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  • DPW Head Wants Nobscot Chapel Land to Improve Road

    DPW Head Wants Nobscot Chapel Land to Improve Road

    Nobscot Chapel viewed from Edgell Rd. heading north into intersection.
    Nobscot Chapel viewed from Edgell Rd. approaching intersection at Water St. and Edmands Rd. (photo taken Sept. 2011)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – At a Board of Selectmen Meeting on Tuesday November 8, 2011, Framingham Department of Public Works Director Peter Sellers asked Selectmen to postpone any plan to auction off the Nobscot Union Chapel which was recently taken by the town due to unpaid water bills.

    Sellers presented a plan to round off the corner of Edgell Road and Water Street where the Nobscot Chapel is located.

    Sellers reported that rounding out the final corner of the busy intersection would improve visibility, safety and traffic flow, and noted that the three other corners that make up Nobscot’s main intersection have been rounded in the same manner he’s proposing.

    Sellers claimed that the chapel is not a historic

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  • Framingham Town Election Info (2011)

    Framingham Town Election Info (2011)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The following contains information about running for Town Office, running for Town Meeting, as well as voter info, general candidate and election info and key dates related to the 2011 Framingham Town Election.

    2011 - Framingham Annual Town Election Info
    Framingham's Annual Town Election will be held April 5th, 2011. Help decide who will serve in your town's government — vote!

    Nomination papers for those planning to run for Town Offices in 2011 were available from the Town Clerk on November 29, 2010.  To be nominated, candidates for Town Offices needed to return the nomination papers with  the valid signatures of  fifty registered Framingham voters.  (These dates and requirements were for “Town Offices” only, not for Town Meeting Member candidates).

    Candidates for Town Office who did complete the nomination process now have until (more…)

  • Danny O’Connor Boxing Match Cancelled

    Danny O’Connor Boxing Match Cancelled

    Framingham boxing match cancelled.
    Homecoming boxing match canceled.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – A boxing exhibition featuring Framingham native champion boxer Danny O’Connor has been canceled. Citing difficulties in obtaining the necessary permits to hold the match in Nevins Hall, the bout has been rescheduled to Nov. 20th and moved to the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT.

    O’Connor who grew up in Saxonville and wrestled at Framingham High has already racked up an impressive professional boxing record.  Among other titles he was a 2008 National Golden Gloves Champion, 2008 US Future Stars National Champion, and a 2008 Alternate US Olympic Boxing Team member.  O’Connor is undefeated in his professional boxing career.

    According to a press release from Warriors Boxing promoter Leon Margules the match featuring O’Connor which was billed as “The Homecoming“, was canceled due to what he describes as [Framingham’s] “bizarre bureaucracy“.

    In the press release Margules claims; “representations were made to me by town officials that I would be able to sell (more…)

  • League of Women Voters Candidates Forum on FPAC TV

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Become a more informed voter! The League of Women Voters is holding a Candidates Forum featuring four candidates who are running for the two available Framingham Board of Selectmen seats.

    The forum is scheduled to appears on (more…)

  • Planning Board Accepting Associate Member Applications

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Planning Board and Board of Selectmen are accepting letters of interest and qualifications from residents who would like to be considered for appointment as the Planning Board’s Associate Member. The term for this appointment is from the date of the appointment until July 1, 2010. This is a volunteer position.

    The Associate Member of the Planning Board serves in cases where the Planning Board acts as the Special Permit Granting Authority under the Framingham Zoning By-Law. These Public Hearings are generally held twice per month in the evening from 7:30 p.m. to approximately 10 p.m.

    The Chairperson of the Planning Board may require such Associate Member to be in attendance at special permit hearings, and may designate such Associate Member to sit on the Board for the purpose of acting on a special permit application in the case of absence, inability to act, or conflict of interest, on the part of any member of the Planning Board, or in the event of a vacancy on the Board.

    Desirable qualifications include, but are not limited to, an understanding, awareness and/or experience with the Framingham Zoning By-Law and the variety of development proposals that come before the Framingham Planning Board as well as insight into the land use issues that are of concern to town residents.

    Application forms are available online at www.framinghamma.gov

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  • 2006 Preliminary Election Candidates

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Assistant Town Clerk Lisa Ferguson provides the following list of candidates for the March 7, 2006 Preliminary Election. Polls will be open from 7:00am until 8:00pm.

    Moderator
    One Year Vote for One
    • Edward J. Noonan -346 Belknap Road Candidate for Re-Election
    • Joel Winett -10 Berkeley Road

    Selectmen
    Three Years Vote for One

    • Katherine Murphy – 16 Power Mill Road Candidate for Re-Election
    • Mario R. Alvarez – 223 Maple Street
    • Steven Hakar – 10 Foley Drive
    • James M. Rizoli – 94 Pond Street
    • Jason A. Smith – 54 Ledgewood Road

    School Committee
    Three Years Vote for not more than Two

    • Pam Richardson – 69 Prior Drive Candidate for Re-Election
    • Richard A. Finlay – 11 Francine Road
    • Steven Hakar – 10 Foley Drive
    • Andrew Limeri – 29 Dartmouth Drive
    • Laura Medrano – 41 Eden Street
    • Wesley J. Ritchie – 214 School Street

    Planning Board
    Three Years Vote for not more than two

    • Thomas F. Mahoney – 103 Hastings Street Candidate for Re-Election
    • Carol J. Spack – 9 Craig Road Candidate for Re-Election
    • Stephen E. Meltzer – 10 Duggan Drive

    Library Trustee
    Three Years Vote for not more than four


    • Ann G. Arvedon – 300 Singletary Lane Candidate for Re-Election
    • Sheila Burke Fair – 5 Hickory Hill Lane Candidate for Re-Election
    • Janet L. Harrington – 24 Paxton Road Candidate for Re-Election

    Library Trustee
    One Year Vote for one

    • Ruth S. Winett – 10 Berkeley Road

    Keefe Tech School Committee
    Three Years Vote for not more than Three

    • Argentina Arias – 12 Costa Circle Candidate for Re-Election
    • Nelson H. Goldin – 82 Gregory Road Candidate for Re-Election
    • Thomas M. Leddy – 11 Hickory Hill Lane Candidate for Re-Election
    • Esther A. H. Hopkins – 1550 Worcester Road, 310

    Trustee Edgell Grove Cemetery
    Five Years Vote for One

    • Stanton T. Fitts – 200 Maynard Road Candidate for Re-Election
    • Donald E. Healy – 3 Poplar Street

    Housing Authority
    Five Years Vote for One

    • Robert L. Merusi – 75 Angelica Drive Candidate for Re-Election

    

    If anyone has any questions regarding the election or the list of candidates, you are welcomed to email Lisa Ferguson directly at Lisa.Ferguson@framinghamma.gov. or call (508) 620-4863.

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  • Town Election Results (2005)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Dennis Giombetti was the top vote getter in the Selectmen’s race on Tuesday, April 5th. He and John Stasik will replace outgoing Esther Hopkins and Chris Ross. Ann Wells won the Planning Board race and A.J. Mulvey and Mike Rossi won the Keefe Tech slots.

    Giombetti & Stasik New Selectmen

    For more information see the detailed results of the April 2005 Framingham elections for Town Meeting Members and results for Selectmen and other town-wide offices.

    For official results, contact Town Clerk’s office or visit the Town of Framingham web site.

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