Around Town

September 11th Remembrance

September 10th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM,MA — The Town of Framingham hosts a remembrance ceremony at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11th at the memorial at Tercentennial Park on Dudley Road, for the fifth anniversary of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Family members of loved ones are asked to attend and help honor the numerous individuals that had… [read more].

Garden Party to Rock for START Partnership

September 7th, 2006

Gala must go-to party at Garden in the Woods FRAMINGHAM, MA – The hottest ticket in town is for the START Partnership’s Garden Party Gala at Garden in the Woods on Thursday night, September 14th from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. This fundraising party begins with hot and cold appetizers and complimentary beer and wine and a stroll… [read more].

New LIFT 9 Bus Service in Framingham

August 20th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Beginning Monday, August 28, the LIFT Public Transit System will begin providing new service along Rt. 9. The new LIFT 9 bus will provide direct service between the West Natick Commuter Rail station and the retail, residential, and employment hubs along Route 9 in Framingham, including Framingham State College, Shoppers World, the Natick Mall,… [read more].

Tickets Now Available for "Salute to Framingham"

February 6th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The 14th Annual Salute to Framingham will take place on March 15, 2006 at the Sheraton Tara Hotel in Framingham This year’s honorees are: Jim Carney, Margo Deane and Pam Hulme. To place an ad in the program book or buy to tickets go to www.Salutetoframingham.org or call (508) 879-4152. ###… [read more].

Collecting Hometown Memorabilia Talk on Sunday

January 18th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Temple Beth Am Brotherhood continues its Sunday breakfast and speaker series on Sunday, January 22, from 9 – 10:30 a.m. This month’s featured speaker is Debbie Cleveland, who will speak on collecting hometown memorabilia, using examples from her collection of nostalgic MetroWest materials. Her talk will include a tabletop display plus a powerpoint presentation…. [read more].

Antiques Roadshow Premiers 10th Season on Monday Night

January 8th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – PBS’s Antiques Roadshow begins its tenth season on Monday night, January 9 with new host Mark L. Walberg. This show, which revolutionized the way TV viewers felt about antiques, history, and the experts who love them, had its beginnings in Concord, and Bolton, Massachusetts. It has made some local experts household names. In 1992,… [read more].

McAuliffe Branch Library Reopens

December 16th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Branch Library reopened at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 16th. The branch library closed Friday afternoon, December 9th to complete alterations necessary to improve access for those with disabilities. Due dates on materials were adjusted due to the closing. Main Library loses materials due to water damage! In the meantime,… [read more].

14th Annual Framingham Tree Lighting

November 22nd, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The 14th annual tree lighting will be held Friday, Dec. 2nd at the Memorial Building, Concord St., Downtown Framingham. Festivities begin at 6:45 with the PAC Family Players – Holiday Revelry Selections. At 7 p.m. there is musical entertainment by the Framingham Girl Scouts. At 7:15 p.m. Santa Claus arrives at the Memorial Building… [read more].

Free Lift Bus this Friday & Saturday

November 22nd, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Ride the LIFT Bus for free all day this Friday, Nov. 25th, and Saturday, Nov. 26 and avoid traffic and parking hassles. LIFT Bus stops include the Natick Mall, Sherwood Plaza, Shoppers World, and Solomon Pond Mall. For more information, call the LIFT Public Transit System at 508-620-4823 or 800-649-6096 or log on to… [read more].

Walking Tour on Saturday, Nov. 12

November 12th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Walk ’n Mass Volkssport Club invites you to walk in Framingham, the home of the nation’s first state teacher’s college. This walk explores Framingham’s history – past and present, has 6 and 10km, (3.8 and 6.2 miles), walk route options, is non-competitive, follows a marked route, and is accomplished at your own pace…. [read more].