Around Town

Edible Plants Walk at Stearns Farm

September 3rd, 2014

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Sudbury Valley Trustees is hosting an edible wild plants walk from 4:30pm to 7:00pm, Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 at Stearns Farm in Framingham. Russ Cohen, of the MA Department of Fish & Game Riverways Program, will lead the walk to look for edible plants. Cohen is a foraging expert and author of “Wild… [read more].

Town of Framingham Hiring Summer Laborers

April 8th, 2014

Framingham, MA – The Town of Framingham is hiring summer laborers to maintain the Town’s fields, parks and recreational areas. The work involves operating park maintenance equipment to maintenance fields, recreation areas, and parks “including, but not limited to, painting, mowing, trimming, trash removal, ball field maintenance, raking, cleaning and general landscaping type activities.” Applicants must be… [read more].

Police Substation to Open in old Tripoli Barber Shop Location

March 26th, 2014

FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Monday, March 31th at 1:00 p.m. a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at the Town of Framingham, Police Department’s new Tripoli Community Police Substation located at 904 Waverly Street. The new substation will enhance communication and create a community-centered method of policing. Dennis Giombetti, Chair of the Board of… [read more].

Traffic Alerts & Detours, October 14th - 18th, 2013

October 11th, 2013

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week. Construction activities are mostly scheduled to take place between the hours of 7:00am and 4:00pm daily. Use caution and expect delays while traveling in the area. The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public Works / Highway Division / Capital Projects website… [read more].

Traffic Alerts & Detours, October 5th - 12th, 2013

October 4th, 2013

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (including some work being done during the weekend near Framingham Centre Common). Delays due to traffic and detours around some of the work sites can add to driving times, so motorists should plan accordingly. The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public… [read more].

Saxonville's Athenaeum Getting a Little Help from its Friends

September 4th, 2013

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Discover Saxonville’s Athenaeum! The Athenaeum is getting a little help from its “Friends”. Join The Friends of Saxonville for community, culture and cuisine — a reception and concert to benefit the Restoration of The Athenaeum Community Hall at 7:00pm on Saturday evening October 5th, 2013 Although the exterior of Athenaeum has been restored, the… [read more].

Framingham Construction Detours and Delays (July 1st - July 5th, 2013)

June 29th, 2013

FRAMINGHAM, MA- Work on several major roadway, water, sewer and bridge projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, July 1st – July 5th, 2013). The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public Works, Highway Division and Capital Projects offers residents and visitors to Framingham helpful information about current and upcoming construction projects. The email traffic… [read more].

Route 9 Bridge in Framingham Dedicated to MassDOT Engineer Killed in 2010

June 12th, 2013

FRAMINGHAM, MA — MassDOT Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey, Highway Administrator Frank DePaola, Representative Chris Walsh, and other elected officials today attended the dedication of the Route 9 Bridge over the Sudbury River in Framingham for Greg Vilidnitsky. A MassDOT Engineer, Vilidnitsky was struck and killed on Sept. 14, 2010, while working on Route 9 in… [read more].

2nd Annual Lager Cask Fundraiser to benefit One Mission at The Tavern

May 23rd, 2013

FRAMINGHAM, MA – During the 2013 Memorial Day Weekend, on Friday May 24th and Saturday May 25th, The Tavern in Downtown Framingham will be hosting the 2nd Annual Lager Cask Fundraiser (Party!!!) to benefit One Mission. “One Mission” is a Massachusetts based charity and serves the needs of pediatric cancer patients and their families living in the… [read more].

Friends of Saxonville Want To Restore Athenaeum Hall

March 17th, 2013

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Imagine the Athenaeum open to the public once again. Let’s make it happen! Please join The Friends of Saxonville at their Annual Meeting on Tuesday April 9th, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the Edwards Church Education Building, 39 Edwards Street in Saxonville to discover how this could become a reality. The main agenda item… [read more].