General Interest

Fourth of July 2008 Fireworks, Parades and More

July 4th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA – MetroWest and MetroBoston offer parades, fireworks, flea markets, road races, fairs, concerts, and more as part of Fourth of July celebrations. Below are links to information about local events in Greater Framingham during the 2008 Fourth of July weekend: Parades and more in Natick, Sudbury, and Lincoln: natick4th.org Sudbury Parade Lincoln Parade & more… [read more].

Buy A Rubber Duckie and Support the Framingham Rotary Charities

June 25th, 2008

June 25, 2008  (20:32:18 EST) FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Rotary Club will be holding its Second Annual Duck Race on Sunday, July 20th at Simpson Park. Ducks can be purchased from any Rotarian for $5.00 (a flock of 5 for $20). The Framingham Rotary Club will have a booth at the Concerts on the Green each Friday… [read more].

News from the Framingham Farmers Market on the Common

June 7th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Farmers Market offers great produce, baked goods, flowers, plants, meat, and kettle corn. The market is held every Thursday through October from 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. on the Framingham Centre Common on Edgell Road, near Rt. 9. Gilson’s has begun to bring a beautiful selection of mums and asters for you doorstep,… [read more].

Framingham Farmers Markets Opening Soon

June 3rd, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Farmer’s Markets are opening on June 12 and 14, 2008. The Thursday market returns to the Framingham Centre Common (aka Village Green) on Thursday, June 12. Hours are 12:30 – 5:30 p.m.. The market will run through October 30th. The southside market returns to St. Tarcisius’ parking lot on Waverley St. (Rt…. [read more].

Call for Volunteers for Framingham Emergency Reserve Corps

June 2nd, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Volunteers are needed to develop, practice and deploy aid in an emergency response to a town-wide event. The Framingham Emergency Reserve Corps (FERC) is a group of volunteers who assist the town in its emergency planning and help protect the health of the community. Members are local residents of different ages and abilities. No… [read more].

Patriotic Event in Honor of our Veterans

May 7th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — A bus trip to Bourne National Cemetery sponsored by Framingham Lodge No 1264 B.P.O ELKS is planned for Sunday May 25th, 2008. The schedule is as follows: 10:30 AM Bus leaves ELKS parking lot, 450 Union Ave, Framingham 1:00 PM Memorial Day Ceremony Maritime Band & Wreath placement 4:00 PM Cook out at the… [read more].

Framingham Hazardous Waste Day Saturday May 10, 2008

May 4th, 2008

May 04, 2008  (21:59:26 EST) FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Town of Framingham’s 2008 Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday, May 10. 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… [read more].

Grace Church to host Duck Soup Event

April 18th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The community, friends and neighbors are invited to Grace Congregational Church’s Duck Soup Event on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. Why call it Duck Soup? Because there will be a fun mix of activities for the entire family! There will be a huge Trash & Treasures (Yard Sale) and a… [read more].

Yelling Doesn't Work! Free Parenting Workshop

March 19th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — “Yelling Doesn’t Work!” workshop on what you can do to help a child with special needs comply at home and in the classroom using positive behavioral supports will be held Tuesday, April 8, 7 – 9 p.m. at the King Building. Yelling does not teach the necessary skills a child needs to learn in… [read more].

MassPIRG Educating Public & Store Clerks About Digital TV Transition

February 14th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — If you are one of the 22 million Americans who use free over-the-air analog broadcasting to watch television, exactly one year from now your screen will go blank. What’s worse, according to MassPIRG, stores like Circuit City are ready to sell you some “fixes” that are unnecessary and very expensive, like telling you to… [read more].