Around Town

Voting for Dollars

May 3rd, 2009

Edgell Memorial Library is in the running for grant money from the Partners in Preservation initiative. Instead of applying for a grant, supporters are asked to vote online daily. While it’s a great way to awaken the public to supporting the library, it is also a little open to tipping the scales as people can vote multiple… [read more].

Get Your Tickets for the 9th Annual House Tour

April 26th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham History Center presents their 9th Annual House Tour on Sunday, May 17th, 2009.  This year’s Tour celebrates eight historically intriguing residences in diverse settings for which Framingham is proudly famous. The John Bent House (c. 1662) is Framingham’s longest standing house and is a must see! Nearby, guests will see an… [read more].

Kidding around about Pirates

April 19th, 2009

While pirates from Somalia are making news, we have play in the works by the Framingham Community Theater based upon a legend that Captain Kidd buried some treasure near Learned Pond.  The legend may have evolved from Joseph Braddish Jr. who was born in Framingham Plantation around 1675 in the Nobscot section of town.  He grew up to… [read more].

Help Edgell Memorial Library Win A $ 100,000 Grant

April 15th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham History Center’s Edgell Memorial Library, at the corner of Edgell Road and Oak St., has been chosen by the National Trust For Historic Preservation and American Express to compete for a $100,000 grant to restore its magnificent gothic windows. It is competing against 24 other sites in Greater Boston and it needs… [read more].

Being Friendly in Saxonville

April 3rd, 2009

The Friends of Saxonville recently held their annual meeting.  Many “Friends” that we hadn’t seen in a while were there.  The agenda was packed with a lot of information about what was happening in the area, from work on the water and sewer lines, to the Cochituate Rail Trail, to the Getchell Nature Trail.  It was fascinating… [read more].

Don't Miss This Year's Festival of Extraordinary Food

March 26th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The fourth annual Festival of Extraordinary Food is coming up Tuesday, April 14th. Those of you who know our Festival are already calling for your reservations. For those who haven’t yet tried this fabulous event, here’s the scoop: WHAT: 20+ local restaurants and specialty food providers offer you tastings of their signature dishes. Restaurants… [read more].

It's in another bag

February 27th, 2009

Office Depot in Shoppers World just put out some interesting totebags.  They have plastic clips that you hook onto each side of a shopping cart. They are large enough to hold a couple of paper grocery bags of merchandise. If you use the scan and bag method at Stop & Shop, when you are finished shopping &… [read more].

Roll Out the Barrels

February 22nd, 2009

The Framingham DPW has been enforcing the guidelines regarding waste and recycling pickup.  Trash barrels that hold more than 35 gallons are getting stickered.  Disposal is limited to 3 barrels holding no more than 35 gallons and weighing no more than 40 each, or the equivalent. These limitations save the town money and reduce worker injuries. The Town’s… [read more].

RECENT FRAMINGHAM NEWS OF NOTE

February 21st, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA – After two years under the worthy, yet temporary guidance of Dr. Gene Thayer, the Framingham schools will again have a superintendent. Watertown Superintendent Dr. Steven Hiersche will take over from Thayer on July 1st, 2009. Framingham has a new fire chief, Gary Daugherty, who took over from Ollie Gadson, who retired last year. Daugherty… [read more].

Framingham Police Program Receives Award

February 21st, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention recently recognized the Framingham Police Department with a Leadership in Suicide Prevention Award. The award was presented at the State House by Rep. Ruth Balser, D-Newton, to Sarah Abbot, director of the Jail Diversion Program, along with Lt. Paul Shastany, and Deputy Chief Craig Davis. The Jail Diversion… [read more].