FRAMINGHAM, MA -- During the early months of the COVID-19 global pandemic, many restaurants struggled to stay in business as eat-in dining was prohibited by emergency orders from state and local officials.

To avoid the chain-reaction of business failure, followed by employee layoffs which could drive unemployment and a further economic downturn a grant program known as the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) was established as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Motorists are advised that there may be construction work being performed during daytime hours on the following roads in Framingham during the week of July 11th-17th, 2021. Please note: construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.

Blackberry Lane Sewer Pump Station - Pump station and sewer main work continues. Blackberry Lane at Millwood Street will be closed to through traffic during work hours and a detour will be in effect. Please seek an alternate route.

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The Framingham Office of Public Health Nursing Walk-In Clinic, located at 113 Concord Street (diagonally across street from Memorial building), will reopen to the public on Monday, July 12th, 2021.

Childhood vaccinations, lead screening, TB testing, and COVID-19 vaccinations (Johnson and Johnson, Moderna, and Pfizer), and more will be available.

No appointment is needed.

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Motorists are advised that there may be construction work being performed during daytime hours on the following roads in Framingham during the week of July 18th-24th, 2021. Please note: construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change. 

Blackberry Lane Sewer Pump Station - Pump station and sewer main work continues. Blackberry Lane at Millwood Street will be closed to through traffic during work hours, and a detour will be in effect. Please seek an alternate route.

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), headquartered in Framingham, MA, a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy on July 6, 2021 announced it has entered into a long-term Energy as a Service (EaaS) agreement with Northwestern University.

The partnership will help the institution address its energy-related deferred maintenance challenges with no up-front capital required, while also advancing its sustainability and academic goals.

FRAMINGHAM, MA - The Framingham Public Schools, (FPS), is seeking community input on a new logo to replace the current logo which is basically the old town seal with the words "FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS" encircling it on a blue background.

According to an informational web page about the new logo, "the District is seeking a unique visual identity including a logo, defined colors, and fonts so that all marketing, recruitment, and district material can have a consistent look and feel."

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The Framingham Department of Public Works (DPW) and Police Department have been notified about several occurrences with a un-licensed company offering “discount” driveway paving work.

The company offers paving services at a discounted rate, claiming the job can be completed that day with hot top mix leftover from another job. Residents who have hired this them say the company offers no contact information or written contract and requests payment in cash or check upon completion of work.

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Steven M. Sousa, executive vice president and chief operating officer of MutualOne Bank and a MutualOne Charitable Foundation trustee has announced a $10,000 grant to maintain the Framingham History Center’s relationship with the Framingham Public Schools.

According to Executive Director Annie Murphy, the Framingham History Center has high hopes that field trips and school visits will resume as normal in the new school year. “It is such an uncertain time, and we are working to cover all eventualities,” said Murphy.

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Mark R. Haranas, president and CEO of MutualOne Bank and Chairman of the MutualOne Charitable Foundation has announced a $10,000 grant to support the summer camp program at Musterfield Place, a residential development managed by the Framingham Housing Authority (FHA).

According to Paul Landers, FHA director, the program serves approximately 40 children a day over a 9-week summer schedule, with staff sourced from residents and past attendees of Musterfield Place at Framingham Housing Authority.

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Motorists are advised that there may be construction work being performed during daytime hours on the following roads in Framingham during the week of July 4th-10th, 2021. Please note: construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.

Blackberry Lane Sewer Pump Station - Pump station work continues. Blackberry Lane at Millwood Street will be closed to through traffic during work hours and a detour will be in effect. Please seek an alternate route.