General Interest

Vote on Proposed New McAuliffe Library Building set for March 15

March 14th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – McAULIFFE LIBRARY NEWS: New Date set for a special Town Meeting to again vote on funding for proposed new McAuliffe Library Building: March 15th, 7:30 p.m. in Nevins Hall.  Asecond try by Library Trustees. On Wed., Jan. 12th, Framingham Town Meeting voted to buy the land on Water St. for the proposed new McAuliffe… [read more].

Friends of Saxonville Annual Meeting set for Tues. April 12th

March 12th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Friends of Saxonville will hold their annual meeting on Tues., April 12th, at Stapleton Elementary School, Elm St. at 6:30 p.m. They will present updates on their initiatives, honor special volunteers, and elect officers. Every year they present a special feature. This year the Friends have arranged for a special Saxonville edition of… [read more].

Salute to Framingham

March 6th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Each year, the Salute to Framingham Committee honors three individuals who, over the years, have done much for Framingham’s youngsters. The selection of three honorees from the hundreds of very active individuals from all walks of life is a most difficult task. This years recipients are Patrick Dunne, Bob Jachowicz, Joan Rastini. Each of… [read more].

Exhbition: Toward Victory: Winning World War II from Home

March 1st, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Historical Society & Museum presents the exhibit Toward Victory: Winning World War II from Home from April 2 – Sept. 24, 2005 at the Edgell Memorial Library Building, corner of Edgell Rd. & Oak St. The exhibition features not only items in the museum’s collection, but also materials on loan from area… [read more].

Free Citizen's Legislative Seminar at Framingham Public Library

January 12th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – A free Citizen’s Legislative Seminar will be held on Saturday, March 12 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Framingham Public Library, Public Meeting Room, Lincoln St. This program is presented under the leadership of Senator Jarrett Barrios and others to provide information on how individuals can get involved with the political and… [read more].

Money Conference for Women at Framingham State College

January 12th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – A free money conference for women will be held on Saturday, February 12 – 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Framingham State College. This program is presented under the leadership of Treasurer Tim Cahill for the benefit of all who are interested in learning more about managing their own money from experts. Dee Lee,… [read more].

Memorial Building Rotunda Skylights Restrored

October 17th, 2004

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Skylights in the lobby of the Memorial Building which houses a Veteran’s Memorial will soon be uncovered as part of a renovation project. Another project inspired by Framingham Town Owned Building’s Director Jim Egan who found the tar-papered and painted skylights and worked to get the project rolling to restore the hall’s entrance to… [read more].

START Partnership Appoints 1st Director

October 6th, 2004

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The executive committee of the START Framingham Partnership is pleased to announce the appointment of START’s first director, Alla Abramovich. She will officially be on board October 18th. With doctorates in ethnomusicology from Leningrad State University in the USSR as well as from the University of Illinois School of Music, Alla has a background… [read more].

Framingham Government serves up Streaming Video Broadcasts

March 29th, 2004

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Beginning January 8, 2004, the Town of Framingham has announced that streaming video broadcasts of the Selectmen’s Meetings, as well as the Town of Framingham Public Access Channel, is now viewable on the World Wide Web 24 hours a day. The broadcasts will be available via the Internet on the Town of Framingham website…. [read more].

20 Hour Rocking Chair Marathon Raises $2,500.00

March 29th, 2004

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Rockathon for 9/11 Memorial: Members of St. George’s Senior Youth Group participated in a 20 hour rocking chair marathon to raise money for the Framingham 9/11 Memorial and also for a handicapped access ramp at St. George’s Church, and for the youth group. They raised about $2,500.00 and presented a check for the 9/11… [read more].