General Interest

NE Rain Barrel Offer for Framingham Residents

July 20th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Interested in conserving water? Keep your garden green all summer long with a New England Rain barrel. Special offer: Framingham residents can get the barrel for only $ 62, instead of the regular price of $ 85. Save money and reduce use of town facilities To order, call: (877) 977-3135 toll free, or order… [read more].

MetroWest 4th of July Concerts, Parades, & Fireworks 2006

July 2nd, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – MetroWest has a number of Fourth of July parades, fireworks, and concerts within a easy driving distance. Some are part of a weekend or daylong series of activities. Note the day as not all are on July 4th.  Below are events by category: Fireworks: Milford – Pino Field, off Rt. 16, Sunday, July 2nd… [read more].

No Fireworks, but other Fun Available for the 4th

June 26th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Due to the ongoing construction at the Natick Mall, there will be no fireworks this year. Unfortunately, there is not another suitable location for fireworks. The Natick Friends of the 4th organize the fireworks every year, along with a July 4th parade, flea market, and other activities around the holiday. Although they have had… [read more].

Flag Day Festival Invitation

June 13th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Celebration Committee, organizers of the successful Framingham Flag Day Festival last weekend, is holding its annual meeting on Monday, June 26th at 7PM in the Ablondi Room at the Memorial Building. Light refreshments will be served. They will be electing Board members and officers at that time. They are extending an open… [read more].

FLAG DAY FESTIVAL AT TERCENTENNIAL PARK

June 4th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Flag Day Festival is on Sunday June 11th at Tercentennial Park on Dudley Road from 10AM-5PM. The Flea Market hours are 10AM-5PM. the entertainment tent will have music and live performances starting at 12 Noon, the Flag Procession will be at 2PM and the Flag Retirement Ceremony will be the Closing Ceremony for… [read more].

Discover Saxonville on June 10th & 11th

May 31st, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Discover Saxonville on the weekend of June 10th and 11th. This year the Friends of Saxonville are inviting you to re-discover the restored Danforth St. Bridge, the Sudbury River, and historic Saxonville as part of National Parks Service’s Regional Riverfest! On Sunday, June 11, Friends of Saxonville joins in the Celebration with its annual… [read more].

Free Homebuyer Fair at Nevins Hall

May 18th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – A free Homebuyer Fair will be held Monday, May 22nd, 2006 6:30-8:30 PM, Nevins Hall, in the Memorial Building, 150 Concord St, Framingham. The Framingham Fair Housing Committee, in conjunction with the Metrowest Daily News, is inviting all interested prospective homebuyers to a free informational event presenting information that will walk you through home-buying… [read more].

2006 Boston Marathon Information

April 17th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Transportation information for Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17th, 2006 — Route 135 will be closed from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Pearl Street Parking Garage will open at 6:00 AM. No Fee on Marathon Day. Open garage – cars can enter and leave anytime. Trains are running on a normal weekday schedule. Official… [read more].

Festival to Replace Parade

April 15th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA –The Framingham Celebration Committee announced that it is planning to change Framingham’s annual Flag Day Celebration this year. In a meeting of Celebration Committee board members it was voted that for 2006 the committee would hold a Flag Day Festival in place of the usual parade down Concord Street and up Union Avenue. This year,… [read more].

Computer Recycling Fundraiser

April 12th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The John Andrew Mazie Memorial Foundation will hold a Computer Recycling Event on Saturday April 29, 2006 at the Framingham High School parking lot, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Computers contain very toxic materials, including mercury, lead, cadmium and flame-retardents, which if released into the air and water can severely damage our environment…. [read more].