General Interest

Westboro Baptist Church Coming to Framingham

November 18th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – I got a call yesterday afternoon. The woman said a reporter left a message saying they were from Framingham and wanted to interview her, but didn’t leave a call-back number, so she searched the internet and found the phone number for framingham.com She asked if she was reaching “a news outlet”, and I told… [read more].

Danny O'Connor Boxing Match Cancelled

November 2nd, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – A boxing exhibition featuring Framingham native champion boxer Danny O’Connor has been canceled. Citing difficulties in obtaining the necessary permits to hold the match in Nevins Hall, the bout has been rescheduled to Nov. 20th and moved to the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT. O’Connor who grew up in Saxonville and wrestled at… [read more].

Halloween in Framingham 2010

October 22nd, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Below is a list of just some of the Halloween activities taking in place in Framingham during the week leading up to Halloween ..but first, a little history about the origin of this wickedly fun holiday. It’s been a couple thousand years since the ancient Celtic people celebrated Samhain, a holiday occurring on the… [read more].

Fall Workshops at FPAC-TV

September 2nd, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham Public Access Corporation (FPAC) is pleased to announce its 2010 Fall Workshop Schedule for members of the Framingham Community. This season’s offering will include entry-level courses, as well as specialized offerings for people interested in non-linear, computer-based editing and in sports television production. All courses are scheduled for Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to… [read more].

Framingham House Lottery

August 16th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham is hoping at least three new home owners will be moving into Downtown Framingham this fall. In October a lottery agent will be orchestrating the sale of two single family homes and one condominium unit the Town purchased as foreclosed bank owned properties. The homes were purchased using a portion… [read more].

FPAC TV Names New Executive Director

July 23rd, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham Public Access Corporation has chosen Bill McColgan to lead Framingham’s non-profit public access cable station. McColgan brings over twenty years of broadcast journalism and management experience to FPAC. “I’m very excited by the potential for FPAC to be an outstanding resource to the Town of Framingham,” says McColgan. “At a time when most… [read more].

Watch "TV" Online Instead of Cable

July 13th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – When Community Cabelvision first setup shop in Framingham it expanded our access to audio/video information — beyond channels 2, 4, 5, 7, 27, 38, 44 and 56.. (and the few fuzzy stations we could pick up from Providence, RI and other regional broadcast areas if you got the rabbit ears just right and the… [read more].

RMV Services at Framingham AAA

July 10th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is partnering with the American Automobile Association AAA of Southern New England to offer registration and license renewal services in three Massachusetts AAA offices. The first Massachusetts AAA office to provide the RMV services was in Worcester on July 8, 2010. The next location will be in… [read more].

July 4th 2010 Boston Fireworks / Eastern MA Events

June 29th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Sadly, there are no fireworks in Framingham again this year. Worse, Natick and Marlborough are no longer holding fireworks displays either. If watching the Boston Pops Concert Fireworks on t.v. just won’t cut it, and you are willing to travel a bit, here’s a list of some of the fireworks displays and other July… [read more].

Free Electronics Recycle Event

June 14th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Wednesday June 16, 2010, from 12:00 Noon until 8:00pm, the Town of Framingham Recycle Center is holding a Free! Electronics Recycle Event. Framingham residents can drop off “anything with a cord”, (tv sets, computers, kitchen appliances, home entertainment equipment, computers, monitors, vacuum cleaners — if it has a cord, they’ll take it). Residents… [read more].