[logo] Click here to return to home page...

  • Framingham Memorial Day Services

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Town of Framingham, Framingham Veteran’s Council has announced the following schedule of events for Memorial Day 2005;

    Memorial Day Services Schedule – Monday May 30, 2005

    7:30 A.M. Assemble – Rear of Memorial Building

    8:00 A.M.. Leave by car/bus

    8:15 A.M. St. Tarcisius Cemetery, Winthrop Street

    8:35 A.M. Cushing Memorial Chapel (Veteran Council Presentation)

    8:40 A.M 9-11 Memorial (Veterans’ Council Presentation)

    8:50 A.M. Old Burial Ground, Main Street (VFW Post #10313)

    9:00 A.M. Edgell Grove Cemetery, Grove Street (JWV Post #157)

    9:15A.M. St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Fenwick Street (American Legion Post #256)

    9:30A.M. St. George’s Cemetery, Cherry Street (VFW #929)

    9:45A.M. Edward’s Cemetery, Edwards Street (American Legion Post #74)

    10:00 A.M. Coffee Break, Edwards Church

    10:30 A.M. Athenaeum Hall (Veterans Council Presentation)

    10:45 A.M. Veterans’ Park, Concord Street (V.V.A.)

    At each location the service will include:

    • Prayer by Unit Chaplain
    • Placing of Wreath
    • Salute to the Deceased (Firing Squad/Taps)
    • Parade Marshall in-Charge

    11:00 A.M. SERVICES AT THE MEMORIAL BUILDING

    Veterans’ Service Officer: Tom Davitt

    Program Chairman: Mal Schulze, President, Veterans’ Council

    Presentation of Colours: Framingham Veterans’ Council

    National Anthem: Mary Beth Freeman

    Invocation: Rev Debbie Clark, Edwards Church

    Greetings: Board of Selectmen

    Greetings: State Senator: Karen Spilka

    State Representative: Thomas Sanacandro State Representative: Debby Blumer

    Dedication Service: Formal Dedication of Rotunda

    Ribbon Cutting/Floral Presentation

    Guest Speaker: Capt Mark Spear, US Army Recruiting Center

    Salute: Placing of the wreath in Rotunda

    Benediction: Rev Debbie Clark, Edwards Church

    Retirement of colours: Framingham Veterans’ Council

    Officer of the Day: Abbey Anderson

    ###

  • Discover Saxonville on Sat., June 11th

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Friends of Saxonville invite you to Discover the Pinefield Shopping Center in Saxonville during a day of family fun on Saturday, June 11th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    The program includes a morning “round-up” of Town trucks and vehicles for youngsters to explore as part of the Framingham Library’s “Going Places” Summer Reading program Kick-Off. A classic car cruise-in will complement the town vehicles.

    The Pinefield Shopping Center restaurants will offer specials and Robinsons Ace Hardware will present Weber Grill day with specials and 15 percent off all grill accessories when purchasing a grill. The merchants will participate in a flower beautification competition while sidewalk artists compete for “Chalk It Up” prizes.

    There will be a huge yard sale to benefit the Friends of Saxonville projects. Donations are welcome! Please call Jim Barry at 508-877-1832.

    Amazing Things Arts Center will host Jazz musicians and storytelling.

    There will also be raffles, balloons, and surprises. Come have fun with your neighbors!

    Discover Saxonville 2005 is organized by the Friends of Saxonville and made possible through generous donations by Framingham Cooperative Bank, Patterson & Gerry CPA’s, Middlesex Savings Bank, Kathy Foran, ReMax Associates, and framingham.com

    ###

  • Annual Meeting of Historical Society says Farewell to Director

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Historical Society & Museum will say farewell to Director Tom Harris at its annual meeting on Thurs., June 2nd, 7 p.m. at the Edgell Memorial Library on Oak St.

    The meeting will be one of information and celebration as well as a sendoff for Harris, who has accepted a position in New Jersey.

    Donna Howland, Library Trustee & Chairman of the 150th Anniversary Committee, will present a talk about 150 years of History of the Framingham Public Library. The Portuguese Club of Framingham will receive special recognition in honor of its 50th anniversary and Charlene Frary will receive “Volunteer of the Year” award.

    The museum’s curator, Dana Dauterman Ricciardi, will comment on the current exhibition, “Toward Victory: Winning World War II from Home.”

    The meeting is free and open to the public.

    ###

Template Name: Archive