News and local information about Framingham, MA (USA)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The rains that soaked the region at the end of March 2010 caused enough damage to have several Massachusetts counties declared Federal Disaster Areas.
If you live in one of the affected counties, (Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk or Worcester county), and have not filed your 2009 State or Federal Income Tax Returns, the deadline for filing has been extended to May 11, 2010. (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Ok, it was April 1st, and someone posted the following on their FaceBook wall; “Obama Lands at Marlborough Airport”. Now this is something that would seem strange even if it wasn’t April Fools Day.
Several “hahaha” replies quickly follow and accusations of, “very funny, April Fools, huh?” start to fly. One friend comments that it wasn’t even possible, claiming the President’s aircraft only land at military air bases. The original poster followed with details. (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA — The US Army Corps of Engineers has completed the The Saxonville Local Protection Project along the Sudbury River from the falls in Saxonville to the Danforth Street bridge.
According to the Crops of Engineers, the project will protect about 23 acres of property along the left bank of the Sudbury River which includes the Saxonville Mill complex along with other commercial and residential properties.
Construction began in March 1977 and was completed in September 1979 at a cost of $4.75 million.
The project which runs approximately 3,800 feet along the river consists of:
Construction included straightening a 1,000-foot section of the Sudbury River upstream of the Danforth Street Bridge.
The project is to be operated and maintained by the town of Framingham.
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Source: U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Flood Risk Management web page.