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Framingham resident creates toy for elephants in New Bedford zoo

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:55:28 GMT

Framingham resident Sophie Steck designed a Drum Roll toy for two elephants at the Buttonwood Zoo in New Bedford as part of an interdisciplinary elective class for students of Massachusetts College of Art & Design in Boston.

Chocolate Therapy puts a healthy twist on sweetness in Framingham

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:13:18 GMT

FRAMINGHAM For many with an incurable sweet tooth, chocolate is a passion that is second only to breathing in terms of importance, and an Achilles' heel for calorie counters. Chocolate Therapy owners David and Pamela Griffin, however, said they are infusing healthful, therapeutic ingredients into the sumptuous sweet at their new Framingham location.

Framingham History Center to hold Saxonville homes tour Sunday

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:30:33 GMT

The Framingham History Center will host a house tour this Sunday in the town's Saxonville neighborhood, which used to be a thriving mill village, history officials said.

Former Marlborough councilor, state representative Steven Levy accused of assaulting girlfriend

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:44:55 GMT

FRAMINGHAM A former Marlborough City Councilor and former state legislator was arraigned at district court in Framingham Monday on charges he assaulted his girlfriend outside a Framingham restaurant.

MBTA to launch faster, more informative 'T-Alerts' system; old system to be discontinued

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:43:41 GMT

The MBTA says riders will soon be able to receive faster, more reliable, and more informative alerts, via text and e-mail, about sudden service delays and disruptions and planned changes.

One month later, bombing victims' supporters walk to finish Marathon route

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:45:01 GMT

One month after the Boston Marathon bombings changed their lives forever, family and friends of the Norden brothers gathered Wednesday morning in Hopkinton to walk the 26-mile route to Boston that so many were unable to finish.

Framingham's Woodrow Wilson School gets a new principal

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:10:01 GMT

Framingham School Superintendent Stacy L. Scott announced Friday that John Haidemenos Jr has been appointed as the new principal for Woodrow Wilson Elementary School.

U.S. Attorney: Natick company used as front for drug trafficking operation

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:19:02 GMT

Fifteen individuals were charged May 9 with conspiracy to distribute Oxycodone, including three Natick men, one of which allegedly used his shipping company as a front for drug traficking.

More top managers leave Newton city government

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:58:27 GMT

Newton City Hall is losing more top managers, after a year of shakeups in Mayor Setti Warrens administration.

Natick Soldier Systems Center to welcome community with tours, 5K on Armed Forces Day

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:57:05 GMT

Armed Forces Day often slips under the radar, overshadowed by holidays such as Memorial Day and Veterans Day. For John Harlow, Chief of Public Affairs at Natick Soldier Systems Center, Armed Forces Day is an important day to acknowledge the men and women in uniform who risk everything to serve their country. The day is also be a chance for the labs to reach out to the community, and show the people of Natick what the labs do at its first Armed Forces Day celebration on May 18.

Eating disorder clinic may move from Waltham to Framingham

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:40:25 GMT

An eating disorder treatment center may open at the site of a former Catholic retreat center in Framingham, if the town's zoning board gives its approval.

Framingham State president Timothy Flanagan to step down, take on presidency of Illinois State University

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:55:36 GMT

Framingham State University president Timothy Flanagan announced today that he will step down this summer as the school's president to take on the presidency at Illinois State University starting this fall.

New Army commander for Natick Soldier Systems Center

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:53:38 GMT

With the appointment of a new commander this week, Natick Soldier Systems Center announced that it would stay under the authority of the U.S. Army, instead of using civilian authority to run the facility.

Garden in the Woods opens new family area

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:03:59 GMT

New England Wild Flower Society will celebrate the grand opening of its new family activity area at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, in support of the fifth annual National Public Gardens Day, presented by the American Public Gardens Association and Rain Bird Corporation.

Final Route 9 planning meeting to be held May 20 in Natick

Tue, 07 May 2013 19:45:03 GMT

The MetroWest Regional Collaborative and Metropolitan Area Planning Council will hold their final public meeting on improving Route 9 for four local communities on Monday, May 20 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meeting is scheduled for the Morse Institute Library in Natick.

Framingham school superintendent says response team making progress after assault investigation

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:55:15 GMT

Stacy Scott, superintendent for Framingham schools, said on Monday that a community response team is moving forward in its work to improve student safety and community relations, in the wake of an allegation that the district mishandled sexual assault complaints.

Framingham won't participate in School Choice again

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:51 GMT

Framingham will not participate in Massachusetts' School Choice program in the next school year. The school committee Monday voted unanimously to not participate in the program.

Framingham Historian: 1812 House is worth saving

Mon, 06 May 2013 22:02:47 GMT

Framingham's Town Historian said the 1812 House on 1000 Worcester Rd. has historical significance, and that the property's new ownersFramingham State Universityshouldn't turn it into a parking lot.

Zizza to receive Ellis Island Medal of Honor

Mon, 06 May 2013 20:52:58 GMT

Chris Zizza of Framingham will be honored Saturday as a 2013 recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. The medals are presented annually by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations to American citizens who have distinguished themselves within their own ethnic groups while exemplifying the values of the American way of life, according to a press release by C&R Flooring of Westwood, the company of which Zizza is president.

Framingham man found guilty in 2009 stabbing death

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:50:50 GMT

A Framingham man has been found guilty for the 2009 murder of Geoffrey McKinnon also of Framingham, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan announced Friday.

Framingham Town Meeting votes to check legal immigration status of ESL students

Fri, 03 May 2013 01:43:31 GMT

After some heated debate, Framingham Town Meeting members on Wednesday voted to request that selectmen verify the legal status of participants of the town's adult English as a Second Language program.

New Framingham library wins approval at Town Meeting

Thu, 02 May 2013 02:54:58 GMT

Framingham Town Meeting members voted overwhelmingly Wednesday night to approve funds for a new $8.6 million Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Branch Library.

Framingham officer on the mend after being struck by 85-year-old driver

Wed, 01 May 2013 23:03:45 GMT

A Framingham police officer was expected to be released Wednesday evening from Massachusetts General Hospital after being struck by a vehicle the previous day, according to Framingham Police.

Framingham officer on the mend after being struck by 85-year-old driver

Wed, 01 May 2013 23:03:45 GMT

A Framingham police officer was expected to be released Wednesday evening from Massachusetts General Hospital after being struck by a vehicle the previous day, according to Framingham Police.

Framingham officer on the mend after being struck by 85-year-old driver

Wed, 01 May 2013 23:03:45 GMT

A Framingham police officer was expected to be released Wednesday evening from Massachusetts General Hospital after being struck by a vehicle the previous day, according to Framingham Police.