News and local information about Framingham, MA (USA)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – As part of a multi-site road and bridge repair contract, MassDOT and Framingham celebrated the opening of the Wickford Road Bridge today.
The next step towards completion of the contract is the closing of the Central Street Bridge.
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Source: MassDOT
FRAMINGHAM, MA — MassDOT Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey, Highway Administrator Frank DePaola, Representative Chris Walsh, and other elected officials today attended the dedication of the Route 9 Bridge over the Sudbury River in Framingham for Greg Vilidnitsky.
A MassDOT Engineer, Vilidnitsky was struck and killed on Sept. 14, 2010, while working on Route 9 in Framingham.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA – Rep. Tom Sannicandro (D-Ashland), Rep. Chris Walsh (D-Framingham), and supporters made a campaign stop Thursday evening to Jack’s Abby brewery in Framingham.
Sannicandro, Walsh, and supporters toured the facilities following a door-to-door canvass, spoke with the owners, and tried some of the craft specials available from the growing company.
“I thought this was a good place to take the team because it represents much of what this campaign is about and what this town is about,” Sannicandro said. “This is a small business that just emerged last year. They’re expanding. They’re benefiting from a growing economy. And most importantly, they brew good beer.”
Sannicandro tasted the “Hoponious Union” craft and a couple others. Before supporters, he discussed several ways the legislature supported small businesses last (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – This week Framingham residents witnessed a series of town government related issues that can’t be described as anything other than a train wreck that was waiting to happen.
Days before the Special Fall Town Meeting, with seven articles she had sponsored or co-sponsored on the Warrant, and several others that had monetary implications, Framingham Chief Financial Officer, (CFO), Mary Ellen Kelley announced she had made a $1.5 million dollar mistake calculating the Town’s operating budget.
While the majority of the Articles sponsored by the CFO had absolutely no supporting background material, a half dozen pages of extremely detailed figures were provided for a 1% COLA, (Cost Of Living Adjustment), pay raise for non-union municipal workers and department heads, followed by a one page “note” which explained how (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Following the results of the 2010 Census, the State of Massachusetts is losing one congressional district. District lines need to be redrawn to reduce the total from ten districts to nine.
The current legislators representing Framingham; State Sen. Karen Spilka, (D-Ashland), a Member of the Special Joint Committee on Redistricting, along with State Reps. Tom Sannicandro (D-Ashland), and State Rep. Chris Walsh (D-Framingham), US Rep. Ed Markey (MA-7th), and several other other MA legislators will be holding a public forum to discuss redistricting, Saturday, June 18, 2011, (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham’s two State Representatives, Tom Sannicandro and Chris Walsh invite the public to join them for coffee and conversation from 9:00AM – 10:00AM, Friday, May 27, 2011 at Chris Walsh’s local office, 9 Vernon St., Framingham, MA, (which is located just off Edgell Rd. next to the Framingham Centre Common).
The two State Reps. will update constituents on the latest news and events and look forward to addressing any questions or concerns you may have.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA – Below are the “unofficial” tallies of votes cast in Framingham for the November 2, 2010 Massachusetts State Election. These tallies are for Framingham only, the outcome of the majority of these races and the results of ballot initiatives depend on statewide election returns.
The only race which was decided entirely by Framingham voter is the election of State Rep. for the 6th Middlesex District, the seat currently held by Pam Richardson. You’ll have to read through the list to see who is going to be Framingham’s newest State Rep…
Party designations are listed as: (R) = Republican, (D) = Democrat, (I) = Independent, (G-R) = Green-Rainbow, and (U) = Unenrolled. (more…)