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The Power of a Single Vote - Framingham Election Information and Polling Places

Framingham voters, if you think you’re too busy to get out and ­vote on Election Day or that your vote "won’t matter anyway,"
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EarthTalk: Does inflating car tires with nitrogen help the environment?

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: Is using nitrogen to inflate my car’s tires really better for the environment than using air? And if so, how? -- R.M.
Whether or not it makes...

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Weekend Activities in and around Framingham

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy the...

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Don’t let dining out in the Framingham area do you in!

Going out to eat in Framingham and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms in Framingham, MA, Massachusetts Area

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Framingham and Middlesex County area.
When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at...

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Framingham, Massachusetts


Apple Picking Resource Guide - go Apple picking in Framingham, Massachusetts!
Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Framingham,...

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Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Framingham

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Framingham,...

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Don’t let fuel costs around Framingham drive you crazy

­Lately, going to the gas station to fill up requires a stop beforehan­d to either take out a second mortgage…or sign over your firstborn (check here for updated gas prices in...

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Tag Sales, Estate Sales, Garage Sales and Flea Markets In The Framingham Area


Some call it a Garage Sale, others a Rummage, Yard
or Tag Sale…but whatever the name, it’s a great way to clean out your
closets, make some money – and, for the shopper,...

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Make a difference in Framingham! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Framingham area and around the...

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Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training In Southeastern Massachusetts (BLAST)

from:Medical Survival Consultants

Babysitting
course offered in Dartmouth on August 21st at 10am.This great opportunity is designed for
children ages 10-16, their parents, and parents looking to hire a...

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Back to School for Framingham - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Framingham! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the schoolyear off right - and with more sanity - with the...

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The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

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BIG BUGS: Sculpture Exhibit

from:New England Wild Flower Society

LISTINGS Nature, Family, Art, Museum, Gardens, Outdoors
STANDING ATTRACTION: New England Wild Flower Society’s Garden in the Woods presenting:
BIG BUGS...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Framingham in a Tough Market

It's pretty much accepted fact that a Massachusetts home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
...

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Two wheels are better than four!

Whether it’s a gutsy mountain bike, a sleek racer or your trusty Schwinn with the playing cards in the spokes, time to get out and see the world on two wheels.May is...

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JuneFit Tip: Stretching is for Everyday!

from:JuneFit - Health and Fitness Tips

My motto is, "Stretching is for Everyday", and I do practice what I preach. Research has indicated that regular stretching may be more effective in preventing injuries...

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Jumshaid Mirza Named Manager of VERC Enterprises Nobscot Exxon in Framingham


Framingham, MA - VERC Enterprises, a leader in independent convenience store/gasoline stations, has named Jumshaid Mirza of Attleboro as Manager of its Nobscot Exxon in...

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An Invitation to our Framingham Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Framingham, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

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Upcoming MetroWest Chamber of Commerce Events


Nearly
Noontime
 Sponsored by OPEN
 11:45 am - 1:30 pm
 Topic: "Health Insurance & Employee
Benefits"
 Clark...

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A New Look, More Info, New Ways to Share on our new Framingham Community Site!

Welcome to Framingham's new "shared community webspace", at AmericanTowns.com! Not just a fresh new look, but a whole host of new features and resources neatly organized...

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Sun, Sand and Splash Spell Summer Fun in Massachusetts!

Nothing says "summer" like ­spending time by the water. S­ur­e­, you cou­ld just flop on a towel and leave it at that…but why not make the most of your day in the...

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One Child, One Laptop, Endless Possibilities!

It’s a simple, yet profound concept: giving two billion kids in developing nations laptop computers – then watching them change the world.
The One...

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Looking to hit the slopes in Massachusetts this winter?


When it comes to snow, there’s more to do with it than just making snowangels. Skiing – downhill or crosscountry – along with snowboarding are two great winter activities...

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New Sports Website for teams and leagues in Framingham

Sports is meant to be about fun, teamwork, skillbuilding and achievement… NOT endless phone calls, scheduling mix-ups and fundraising hassles. Now AmericanTowns – the online...

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Your Framingham Real Estate Roadmap

It’s the place where you celebrate family gatherings, sleep late on the weekends and pour most of your money into. It’s the place where you live – and the right place has...

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Looking for tickets to a hot local event?

Standing in line for tickets is a drag! Whether its a local sports event in the Framingham area, that can’t-miss “reunion” concert halfway across Massachusetts or the...

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Great resources for local school information in & around Framingham

Finding the right school for your child – then helping them get the most out of their education – produces as much pressure as, oh, say, being asked to host the Oscars ten...

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Local Careers and Jobs in the Framingham area - Use the web to find, search or post local jobs

Put down that red pencil and classified section and turbocharge your job search (or for that matter, your quest for the perfect employee) for a job in & around Framingham,...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Framingham area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Massachusetts’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

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52 Ways to Save the Planet: #9: “Reduce Gasoline Consumption 20% - Improve your mpg rating”

A weekly series of common sense ways to reduce wasteful habits, while saving you time, money and…well, self respect.
Fact#1: In his 2007 State of the Union address,...

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In the market for a mortgage?

Adjustable rates, interest-only, points, no points, prime rates... all that monetary mumbo-jumbo can be overwhelming for most of us. Whether it’s a remodeling job of the home...

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Explore Massachusetts: Maritime & Irish Mossing Museum

Set in the 1739 residence of Capt. Benjamin James on the Driftway, Scituate’s Maritime & Irish Mossing Museum stands out on the South Shore of Massachusetts as one of...

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Explore Massachusetts: Longyear Museum

For over three-quarters of a century, Longyear Museum has served the public, providing exhibits and resources about the life and achievements of Mary Baker Eddy, and her early...

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Explore Massachusetts: The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum

John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is a multimedia exhibit designed to open a window on the days JFK spent on Cape Cod; days relaxing with family, days playing football with PT109...

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Explore Massachusetts: Museum of Our National Heritage

In December of 1968, the Scottish Rite Masons of the Northern Jurisdiction of the United States proposed the construction of a new national museum and library in Lexington, MA as...

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Explore Massachusetts: Holyoke Children's Museum

The Children's Museum at Holyoke provides a unique setting in which children and adults learn together about art, science and the world around them. Through hands-on exhibits,...

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Explore Massachusetts: Hammond Castle in Gloucester

John Hays Hammond, Jr. built his medieval-style castle between the years 1926 and 1929 to serve both as his home and as a backdrop for his collection of Roman, medieval, and...

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The Book of Murder

from:Framingham Civic League

The Book of Murder!
Auditions will be held for our Fall Dinner Theater production on
Tuesday, August 22nd at 7:00pm.
Call backs - Thursday August 24th,...

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Fall Family Festival

from:New England Wild Flower Society

Fall Family Festival
October 15 (Sun, 12 – 4pm): Fall Family Festival ROCK ON! FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL is FREE - Join us for a grand farewell to ROCK ON! Take a fall...

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Management Planning and Land Stewardship

from:New England Wild Flower Society

Management Planning and Land Stewardship
September 30 (Sat, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm): FREE Workshop: Management Planning and Land Stewardship One way to preserve and enhance...

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Rock Festival

from:New England Wild Flower Society

Rock Festival
September 16-17 (Sat/Sun, 12 – 4 pm): ROCK FEST Family Event at Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham. ROCK ON! ROCK FEST and "Goodwill...

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Meadow Madness

from:New England Wild Flower Society

Meadow Madness
August 26-27 (Sat/Sun, 12 – 4 pm): Meadow Madness Take a butterfly walk with a guide from the Massachusetts Butterfly Club and experience the meadow...

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Classic Romantic Comedy-The Lady Eve

from:Framingham Public Library

Classic Romantic Comedy-The Lady Eve
Rich, unsophisticated, snake-obsessed Charles Pike falls for con artist Jean Harrington when they meet on a ship where she and her...

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Classic Romantic Comedy-My Man Godfrey

from:Framingham Public Library

Classic Romantic Comedy-My Man Godfrey
Scatterbrained socialite Irene Bullock ventures to the city dump to locate a "forgotten man" for her scavenger hunt. Soon...

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Baby Lapsit Storytime

from:Framingham Public Library

Baby Lapsit Storytime
Sharing books with babies helps them learn language. This informal program runs about 15 minutes and introduces the pleasures of the library to your...

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Book Bingo

from:Framingham Public Library

Book Bingo
Join us to play that popular pastime, Book Bingo. Enjoy our book boards, book characters and book prizes. Book fun will be had by everyone, guaranteed! Friday...

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Teen Flick: Jaws

from:Framingham Public Library

Teen Flick: Jaws
Thursday July 27: Jaws
The movies are FREE and open to all teens! We'll provide popcorn and drinks. Feel free to bring pillows or blankets to sit on....

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Pumpernickel Puppets

from:Framingham Public Library

Pumpernickel Puppets
Come see a spectacular performance of Sir George and The Dragon presented by the Pumpernickel Puppets, an unusual puppet troupe from Worcester. Wednesday...

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Safety with Elisa Pignatiello

from:Framingham Public Library

Safety with Elisa Pignatiello
Summer's half over so it might be a good time to review some personal safety tips. Join Elisa as she presents "McGruff on Dangerous...

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Framingham Massachusetts Quick Facts: Population for Framingham: 66910
County: Middlesex
Latitude: 42.316
Longitude: -71.4328
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Last Updated: October 02, 2008
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