Traffic sign in Framingham Center warns motorists of ROUGH ROAD AHEAD and alternates to CAUTION MOTORCYCLES of the road surface conditions.

FRAMINGHAM, MA- Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, September 12th through September 16th, 2011).

Delays due to traffic and detours around some of the work sites can add to driving times, so motorists should plan accordingly.

The Town of Framingham's Department of Public Works / Highway Division / Capital Projects website offers residents and visitors to Framingham helpful information about current and upcoming construction projects.

You can view up to date traffic alerts, maps of project work sites and traffic detours, and sign up to receive email alerts for all or any of the currently listed projects.

The email traffic alert for the week of September 12th - 16th, 2011 indicates that: ...[read more]

Ed Stoll, recently elected President of the Greater Framingham Running Club, (GFRC).

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 of Framingham as Uniform Director, and Jeff Hattem of Natick as Activities Director.

Additionally, the following were re-elected: Arnie Pollinger of Holliston as Vice President; Barry Ostrow of Ashland and Marie Leigh of Hudson as Co-Treasurers; Jen Fields of Westborough as Web Director; Mike Gannon of Bedford as Membership Director; Bill Robertson of Ashland as Newsletter Editor; and Susan Richardson of Framingham as Secretary. Tom Abbott and Alison Black, both of Natick, will serve as Grand Prix race Co-Directors.

The Greater Framingham Running Club was formed in 1979 as ...[read more]

Sign at entrance to September 11th Living Memorial located in Cushing Memorial Park, Dudley Rd., Framingham, MA (USA)

FRAMINGHAM, MA - On September 11th, 2011 the Town of Framingham held a Remembrance Ceremony and Vigil marking the tenth anniversary of the horrific events which took place on a day that is now known to all simply as "9/11".

While nearly anyone of a conscious age on that day in 2001 will have a clear and distinct memory of where they were, who they were with, how they felt, and what they did upon hearing the news that not one, but two airplanes had crashed into the World Trade Towers in New York.

Shortly after news that the twin towers had been the target of a group of suicidal hijacker's attacks, reports came in that yet another hijacked plane was crashed into the Pentagon, and a fourth in a field in Pennsylvania -- -- and that our country was under attack.

Seventeen people with ties to Framingham -- people who either resided in town, had grown up here, or worked here perished in the plane crashes and building collapses of 9/11.

Paul Harding, a Framingham Fire Fighter for the past 16 years was working his regular shift at the Concord Street Fire Station where he's a member of "Rescue 1" Company and arrived for the Remembrance Ceremony in full gear and was met by his son Griffin, (seen here in Dad's fire helmet), daughter Shaylin and wife Nicole.

The events of the day for the Tenth Anniversary included a silent vigil beginning at 8:00a.m., followed by a series of events which were carefully coordinated to occur "to the minute" of the events which unfolded ten years earlier.

A special tribute was made at the exact times each plane crashed in 2001.

• At 8:46a.m. a tribute to those who lost their lives when Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. A wreath was placed within the living memorial, and flame was lit atop one of two granite posts which represent the towers.

•  At 9:03a.m., to honor those who lost their lives when Flight 175 crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center a second wreath was placed, and a flame was lit atop the second granite post.

• At 9:37a.m., a wreath was placed to honor those who were killed when Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon.

• At 10:03a.m. a fourth and final wreath was placed to honor those aboard Flight 93, who valiantly attempted to fight off the terrorists who were hijacking the plane, yet lost their lives when it crashed 80 Miles Southeast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Two granite posts were symbolically positioned within the Framingham's September 11th Memorial. Each represents one of the two "twin towers" of the World Trade Center.  During the remembrance ceremony, a small lantern was placed atop each of the granite posts, and at the precise times planes struck each towers, a lantern was lit.  Each lantern's flame was then extinguished 10-years to the minute that each tower fell.

At 10:30 a.m., Jason Smith, Chairman of the Framingham Board of Selectman began the speaking part of the ceremony.  Charlie Sisitsky, also a Selectman in Framingham then spoke, reflecting on the events of September 11th, 2001.

Dennis Giombetti, and Ginger Esty, (both also Selectmen), then read the names aloud of each of the 17 people who had ties to Framingham and died in the 9/11 tragedy.

Following the reading of the name, Reverend Richard Hurst of the Framingham Lutheran church spoke and offered prayers for those who perished.

Wearing traditional Scottish Kilts and dress, Framingham Police Sergeant Kathy Esposito and Framingham Fire Fighter Joe Mazzolla then played "Amazing Grace" on bagpipes.

Monsignor Francis Straham of St. Patrick's Parish then led a community singing of "God Bless America".

The Framingham Fire Department and Framingham Police Department Color Guards and Honor Guards which had performed several services throughout the ceremony then formed up and marched away from the memorial as Framingham Police Officer Peter Tessicini, standing alone among the field of nearly 3000 flags played "Taps" on a silver bugle.

Framingham Police Officer Peter Tessicini

See more photos in our special Framingham 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Photo Section.

These images are ©RMH, framingham.com -- but are Free for non-commercial use.  We also have many other photos and video clips from that day, and larger hi-resolution files. Please contact us if you need hi-res images.  For commercial use, please contact us for permissions.

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FRAMINGHAM, MA - On Saturday, September 3rd, (2011), I was shooting photos of the Classic Car Cruise-in at CJ's Northside Grill, and decided to take some photos of a few other things near Nobscot's Water Street / Edgell Road / Edmands Road intersection.

After shooting photos of the boarded up gas station, the old meeting hall, the vacant Jiffy Lube building, I was driving through the Nobscot Shopping Center parking lot, and decided to get out of the car and shoot a few photos of the shopping center. ...[read more]

At age 12, Janet Leombruno was one of the first two girls to play Little Leauge baseball in the town of Framingham, Mass., (photo circa 1976)

FRAMINGHAM, MA - Janet Leombruno was born and raised in Framingham. She attended the Mary E. Stapleton Elementary School, the Cameron Middle School, and graduated from Framingham North High in 1981.

Always a trail-blazer, she was one of the first two girls in Framingham to play Little League baseball!

Janet volunteered at the YMCA to help young children in many activities and excelled in training youngsters in gymnastics.

For 13 years, she volunteered for numerous programs at Hemenway School.

She coached soccer for Framingham United Soccer Club for 6 years. She has coached baseball in Framingham for 13 years, (and currently coaches a "Majors" team), and also coaches in the Temple Beth Am Brotherhood "TBA" Basketball League.

Janet currently serves on the board of directors of Framingham Baseball and is a Framingham Baseball Commissioner.

Janet is a long-time Framingham Town Meeting Member and is ...[read more]

Onyango Obama, Framingham, MA (police photo)

FRAMINGHAM, MA - After being arrested on August 24th, 2011 for nearly hitting a police cruiser and subsequently being arrest for driving under the influence, (DUI), and other driving related charges, Onyango Obama, (age 67), of 37 Charles Street, Framingham made national and international news -- not so much for the DUI charges, but because it turned out that he was in-fact an uncle of the President of the United States.

At arraignment, it was discovered that Obama had an outstanding warrant and was being held on a Federal Deportation Order.

The "big story" was not reported locally until we, (framingham.com), picked up the news from an Australian newspaper and reported it here.

Today, the Boston Globe reported that Onyango Obama, who has evaded deportation and remained illegally in this country after being ordered to leave nearly two decades ago, has been "quietly" released from jail, and that his current whereabouts are unknown.

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Scout Pack 78, North Framingham meets at First United Methodist Church, 360 Water Street

FRAMINGHAM, MA - Scouting is alive, well and continues the same traditions founded over 100 years ago.

In North Framingham, Pack 78 is comprised of boys who attend the Hemingway, Dunning, Potter Road and Stapleton schools -- and they'd like to see even more boys join!

While the focus is on the boys -- moms, dads and the whole family can be involved in scouting activities and spend quality time with their sons.

Could over 100 years of having fun be a good reason to join?

Last year family events included; a day-trip and sleep-over on the U.S.S. Massachusetts, an overnight sleep-over at ...[read more]

FRAMINGHAM, MA - SOAR 55 is currently accepting applications from former and current (part-time) executives and professionals with marketing or development expertise who are available to help local nonprofits with management projects through the award winning SOAR 55 Nonprofit Management Consulting Group program, generously funded through the Tufts Health Plan Foundation.

Train to provide management consulting assistance to local nonprofits using your marketing or fundraising/development expertise

The group works in teams of 3 on short-term assignments requiring ...[read more]

www.framingham.com helps you find the best sports information in town!

FRAMINGHAM, MA - Back to school also means it's time for many kids to start various fall sports.

Parents, student athletes, coaches and others involved in Framingham sports may be overwhelmed if they have to organize sports schedules -- especially if they have to coordinate between two or more sports -- or for more than one person or team's schedule.

Of course, the best source of info is from the organization which runs the particular sports program.

Most print a schedule that they hand out at the beginning of a season -- but ...[read more]

F-SEPAC and Piers Park Sailing Program, (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 September 17th, 2011 and the following four Saturdays; Sept. 24th, Oct. 1st, Oct. 8th and Oct. 15th. In addition, Saturday Oct. 22nd is reserved for a "makeup day" should any of the ...[read more]