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  • Petting Zoo, Camel Rides and More in Pinefield

    Petting Zoo, Camel Rides and More in Pinefield

    PHOTO - camel from Records & Burpee Traveling Zoo.
    Traveling Zoo at Pinefield Shopping Center, June 9th through 13th, 2010.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – If you head down to Pinefield Shopping Center this week you might find a camel or kangaroo in your usual parking spot.

    Once again, Records & Burpee Traveling Zoo will be set up in the parking lot directly across from the McAullife Branch Library June 9 – 13, 2010 from 11:00am until approximately 9:00pm.

    The kids petting zoo, camel rides, pony rides, moonwalk rides and carnival foods concessions, (cotton candy, carmel apples, fried dough and more), are always a popular end of the school year treat for families with young kids.

    The Traveling Zoo, named for owners Larry Records and Alexandra Burpee usually arrive with (more…)

  • Nature Trail Boardwalk Bash

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Friends of Saxonville are organizing a work party to rebuild the boardwalk along the Carol Getchell Nature Trail. Fall flooding caused some of the boardwalks to leave their supports and be displaced.

    Volunteers are needed to help on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to put the boardwalks back in place.

    To register, or for information, please call George Dixon at 508-877-7268 or David Longden at 508-877-7034 or visit www.saxonville.org

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  • FamilyFun at Jingle Bell Day at Pinefield Shopping Center

    FRAMINGHAM, MA –Bring the family to Pinefield Shopping Center, Water St. & Nicholas Rd., in Saxonville, for a day of family activities, specials, and giveaways on Saturday, December 10, 2005.

    Robinsons Ace Hardware presents free horse-drawn hayrides from 10 – 1 p.m. There will be storytelling at 11, 12, and 1 at Amazing Things Arts Center and Hometowne Hotdogs will have free pictures with Santa from 2 – 4 p.m. Waterstreet Wine and Spirits will offer wine tasting from 1 – 6 p.m.

    Daring Diamonds will be 25 percent off at Advanced Gems & Jewelry and Robinsons Ace Hareware and other merchants will offer specials throughout the day. Boy Scout Troop 210 will be selling Christmas wreaths and the Friends of Saxonville will feature Saxonville gifts.

    There will be a free raffle for a $ 100 gift certificate to InnSeason Resorts from framingham.com plus balloons, goodie bags, and more!

    Be sure to mark December 10th, Jingle Bell Day in Pinefield Shopping Center on your calendar now.

    For more info, contact Jeff Underwood, Robinsons Ace Hardware, 508-877-1888, or www.framingham.com

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  • 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

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  • New McAuliffe Branch Library Building Nixed by Town Meeting

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Article 2 on the March 15th Special Town Meeting Warrant, asking for Town Meeting to vote in favor of funds to build a new McAuliffe Library building in Pinefield Shopping Center failed to receive the two thirds majority required to approve such funding.

    Despite the support of most town committees, and the Board of Selectmen, a $ 1.6 million dollar grant, and funds spent on the plans and feasibility study, and public support, and an aging building in need of significant repair, there weren’t enough town meeting members convinced that the project was to be supported at this time. Unfortunately, the grant will expire May 15th and it is estimated that it will be another 8 years before Framingham might receive another one.

    During the discussion, moderator Ed Noonan collapsed, knocking over the podium. He quickly revived, but handed off the running of the meeting to Joel Winett, and was taken to the hospital by EMT’s. After a brief recess, discussion of the library article continued, but many would-be speakers were disappointed as the stand-in moderator allowed the vote to be called.

    Before the vote on the library funding, a motion by the Standing Committee on Public Works (SCPW) to refer the library article back to sponsor was voted down.

    The Town will be facing significant expenditures to make the current building accessible, as well as replacing the HVAC system and the roof and addressing plumbing problems.

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  • Vote on Proposed New McAuliffe Library Building set for March 15

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – McAULIFFE LIBRARY NEWS: New Date set for a special Town Meeting to again vote on funding for proposed new McAuliffe Library Building: March 15th, 7:30 p.m. in Nevins Hall.  Asecond try by Library Trustees.

    On Wed., Jan. 12th, Framingham Town Meeting voted to buy the land on Water St. for the proposed new McAuliffe library, but voted down, by a small margin, to allocate funds to build it.

    If funds aren’t voted by mid-May, the town will lose the state grant money.

    How Town Meeting Members voted is available on the framinghamma.gov site. Many Town Meeting members reported that they voted in favor of the new library because so many of their constituants called them and urged them to do so.

    (For more info on the McAuliffe Branch Library, see www.framinghamlibrary.org/mcauliff.htm)

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  • Friends of Saxonville Annual Meeting set for Tues. April 12th

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Friends of Saxonville will hold their annual meeting on Tues., April 12th, at Stapleton Elementary School, Elm St. at 6:30 p.m.

    They will present updates on their initiatives, honor special volunteers, and elect officers. Every year they present a special feature. This year the Friends have arranged for a special Saxonville edition of the popular Framingham Trivia Cable Show with participation from the audience.

    Do you have a question about Saxonville’s history? If so, call Bill Dyan at 508-877-0289 and it may be covered on the show.

    Wish to nominate someone to the Board of Directors? Send your nomination to Friends of Saxonville, PO B ox 3236, Framingham, MA 01705.

    For additional information, call Charlene Frary, secretary, at 508-877-3556 or visit www.saxonville.org.

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  • McAuliffe Library Question and Answer Session Canceled

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Board of Library Trustees question and answer session on the new branch library project that was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 08, 2005 (today) in the Public Hearing Room of the Memorial Building has been canceled due to bad weather.

    The Trustees apologize for any inconvenience caused by this cancellation and all Town Meeting members will be contacted if the session is rescheduled before the March 15 Special Town Meeting.

    If you have any questions about the branch project, please feel free to contact Tom Gilchrist by phone or email. E-mail: tgilchrist@minlib.net Phone: (508) 879-3570 ext. 301

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