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Access Framingham to Host Santa & Mrs. Claus Dec. 9th

Santa & Mrs. Claus live “ON-AIR” taking calls from Framingham children Dec. 9th, from 7pm ’til 8pm

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Yes it is true! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting the Access Framingham television studio on Sunday December 9th, 2012.

Tune in from 7:00-8:00pm on Sunday December 9th when Old Saint Nick will pay us a special visit on the air-LIVE. He and Mrs. Claus will be taking phone calls from all the good boys and girls in Framingham.

Do you have a special question for Santa? How do his Reindeer fly? How many toys do the elves make every year? How does Santa know who has been naughty or nice? …or just call in to wish Santa a Merry Christmas!

Now is your chance to talk to Santa, live on television!

The number to call is 508-875-5403.

Access Framingham can be seen in the Town of Framingham on Comcast Ch. 9, RCN Ch. 3, and Verizon Ch. 43.

For more information about Access Framingham programming, training, and services, you can also visit us online at www.accessfram.tv

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(Image of Santa clip art, courtesy of http://www.pamsclipart.com)

News Staff

December 3, 2012

Arts & Culture

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2012 Framingham Rotary Club Internet Auction Online Now!

The 41st Annual Framingham Rotary Auction will be held Nov. 19th – Dec. 5th, 2012. All items will be auctioned on the internet. See website for details.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Rotary Club is holding it’s 41st Annual Auction now, (Nov. 19th), through 10:00pm December 5th 2012.

Unlike past auctions, the Framingham Rotary Auction is now held entirely online. You can bid on holiday gifts and help raise money for local charities at www.rotaryauction.com

Hundreds of items will be auctioned off including sporting event tickets, electronics, jewelry, restaurant and store gift certificates, furniture & accessories, professional family photo portraits, and much more.

On December 4th and 5th at 7:30pm the Rotary Auction Promotion TV show airs on local public access t.v., (NOTE: this is not a “call in” bidding show, but you can bid on (more…)

News Staff

November 20, 2012

Around Town

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Discover Saxonville / Jingle Bell Day

Jingle Bell Days are here again!

FRAMINGHAM, MA – This year The Friends of Saxonville are partnering with Robinsons Hardware to create an expanded Discover Saxonville / Jingle Bell Day event on December 1st, 2012 from noon to 5:00pm.

Many of the businesses in the Saxonville Village Center, from the Pinefield Shopping Center on Nicholas Road to the Walgreen Shopping Center on School Street will participate. Plus, organizations who call Saxonville their home — schools, churches, VFW Post 929, Studio Artists’ in the Mill, and the Scouts — will make a distinct contribution to this unique community experience.

Begin your experience by signing in at the Pinefield Shopping Center. At that time you will receive a detailed program of the day’s events and your own Jingle Bell. Between Noon and 2 PM, the entire family is welcome to take a free Horse (more…)

News Staff

November 11, 2012

General Interest

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2012 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Framingham Hazardous Waste Collection Day.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham, Department of Public Works, solid Waste Division is holding its popular Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 9:00am to 1:00pm in the parking lot of the McCarthy Elementary School, 8 Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA.

There is no cost to dispose of hazardous waste materials.

Event is open to Framingham Residents Only – drivers license with Framingham address must be shown as proof of (more…)

News Staff

July 21, 2012

Uncategorized

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Framingham Earth Day Festival, Saturday April 28th
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham will celebrate Earth Day 2012, on Saturday, April 28th. Events are scheduled throughout out the day.

The day starts with Framingham’s 12th annual Greenup Day. From 9:00am to 12:00 noon, join friends, neighbors and other volunteers at various locations throughout Framingham to help remove trash and debris from ponds, rivers and streams, parks and roadways to improve Framingham’s environment. For complete information about Greenup Day and details of meetup locations, visit: www.greenupday.org

From 10:00am to 12:00 noon Framingham will participate in World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day on the Centre Common (rain or shine). Tai Chi & Qi Gong are “Chinese healing techniques and exercises have been used to treat certain conditions, stimulate the immune system and harmonize and balance the body’s energy.” All are welcome! For more info World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day, visit: www.tqhi.org

From 11:00am ’til 3:00pm the 2012 Framingham Earth Day Festival will be held on the Village Green, (Framingham Centre Common). Educational, environmental and fun events for families, kids and people of all ages including on-site recycling, sustainable living demonstrations and over 80 vendor booths showcasing green and eco friendly products, local foods and art and craft items by area artisans. There will be games, crafts, face painting, a magic show and other activities just for kids. Live performances by “The Elderly Brothers“, “Something With Digby” and “Adam & Eve” will fill the Common with music for the afternoon.

In case of Rain, the Festival will be held indoors at Framingham High School, (on “A” Street).

For detailed schedules of events, and other info, visit the following websites:
- Greenup Day: www.greenupday.org
- World Tai Chi & Qi Gong: www.tqhi.org
- Framingham Earth Day Festival: www.framinghamearthday.org
For more information, contact: Donna Kramer Merritt, Chair, Earth Day Festival Committee by email at: FraminghamEarthDay@gmail.com, or by calling (508) 788-7300.

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News Staff

April 22, 2012

Around Town

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Spilka Named to Head-Up Finance Reform Committee
Sen. Karen Spilka Named to Head-Up Conference Committee on State Finance Reform, Modernizing and Improving Efficiency, Transparency, and Accountability of State Government

Senator Karen Spilka

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Today, Senator Karen Spilka announced that she was named to serve as the Senate Chair of the six member conference committee tasked with resolving the differences between the Senate and House versions of the state financial and administrative reform legislation.

“This legislation improves efficiency and accountability by updating the Commonwealth’s finance laws and requiring our agencies and programs to start measuring performance and outcomes,” said Spilka. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with my colleagues on the conference committee on a final bill that will increase oversight and require smart and effective management of the state’s finances.”

The provisions of the Senate bill include:
- Requiring regular reviews and analysis of state agencies through (more…)
News Staff

March 26, 2012

Politics

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2012 New Years Eve in Framingham

Happy New Year from framingham.com !!!

Framingham, MA – Before listing the local venues where New Years Eve celebrations are taking place, we’d like to ask that readers remember those who lost their lives to drinking and driving related accidents this year, and ask that anyone planning to drink on New Years Eve to make sure they’ve planned ahead for how to get home at the end of the evening.

To insure you make it home safely consider making arrangements with a designated driver, taking a limousine or making your News Eve Party a Pajama Party and have your guests spend the night.

Tommy’s Taxi will remain open ’round the clock on New Years Eve for those who don’t have any other way of getting home safely.

The following Framingham establishments will be hosting (more…)

News Staff

December 20, 2011

Arts & Culture

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Alumni Association Announces Framingham State 2011-2012 Scholarships

Alumni House

FRAMINGHAM, MA– The Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni, (“IAFSA”), a self-governing, non-profit organization established in 1874 which receives and administers funds that provide scholarships and interest-free loans to FSU students, has announced its list of 2011-2012 scholarship winners.

Scholarships, (and loan funding), are made possible by donations, bequests, and rental of the Alumni House.

Scholarships ranged from $500 to $2500.

Verena Lutz and Mariya Dzhyoyeva were the only Framingham residents among the 2011-2012 recipients. Both received a “Dorothy Larned Scholarship” award. The scholarship, which encourages the sharing of international cultures was (more…)

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July 19, 2011

Schools & Education, Uncategorized

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Sen. Karen Spilka Named to Head-Up Conference Committee on State Finance Reform, Modernizing and Improving Efficiency, Transparency, and Accountability of State Government