General Interest

BRUCE FREEMAN RAIL TRAIL SET TO OPEN SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2009

August 26th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM,MA — On Saturday, August 29, after more than 24 years of planning,working, and waiting, the 6.8-mile section of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail from Cross Point Towers in Lowell to Route 225 in Westford will officially open! This is the first completed section of the 25-mile rail trail that is planned to extend southward through Acton,… [read more].

Summer 2009 Library Hours

July 27th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA – As in summer’s past, the Framingham Public Library and the McAuliffe Branch are modifying their hours during July and August. McAuliffe Library is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and is closed Saturdays and Sundays. NOTE: McAuliffe is never open on Sundays during the school… [read more].

2009 Fireworks & 4th of July Festivities in MetroWest

June 28th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA – MetroWest and Metro-Boston have a number of Fourth of July fireworks. Some are part of a weekend or daylong series of activities. Note the day as not all are on July 4th. Visit town websites for details. Fireworks: Milford – July 3, 10 pm Plains Park – Rain Date July 5th Franklin – July… [read more].

Memorial Day Observances in Framingham 2009

May 24th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA – This year’s theme at the Framingham Memorial Day ceremonies will be, “Let us not forget our fallen veterans.” Assemble at 8 a.m. at the rear of the Memorial Building. At each location the service will include: Officer of the Day Abbey Anderson; Prayer by unit Chaplain Robert Anspach; Placing of the wreaths: Cmdr. Pinsley… [read more].

America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Nominations Wanted

February 21st, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — In a successor to the 50 States Quarters Program, the U.S. Mint, in a nationwide program, has asked Governor Patrick to select one preferred and three alternate Massachusetts national sites to be featured on the reverse of a quarter. Beginning in 2010, the Mint will release five new quarter designs annually based on the… [read more].

FRAMINGHAM READS TOGETHER DEBUTS

January 9th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham Public Library is inviting the entire community to participate in the first annual Framingham Reads Together program. In similar programs across the country, this type of One Book, One Community initiative promotes reading and helps build community. The selected book is Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace…One School at… [read more].

NEW YEAR'S EVE 2008 SNOW EMERGENCY

December 31st, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Due to an additional serious snow storm on December 31, 2008, the Framingham Police Department has advised residents of a snow emergency in effect from 9 a.m. on December 31 until 9 a.m. on January 1, 2009. Parking is prohibited on all major arteries as designated by red and white signage. Reminder: The Winter… [read more].

January 2009 Christmas Tree Curbside Pickup

December 29th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham DPW has scheduled curbside Christmas tree collection the week of January 5th through the 9th, 2009. The collection will occur once on your normally scheduled trash collection day. Trees in plastic bags will not be collected and remove all decorations. Call the DPW Solid Waste Management Division at 508-532-6001 if you have… [read more].

SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED

December 18th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Due to the impending serious snow storm on December 19, the Framingham Police Department has advised residents of a snow emergency in effect from noon on December 19 until midnight on December 20th. Parking is prohibited on all major arteries as designated by red and white signage. ###… [read more].

MassPike Toll Hearing on Wednesday, December 17, 2008

December 12th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Turnpike Authority will be holding a public hearing on Wednesday, December 17 at 6:30 P.M. in Nevins Hall at the Framingham Memorial Building at 150 Concord Street, giving the people from MetroWest an opportunity to state their opinions regarding how the toll hike will impact them. The toll hike that was approved 4… [read more].