General Interest

Belknap Pool Memberships Available

March 11th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – “Framingham’s Best Kept Secret: The Belknap Pool”.  The Framingham Swimming Pool Association has memberships available. The pool is open Memorial Day to Labor Day with Olympic Size Pool, Wading Pool for the little ones, Picnic Grove and playground, Tennis Courts and more. Come and enjoy yourself in a relaxing summer retreat just around the… [read more].

LIFT Bus Wrap Design Competition

March 10th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham Department of Planning & Economic Development has announced an art competition open to “…art students attending a school in Massachusetts enrolled in an art or design course”. The competition: Design a “bus wrap” for the Town’s public transit system. Designs are sought for side panels, (below and above windows) and… [read more].

LIFT Bus Wrap Design Competition

March 10th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham Department of Planning & Economic Development has announced an art competition open to “…art students attending a school in Massachusetts enrolled in an art or design course”. The competition: Design a “bus wrap” for the Town’s public transit system. Designs are sought for side panels, (below and above windows) and… [read more].

Living Your Dreams Women's Conference 2006

February 26th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Living Your Dreams, Leaving a Legacy is the theme of the second annual Dream Year 2006 Women’s Conference to be held March 24 (evening) and 25 (all day) in Framingham. Open to all women, this is an interactive gathering of women who are committed to making a difference in work and in life. Presented… [read more].

Framingham Streets: What's in a Name?

January 16th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM,MA – The Framingham Historical Society & Museum, (FHSM), invites the public to come and find out how streets in Framingham were named. The program Street Smarts, “What’s in a name?”, will unlock the mysteries of street naming in Framingham on Sunday, January 22, at 2 p.m. at the Edgell Memorial Library. Ed Convery, former Framingham teacher… [read more].

Postal Increase This Sunday

January 5th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The United States Postal Service is raising its rates as of Sunday, January 8th. The 1 ounce single-piece rate for First-Class Mail will increase from 37 cents to 39 cents, and the postcard rate will increase by one cent, to 24 cents. New 2006 postage rates and fees are now posted online. For 2006… [read more].

FamilyFun at Jingle Bell Day at Pinefield Shopping Center

December 3rd, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA –Bring the family to Pinefield Shopping Center, Water St. & Nicholas Rd., in Saxonville, for a day of family activities, specials, and giveaways on Saturday, December 10, 2005. Robinsons Ace Hardware presents free horse-drawn hayrides from 10 – 1 p.m. There will be storytelling at 11, 12, and 1 at Amazing Things Arts Center and… [read more].

Framingham Rotary Auction Coming Up

December 3rd, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The 34th annual Framingham Rotary Auction will be televised live in Framingham, Dec. 6 and 7 on RCN Channel 8 (also in Natick, Needham, and Newton, Allston, Arlington, Boston (some areas), Brighton, Brookline, Dedham, Hyde Park, Lexington, Somerville, Stoneham, Wakefield, Waltham, Watertown) and Comcast Channel 9. On Tueday and Wednesday Night call 508-405-2500 for… [read more].

McAuliffe Branch Library to Close for Alterations

December 3rd, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The McAuliffe Branch of the Framingham Library will be closed Friday, December 9 at 3:00 p.m. through Friday, December 16th to complete alterations necessary to improve access for those with disabilities. Shelving units will be disassembled and moved and new shelving and doors will be installed. The necessary repairs have been mandated by the… [read more].

Hometown Hero at Hometowne Hotdogs

November 22nd, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham favorite son Lou Merloni, former infielder with the Boston Red Sox, will be in town on Sunday, Nov. 27th. From noon to 2 p.m. Merloni will be signing autographs at his cousin’s restaurant, Hometowne Hotdogs, in Pinefield Shopping Center, Water St. & Nicholas Rd., Saxonville. Fans are invited to bring in items for… [read more].