General Interest

Framingham Roadwork and Construction (Oct. 7-13, 2018)

October 5th, 2018

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Commuters should be aware that there may be traffic delays due to road construction and other work being done in the the City of Framingham during the week of October 7th through 13th, 2018. Below is a list of scheduled road work: Concord Street: Expect minor traffic delays as crews perform utility improvements in… [read more].

Framingham's Thomas Eames Historic Marker Reinstalled

August 28th, 2018

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the City of Framingham have announced that crews have reinstalled a historic 1930 Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Marker in Framingham as part of an effort to inventory and document the original markers that were installed nearly 90 years ago throughout the Commonwealth…. [read more].

Access Framingham-Beat Information Night

February 12th, 2015

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Be a part of Framingham’s Own News Program! Find out about Framingham’s own news show — “The Framingham Beat”. Access Framingham is looking for a few Framingham residents to be News Anchors, Reporters, or Segment Producers and help tell the stories of our neighborhoods. On Wednesday, Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 from 7:00pm-8:30pm, Access Framingham will… [read more].

MEMA Issues Ice Safety Precautions

January 23rd, 2015

FRAMINGHAM, MA – In spite of the recent cold spell, the ice conditions of many bodies of water across the Commonwealth remain uncertain, as demonstrated by the recent ice rescues of a number of individuals and pets. Therefore, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has issued information regarding safety precautions to be taken on our frozen lakes,… [read more].

UPDATED - Central Street Bridge in Saxonville Being Rebuilt

December 28th, 2014

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Central Street Bridge which spans the Sudbury River over the “Great Falls at Saxonville” is being removed and replaced, check for detours and construction delays. UPDATES: 12/27/14 – According to a large flashing construction sign by the School Street /  Concord Street intersection; the Central Street bridge will close on January 5th, 2015…. [read more].

2014 NORAD Santa Tracker

December 23rd, 2014

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Months become weeks, weeks become days, and as December 25th approaches, children’s questions like; “How long until Christmas?”, and “Are you sure Santa knows where our house is?”, come with increasing frequency. Thanks to NORAD, (the North American Aerospace Defense Command), kids of all ages can track Santa’s travels on Christmas Eve with radar… [read more].

Former Framingham Dentist Sentenced In Child Pornography Case

December 17th, 2014

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan announced today that a former pediatric dentist with an office in Framingham has been sentenced after pleading guilty to five indictments charging him with possession and distribution of child pornography for images allegedly found on his laptop computer. On December 18, Melvin A. Ehrlich, 52, of Millis, pleaded guilty… [read more].

Wickford Road Bridge Opens

July 28th, 2014

FRAMINGHAM, MA – As part of a multi-site road and bridge repair contract, MassDOT and Framingham celebrated the opening of the Wickford Road Bridge today. The next step towards completion of the contract is the closing of the Central Street Bridge. ### Source: MassDOT… [read more].

FREE Kids Nature Activities at Cochituate State Park (July 2014)

July 7th, 2014

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Between the towns of Framingham, Wayland and Natick, MA, Lake Cochituate offer many recreational summer activities including swimming, boating and fishing. Many locals may not realize that just a few hundred yards east of the Framingham/Natick town line, (on Rt. 30), the beach, picnic area, boat launch, snack bar and canoe rental shop are… [read more].

Summer Stuff To Do (for Bored Kids)

July 6th, 2014

FRAMINGHAM, MA – During summer vacation many parents may be hearing the all too familiar “I’m bored” from their school age progeny. In these “difficult economic times” things to do that are are free or only cost a few dollars — and don’t require excessive driving can help stretch the family budget between trips to Six Flags,… [read more].