General Interest

Traffic Alerts / Road Construction - May 12th-16th, 2014

May 9th, 2014

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Roadwork on several major projects in town will continue this week. Construction activities are scheduled to take place daily (Monday through Friday) between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily, (North Concord St. work will start after 8:30am to reduce morning rush hour traffic). Use caution and expect delays while traveling in… [read more].

MBTA Seeks Public Input for Expanded Framingham / Worcester Commuter Rail Service

September 6th, 2013

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The MBTA is seeking public input as new schedules for the Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail line are being developed as part of a planned expansion of service coming this fall. The increase coincides with the change in the line’s management from CSX to complete MBTA control which plans to prioritize customer needs. With 13,000 customers… [read more].

FREE Kids Summer Activities at Cochituate State Park

June 30th, 2013

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].

Salute To Framingham Announces 2013 Honorees

January 8th, 2013

FRAMINGHAM, MA -‘Salute to Framingham’, an organization created in 1992 to honor individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham’s youth has announced Sharon Gilbert and Tony Tolson as 2013 honorees. About the Honorees Sharon Gilbert is the founder of Timothy’s Toy Box, a Framingham based non-profit established in 1997 to help local children in need… [read more].

Discover Saxonville / Jingle Bell Day

November 11th, 2012

FRAMINGHAM, MA – This year The Friends of Saxonville are partnering with Robinsons Hardware to create an expanded Discover Saxonville / Jingle Bell Day event on December 1st, 2012 from noon to 5:00pm. Many of the businesses in the Saxonville Village Center, from the Pinefield Shopping Center on Nicholas Road to the Walgreen Shopping Center on School… [read more].

Free Electronics Recycle Event for Framingham Residents

June 23rd, 2012

FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Wednesday, July 11, 2012, from 12:00 Noon until 8:00pm, the Town of Framingham Recycling Center is holding a *Free! Electronics Recycle Event. Framingham residents can drop off “anything with a power cord or a power button”, (tv sets, computers, kitchen appliances, home entertainment equipment, computers, monitors, vacuum cleaners — if it has a… [read more].

Traffic Alerts & Detours (June 25th - June 29th, 2012)

June 22nd, 2012

FRAMINGHAM, MA- Roadwork in town continues this week, (Monday through Friday, June 25th – June 29th, 2012). Delays due to traffic and detours around some of the work sites can add to driving times, so motorists should plan accordingly. The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public Works / Highway Division / Capital Projects website offers residents and… [read more].

Access Framingham Partners with Talking Information Center

April 20th, 2012

FRAMINGHAM, MA- Access Framingham, the nonprofit public access corporation for the Town of Framingham, has embarked on a new partnership with the Talking Information Center (TIC), an award-winning radio reading service for the blind and visually impaired. AF-TV carrying award winning reading service for the visually impaired “As part of our mission to engage and serve this… [read more].

Road and Sewer Work Resumes in Framingham

April 9th, 2012

FRAMINGHAM, MA – With warmer weather, and ground thawed, work crews have resumed many of the capital improvement projects in Framingham. Delays due to traffic and detours around some of the work sites can add to driving times, so motorists should plan accordingly. The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public Works / Highway Division / Capital Projects… [read more].

Access Framingham Airs Trivia Shows In Remembrance of Ed Convery

February 17th, 2012

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Ed Convery passed away last week at the age of 83. Ed was a former teacher and principal in the Framingham Schools, served as president of the Framingham History Center and vice-chair of the Framingham Housing Authority, and he touched the lives of many folks in the Framingham community. In remembrance of Ed, Access… [read more].