 Mass Mudlinging Open

    2010 Mass Mudlinging Open

    Ballot Box
    If you don't vote, you can't complain!

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Its that time again folks, when Massachusetts politics heat up even more than usual and just about anything goes.

    Yes, it’s election time for the Massachusetts Governor, Treasurer, State Reps and few other other hot seats.

    On top the contested races, and likely to get more people out to vote are three ballot questions, two of which have a lot of people talking.

    Rather than “report”, I figured I just open up a with “Ready, Aim, Fire!”… and let you post ANYTHING related to any political race or ballot question that directly or indirectly affects Framingham, MA residents.

    Ready… aim… fire!

  • Framingham Jobs – September 2010

    Framingham Jobs – September 2010

    Many Framingham companies are hanging out the Help Wanted sign -- and not finding people who want jobs
    Many Framingham companies are hanging out the Help Wanted sign — and not finding people fast enough to fill the available positions.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – While national unemployment levels hover around 10%, there are literally hundreds and hundreds of jobs available in Framingham.

    Staples, Inc., (NASDAQ:SPLS), which is headquartered in Framingham lists well over 100 jobs in town, (and many more at other locations). The jobs range from retail specific, to copy center and print related, trucking / transportation, marketing, copy writing and advertising to all types of technical and computer related positions.  Click the following (more…)

  • Luau at the Lake August 21, 2010

    Luau at the Lake August 21, 2010

    Luau at the Lake - Sax Beach August 21, 2010
    Luau at the Lake – Save the date: August 21, 2010, 3:00pm-6:30pm

    SAXONVILLE, MA – Aloha! The Friends of Saxonville invite you & your family to an afternoon of fun at Saxonville Beach for their “Luau at the Lake“, Saturday August 21, 2010 from 3:00pm-6:30pm.

    Saxonville Beach is located on Lake Cochituate with entrance and parking at Lake Road, (off Old Connecticut Path, near Wayland town line).

    The Luau Feast will include foods from local Saxonville area restaurants.  Admission is $15 per person, kids 12 & under are free! Live entertainment will be provided by the George Ede Trio.  Refreshments, raffles & prizes, fun & games are planned.  Bring a chair or blanket.  No alcohol permitted.

    For more information or to order advance tickets, call (508) 877-7034.  Tickets will also be available at the Luau.

    Aloha! Luau at the Lake 2010

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  • “Once on this Island” – FHS Drama Aug. 7, 2010

    “Once on this Island” – FHS Drama Aug. 7, 2010

    POSTER - Once on this Island, FHS Award Winning Production - 2010 - Scotland Trip Benefit
    Framingham High School Drama Production, final Performance by leaving for 2010 Scottland Fringe Festival

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – In 2008, Framingham High School’s Drama Company performed “Once on This Island”. The production won seven out of ten awards in state-wide competition, including best Musical, Director, Ensemble, Orchestra, Lighting Design, Scenic Design, and Technical Crew.

    When FHS-DC was selected to perform in Scotland in August – as part of the world’s largest arts festival – Director Donna Wresinski decided that “Once on This Island” was the show to do. “Now people have one more chance to see this award-winning production right here in Framingham, MA – before it goes international in Edinburgh,” said Wresinski.

    SHOW DATE: Saturday, August 7, 2010
    TIME: 7:00 p.m.
    PLACE: Framingham High School Auditorium

    Tickets are available online via www.ticketstage.com Pricing is (more…)

  • Callahan Center Happenings for August 2010

    Callahan Center Happenings for August 2010

    The Raymond J. Callahan Senior Center, Framingham, MA (USA)
    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 August, 2010.

    This month trips are planned to the Ogunquit Playhouse, a Lake Winnipesaukee Cruise, Tanglewood and more!

    Note: The Heritage Gallery is closed for the summer months of July and August. (The Gallery will reopen on (more…)

  • What is the 40B Law?

    What is the 40B Law?

    [Illustration] 40B crumbling
    What is 40B?
    FRAMINGHAM, MA – For residents and local planning and zoning officials in cities and towns throughout Massachusetts, the battle is on for affordable housing.

    More than the battle to buy, rent or obtain affordable housing, the battle over “What really is affordable housing?” and how much of it should be built, along with where, when, why and how it should be built — and “On who’s terms?” are what is in dispute.

    Neither side is saying affordable housing is bad.  In fact both sides appear to be advocating responsible development of affordable housing in Massachusetts.

    So, what is 40B ?…

    Officially known as “The Regional Planning Law“, Massachusetts General Law, (M.G.L.), Chapter 40B contains (more…)

  • Lady Vanishes at Library

    Lady Vanishes at Library

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – the Framingham Public Library Summer Film Series will be showing Alfred Hitchcock’s 1938 comedy thriller “The Lady Vanishes” starring Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave on Thursday, July 29th at 7 p.m at the Main Library.

    MOVIE MOSTER - The Lady Vanishes, (1938) Hitchcock film shown at Framingham Library, July 29 ,2010
    (1938) Alfred Hitchcock film showing at Framingham Library, July 29 ,2010

    The film will be introduced by Dr. Claudia Springer, Assistant Professor of Film Studies at Framingham State College. Ice Cream from Mad Willies will be served after the film.

    The Edinburgh University Film Society writes, “[the film] has all the ingenuity and unparalleled mastery of suspense that made Hitchcock’s Hollywood output so acclaimed and popular. It also however has a lightness of touch and warmth of humor that his later films lack.”

    The Framingham Public Library Main Branch is located at 49 Lexington St., (just off Rt. 126 / Concord St. near Downtown Framingham).

    For additional info about library programs, contact the Framingham Library at (508) 532-5570, (for TTY users: 508-872-2775), or visit the library website at: www.framinghamlibrary.org

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  • RMV Services at Framingham AAA

    RMV Services at Framingham AAA

    Massachusetts RMV partners with AAA
    Massachusetts RMV partners with AAA of Southern New England. Framingham office to begin offering services to AAA members on July 21, 2010.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is partnering with the American Automobile Association AAA of Southern New England to offer registration and license renewal services in three Massachusetts AAA offices.

    The first Massachusetts AAA office to provide the RMV services was in Worcester on July 8, 2010. The next location will be in Plymouth on July 14th, and finally the Framingham AAA office at 653 Worcester Road, (next to Walgreen on Route 9 at Prospect Street), on July 21, 2010.

    While having some Registry of Motor Vehicle service back in Framingham sounds better than nothing, notices from MassDOT only mention that AAA will “offer their members the opportunity to renew their licenses and vehicle registrations“.

    Yes, you have to be a AAA member, and so far it appears they will only be offering basic renewal services.

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  • Framingham July 4th Weekend Activities

    Framingham July 4th Weekend Activities

    [PROMO] Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - Movie
    FREE Admission! • Open-air-movie • 8:00pm, Saturday July 3, 2010 • Framingham Centre Common
    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham is hosting (2) FREE outdoor concerts and a special outdoor movie screening on the Centre Common.

    Friday July 2, 2010 – 6:30-8:30pm, Concerts on the Green presents Off the Hook, a 9-piece funky rock and pop band.

    Saturday July 3, 2010, Concert & Movie! – From 6:00-8:00pm, Sound Assembly Chorus will perform “four-part a cappella singing, heavy on the harmony”. The chorus’ repertoire includes traditional American music in barbershop quartet style, as well and Disney songs and contemporary tunes from Billy Joel, John Lennon & Paul McCartney, and more.  The concert is free and open to the public.  Food concessions and rest rooms on site.

    Following the Saturday July 3rd concert,  at 8:00pm, the movie (more…)