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  • Framingham Based Staples, TJ Maxx, Marshalls to Close Stores for Thanksgiving Day

    Framingham Based Staples, TJ Maxx, Marshalls to Close Stores for Thanksgiving Day

    CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY
    Framingham area stores that are closed on Thanksgiving Day

    FRAMINGHAM, MA -This year Framingham based Staples, TJ Maxx and Marshalls, along with other major retailers will be joing the growing trend to not open their  stores on Thanksgiving Day.

    “We know that the holidays can be a hectic time but Staples is here to ensure shoppers and businesses of all sizes have the tools they need for a successful season,” Steve Matyas, Chief Executive Officer, Staples Retail was quoted in a press release. “Our priority as an organization is to ensure that our store associates have the dedicated time they deserve to relax and enjoy the company of family and friends on Thanksgiving Day, so they’ll be ready to support customers on Black Friday and throughout the holidays.”

    Starting in 2015 Staples joined the growing trend in retail — something that appeals to those who don’t like the over-commercialization of holidays, and of course the employees who would rather have the day off.

    Other Framingham area stores that won’t be open Thanksgiving day include BJ’S Warehouse, many large stores in Shopper’s World including DSW, Barnes & Noble, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx , Pier 1 Imports, Petsmart, Guitar Center, Burlington, Jo-Anne Fabrics, REI, Home Depot and Lowe’s.

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  • Discover Saxonville / Jingle Bell Day

    Discover Saxonville / Jingle Bell Day

    Jingle Bell Days at Robinsons Hardware
    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…)

  • New Year’s Eve 2011 Events

    New Year’s Eve 2011 Events

    First Night boston - New Years Eve Ice Sculpture in front of Boston Public Library.
    Ice sculptures are one of the First Night Boston crowd favorites and are display throughout the city. Larger carvings can be found in Copley near the Boston Library, and along Boston Common, the Frog Pond and other locations around the city. This massive creation was a life size Arctic Wonderland with carved Walrus, Narwhales, Polar Bears, Penguins and huge ice-bergs floating in a sea of ice in front of Boston Public Library.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Below are just some of the events being held on New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31, 2010 in Framingham and other local towns as well as Boston and Worcester “First Night” info.

    If you plan to attend one of the dances, parties or other events which require reservations — be aware that some of these events sell out quickly and you should confirm your plans as early as possible.

    For those planning on heading into Boston or Worcester for First Night 2011 celebrations we’ve posted info about Framingham Commuter Rail and “T” service for New Year’s Eve.

    ~ New Year’s Eve 2011 ~

    ~ Events in Framingham ~

    New Year’s Eve at Nobscot’s Café – New Years Eve featuring (more…)

  • Pinefield’s 6th Annual Jingle Bell Day

    Pinefield’s 6th Annual Jingle Bell Day

    Jingle Bell Days at Robinsons Hardware
    Jingle Bell Days are here again!

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Be sure to make your way down to Saxonville on December 4, 2010 from 11:00am – 4:00pm for the 6th Annual “Jingle Bell Days“.

    For the past five years, Jeff Underwood of Robinson’s Hardware has pulled together the other merchants at Pinefield Shopping Plaza, (along with a few 2-legged and 4-legged special guests) for “Jingle Bell Days”.

    This year Toys for Tots are being collected for the Marine Corps., Please Bring a Toy to Donate!

    Here’s some of what’s scheduled for this year: (more…)

  • Framingham Tree Lighting – Friday Dec. 3, 2010

    Framingham Tree Lighting – Friday Dec. 3, 2010

    Framingham Children Wait for Santa on the Steps of Memorial Building (2007)
    Guarded by a giant wooden soldier, Framingham children gather at the Memorial Building waiting for Santa and the town tree lighting (2007)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Friday, December 3, 2010 the Town of Framingham will hold its 19th ANNUAL HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING outside of the Memorial Building, (Framigham Town Hall), which is located at 150 Concord St., in Downtown Framingham.

    Events start at 6:15pm as people gather in front of Town Hall for holiday music in eager anticipation of Santa’s arrival and the lighting of the Town Tree.

    Each year Santa Claus flies into an undisclosed Framingham location where he is met by Framingham Fire Fighters. This year they’ll help Santa avoid all the road construction and downtown traffic and see that he safely arrives at the Memorial Building by 6:45pm, in time for the tree lighting.

    At 7:00 p.m., everyone is invited to come inside Nevins Hall for music by the Framingham Public Schools Elementary and Middle School Band, photos with Santa, hot cocoa, cookies and candy canes.

    Video above is from 2007 Framingham Holiday Tree Lighting

    The evenings events are sponsored by Town of Framingham, Downtown Solutions, Framingham Rotary Club and The Metrowest Daily News.

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  • Town Hall Closed November 25 & 26, 2010

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Memorial Building, (Framingham’s Town Hall), will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25th and 26th, 2010 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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  • Patriots’ Day in Framingham

    Patriots’ Day in Framingham

    Minuteman Statue, Buckminster Square, Framingham, MA USA
    Minuteman Statue, Buckminster Square, Framingham, MA USA

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – While many locals think about the Boston Marathon and a three day weekend — many forget, or never knew the significance of April 19th which is celebrated as Patriots’ Day in the State of Massachusetts.

    Patriots’ Day commemorates the original American Patriots, the Revolutionary War soldiers who fought the British at Lexington and Concord, on April 19th in the year 1775.

    Many don’t realize the significance Framingham’s own Minutemen played in the War for Independence.    Before the first shot was fired on the battlefields of Lexington and Concord, Framingham residents readied themselves and worked closely with other patriots throughout the greater Framingham area in 1775.

    The next time you are driving from Framingham Center towards Downtown, as you head south on Main St., and it divides, (Main St. to the left, Maple St. to right, and straight ahead is Union Ave.), consider for a moment as you pass the statue of the Minuteman, that you have just passed through the same location where Framingham residents gathered and planned and mustered to defend us against tyranny and oppression long before we were born.

    Below are excepts from our Framingham Historic Timeline, (written by former Town Historian, Stephen Herring).

    February 22, 1775 – British General Gage sends out spies to chart the way to Worcester for his invasion. They stay at Buckminster’s tavern and observe the Framingham minutemen drilling.
    April 19, 1775 – General Gage sends his Redcoats against Lexington and Concord instead of Framingham and Worcester. Framingham sends it’s minutemen, and one man is wounded.

    On April 19th, 1775, the original Patriot’s Day, Framingham was there.   The Minuteman statue in Buckminster Square stands as a reminder of the events which not only shaped Framingham,  but shaped a nation.

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  • Second Annual FHS Holiday Marketplace

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham High School is planning another Holiday Marketplace sponsored by the Parent Athletic Committee to benefit the FHS athletic program. The Marketplace will take place on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 10am to 4pm at Framingham High School.
    Exhibitors with high quality, original handmade items, artisans and boutique items such as knitting, quitting, pottery, jewelry, toys, home décor, holiday items and gifts will fill the gymnasium areas and beyond. Plan on taking your time to get through the marketplace; there will be lots to see and to buy for holiday giving.

    Admissions fees for shoppers will only be $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for students and children over 12 years old.! There will be plenty of parking, police on duty, and refreshments will be available. All students working at the Marketplace are athletes lending their support and thanks for your participation in the Marketplace.

    For more information, please contact Faith Guarino at havefaith23@rcn.com or 508-367-6103.