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Selectman Send Building Commissioner Foley Case to DA

November 9th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA- After meeting in executive session, Tuesday, November 8, 2011, Framingham Selectmen voted 5-0 to refer the allegations of wrongdoing against Framingham Building Commissioner Michael Foley to the Middlessex District Attorney’s office for investigation and possible criminal charges. Foley was placed on paid administrative leave on November 4th after investigative reporter Joe Shortsleeve and the WCVB-TV4… [read more].

Rep. Tom Sannicandro Promotes Citizen Lawmaking

November 2nd, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – A strong advocate for using technology to make government more transparent and accessible, Representative Tom Sannicandro was recently featured in The Economist for a website that asks his constituents and other interested parties to collaborate on and ultimately draft a bill to regulate net neutrality. The magazine featured an article titled Government by (all)… [read more].

Traffic Alerts, Road Construction Detours (Oct. 17th-21st, 2011)

October 16th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA- Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, October 17th through October 21st, 2011). 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… [read more].

Spilka Files Gambling Bill Amendments

September 23rd, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – In an effort to protect municipalities concerned about negative impacts from a bill to expand gaming in the Commonwealth, Senator Karen Spilka, (who represents Framingham and other area towns in the Massachusetts 2nd Middlesex & Norfolk districts), filed amendments today with the Senate Clerk’s Office to strengthen safeguards and provide additional protections for surrounding… [read more].

Traffic Alerts & Detours (August 22nd - 26th, 2011)

August 22nd, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, August 15th through August 20th, 2011). 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… [read more].

Free Electronics Recycle Event for Framingham Residents

August 14th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Wednesday, August 31, 2011, 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].

Presidents and Kings Speak Out on Debt Ceiling Issue

August 1st, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – With no final vote having taken place, and no actual legislation enacted, some camps are claiming victory, some decrying losses and most just knocking the process of raising the nation’s debt ceiling so the country can continue to pay its bills. President Obama released a 2 minute, 20 second YouTube video with his thoughts… [read more].

Alumni Association Announces Framingham State 2011-2012 Scholarships

July 19th, 2011

Alumni House FRAMINGHAM, MA- The Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni, (“IAFSA”), a self-governing, non-profit organization established in 1874 which receives and administers funds that provide scholarships and interest-free loans to FSU students, has announced its list of 2011-2012 scholarship winners. Scholarships, (and loan funding), are made possible by donations, bequests, and rental of the Alumni House…. [read more].

Framingham Traffic Alerts (July 11th - 15th, 2011)

July 9th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA- Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, July 11 through July 15, 2011). Major delays due to backed up 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… [read more].

Xtreme Riders 10th Annual Leukemia Run

June 5th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Since the year 2001 the Xtreme Riders motorcycle club has held a fund-raising motorcycle run to benefit kids with Leukemia. This morning hundreds of gleaming motorcycles gathered in front of Robinson’s Hardware in the Pinefield Shopping Center and lined up for the 10th Annual Xtreme Riders Leukemia Run. At 10:15AM, the group left the… [read more].