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Known as the “cherry sheet” for the color of paper it was originally printed on, the state now publishes these state aid estimates online.
Below is an HTML version of the cherry sheet for Framingham for fiscal Year 2011, (it was published by the state on July 1, 2010).
The first page lists estimated receipts, (state aid to be paid to Framingham); (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Sponsored by Framingham Lodge 1264 B.P.O., ELKS, a Veterans Tribute including a bus trip visit to the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne followed by a barbeque at the Elks Lodge is planned for Sunday, May 30, 2010, (the day before Memorial Day).
A single Deluxe Ritchie Bus is reserved for the day, with seating for only 55 people. Reservations are on a first come – first served basis. The cost is only $20 and includes; bus trip, box lunch and a barbeque at the Elk’s Lodge upon return from the Cape.
Trip Schedule: (Sunday, May 30, 2010)
The Veterans Tribute is open to all veterans, friends and the general public.
To make reservations: Send a check for $20 made payable to “Framingham Lodge No.1264 B.P.O. ELKS”, and mail to P.O. BOX 4747, Framingham MA 01704. RSVP w/check deadline is May 27, 2010.
The day promises to be a truly patriotic event with the Maritime Band, a wreath placement ceremony and other Memorial Day events. Bring a camera!
For additional information, contact John at (508) 397-9065.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA – Today Americans from many Massachusetts cities and towns, including Framingham are at war.
Officially, the “War in Iraq” and the “War in Afghanistan” are classified as service in either “Operation Iraqi Freedom” or “Operation Enduring Freedom”.
American servicemen and servicewomen are returning to the USA every day from Iraq, Afghanistan and other deployments around the world.
Whether or not you agree with the politics of a particular war — we must welcome these men and women back to the USA in a way which validates and honors their time served and the personal sacrifices they and their families have made in defense of our country.
We can not let another generation of veterans endure the suffering that Vietnam era veterans endured after they returned home.
While many of today’s returning vets have visible scars; missing limbs, broken bodies, burns and other injuries we can see — even more carry the invisible scars of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, (PTSD), and many have suffered varying degrees of traumatic brain injury, (which can cause problems with cognitive, psychological, occupational and socialization issues even though the person “appears to be fine”).
Below are some of the resources available to OIF/OEF Veterans:
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FRAMINGHAM, MA – While many locals think about the Boston Marathon and a three day weekend — many forget, or never knew the significance of April 19th which is celebrated as Patriots’ Day in the State of Massachusetts.
Patriots’ Day commemorates the original American Patriots, the Revolutionary War soldiers who fought the British at Lexington and Concord, on April 19th in the year 1775.
Many don’t realize the significance Framingham’s own Minutemen played in the War for Independence. Before the first shot was fired on the battlefields of Lexington and Concord, Framingham residents readied themselves and worked closely with other patriots throughout the greater Framingham area in 1775.
The next time you are driving from Framingham Center towards Downtown, as you head south on Main St., and it divides, (Main St. to the left, Maple St. to right, and straight ahead is Union Ave.), consider for a moment as you pass the statue of the Minuteman, that you have just passed through the same location where Framingham residents gathered and planned and mustered to defend us against tyranny and oppression long before we were born.
Below are excepts from our Framingham Historic Timeline, (written by former Town Historian, Stephen Herring).
On April 19th, 1775, the original Patriot’s Day, Framingham was there. The Minuteman statue in Buckminster Square stands as a reminder of the events which not only shaped Framingham, but shaped a nation.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — A bus trip to Bourne National Cemetery sponsored by Framingham Lodge No 1264 B.P.O ELKS is planned for Sunday May 25th, 2008.
The schedule is as follows:
The cost for this event is $15, which includes transportation – Deluxe Ritche Bus, box lunch and cookout.
First come, first serve, space is limited to 52 seats.
RSVP before May 17th by sending check to: Framingham Lodge No 1264, Box 4747, Framingham, MA 01704. Please include “Bourne trip” on the memo line.
Cook out only is $10.
Bus ride and cook out is open to the public, if you cannot attend, consider sponsoring a veteran.
For more information, contact Tim Rivers at timrivers@rcn.com or Laura Medrano at Medrano@rcn.com or call the Framingham Lodge at (508)875-9262.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Grace Chapel of Lexington, Framingham Community will hold a MULTI-FAMILY YARD/BAKE SALE 9:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, May 13, 2006 RAIN OR SHINE at 99 Baldwin Ave., Framingham.
PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING YARD SALE ITEMS: 100 percent of the proceeds to benefit & support our local troops through one or all of the following local non-profit charities “Operation Homefront, Homes for Our Troops, and Mass Local Heroes.”
Contact Larry at 774-279-2276 or jen at jeniebeens@aol.com to arrange pick up/drop off times & for more info. Don’t miss out on your chance to clear out your closets & support our local troops! Come, browse, have a donut or cup of coffee TO BENEFIT OUR TROOPS and get a great deal!!
Thank you to Dunkin Donuts at 1170 Worcester Road, Framingham for their generosity in donating coffee & donuts! Thank you to Ashland Mini Storage, 11 Nickerson Rd. (off 126) in Ashland for donating storage space to house our donations.
Volunteers and donations welcome!
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FRAMINGHAM, MA –The Framingham Celebration Committee announced that it is planning to change Framingham’s annual Flag Day Celebration this year. In a meeting of Celebration Committee board members it was voted that for 2006 the committee would hold a Flag Day Festival in place of the usual parade down Concord Street and up Union Avenue.
This year, the organizers of Flag Day Celebrations are planning a Flag Day Festival event in June to be held on the grounds of Tercentennial Park. The culmination of the event will be a Flag Day Procession that includes the traditional participation of Veterans groups, patriotic marchers and marching bands, much like the parade has in years past. “The Flag Day Festival event will allow us to continue the tradition of celebrating Flag Day in Framingham,” said Doug Freeman, the committee’s chairman. The free event will feature band concerts, classic cars, dealers, an outdoor flea market and craft show as well as food and entertainment.
The Flag Day Festival and the Flag Day Procession will be held on the date the parade would have originally been scheduled, Sunday, June 11th. The Procession will begin at 2PM that Sunday and end its march at Cushing Chapel on the grounds of Tercentennial Park. It will include marching bands playing patriotic music, veterans groups, community groups and will be immediately followed by the traditional flag retirement ceremony run by the Framingham Veterans Council.
Doug Freeman, the Celebration Committee’s chairman said, “We regret the fact that the traditional parade will not be held this year.” Freeman stated that the parade has experienced dwindling attendance in the last few years and he pointed out that the level of volunteers the last few years has also been waning. In addition Freeman said “the parade route through downtown Framingham creates a traffic nightmare for police.”
Fundraising for the traditional parade has been off in the past few years he said, “Givers have had increased demands put on them and we’ve seen reduced donations as they try to satisfy all the requests they are getting.”
“We hope people come to the Flag Day Festival on June 11th; we see it as a transitional event that will allow us to celebrate Flag Day and continue the Celebration Committee’s mission.”
Freeman hopes the Flag Day Festival format sets the stage to change the tradition of Flag Day Celebrations into a different kind of patriotic event.
The committee had hopes of keeping the parade going this year being the 20th year of Celebrating Flag Day in Framingham but it was time to change the celebration into something different. “We have talked for a number of years about turning the parade into a patriotic family day like the Flag Day Festival.” Freeman said. “But we have never been able to afford both a festival and the parade,” he added. “This year we have finally made our choice,” he said.
As to those that have always supported the parade, Freeman said the committee still needs money to run the festival. Freeman said, “The timing is short and those that have already given toward the parade or pledged a donation have our gratitude.”
The traditional parade usually costs about $25,000 but this year’s festival should be a more modest, making the it easier to raise the necessary funds according to Freeman. “Last year we just made our fundraising goal, we don’t want to have that problem again,” said Freeman.
The Flag Day Festival event will feature some of the bands that were originally intended to march in the parade. “It should be a fun event for people to attend, bring the kids,” said Freeman.
There will be food and drink available but people are also encouraged to pack a picnic. People that have old or tattered flags that need to be disposed of in a proper, respectful way should plan to bring them to the event for the flag retirement ceremony at the conclusion of the Flag Day Festival on Sunday.
Contributions can be sent to: Framingham Celebration Committee, 475 Union Ave., Framingham, MA 01702. For further information, call Doug Freeman at 508-879-6394.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Veterans Council presents Remembrance/ Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Formal Surrender Ending WW II and Gold Star Wives /Mothers Day on Sunday September 25, 2005 at 2p.m. at The Restored WW II / Korea Cushing Memorial Chapel, 60 Dudley Rd., Framingham.
All WW II Veterans and Gold Star Wives/ Mothers are honored as special guests. Brief interviews with them will be the main focus from their benches in the one hour ceremony. A collation will follow at nearby Keefe Technical School. The Framingham Veterans Council takes pride in their reputation of presenting a well planned event and your presence would be welcomed!
Mal Schulze, President: (508) 788-5125
Tom Davitt, Framingham Veterans Agent: (508) 620-4842
Nick Paganella, Chairman: (508) 872- 5895
email antrim@rcn.com for directions
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FRAMINGHAM, MA – Town of Framingham, Framingham Veteran’s Council has announced the following schedule of events for Memorial Day 2005;
Memorial Day Services Schedule – Monday May 30, 2005
7:30 A.M. Assemble – Rear of Memorial Building
8:00 A.M.. Leave by car/bus
8:15 A.M. St. Tarcisius Cemetery, Winthrop Street
8:35 A.M. Cushing Memorial Chapel (Veteran Council Presentation)
8:40 A.M 9-11 Memorial (Veterans’ Council Presentation)
8:50 A.M. Old Burial Ground, Main Street (VFW Post #10313)
9:00 A.M. Edgell Grove Cemetery, Grove Street (JWV Post #157)
9:15A.M. St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Fenwick Street (American Legion Post #256)
9:30A.M. St. George’s Cemetery, Cherry Street (VFW #929)
9:45A.M. Edward’s Cemetery, Edwards Street (American Legion Post #74)
10:00 A.M. Coffee Break, Edwards Church
10:30 A.M. Athenaeum Hall (Veterans Council Presentation)
10:45 A.M. Veterans’ Park, Concord Street (V.V.A.)
At each location the service will include:
11:00 A.M. SERVICES AT THE MEMORIAL BUILDING
Veterans’ Service Officer: Tom Davitt
Program Chairman: Mal Schulze, President, Veterans’ Council
Presentation of Colours: Framingham Veterans’ Council
National Anthem: Mary Beth Freeman
Invocation: Rev Debbie Clark, Edwards Church
Greetings: Board of Selectmen
Greetings: State Senator: Karen Spilka
State Representative: Thomas Sanacandro State Representative: Debby Blumer
Dedication Service: Formal Dedication of Rotunda
Ribbon Cutting/Floral Presentation
Guest Speaker: Capt Mark Spear, US Army Recruiting Center
Salute: Placing of the wreath in Rotunda
Benediction: Rev Debbie Clark, Edwards Church
Retirement of colours: Framingham Veterans’ Council
Officer of the Day: Abbey Anderson
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham Veterans are looking for volunteers to help distribute and place 4,000 American flags in seven Framingham cemeteries.
Tom Davitt, Veterans Service Officer, 508-620-4842; and Nick Paganella, Veterans Council, 508-872-5895, are inviting volunteers to call them. Davit and Paganella are organizing the replacement of worn flags at the gravesides of all who served in the armed forces by Memorial Day. They hope parents may sign up for the project with their children as a patriotic learning activity.
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