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Framingham Cable “Deals”

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Ever since Community Cablevision came to town in the 1970’s, one-by-one, most people took down the rabbit ears or roof-top antennae and ran coaxial cable into their homes instead.

Framingham Community Cablevision, logo, (1979).

Today there are several options available to Framingham residents in regard to how they obtain “tv signal”.

Choices range from using a digital converter box connected to those old rabbit ears or aerial antennae, by “cable”, by satellite — or a popular choice lately: foregoing traditional formal television programming and watching news, entertainment and other forms of video on an internet connected device.

Cable providers have long realized that improvements in speed and quality of online video transmission would make people less dependent on traditional television as a media source and today cable tv is usually bundled into some form of broadband cable access.

Framingham’s cable t.v., internet and residential phone needs are served primarily by three companies; Comcast, RCN and (more…)

Randy Harris

May 14, 2010

Technology

2010, cable tv, cablevision, comcast, fios, framingham cable, internet, pricing, rcn, verizon, xfinity
Recycle Schedule Changing

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham Town Meeting Members, (TMM), voted to pass an article which will leave Framingham residents with recycling pick up every other week instead of weekly.

People opposed to new recycling plan offered many reasons why they did not want to see the article pass. Among the complaints; The new containers are too big and some people including elderly and disabled won’t be able to (more…)

News Staff

May 14, 2010

General Interest

2010, recycle, recycling, tm, tmm, town meeting
MWRA Tunnel Leaking 8 Million Gallons Per Hour

MWRA supply tunnels, connectors and aqueducts in and near Weston, MA

WESTON, MA – on Saturday afternoon, (May 1, 2010), the Metropolitan Water Resource Authority, (MWRA), announced a major break in a 10 foot diameter pipe.

The break is located where the MetroWest Water Supply Tunnel meets the City Tunnel on Recreation Road in Weston.

The leak has caused 8 million gallons of water per hour to leak from the water supply into the Charles River.

Framingham residents are not affected by this break, and no “boil water” advisory for the town has been issued.

Due to infiltration of the water supply, residents of the following towns and MWRA designated areas east of Weston are advised to (more…)

Randy Harris

May 2, 2010

General Interest

2010, leak, may, mwra, water, weston
Bourne National Cemetery Visit
Massachusetts National Cemetery located in Bourne, adjacent to Otis Air Force Base. (Photo credit: U.S. Veterans Administration)

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Sponsored by Framingham Lodge 1264 B.P.O., ELKS, a Veterans Tribute including a bus trip visit to the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne followed by a barbeque at the Elks Lodge is planned for Sunday, May 30, 2010, (the day before Memorial Day).

A single Deluxe Ritchie Bus is reserved for the day, with seating for only 55 people. Reservations are on a first come – first served basis. The cost is only $20 and includes; bus trip, box lunch and a barbeque at the Elk’s Lodge upon return from the Cape.

Trip Schedule: (Sunday, May 30, 2010)
- 10:15 am – Bus leaves – ELKS Parking Lot, 450 Union Ave., Framingham
- 1:00 pm – Memorial Day Ceremony
- 4:00 pm – Return for Lodge Barbeque
The Veterans Tribute is open to all veterans, friends and the general public.

To make reservations: Send a check for $20 made payable to “Framingham Lodge No.1264 B.P.O. ELKS”, and mail to P.O. BOX 4747, Framingham MA 01704. RSVP w/check deadline is May 27, 2010.

The day promises to be a truly patriotic event with the Maritime Band, a wreath placement ceremony and other Memorial Day events. Bring a camera!

For additional information, contact John at (508) 397-9065.

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News Staff

May 1, 2010

General Interest

2010, barbeque, bbq, bus trip, elks, may, Memorial Day, Veterans
Super Seniors Expo at Office Depot May 5th

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Office Depot is hosting a special Super Seniors Expo this Wednesday, May 5th, from 10 to 3 at its location in Shoppers World, Rt. 9W, Framingham.

State Senator Karen Spilka and State Rep. Pam Richardson, the Callahan Senior Center, Soar 55 and other area organizations will be on hand.

This will also be a great chance to learn about area businesses that offer products and services that 50+ seniors may find useful at home, work, or business. About 25 businesses will offer information about organizing, downsizing, assisted living options, errands, homecare services, mortgages, longterm care insurance, volunteering, and more.

Free coffee and refreshments will be available, including a complimentary brunch by John Harvard’s Brew House.

Free PC Checkups and certificates for $5 worth of free shredding services will be offered, as well as raffles, giveaways, and coupons.

There will be vendors and store staff there to answer questions, and make recommendations on products and services to help you use your computers, printers, cameras, phones, and other items to get the most out of them.

This event is free. Come and bring a friend. All welcome.

For further information, call the Framingham Office Depot store at 508-620-5570.

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Deb Cleveland

May 1, 2010

Seniors

2010, Callahan Senior Center, Karen Spilka, may, Office Depot, pam richardson, Seniors, soar 55
Callahan Happenings for May 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – following is a list of happenings for Framingham’s Callahan Senior Center for the Month of May, 2010.

Volunteers needed at Callahan Center for 4-hour shifts. Must be computer-literate and committed. Very interesting job. Please call 508-532-5980, ext. 4102.

WELLNESS PROGRAMS: (more…)

Randy Harris

April 30, 2010

Seniors

2010, Callahan Center, may, senior center, Seniors
Framingham’s Immigrant Problem

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham has a problem. And, the town is not alone in this problem — people all over the state and the country are complaining about the same thing — those “damned immigrants”.

It isn’t a new problem — it’s been going on for many years. Just the names called and words used [to describe “the problem”] are different.

In our new politically correct world, it’s considered very un-PC to express dislike for a race or class of people using words we might prefer if we knew they would not hear us. Instead we say things like “based on immigration status” or “because they don’t speak English“, or “because they probably get welfare and foodstamps“. (more…)

Randy Harris

April 28, 2010

General Interest

2010, brasil, brazil, deport, framingham, ice, illegals, immigration
Summer Jobs Program for Framingham-area Youth

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Future Skills Institute (FSI), a young adult career and jobs center in Framingham, has been awarded funding through the state’s YouthWorks program to provide job-readiness training and subsidized internships to youth aged 16-21.

FSI is currently seeking low-income youth as well as Framingham-area employers to participate in the program. Private businesses, public agencies, and non-profit organizations are needed to provide meaningful summer work experiences for young people, at little to no cost to the employer.

Participating youth will receive work-readiness and work-retention training prior to placement at a worksite, and will be supported by FSI staff throughout their internships. FSI Career Specialists will work with participants to match them with internships based on their interests and career goals.

This is FSI’s third year administering the YouthWorks program in Framingham. Last summer, YouthWorks funding supported 32 youth in subsidized internships at area businesses and non-profit agencies for 8-10 weeks. With additional funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), this year’s program will also include pre-apprenticeship training and work opportunities for low-income young people (18-24) in the carpentry, electrical, laborer, operator engineering, painting, plumbing, and sheet-metal trades.

The YouthWorks and Building Trades Exploration programs are targeted particularly to low-income youth, but FSI job assistance and career exploration services are open to all young adults between the ages of 16 and 24. Future Skills Institute is an initiative of the Metro-South West Regional Employment Board Inc., (MSWREB).

For more information about summer work opportunities, contact FSI at 508-875-0223, or stop by their office at 68 Henry Street in downtown Framingham.

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News Staff

April 26, 2010

Business

2010, framingham, summer jobs, teens, YouthWorks
Open Mic Comedy Show – May 5, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Comedic theater features at The Amazing Open Comedy Mique Show on May 5. Host Dave Hornfischer, stated that he is “thrilled to add another comedic category featured at Amazing Things monthly comedy show”. He noted the comedy show in its first year, has featured all forms of comedy including stand-up comics, magicians, jugglers, folk singers, storytellers, and impersonators.

The May 5th 50 minute comedic theater performance and post performance discussion with actor, playwright and director will headline a show that will also include a number of returning and new miquers doing 5 minute bits of PG13 stand up comedy, storytelling, funny folk music and (more…)

News Staff

April 19, 2010

Arts & Culture

2010, Aimee Rose Ranger, Amazing Things, arts, comedy, Dave Hornfischer, Kelly DuMar, Lau Lapides
2010 Boston Marathon Info

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The 114th Running of the Boston Marathon will take place on Monday, April 19, 2010.

Marathoners will leave the Hopkinton starting line in groups and waves starting at 9:00am. With up to 25,000 expected to participate this year, it will take an hour and a half to get all the marathoners over the starting line and headed towards Boston.

The schedule below lists the groups and starting times: (more…)

Randy Harris

April 13, 2010

General Interest

2010, 4/19/2010, marathon, parking, special olympics