Health & Fitness

Framingham Chosen for Healthy Aging Pilot Program

September 19th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – In a press release, Hebrew SeniorLife announced it has received a two-year grant from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation to expand and implement healthy aging programs in Massachusetts and to develop two pilot “healthy aging program communities” in Framingham, and in Lawrence, MA. HSL was awarded $117,000 in funding for the first year of… [read more].

Running Club Elects Ed Stoll President

September 12th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham resident Ed Stoll was recently elected President of the Greater Framingham Running Club, (GFRC). Stoll takes over for club member Derek Perkins of Sudbury who served in the role for the past two years. The club serves members from eastern Massachusetts, with the majority being MetroWest residents. Other newly-elected officers include: Eric Jacobsen… [read more].

Framingham Sailing Program for Special Needs Kids

September 6th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM  & BOSTON, MA – Piers Park Sailing in East Boston is hosting a Framingham Sailing Program sponsored by the Disability Commission of Framingham for Framingham residents ages 10 to 21 who have an Individualized Education Program,  (IEP),  or a documented medical disability. Sailing dates are all on Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon starting… [read more].

Framingham Pharmacy Report Leads to Doctor Indictment

September 1st, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA — (Press Release by Middlesex D.A.’s Office) — A Doctor was indicted today on nine counts of illegally prescribing controlled substances, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone informed the public today. Kathleen Porter, 59, of Needham Heights, was indicted by a Middlesex grand jury on charges of illegally prescribing controlled substances (9 counts) and furnishing false… [read more].

Sannicandro Moderates Single Payer Health Care Forum

July 25th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – (From Press Release) – Rep. Tom Sannicandro, (D-Ashland), will be moderating a forum, “Spotlight on Health Care: Exploring Single Payer Option” from 6:30p.m until 9:30p.m., Tuesday, July 26th, 2011 in the Forum Room of the D. Justin McCarthy Center at Framingham State University, 100 State Street, Framingham, MA. Rep. Sannicandro will moderate a four… [read more].

2011 Boston "3 Day for Cure" Photos from Framingham

July 24th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Friday, July 22nd, 2011, at 6:30am, for the sixth time in as many years, the starting point and opening ceremony for the Susan G. Komen “3 Day for the Cure” (Boston) walk was held Farm Pond in Framingham. While the short time spent at Farm Pond was the offical “start”, months of fund-raising,… [read more].

Breast Cancer Walk Starts on Very Positive Note

July 23rd, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The 2011 Susan G. Komen “3 Day for the Cure” Boston walk started yesterday morning in Framingham. In the early morning hours, walkers, supporters, friends and family converged on the shore of Farm Pond off Dudley Rd. At 6:30a.m., the Opening Ceremony began with group stretching, a welcome from Ronni Cohen-Boyar, Executive Director of… [read more].

Boston 3-Day for the Cure Starts at Farm Pond in Framingham, Friday July 22, 2011

July 11th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA- The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure is a 60-mile walk to fund breast cancer research and support local community education, screening and treatment programs. This year (2011) the Boston 3-Day is July 22nd, 23rd and 24th, and the Opening Ceremony and starting point for the Boston walk is again at Farm Pond in… [read more].

Youth Football Camp at Framingham State

June 21st, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham State University football program is sponsoring a youth football camp July 25-28, 2011 from 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the university’s Maple Street field. The “no-contact” camp is open to players age 8 through 15. Space is limited to the first 100 players to register, (to maintain a 10:1 player coach ratio). Participants… [read more].

Senate Adopts Spilka's 'Gift of Life' Tax Deduction for Living Organ Donation

May 27th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – (PRESS RELEASE) Today, the Senate adopted Senator Karen Spilka’s (D-Ashland) amendment ‘Gift of Life’ to the Senate budget, which creates an income tax deduction for citizens of Massachusetts who donate an organ, while living, to another human being. ‘Gift of Life’ will allow living organ donors a state income tax deduction of up to… [read more].