Around Town

Clothes Racking My Brain

January 4th, 2010

I recently noticed some collection bins for donations of clothing and shoes set up in the middle of the Shoppers World parking lot. Then I thought about how Savers, a chain that sells used clothing, might open in the former CompUSA site.  Savers buys clothing in bulk from organizations such as Big Brother, Big Sister. And I thought… [read more].

SOS for OCP

November 30th, 2009

Saxonville has some great neighborhoods, but unfortunately, traffic and development threaten them. In particular, Old Connecticut Path has been subject to a series of heavy traffic generators.  In the early 1990’s twenty odd towns were bringing truckloads of yard waste to create the mother of all compost piles at the New England Sand & Gravel site.  Then when neighbors… [read more].

Voice Your Opposition to Concrete Plant on Old Conn Path

November 30th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Paulini Loam LLC continues its quest for a permit to build a concrete plant at 597 Old Connecticut Path. Although meeting opposition from abutters, the Town permitting officials, and Town Meeting since 2005, Paulini is pursuing permission through the courts and through the ZBA. The proposed plant would be located behind Suburban Shell Service… [read more].

Horn looks plenty good

November 18th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Some of the seasonal sights of fall here include the decorated cornucopias that appear flanking Framingham’s Minuteman statue thanks to the Park & Rec department…. [read more].

Pumpkins Away!

October 26th, 2009

One of the great things about Framingham is that you can get to lots of fun places on less than a tank of gas. This weekend we headed up to Greenfield New Hampshire to see pumpkins thrown by a trebuchet (a super-sized catapolt.)  A farmer, inspired by a program on PBS about these medieval war weapons, built… [read more].

Common Threads

October 18th, 2009

Among the booths at Pies on the Common on Saturday was the booth of Framingham High Band members selling scarfs for $ 20 as a fundraiser.  Some of the band members were playing snippets of tunes to entertain passersby. The scarfs are blue and white and say “Framingham Flyers” on them.  A good item to sell on… [read more].

Special Event Showcase at Village Hall

October 17th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Are You Planning A Special Event? A Wedding, Anniversary, La Quinceañera, a Bar or Bat Mitzvah or a Sweet 16 Party?   There’s a special free event at the Historic Village Hall in Framingham featuring businesses that can help you make your occasion special. Meet some of Metrowest’s Best ~ Cardoos, BlackTie Catering, Bakers Best,… [read more].

Styrofoam Recycling Event Sat. October 24th

October 15th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Many don’t realize that styrofoam never decomposes, (it never “breaks down” into organic material), like some other trash. Styrofoam remains in landfills forever. This effects us all personally as costs of products and services increase due to the increased cost of finding ways and places to dispose of garbage. Framingham does not currently accept… [read more].

Styrofoam Recycling Event Sat. October 24th

October 15th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Many don’t realize that styrofoam NEVER breaks down into dirt like some other trash. Styrofoam remains in landfills FOREVER. This effects us all personaly as costs of products and services increase due to the increased cost of finding ways and places to dispose of garbage. Framingham does not currently accept Styrofoam in its recycling… [read more].

Framingham Youth Basketball Sign-ups

October 15th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham Youth Basketball (formally St. Stephen’s CYO) is holding signups this Saturday, October 17,2009. The league is open to all boys and girls born between September 1, 1994 and August 31,2000. Signups will be at Marian High School on Union Ave from 1 to 3pm. The teams have one practice per week and play… [read more].