General Interest

Ashland Terrorist Arrested at Framingham Storage Unit

September 28th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – In an early morning sting operation, Federal agents converged on a Waverly Place storage facility in Framingham and arrested 26-year old Rezwan Ferdaus of 22 Coburn Drive, Ashland, MA. Ferdaus was arrested on (3) Federal charges which included: Attempting to Damage and Destroy Federal Governmental Buildings Using an Explosive Attempting to Injure and Destroy… [read more].

Mystery Unfolds from Saxonville Civil War Era Envelope

September 28th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA -After ten days on the online auction site eBay, an envelope mailed over 100 years ago to Saxonville sold for $688.76 to the high bidder. The envelope, or “cover” as it’s more accurately called by philatelic collectors, bears a patriotic image of Horatio Seymour and Frank P. Blair campaigning for President and Vice President of the… [read more].

Woman's Body Found in Sudbury River

September 26th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Saturday we reported “Framingham Fire and Police Search River for Missing Woman”, and that they were likely looking for Susan Bamvakis, a 50 year old Nobscot woman who suffers from mental illness and had gone missing on Tuesday September 20th. Today, Monday September 26, 2011 at approx 1:00pm, a kayaker reported finding the… [read more].

Traffic Alerts, Road Construction Detours (Sept. 26-30, 2011)

September 24th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA- Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, September 26th through September 30th, 2011). 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 Works / Highway Division… [read more].

Framingham Fire and Police Search River for Missing Woman

September 24th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – At approximately 2:45p.m., Saturday September 24, 2011, members of the Framingham Fire Department, from Engine Company 2, Station 2, (the Watson St. Fire Station), along with Framingham Police search and rescue began a search of the Sudbury River, reportedly looking for Susan Bamvakis, a 50 year old woman had gone missing earlier this week…. [read more].

Storage Auction in Saxonville Friday Sept. 23rd

September 22nd, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – ExtraSpace Storage will be auctioning off several storage lots, and “the personal goods stored therein”, on Friday, September 23, 2011 at 12:30 PM at their 1590 Concord St., Saxonville  location. According to a public notice ExtraSpace will sell the items to satisfy liens, they will be selling the following lots which may include, but… [read more].

Traffic Alerts, Road Construction Detours (Sept. 19-23, 2011)

September 17th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA- Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, September 19th through September 23rd, 2011). 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 Works / Highway Division… [read more].

MWRTA Now Accepts Charlie Card

September 17th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The MWRTA, (Metrowest Regional Transit Authority), is Framingham’s local bus service. Riders may now pay fares for fixed route trips on the MWRTA bus system using the same Charlie Card used on MBTA busses and trains! Former “LIFT”, (Local Framingham Inter-Transit), bus routes are now part of the MWRTA as are several other area… [read more].

Janet Leombruno Earns 2011 Good Scout Award

September 9th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Janet Leombruno was born and raised in Framingham. She attended the Mary E. Stapleton Elementary School, the Cameron Middle School, and graduated from Framingham North High in 1981. Always a trail-blazer, she was one of the first two girls in Framingham to play Little League baseball! Janet volunteered at the YMCA to help young… [read more].

Hurricane Irene Hits Framingham MA, August 28, 2011

August 29th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – After forming in the Bahamas on August 20th, 2011, then building to hurricane strength and tracking north/northwest along the eastern seaboard of the United States, Hurricane Irene struck Framingham, MA on the morning of August 28th, 2011. This page contains a timeline of events, photos, videos and information related to Hurricane Irene as she… [read more].