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Claflin Hill Symphony’s Summer Music Festival Begins July 9 in Milford
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Music Festival starts on July 9 with the first MyFM 101.3 Family Night at the Bandstand featuring Mahrud Cool Jazz, sponsored by Unibank. All shows in the concert series begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Lion’s Pavilion in Milford’s Plains Park. Future concerts include Brass Attack, the Claflin Hill Symphony Summer Winds, Zach Innis and the Honey Bees with a Tom Petty Tribute, the Pub Kings featuring MyFM’s Ray Auger and a Swing Night with the Fantasy Big Band.
Milford’s Fourth of July Parade Set for Thursday, Fireworks at Fino Field on Friday
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Milford’s Annual Fourth of July Parade is this Thursday. The parade steps off at 10am at Veterans Memorial Drive near IHOP and marches down Route 16 through downtown all the way to Draper Memorial Park. Celebrate with local marching bands, dance troops, teams, cheer squads, scouts, military groups, veterans and more. The parade will be held rain or shine. But there are no fireworks in Milford on Thursday – Milford’s Fireworks are actually on Friday July 5 at 930pm at Fino Field.
Franklin’s July 4th Celebration Begins Tomorrow with Five Days of Festivities
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Franklin’s July 4th Celebration gets underway starting tomorrow with five straight days of music and fun. This is the 42nd year for the Festival. The Franklin July 4th Coalition says you can enjoy food, rides, games and more on the Town Common from Wednesday July 3 through Sunday July 7. It includes the annual Franklin Blues Festival on Saturday from Noon to 10pm. And there will also be fireworks starting at 10pm Saturday at the high school. For the complete schedule of events and festivities, visit www.franklin4th.com.
Override failure has Franklin educators concerned going into 2024-25 school year
FRANKLIN — Educators are entering the new school year with a sense of trepidation after last month's failed override vote initially led to the slashing of 37 positions, including educators, administrators and other non-union personnel. In an interview with the Daily News, Franklin Education Association President Donna Grady said...
Hopkinton Residents Deny Illegal Food Sales Amid Crackdown
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Some people accused of illegally selling food out of their homes in Hopkinton are insisting they didn’t do it. Last month the Health Department sent cease and desist letters to several residents that were apparently selling food without a permit. The Hopkinton Independent reports most of them have stopped but two claim to be falsely accused. The Health Director tells the paper if the town doesn’t crack down and someone gets sick from improperly stored or prepared food, the town can be sued.
Josiah Moyer has recently joined MetroWest Medical Center as Director for Facilities and Support Services
Josiah Moyer has recently joined MetroWest Medical Center as Director for Facilities and Support Services. As the department director, three areas fall to Josiah’s responsibility: Facilities (all things buildings and grounds); Cleanliness (as the Director for the Housekeeping department); and Security (as the contract client over the security contract with Allied Security). In his role, he makes sure that the building presents well, and is a safe, clean and attractive space that meets all the required codes and standards required by the Joint Commission, City, State and any other regulatory bodies. Josiah makes sure that all the items a building provides to patients, staff and visitors are always available, such as air conditioning, heat, water, power, medical gases and other important resources.
MetroWest Medical Center Employees Donate 976 Pounds of Breakfast Foods to Food Bank
Thank you to all MetroWest Medical Center team members who supported the United Way of Tri County, a GBFB satellite located in Framingham, in our Annual ‘Healthy Over Hungry’ Cereal Drive! For some children, it can be challenging to ensure children have access to breakfast over the summer, and the Cereal Drive is one way to support kids during this time. Our donations will go to families living in our communities we serve. Because of your efforts, we donated 976 pounds of breakfast foods to the Food Bank. Some fun was had this Cereal Drive, we held a competition between departments and here are the team winners:
The Better Together program recognizes those team members at MetroWest Medical Center
MetroWest Medical Center recognizes team members from various departments at Framingham Union Hospital (FUH) during our Better Together Program. The Better Together program recognizes those team members who exemplify our core values to benefit our patients, co-workers, the organization and our community. Congratulations to all our FUH June honorees. Shout...
The best 4th of July sales on grills: Weber, Blackstone, Traeger and more
Summer is officially upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a sizzling deal on a top-rated grill that will allow you to savor the season — not to mention all of your barbecue specialties — all season long? We're talking rare savings on major brands including Weber, Blackstone, Coleman and beyond, just in time for gatherings with family and friends. From streamlined propane and electric grills to charcoal and wood pellet smokers that pile on the flavor, read on for July 4th deals on some of the best grills around. (Hungry for more? We've also rounded up the best 4th of July sales across categories for making the most of the warm weather and beyond.)
Jerod Mayo introducing element at Patriots practice that Bill Belichick avoided
Since Robert Kraft named Jerod Mayo the next head coach of the New England Patriots, there have been high expectations regarding the types of changes he will implement, some of which are long needed. Because Bill Belichick had run things the same way for over twenty years, the idea of...
Redshirt year provided foundation for Kate Powers' record-breaking season at Kentucky
The hammer becomes more than a blunt instrument in Kate Powers' hands. She holds the chain attached to a four kilogram ball and spins before releasing, a ballet of balance, coordination and power. "It’s such a poetic movement. There’s something about it is so special having that ball in your...
Police Seek Help in Finding Missing Massachusetts Realtor Amanda Pearce
A Massachusetts realtor has disappeared, and the police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating her. The Worcester Police Department is currently looking for sixty-year-old Amanda Pearce. She stands at 5’4″ and was last seen on Friday, June 28, 2024, dressed in black pants, a black shirt, and a black baseball cap.
DPH: First West Nile Virus of season found in mosquito samples on the South Shore
Health officials are urging the public to use bug spray when outdoors. State health officials are urging the public to use bug spray when outdoors after West Nile virus was detected on Tuesday in recently collected mosquito samples. It is the first detection of West Nile Virus in mosquitoes this...
What Is Open & Closed In MA On July 4th? We Have The Scoop!
As America gets ready to celebrate it's 248th birthday, keep in mind, Independence Day will fall on a Thursday as a long weekend is amongst us, but please take some time and reflect on the freedoms we enjoy on a daily basis due to this celebration that has been in existence since 1776.
Vegetarian Indian restaurant opens in former Pavilion Restaurant & Bar space in Framingham
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A brand new Indian restaurant has come to MetroWest, opening where a dining spot featuring global fare had been, and before that, another Indian restaurant. According to a source, Woodlands is now open in Framingham, taking over the former Pavilion Restaurant &...
Massachusetts State Police investigating after fatal fiery multi-vehicle crash on I-195
Massachusetts State Police are investigating a fiery fatal highway crash. According to Trooper Brandon Doherty, at just after 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Troopers assigned to State Police-Dartmouth responded to reports of a crash involving three vehicles on Route 195 westbound prior to Exit 1 in Seekonk. Upon the arrival of Troopers,...
Healey administration promotes housing development incentive program for Gateway Cities
The Healey administration has unveiled $27 million worth of new tax credits to support housing developments across the state, potentially supporting hundreds of new housing units. Governor Maura Healey was in Lowell Tuesday to announce new Housing Development Incentive Program awards for more than a dozen developments across the Commonwealth.
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