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Weekend Halloween Fun in Framingham

October 27th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Halloween fun things to do this weekend! Cameron Middle School, 215 Elm St., presents Halloween Haven, an afternoon of fun for children in grades K-5, from 4:30-6:30 p.m on Sat. Oct. 29. Students will be taken on haunted tours, play games, and collect candy and healthy snacks. Activities include: games, haunted house, fortune telling,… [read more].

Jail and Bail at Friday's Concert on the Green

August 16th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Robinsons Ace Hardware, Pinefield Shopping Center, Saxonville, is planning a “Jail and Bail” fundraiser to benefit Muscular Dystrophy the weekend of August 19th-21st. Jeff Underwood, manager, will be jailed, as well as State Senator Karen Spilka and others, at the Friday night Concert on the Green, August 19th. Concert attendees will be invited to… [read more].

Area Fireworks & Parades Celebrating July 4th

July 3rd, 2005

*** NOTE: This article is outdated and saved for archive purposes only, PLEASE CHECK FOR NEWER INFO *** FIREWORKS ON JULY 3RD & 4TH — FRANKLIN: Sunday, July 3, 10 p.m., high school field, Oak Street NATICK: Sunday, July 3, approx. 9:30 p.m., over Natick Mall NEEDHAM: Sunday, July 3, dusk, Memorial Park ACTON: Monday, July 4,… [read more].

Fun on 4th of July Weekend

June 26th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham area has several free and nearly free events and activities during Fourth of July weekend. July 4th 2005 Concerts, Parades, Fireworks, Markets, and more! The three beaches will be open 10 – 7 daily with life guards on duty. Stock up on videos of your favorite films and TV series, such as… [read more].

Framingham Beaches Now Open

June 23rd, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham beaches are open as of Thursday, June 23rd. Saxonville Beach, Lake Rd. off Old Conn Path Learned’s Pond, Lower Shawmut Terrace Lake Waushkum, Nipmuc Road All three beaches are scheduled to remain open from June 23rd through August 18th, 7 days a week, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Life guards are on duty… [read more].

Framingham Farmer's Market Opens Thurs., June 23rd

June 20th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Village Green Farmers’ Market will open on June 23rd at 1pm until 5:30pm. The market will run every Thursday, through the summer and fall until October 27th. Some of the fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables available now at market include summer squash, tomatoes, broccoli, and peppers. In addition There will be… [read more].

Welcome Home Heroes at Cushing Chapel

March 19th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – “Welcome Home Heroes” this Sunday at 2PM at Cushing Chapel, Tercentennial Park, Dudley Rd. You are invited to join the Framingham Celebration Committee and the Framingham Veterans Council on Sunday March 20th at 2:00PM at the Cushing Chapel for an event, “Welcome Home Heroes” to honor those returning Metrowest veterans from Iraq, Afghanistan and… [read more].

Retiring Esther Hopkins Honored

March 12th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Dr. Esther A. H. Hopkins, retiring member of the Board of Selectmen, was honored by the Human Relations Commission of the Town of Framingham and the Board of Selectmen for her long career of public service on Thurs. March 10 in Nevins Hall. In 1999 Dr. Hopkins made history as the first African-American to… [read more].

Framingham Trivia Show

March 29th, 2004

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Do you have a question about Framingham or a suggestion for a topic on Channel 9’s popular Framingham Trivia show? The popular local cable access show answers questions about local (Framingahm) history. Send email to: trivia @ framingham.com with your question or suggestion. Tune in on the first Wednesday of the month at 7… [read more].