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  • Discover Saxonville on June 10th & 11th

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Discover Saxonville on the weekend of June 10th and 11th. This year the Friends of Saxonville are inviting you to re-discover the restored Danforth St. Bridge, the Sudbury River, and historic Saxonville as part of National Parks Service’s Regional Riverfest!

    On Sunday, June 11, Friends of Saxonville joins in the Celebration with its annual Discover Saxonville event. The day begins with a 7:00 am. Bird Walk along the Carol Getchell Nature Trail hosted by Michele Grzenda of the Framingham Conservation Commission. At 9:00 a canoe and kayak trip leaves Kellogg Street and travels the Sudbury River to Centennial Place. At 10:30 inside the historic Athenaeum, guests may see the presentation “Stormwater Matters”,then at 11 a.m. take a guided walking tour through Saxonville’s Historic District, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

    The walking tour finishes with a lunch party, complete with balloons, hot dogs, chips and drinks…plus free ice cream social, raffle, student art exhibit and storm drain activities from 12-2 upon the newly restored Old Danforth Street Bridge.

    At 2:00 pm, there will be an official dedication of a newly installed kiosk, designed by Framingham landscape architect Julie Ferrari and built by Keefe Tech, displaying interpretive panels and offering a water/storage resource for the Nature Trail and planned park surrounding the bridge and trail area.

    A twilight fundraiser, “A Sunset Celebration in Saxonville”, featuring music by Late Night Radio, wine, hors d’oevres, student art exhibit and desserts, will take place from 6-8 pm upon the Old Danforth Street Bridge, a unique location where preserved history meets with a nationally recognized “Wild and Scenic” river environment.

    Schedule of Events:

    Saturday June 10:

    • 1-3 p.m. River Kayak Scavenger Hunt

    Sunday June 11:

    • 7:00 a.m. Bird Watch – Carol Getchell Nature Trail
    • 9:00 a.m. Canoe Kayak Trip from Central Street at Kellogg Street
    • 10:30 a.m. “Stormwater Matters” presentation at the Athenaeum
    • 11:00 a.m. Historic Walking Tour – departs from Athenaeum
    • 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Lunch Party on the Old Danforth Street Bridge, including an Ice Cream Social, Raffle, and Storm Drain Activities
    • 2:00 p.m. Dedication of the new Information Kiosk at the bridge
    • 6-8 p.m.Twilight Wine & Cheese Fundraiser – Old Danforth Street Bridge

    All event proceeds benefit Friends of Saxonville.

    For more information and/or for fundraiser tickets ($25/evening) phone Charlene at 508-330-3252 or visit www.saxonville.org

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  • Amorello to Present Tourism Grant to Framingham Community Groups

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Massachusetts Turnpike Authority Chairman Matthew Amorello will come to Framingham next week to present to the START Framingham Partnership and Friends of Saxonville a $16,000 award intended to bring more visitors to Framingham.

    The two organizations collaborated on a proposal to the MTA’s Tourism Office with the overall purpose of building Framingham as a cultural destination. The money will allow them to produce coordinated promotional materials that will make the traveling public more aware of the many artistic and cultural opportunities in town, including those originating in the downtown area, in Saxonville, on the Centre Common, in artists’ studios and in the many venues where art is being produced and experienced.

    One of the first tasks of the START Partnership will be to convert its Cultural Audit, which formed the basis for the online Framingham Cultural Directory (framinghamma.gov/cultural) into marketing tools for these cultural events.

    Friends of Saxonville intends to undertake a marketing campaign to promote its four current initiatives: Historic Athenaeum Hall, the Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, the recently restored Danforth Bridge and Saxonville’s Historic Walk.

    “This tourism promotion grant is a great beginning for this year’s “Spring into Arts” events all over Framingham”, State Representative Debby Blumer stated. “I’m particularly pleased that the START Partnership and Friends of Saxonville are being recognized for their contributions to our active, vibrant community.”

    Mr. Amorello will be at the Ablondi Room in the Memorial Building at 3pm on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 to officially present this award to START and Friends of Saxonville. A reception will follow the presentation.

    The Mission of the START Framingham Partnership is to strengthen community life in Framingham and contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of the town by broadening, deepening and diversifying participation in the arts and cultural activities. START is supported by grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the CARLISLE Foundation of Framingham, MA as well as the Town of Framingham, Framingham-based businesses and many dedicated volunteers.

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  • New Auction Hall in Saxonville

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Pop Culture guru and Antiques Roadshow appraiser Gary Sohmers announced the opening of his newest venture, The Saxonville Auction Hall, in the Roxbury Carpet Mill Complex.

    His first auction will be an online catalog auction.  Bidders can preview the items in the hall, but the auction won’t be live as the occupancy permit has not been issued.

    In Person Preview Times: Friday Jan. 20 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. & Saturday Jan. 21 from Noon to 7:00 p.m.

    Auction items include: antique & collectible toys, dolls, tin windups, 1940s-50s television sets, radios & accessories, victrolas, marx toys trains & playsets, catalogs, comics, children’s books, sports, action figures, small antiques, box lots & more!

    Saxonville Auction Hall, 1650 Concord St, Framingham, MA – located at the Saxonville Industrial Complex in North Framingham, at the intersection of Concord, Elm, Water & Central Streets. Park anywhere in the Lot after 4:00 p.m. Friday or all day Saturday. Parking also available in Public Lot across Concord Street.

    There is a 10% Buyers Premium, Left Bids Accepted, Cash, Checks & Credit Cards Accepted (service fee on all credit cards). Register and Bid on Auction Items online.

    For more information call: (508) 788-5474 or (617)296-4510 or email plyrocktoy@aol.com. or visit www.allcollectors.com

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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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  • McAuliffe Branch Library to Close for Alterations

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The McAuliffe Branch of the Framingham Library will be closed Friday, December 9 at 3:00 p.m. through Friday, December 16th to complete alterations necessary to improve access for those with disabilities.

    Shelving units will be disassembled and moved and new shelving and doors will be installed. The necessary repairs have been mandated by the state’s Architectural Access Board.

    Library materials that have been checked out from McAuliffe will not be due back during the closure. The bookdrop will be available for those who want to drop off materials.

    The hope is that McAuliffe will reopen no later than 9 a.m. on Sat., December 17th and it is possible that it may reopen sooner.

    Patrons are urged to check the library’s website: www.framinghamlibrary.org or call the Main Library after December 14, for updated information.

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  • Godzilla a Hit in Framingham

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The McAuliffe Branch Library in Saxonville has a hit display: Godzilla.

    People from around MetroWest are calling and visiting the state’s busiest branch library to enjoy an extensive display of Godzilla memorabilia.

    From the 10 year old collection of Andrew Wong comes some unique collectibles which will bring back monster memories of the past and for future generations! Be sure to check out this unique display and let you imagination take you beyond limits!

    Items included in the exhibition range from various candy toys, Bandai/Banpresto Figures, autographed miniposters, large posters, movie programs, Resin Chess Pieces, SD figures, and even Andrew Wong’s own artwork. Unfortunately the X-Plus King Ghidorah Statue would not fit in the display case but is represented by his smaller microman sibling.

    Andrew Wong is a student at UMass Amherst and a long-time page at McAuliffe Library.

    Hurry into McAuliffe by Friday, Sept. 2nd to experience the wonderful Godzilla collection.

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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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  • FRAMINGHAM, MA – Saxonville offers lots to see and do in the first part of June!

    On National Trails Day, on June 4th, tour the Cochituate Rail Trail from 10 – 11:30 a.m. and learn about its natural and historic features. Park at 500 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham. Check in across the street at the Cochituate Brook Reservation, (the grassy cleared area between Crispus Attucks bridge and Suburban Shell Gas Station).

    From 4 – 5:30 p.m. view a slide presentation at Eastern Mountain Sports, Rt. 9 E, Natick. Visit www.crtrail.org for details.

    On June 7th (rain date June 9th) Art conservator Rika Smith McNally will be professionally restoring our WWII Memorial located in front of the Athenaeum Hall on Concord St. Her work is sponsored by the Framingham Historical Society & Museum, Perini Corp., and MetroWest Homes. For information, contact Charlene Frary at 508-877-3556 or CFraryRltr@aol.com

    On June 8th at 7 p.m., Cable station Channel 9 will re-broadcast Framingham Trivia – The Saxonville Edition as taped at the Friends of Saxonville’s annual meeting.

    On June 11th, Discover Saxonville – A Day in Pinefield, from 10 – 3 at Pinefield Shopping Center. See framingham.com calendar for details and www.saxonville.org.

    Also on June 11th, take part in Riverfest Activities: a 7 a.m. Birdwalk on the Carol Getchell Nature Trail, a 10 a.m. Canoe ride from Central St. to Saxonville, and a 1 p.m. Kayak ride along the Oxbow section of the Sudbury River. For details, go to: www.sudbury-assabet-concord.org.

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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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