General Interest

Don't Miss the 2008 Framingham Rotary Auction on Dec. 9 & 10

December 5th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The 2008 Framingham Rotary Club Auction — Dec. 9 & 10, 7:30–10:30 pm — features televised bidding by viewers who call in hoping to get one or more of over 400 items donated by area businesses. The Auction is televised on Framingham Public Access TV — Comcast Channel 9; Verizon Channel 43; RCN Channel… [read more].

Legislative Delegation Announces Framingham Receives $500K for Bowditch

November 10th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Senator Karen Spilka, Representative Tom Sannicandro and Representative Pam Richardson announced Friday, November 7, 2008 that Framingham has received a $500,000 grant from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) for renovations to Bowditch Field. The grant was awarded under EEA’s Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Program. “This is a… [read more].

2008 Winter Parking Regulations Start November 1st

October 24th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Beginning on November 1, 2008 and continuing through April 1, 2009, winter parking regulations in Framingham will come into effect. During this time, parking is completely banned on the EVEN numbered side of all streets except for metered spaces, marked arterial routes, and on streets where parking is already permanently prohibited on the entire… [read more].

Fall 2008 Hazardous Waste Day on October 25

October 24th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Town of Framingham’s Fall 2008 Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday, October 25th. Time is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location is the McCarthy School Parking Lot on Flagg Drive. This is for Framingham residents only. Proof of residency is required and photo ID. No commercial waste. Reduce long waits by combining waste with… [read more].

Framingham Fall Fairs and Yard Sales

October 16th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Once again MetroWest Framingham boasts a wide variety of fairs and yard sales this fall. Edwards Church and St. George’s in Saxonville both have sales on Sat. Oct. 18th. Various schools are having fairs in the coming Saturdays. And the annual Pies on the Common on the Framingham Centre Common, is also on Oct…. [read more].

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony 2008

September 24th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM,MA — The Town of Framingham will host a remembrance ceremony for the seventh anniversary of those who lost their lives in the tragic events of September 11, 2001, including the seventeen people with ties to Framingham. The event will include solemn remarks, a reading of the names on the memorial, prayer offerings, and a presentation of… [read more].

Shredding Event on Saturday, August 16, 2008

August 12th, 2008

August 12, 2008  (22:32:22 EST) FRAMINGHAM, MA — On Saturday you can get your old files and documents shredded for free courtesy of the Framingham DPW. On August 16, the “Shred-Fest” will be held from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Mt. Wayte Ave. Resource Recovery Center. The service is free with a valid recycling center permit… [read more].

More Mosquito Spraying on July 23rd 2008

July 21st, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be spraying for mosquitoes in neighborhood areas of Framingham on Wednesday, July 23rd between dusk and 11:30PM. Spraying will be done in neighborhoods of Saxonville including streets in the vicinity of Bradford Rd., Elm St., Danforth St., School St., Brownlea Rd.,Lake Rd. and Old Connecticut Path. Spraying… [read more].

Free Electronic Recycling Day July 24, 2008

July 15th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Department of Public Works has developed a “recycling initiatives” calendar with each month focusing on a particular theme. The month of July is “Electronic Recycling Month.” To promote electronic recyling, the DPW has designated July 24th a free electronic recyling day. Residents are invited to bring their unwanted electronics from noon to… [read more].

Mosquito Spraying in Framingham on Wed., June 9, 2008

July 9th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be spraying for mosquitoes in neighborhood areas of Framingham on Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 between dusk and 11:30 PM. Spraying will be done in neighborhoods of Saxonville including streets in the vicinity of Elm St., Pinewood Dr., Griffin Rd., Danforth St., School St., Brownlea Rd. and Lake… [read more].