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  • Derek Sanderson, Bruins Legend Book Signing in Framingham

    [book cover] Derek Sanderson: Crossing the Line
    Derek Sanderson’s “Crossing the Line”, autobiography of Boston Bruins legend — “The outrageous story of a hockey original”
    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Boston Bruins fans will have the opportunity to meet two-time Stanley Cup champion Derek Sanderson at a book signing he will conduct in Framingham on Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 from 11:00am ’til 1:00pm at The Paper Store, located in Shopper’s World, 1 Worcester Rd, (Route 9), Framingham, MA.

    Sanderson will be signing copies of his new book “Crossing the Line:  The Outrageous Story of a Hockey Original”.

    The book is an autobiography of one of hockey’s first rebels and a beloved member of the “Big Bad Bruins,” this book shares how Derek Sanderson’s ferocious style helped lead the team to two Stanley Cup victories in the early 1970s.

    Living life in the fast lane, Sanderson grew his hair long, developed a serious drinking problem, and eventually found himself out of the league and prowling the streets for his next drink.

    In Crossing the Line, Sanderson comes clean on his life in hockey, the demons that threatened to consume him, and the strength and courage it took to fight his way back. Today a successful entrepreneur and speaker, Sanderson’s incredible story is a must read for any fan of hockey.

    (Editor’s note: It was local folklore that in the 1970’s, the round concrete house high-up on the westbound side of Edmand’s Road just after Carter Drive was being built for Sanderson — and that due to his financial downfall he never lived in the house… maybe someone will ask him about this…)

    Derek Sanderson Rumored to Have Concrete House Built in Framingham in 1970's
    This round concrete house was built in the 1970’s. The local rumor at the time was that the house was being built for Derek Sanderson. (Photo courtesy Google Maps/StreetView, www.google.com/maps)

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    Derek Sanderson, Bruins Legend Book Signing in Framingham

  • Rep. Tom Sannicandro Files Bottled Water Bill

    MA Rep. Tom Sannicandro, (D-Ashland)
    MA Rep. Tom Sannicandro, (D-Ashland)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Massachusetts State Rep. Tom Sannicandro (D-Ashland) filed a bill Friday that would prohibit the use of public funds to purchase bottled water, a bill that would reduce waste, energy use, and costs.

    “There is no reason we should spend taxpayers’ money on a product that is unnecessary, expensive and harmful to the environment when there are clean and cheap alternatives”, Representative Sannicandro said. “It is important that we lead by example and do our part to reduce bottle waste and save the Commonwealth money.”

    In December, the MetroWest Daily News ran a story about how the state had expended $300,000 in half the fiscal year on bottled water to staff events and meetings, often at buildings that have clean drinking water available.

    “Not only is state spending on bottled water wasteful at a time when our state can ill afford unnecessary expenses, it broadcasts the absolute wrong message about the value, quality and importance of our public water systems,” said Kristin Urquiza, a spokesperson for Corporate Accountability International.

    Think Outside the Bottle (log)
    Click logo (above) to download a copy of Corporate Accountability International’s “Getting States Off the Bottle: Second Edition”  (in Adobe .PDF format)

     

    While tap water could cost pennies for a gallon, bottled water could be between 250 and 10,000 times more expensive.[2] And compared to a liter of tap water, a liter of bottled water requires as much as 2,000 times as much energy, according to one study. That study also found that bottled water consumption in America alone sucked up between 32 and 54 million barrels of oil last year.

    This bill would recommit state agencies to use our public water supplies. Rep. Sannicandro believes it makes no economical or environmental sense for Mass Water Resource Authorities to host meetings with bottled water on the table when reservoirs connected to state of the art water purification systems sit directly behind those buildings.

    This bill does not affect Massachusetts residents’ ability to purchase bottled water.

    For more info about MA  State Rep. Tom Sannicandro, or to contact Tom, visit his website at: www.tomworksforus.com

    For more information about Corporate Accountability International’s “Think Outside the Bottle” campaign, visit: www.stopcorporateabuse.org

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    Rep. Tom Sannicandro Files Bottled Water Bill

  • Salute To Framingham Announces 2013 Honorees

    FRAMINGHAM, MA –‘Salute to Framingham‘, an organization created in 1992 to honor individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham’s youth has announced Sharon Gilbert and Tony Tolson as 2013 honorees.

    About the Honorees

    Sharon Gilbert is the founder of Timothy’s Toy Box, a Framingham based non-profit established in 1997 to help local children in need and distribute toys to them during the holiday season.
    Sharon, a Framingham native and Framingham North (more…)

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