Framingham Library Trustees Seek Applicants for Vacant Board Position
Framingham Library, 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA 01702
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Anyone interested in filling a one-year vacancy on the Board of Trustees of the Framingham Public Library should send a letter of application to the Library by or before noon Thursday, February 9, 2012.
The application should include the applicant’s qualifications and reasons for wishing to become an FPL Trustee.
Application should be sent attention of Ruth Winett, Library Chair, to:
Framingham Library
49 Lexington Street
Framingham, MA 01702
(Applications may also be submitted by email (more…)
20th Annual Salute To Framingham Honorees Named
The 20th Annual Framingham High School Foundation ''Salute to Framingham'' will be held on Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 at the Sheraton Framingham.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham High School Foundation has announced the 20th Annual Salute to Framingham honorees.
In 1992, the Salute to Framingham was created to honor individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham’s youth. These honorees join a select group of people who have made a real difference in the lives of the children of Framingham.
On Thursday, March 22nd 2012, Salute to Framingham will honor Mark & Karen Curtis and Dave Gudejko.
Since 1989, Mark and Karen Curtis have been sponsoring a free Thanksgiving Day dinner for those in need. With the help of volunteers, Mark and Karen Curtis have prepared and served traditional Thanksgiving meals to thousands of needy families for more than two decades. Last year, at the “Curtis Family Thanksgiving“, nearly 1,700 people had a free, hot Thanksgiving dinner either delivered to their door or served to them at Eagles Hall in Framingham.
The annual Curtis Family Thanksgiving dinner brings together more than 400 members of the community including local business owners, Framingham Girl Scouts, students from Fuller Middle School and Framingham High School and members of Framingham Youth Hockey who donate supplies, money or their time to follow the example that Mark and Karen Curtis have set for the last 23 years.
As owners/operators of the Eagles All-American Grill, the Curtis’ service to the Framingham community continues year round with service to senior residents of Memorial House and the Callahan Senior Center. Through the years, Mark & Karen Curtis have been also a part of community family events ranging from Concerts on the Common to the groundbreaking at Bowditch Field.
Dave Gudejko has been involved in the town of Framingham since moving here in 1978. For almost three decades, Dave has been active in Framingham Baseball in many capacities including serving as president of both Little League and Framingham Babe Ruth. He has coached, chaired many fundraising activities and answered the call whenever he was asked. In addition, Dave worked closely with Framingham Parks and Recreation Department as field liaison where he scheduled fields for more than 1,000 players.
For many years, Dave volunteered to get up before sunrise on cold Sunday mornings to make sure that the kids got safely onto buses to enjoy the Framingham Parks and Recreation department’s ski and snowboard program. That same attitude and spirit was brought to the Marian Boosters when as past president he helped shape that organization. Additionally, Dave has coached CYO basketball and administered many youth programs through St. Bridget’s CYO including community outreach programs, ski trips and bowling.
This year, the Salute to Framingham will present the Jim O’Connor Community Service Award to the Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation. Named for former FHS Athletic Director and founder of the Salute to Framingham, this award honors an organization whose work benefits the youth of Framingham. The Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation was established by Framingham Co-operative Bank in 1998 as a reflection of its long-standing commitment to the local community.
In addition to these honorees, the Salute program also recognizes Framingham teachers and staff who make each day “special” in our public schools, and also acknowledges graduating FHS students who positively impact the school community.
The 2012 “You Are Special” recipients are:
Rebecca Morrison, Barbieri Elementary
Sharon Silverman, Brophy Elementary
Deb Hobin, Brophy Elementary
Elizabeth Jeffery, Dunning Elementary
Heather Degnan, McCarthy Elementary
Miriam Lapa Silva, Potter Road Elementary
Jill Coates, Potter Road Elementary
Kerri O’Brien, Stapleton Elementary
Deb Phillips, Cameron Middle School
Lisa Columbo, Fuller Middle School
Vanda Figueiredo, Fuller Middle School
Otto Johnson, Walsh Middle School
Nancy Hulme, Walsh Middle School
Susan DeSimone, FHS
Janice Laakko, FHS
Jayne Carney, Special Education Department
Literacy Program, Woodrow Wilson Elementary – honoring the entire team at Woodrow Wilson for their work with the school-wide vocabulary intiative.
The Salute to Framingham will take place on Thursday, March 22nd at 6:00pm at the Sheraton Framingham Ballroom.
Proceeds from the Salute to Framingham benefit the Framingham High School Foundation. All proceeds from the event are used to benefit FHS students by supporting activities, the arts, and athletics at the school.
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MA DOR Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit Info
The MA Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit can be worth up to $980 to eleigible seniors!
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Representatives of the MA Department of Revenue, (DOR), will be giving presentations at area senior centers to educate taxpayers 65 and older about the benefits of the MA Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit, (real estate tax credit).
For tax year 2011, the credit is worth as much as $980.00, (nine hundred and eighty dollars), to eligible taxpayers 65 and older who either own or rent their home.
While the rules for the credit are not overly complicated, the informational sessions will help seniors understand the requirements to be eligible for the credit.
Some of the basic rules are: non-head of household single filers must have total income under $52k, or under $65k for a head of household, or under $78k for those who file joint returns. The credit is available to owners of homes with an assessed value of $729k or less, (after exemptions and any abatement).
If your tax liability is less than $980.00, to offset the credit, the State of Massachusetts will send you a check!
The closest locations to Framingham where the presentations will be held are:
On January 25th, 2012 at 1:00 p.m at the Wayland Council on Aging, 4 Cochituate Rd., Wayland, MA. Phone: 508-358-2990.
On February 22nd, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Natick Council on Aging, 90 Oak St., Natick, MA, phone: (508) 647-6540.
Additional information and schedule of other locations where the Circuit Breaker Tax Credit presentation will be held can be found on the MA DOR website at: www.mass.gov/dor
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