General Interest

Bourne National Cemetery Visit

May 1st, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Sponsored by Framingham Lodge 1264 B.P.O., ELKS, a Veterans Tribute including a bus trip visit to the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne followed by a barbeque at the Elks Lodge is planned for Sunday, May 30, 2010, (the day before Memorial Day). A single Deluxe Ritchie Bus is reserved for the day, with seating… [read more].

Cape Winds Approved by Federal Government

April 28th, 2010

BOSTON, MA – In a televised press conference today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that the Obama administration had approved the Cape Winds project which could result in 130 electricity generating win turbines being placed in Nantucket Sound off the shores of Cape Cod. The project which has been debated for almost a decade… [read more].

Framingham's Immigrant Problem

April 28th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham has a problem. And, the town is not alone in this problem — people all over the state and the country are complaining about the same thing — those “damned immigrants”. It isn’t a new problem — it’s been going on for many years. Just the names called and words used [to describe… [read more].

Who are OIF/OEF Veterans?

April 21st, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Today Americans from many Massachusetts cities and towns, including Framingham are at war. Officially, the “War in Iraq” and the “War in Afghanistan” are classified as service in either “Operation Iraqi Freedom” or “Operation Enduring Freedom”. American servicemen and servicewomen are returning to the USA every day from Iraq, Afghanistan and other deployments around… [read more].

Patriots' Day in Framingham

April 19th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – While many locals think about the Boston Marathon and a three day weekend — many forget, or never knew the significance of April 19th which is celebrated as Patriots’ Day in the State of Massachusetts. Patriots’ Day commemorates the original American Patriots, the Revolutionary War soldiers who fought the British at Lexington and Concord,… [read more].

Providing Care For Your Pets In Emergencies

April 14th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Thursday April 29th, 2010 the Framingham Medical Reserve Corps is hosting a presentation on caring for your pets in emergencies. Director of Animal Control, Katherine MacKenzie, will be speaking about ways to prepare for and care for pets when emergencies such as… [read more].

2010 Boston Marathon Info

April 13th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The 114th Running of the Boston Marathon will take place on Monday, April 19, 2010. Marathoners will leave the Hopkinton starting line in groups and waves starting at 9:00am. With up to 25,000 expected to participate this year, it will take an hour and a half to get all the marathoners over the starting… [read more].

Pepsi Offers Grant Money for Local Projects

April 11th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Money. In then end, many good ideas comes down to the answer to the simple question, “How will we pay for it?” Pepsi to the rescue! Through it’s “Refresh Everything” webiste, Pepsi is offering grants ranging from $5K to $250k each month for projects “which are intended to improve communities through an online, democratic… [read more].

Framingham On-street Parking Changes

April 7th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – New parking regulations based on findings and recommendations by the Framingham Traffic and Roadway Safety Committee, (TRSC), and approved by the Framingham Board of Selectman have significant implications for those who want to, or need to park “on street” in Framingham. Placement of new signs, and the removal of other signs has cleared up… [read more].

Flood Pushes Back Income Tax Filing Deadline

April 6th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The rains that soaked the region at the end of March 2010 caused enough damage to have several Massachusetts counties declared Federal Disaster Areas. If you live in one of the affected counties, (Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk or Worcester county), and have not filed your 2009 State or Federal Income Tax Returns,… [read more].