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  • Framingham Based Staples, TJ Maxx, Marshalls to Close Stores for Thanksgiving Day

    Framingham Based Staples, TJ Maxx, Marshalls to Close Stores for Thanksgiving Day

    CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY
    Framingham area stores that are closed on Thanksgiving Day

    FRAMINGHAM, MA -This year Framingham based Staples, TJ Maxx and Marshalls, along with other major retailers will be joing the growing trend to not open their  stores on Thanksgiving Day.

    “We know that the holidays can be a hectic time but Staples is here to ensure shoppers and businesses of all sizes have the tools they need for a successful season,” Steve Matyas, Chief Executive Officer, Staples Retail was quoted in a press release. “Our priority as an organization is to ensure that our store associates have the dedicated time they deserve to relax and enjoy the company of family and friends on Thanksgiving Day, so they’ll be ready to support customers on Black Friday and throughout the holidays.”

    Starting in 2015 Staples joined the growing trend in retail — something that appeals to those who don’t like the over-commercialization of holidays, and of course the employees who would rather have the day off.

    Other Framingham area stores that won’t be open Thanksgiving day include BJ’S Warehouse, many large stores in Shopper’s World including DSW, Barnes & Noble, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx , Pier 1 Imports, Petsmart, Guitar Center, Burlington, Jo-Anne Fabrics, REI, Home Depot and Lowe’s.

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  • Dinner Dance to Benefit Curtis Family Thanksgiving

    Dinner Dance to Benefit Curtis Family Thanksgiving

    2011 Dinner / Dance to benefit the Curtis Family Thanksgiving, Framingham, MA
    November 5th, 2011 – Dinner / Dance to benefit the Curtis Family Thanksgiving at The Eagles

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – For the past 22 years, Mark and Karen Curtis who run The Eagles Grill on Park Street in Downtown Framingham have provided a free Thanksgiving meal to all who need or want one.

    After several local churches, the Salvation Army and other civic organizations canceled their free Thanksgiving dinners for the needy the number of people depending on the Curtis Family Thanksgiving grew considerably.

    Last year well over 1200 free dinners were served at The Eagles — and  hundreds more meals were delivered to local elderly, disabled and shut-ins.

    Until 2010, Mark and Karen never solicited donations, but faced with a growing number of people to feed, when the word went out that needs were growing, several individuals and organizations stepped up to support their efforts.

    One way they raise money to feed so many people is by (more…)

  • Town Hall Closed November 25 & 26, 2010

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Memorial Building, (Framingham’s Town Hall), will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25th and 26th, 2010 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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  • “Thanks for Giving” Fund Raiser

    “Thanks for Giving” Fund Raiser

    Thanks for Giving
    For the last 21 years, Mark and Karen Curtis who run the Eagles Grill in downtown Framingham have provided a free Thanksgiving meal to all who need or want one-last year it was over 1,200 meals. They even deliver 450 meals to shut-ins on that day as well. Over the years, they have not solicited donations. This is the first year that some local churches have had to discontinue offering their Thanksgiving meals, and the Salvation Army has canceled their free Thanksgiving dinner as well. Please help support The Eagles Kitchen Thanksgiving Dinner!

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – From November 15, 2010 until November 25, 2010 framingham.com is running a “Thanks for Giving” fund-raising special.

    To help support The Eagles Kitchen Thanksgiving Dinner, and to promote Framingham businesses we are giving 50% OFF standard ad rates for all advertising orders placed this week if the advertiser donates the remaining 50% to help fund the dinner.

    Here’s how it works: Any local business that orders online advertising on framingham.com during the “Thanks for Giving” promotion will get a 50% discount off standard published rates, then the business sends a check or money order payable to “Eagles Kitchen Thanksgiving Dinner” for the other 50%.

    For example: If an advertiser chose a $720/yr package, they would get that package for 50% OFF — making the cost only $360, (for a full year of advertising — that’s less than $1.00 a day!)

    If you own a Framingham business, or know someone who does, let them know about the “Thanks for Giving” promotion. (more…)

  • Turkey Day Run

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Police Association and the Framingham Fire Department Local 1652 are sponsoring the 14th Annual Turkey Classic Road Race.

    The race is on Thanksgiving Day at 8 a.m. The 3.1 mile course begins and ends at the Framingham Police Station, Union Ave., Downtown Framingham. There is a cash prize of $ 100 to the top male and female finishers in several categories.

    The entry fee is $ 20 for pre-registrants with proceeds benefiting the Women’s Independent Network and the Veteran’s Outreach Center.

    The first 600 pre-registrants will receive a free long-sleeved T-Shirt.

    Participants can also sign up the day of the race for $ 20, but will not receive a free T-Shirt. The race is limited to 1,000 runners.

    You can sign up online at active.com or download a race application from greystoneracing.net.

    Applications are also available at the Framingham Police Station.

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