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  • Free Electronics Recycle Event for Framingham Residents

    Free Electronics Recycle Event for Framingham Residents

    Town of Framingham - Recycle Event, July 11th, 2012
    FREE Electronics Recycle Event for Framingham residents, July 11th, 2012.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Wednesday, July 11, 2012, from 12:00 Noon until 8:00pm, the Town of Framingham Recycling Center is holding a *Free! Electronics Recycle Event.

    Framingham residents can drop off “anything with a power cord or a power button“, (tv sets, computers, kitchen appliances, home entertainment equipment, computers, monitors, vacuum cleaners — if it has a power cord or power button, they’ll take it!)

    Residents do not have to have a recycle center sticker for this event, but will be asked to produce a drivers license showing they are a Framingham resident.

    *As this is being promoted as a “free” event, the Recycling Center will waive the normal $10 permit fee for residents who (more…)

  • Free Electronics Recycle Event for Framingham Residents

    Free Electronics Recycle Event for Framingham Residents

    Framingham, MA - Electronics Recycle Event - Wednesday, August 31st, 2010 - Noon to 8:00pm
    Framingham, MA – Electronics Recycle Event – Wednesday, August 31st, 2010 – Noon to 8:00pm

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Wednesday, August 31, 2011, from 12:00 Noon until 8:00pm, the Town of Framingham Recycling Center is holding a *Free! Electronics Recycle Event.

    Framingham residents can drop off “anything with a power cord or a power button“, (tv sets, computers, kitchen appliances, home entertainment equipment, computers, monitors, vacuum cleaners — if it has a power cord or power button, they’ll take it).

    Residents do not have to have a recycle center sticker for this event, but will be asked to produce a drivers license showing they are a Framingham resident.

    *As this is being promoted as a “free” event, the Recycling Center will waive the normal $10 permit fee for residents who donate (1) non-perishable food item for each electronic item dropped-off.

    The food items will be donated to Framingham-based food pantries.

    Electronics will be recycled by E. L. Harvey & Sons, Inc.

    The Framingham Recycling Center is located 255 Mt. Wayte Ave.,  (the building which was formerly the town incinerator is located between Franklin St. and Fountain St., across from the Juvenile Court, near Farm Pond).

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  • Keefe Tech Names New Principal

    Keefe Tech Names New Principal

    New Keefe Tech Principal Jonathan Evans (2011)
    Newly hired Keefe Tech Principal Jonathan Evans

    Framingham, MA – Joseph P. Keefe Technical School Superintendent-Director James Lynch is pleased to announce that Jonathan Evans, current Director of Student Services, will succeed Patricia Canali as the school’s new Principal.

    Superintendent Lynch stated that Evans’ appointment is effective July 1, 2011. According to Lynch, “I have made this decision after a very thorough search process that included a broadly publicized posting, 14 applicants, 6 semifinalists, 4 finalists, two lengthy and probing interviews, and a detailed review of recommendations and references. I am convinced that Mr. Evans is the very best candidate for this important leadership position. I look forward to working with him as Principal and as we go forward to continue to improve our school and service our students.”

    Evans has served the Keefe Tech school community for 15 years, beginning his career as an intern in the Guidance Department in while he was earning a Master of Education in Counseling. He came aboard as a full-time Guidance Counselor in the 1997-1998 school year, and advanced to the position of Lead Counselor and then Director of Guidance and Admissions over the next ten years. In 2007, Evans was appointed as Director of Student Services, overseeing (more…)

  • Callahan Happenings for June 2011

    Callahan Happenings for June 2011

    (photo) Raymond J. Callahan Senior Center, Framingham, MA
    Located at 535 Union Avenue, the Callahan Center is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mon – Fri

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The following information is about activities and services at the Callahan Senior Center for the month of June, 2011.

    NOTICE: Most of the activities, special programs and events listed below require signing up or advance reservation, (unless otherwise noted). Please do so in advance so activities can be scheduled effectively and in the appropriate space.

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    New Member Orientation Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month. If you have just joined Callahan you might want to attend one of these meetings as we enjoy coffee and pastry, answer your questions and (more…)

  • Free Electronics Recycle Event

    Free Electronics Recycle Event

    Framingham, MA - Electronics Recycle Event - June 16, 2010 - Noon to 8:00pm
    Framingham, MA – Electronics Recycle Event – June 16, 2010 – Noon to 8:00pm

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Wednesday June 16, 2010, from 12:00 Noon until 8:00pm, the Town of Framingham Recycle Center is holding a Free! Electronics Recycle Event.

    Framingham residents can drop off “anything with a cord“, (tv sets, computers, kitchen appliances, home entertainment equipment, computers, monitors, vacuum cleaners — if it has a cord, they’ll take it).

    Residents do not have to have a recycle center sticker for this event, but will be asked to produce a license showing they are a Framingham resident.

    In lieu of payment, the Recycle Center is asking that residents donate (1) non-perishable food item for each electronic item dropped-off.  The food items will be donated to local food pantries.

    The Framingham Recycle Center is located 255 Mt. Wayte Ave.,  (between Franklin St. and Fountain St., accross from Farm Pond).

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  • FHS in High School Quiz Show Quarterfinals

    FHS in High School Quiz Show Quarterfinals

    PHOTO: Framingham High School Quiz Show Team (2010)
    The FHS High School Quiz Show Team

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham High School team has made it to WGBH’s High School Quiz Show quarterfinals which air tonight, Monday June 7, 2010 at 7:30pm on WGBH 2.

    Tonight’s matchup is Framingham High School vs. Longmeadow High School.

    Both teams are vying for a spot in the Eastern MA semifinals and hoping to go on to face the winner of the Western MA division and claim the title of State Champion.

    High School Quiz Show is produced by WGBH 2 in conjunction with The University of Massachusetts, and sister-station WGBY and its show called (more…)

  • Circus Una Motorcycle Aerialists at Paramount HD

    Circus Una Motorcycle Aerialists at Paramount HD

    Circus Una, all female highwire, trapeze and motorcycle daredevil performers.
    Circus Una, all female highwire, trapeze and motorcycle daredevil performers at Paramount Harley-Davidson, Framingham, MA, June 5, 2010.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Circus Una, a female daredevil duo will be performing outdoors in the Paramount Harley-Davidson parking lot on Saturday, June 5, 2010.

    The star of the show, Una Mimnagh, performs aerial feats and dances on a trapeze suspended from a motorcycle while it’s ridden across a high wire. Una will be performing at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

    Una’s performances are part of Paramount Harley-Davidson’s open house event.  In addition to the high-wire act, Richard Turner, “The Cheat” will be performing dazzling sleight of hand card manipulations.  There will be a kids corner with family fun activities, music, food, prize give-aways, (along vendors and open house specials on motorcycle gear).

    Also planned for the day is a H.O.G., (Harely Owners Group), Motorcycle Show with judging starting at noon and and trophy’s awarded at 3:00pm.  While you’re checking out the bikes, grab a $5 per plate BBQ lunch “while it lasts”.

    Events are planned throughout the day, from 9:30am until 4:30pm.

    Paramount Harley-Davidson is located at 266-300 Waverly Street, (Route 135), Downtown Framingham, MA.

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  • CALLAHAN HAPPENINGS FOR JUNE 2010

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The following is a list of events and information for Callahan Senior Center for the month of June, 2010.

    Health & Wellness:

    BALANCE – EXERCISE WORKSHOP – Join us for the continuing VNA series on FALLS PREVENTION funded by a Tufts Foundation Grant to take place June 3, 2010 from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Conducting the workshop will be a physical therapist with over 35 years experience working with older adults. Participants will learn about the importance of exercise to maintain strength and balance; learn seated and standing exercises to improve (more…)