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  • Dunning Teacher named Mass State Teacher of the Year

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Jae Goodwin, a 5th grade teacher at Framingham’s Charlotte A. Dunning Elementary School was named the state’s 2009-2010 Teacher of the Year. Education officials and legislative leaders both hailed Goodwin for her commitment to excellence and dedication to ensuring that all of her students achieve academic success.

    “A teacher’s positive contributions extend beyond a particular classroom or academic year, preparing our (more…)

  • They do windows!

    windows on west side of Edgell Library
    windows on west side of Edgell Library

    Partners in Preservation awarded the Framingham History Center $ 100,000 to repair the windows at the Edgell Memorial Library.

    This was because so many people voted in the competition so that Edgell gained fourth place in their competition.  Yeah us!

    The old wooden windows are badly in need of repair and replacement, and their battered look is emphasized by the new roof.

    Thanks to everyone who voted…but Edgell and other Town-owned buildings still need our support and donations.

  • Framingham History Center Wins $100,000 Grant

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Annie Murphy, Executive Director of the Framingham History Center announced that she received word of a a $100,000 grant from American Express to restore the Edgell Memorial Library’s windows.

    Edgell Memorial Library
    Edgell Memorial Library

    Nearly 2.5 million people voted in the Partners In Preservation competition. The Edgell Library won 70f the vote, placing 4th out of 25, with in an estimated 175,000 votes. This is remarkable given our “dark horse” status among so many notable Boston institutions, including the Paul Revere house and the Aquarium.

    Windows at Edgell Memorial Library
    Windows at Edgell Memorial Library

    The Framingham History Center is hosting the exhibition “Windows on Edgell’s Past, Present, and Future” amd will be open Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. and Wednesday, June 17th from 5 to 8 p.m.

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