Police: Man Reported Near School Was Not a Registered Sex Offender

Framingham Police said the man reported by Hemenway PTO parents and mentioned in an alert by the school principal has been confirmed as not a registered sex offender.

Framingham Police said the man reported by parents and mentioned in an alert by a school principal has been confirmed as not a registered sex offender, said Framingham Police Lt. Ron Brandolini. The Framingham Police school resource officer McGrath and the Police Safety Division, through an investigation, have confirmed that the individual seen yesterday on the bench by the PTO member was mistakenly identified and is not the registered sex offender from Framingham’s register sex offender list, said Brandolini. Police have confirmed that the individual has no criminal history, said Brandolini. Police investigated and determined that the property in question, where the benches are located are on Heritage House, which is private property and …

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UPDATED: Principal: Report of Registered Sex Offender Near School, Bus Stop

One of Framingham's elementary school principals sent out an alert to parents that there was a report of a registered sex offender near the school.

Updated: With information from Framingham Police *** Hemenway Elementary School Principal Lucia Laguarda sent out an alert to parents this afternoon that there was a report of an "individual that was suspected of being a registered sex offender waiting at the bench located between the Heritage House and Hemenway School." The principal told parents that the "location is a public bus stop and it is within the legal distance of the school, if in fact it is this individual." The K-5 elementary school principal told parents in her alert she has asked the Framingham Police safety officers to follow up with school administration on the report. Framingham Police Lt. Ron Brandolini said there was a report of a "level 3 sex offender on that bench in…

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Susan Petroni

6:11 pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2013

UPDATED Report Framingham Patch posted at 1 p.m. Wednesday -- http://framingham.patch.com/articles/police-man-reported-near-school-was-not-a-registered-sex-offender   more ›

Pearl Street Garage Could Get MBTA Commuter Shuttle

And six other items from Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting.

Officials are discussing a plan with the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority to operate a shuttle bus from the the town’s Pearl St. parking garage to the MBTA commuter rail station. “The hope is that this service together with the fact that we have opened the garage up for free commuter parking will increase its use,” Town Manager Robert Halpin said. That in turn will make the parking lot safer for all, he added. Halpin said he and other officials met with MWRTA Director Ed Carr to discuss the proposal, which would utilize the so-called Banana Lot at the intersection of Pearl and Park streets for access to the train station. Permission to make changes to that property will be required from the MBTA and from a property owner, who Halpin …

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State: Achievement Gap Between Elementary Schools Widens

The achievement gap at Framingham's eight public elementary schools is widening according to report by the State of Massachusetts. At one elementary school, 79 percent of students were proficient in English, at another school only 33 percent.

There are "wide variations in proficiency rates across the eight elementary schools" in Framingham, according to a Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Education District (DESE) Review report. The State's DESE review report looks at data from 2007 to 2011 and made in person visits to 12 of the 13 Framingham Public Schools in May 2012. "The differences in proficiency between the highest- and lowest-performing elementary schools widened during this period for both ELA (English language arts) and mathematics," concluded the report. Framingham does not have neighborhood elementary schools, instead parents have a limited school choice. Parents prioritize from 1-8 which elementary school they would like their child to attend. The District, …

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Sharon Machlis Gartenberg

10:42 am on Thursday, March 14, 2013

The fact that they say "1 year" for all students regardless of age tells me all I need to know about rules for ELL students: They're arbitrary and do not give useful data. I might agree that a child who comes here at age 6 could be ready to test in English after a year (especially if living in a household with well-educated parents). A student who arrives here at age 14? Much less likely.   more ›

Armed Robbery, Tagging at Hemeneway Elementary and Car Strikes Traffic Signal

The following information was supplied by the Framingham Police. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Police Log Monday, Jan 14:  1 arrest and 6 crashes 12:36 a.m. Tagging at Hemenway Elementary School, 729 Water St. 1:57 a.m. Suspicious activity reported at MetroWest Medical center, 155 Lincoln St. Framingham Police advised.   7:49 a.m. Report of a motor vehicle broken into at 48 Rockridge Rd.   8:07 a.m. Breaking & entering reported at 1 Coe Rd. 9:51 a.m. Motor vehicle crash reported at Walgreens, 624 Waverly St, with no injuries. 10:04 a.m. Shoplifter reported at Wal-mart, 121 Worcester Rd. Framingham Polie advised.     11 a.m.  Larceny reported at Railroad Six Sports Grill, 398 Waverly St. 1:46 p.m. Report of a car striking a traffic light/crosswalk sign at Newbury St. 2:36 p.m. Motor vehicle crash reported at 571 Union Ave. Male …

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POLICE LOG: Dozen Crashes During Snowstorm; Tagging at Hemenway Elementary

The following information was supplied by the Framingham Police. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Saturday, Dec. 29: 12 Crashes, no arrests and vehicle stolen at ATM machine 12:01 a.m. Disturbance reported at McDonald's. Framingham Police advised.   6:38 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle reported at 68 Florita Dr. Motor vehicle removed.   10:27 a.m. Motor vehicle crash reported at Brook St. and Edgebrook Rd. 10:29 a.m. Larceny reported at Clark. Street Home, 76 Clark St.    11:01 a.m. Tagging reported at Hemenway Elementary School, 729 Water St. 11:59 a.m. Breaking & entering reported at 20 Second St. Apt A. 12:02 p.m. Shoplifter reported at Wal-mart, 121 Worcester Rd. Framingham Police advised.   1:50 p.m. Motor vehicle crash reported at Shoppers World.    3:08 p.m. Motor vehicle crash reported at 328 Worcester Rd, with no injuries. 3:25 …

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Susan Petroni

7:46 am on Friday, January 4, 2013

@Jim: Thanks! St. Stephen's Church was also tagged the same week.   more ›

Framingham Updated Its School Security System Earlier This Year

Framingham Superintendent of Schools issued letter to staff, in the aftermath of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary stating "It will be a challenge for all of us to remain strong during this time but a challenge I know we can and will overcome."

While some school systems across the country are updating its security systems following the shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, CT Friday, Framingham Public Schools upgraded its security system, including new buzzers, automatic door openers and video equipment, in the fall. Editor's Note: Having visited many of the schools since August. Visitors ring a buzzer at the front door. Office staff can view who is at the door, talk to the person via the system and if they choose, open the door for the person to enter the building. Many of Framingham Public Schools principals sent out emails, letters and ConnectEd phone calls to parents Friday and over the weekend. Most reminded parents of the current security measures in place. This was …

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Dave Lenane

6:53 am on Monday, December 17, 2012

Does anyone know or able to explain whats the process for allowing students in to start the day? How many doors are open to allow students in at say Framingham High School?   more ›

Exploring Education

IMAGE GALLERY: Beauty & The Beast

Hemenway Elementary School's fifth grade class staged Disney's Beauty & The Beast Jr over the weekend; check out our slide show and feel free to upload your photos.

Hemenway Elementary School's fifth grade class stages Disney's Beauty & The Beast Jr. over the weekend. More than 400 people attended Friday night's sold out show. Framingham Patch attended Saturday's performance and shot this slide show. Parents: Feel free to upload your photos to our slideshow.

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Exploring Education

Disney's "Beauty and The Beast Jr." Comes to Hemenway Elementary

Tickets on sale now for the performances of Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr. presented by Hemenway Elementary.

Disney's Beauty and The Beast Jr. comes to Framingham   Audiences will be transported back to the enchanted world of Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr. Life in a small provencial French village is turned upside down when Maurice becomes captured in an old castle by a horrible beast. In order to save her father, Maurice's daughter Belle offers herself as a captive. Using compassion and patience, see how Belle transforms the Beast back into a handsome prince. This story teaches many positive messages such as friendship, perseverance and loyalty. The whole family will enjoy this heart-warming and inspirational Disney musical!   WHAT: Hemenway Elementary School Presents Disney's Beauty and The Beast Jr. WHERE: Hemenway Elementary WHEN: Friday, …

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Hemenway Elementary One of 199 Schools to Partner With BJ's

BJ's Wholesale Clubs Adopt-a-School program is in its 17th year.

Westborough-based BJ's Wholesale Clubs has partnered with 199 schools -- including 27 in Massachusetts -- for this school year. The firm's 17th Adopt-a-School program involves a BJ's representative working with the school's teachers and staff to determine how the company can help the school, BJ's officials said Wednesday in a press release. Hemenway Elementary is one of the 199 schools.

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