Knox Trail Council of Boy Scouts of America awarded Jason Smith the 2012 Framingham Good Scout Award last week, before a standing room only crowd.
Knox Trail Council of Boy Scouts of America awarded Jason Smith the 2012 Framingham Good Scout Award last week, before a standing room only crowd.
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The Good Scout Award is bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated integrity and genuine concern for others in both their professional and personal lives.
For his involvment with youth in Framingham, Knox Trail Council Boy Scouts of America will award Jason Smith of Framingham with the 2012 Framingham Good Scout Award later this month. The Good Scout Award is bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated integrity and genuine concern for others in both their professional and personal lives. The recipients need not have been Scouts but must carry the “Spirit of Scouting” into their adult lives. Smith has been very involved in with youth sports teams in Framingham including baseball, football and basketball. As a coach, he has served as a role model to many Framingham youth over the years. Smith has served on the Framingham Board of Selectman since 2006. He is a past mentor of the John …
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Spilka was recognized for her dedicated work to advance the biotechnology industry, her support of the issues important to the industry and her efforts to attract and retain life science companies in Massachusetts
Yesterday, June 18 State Sen. Karen Spilka was recognized by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) as one of its state legislators of the year at the 2012 BIO International Convention at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council and local life science leaders nominated Spilka for the award and she was selected as a recipient by a vote of organization's state government relations committee. Spilka, who serves as the Senate Chair of the BioTech Legislative Caucus, was recognized for her dedicated work to advance the biotechnology industry, her support of the issues important to the industry and her efforts to attract and retain life science companies in Massachusetts. Spilka's district …
6:22 pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2012
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Framingham Centre Nursery School Director Kay Byram has retired after 15 years; the school established a scholarship in her name for its Ready, Set, Go Kindergarten Summer class.
Kay Byram the Executive Director of Framingham Centre Nursery School has retired after 15 years. Over her tenure at the school, she touched so many families' lives. Her commitment and dedication to Framingham Centre has played an important role in the success of this organization. Her willingness to go beyond her expected duties and to always be there for the families in their time of need made her an invaluable asset to the school. Her experience and expertise will be greatly missed. She joined the nursery school in 1997 and continued to grow and enhance a program that was first established in 1963. Under her guidance highly qualified staff was hired and retained. The NAEYC Accreditation is a testament to the quality of the preschool …
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Framingham High 2012 graduate Lindsay Ortmeyer was a member of The Flyleaf Theater Company's inaugural production of Jason Robert Brown's musical, Songs for a New World last weekend.
Framingham High 2012 graduate Lindsay Ortmeyer was a member of The Flyleaf Theater Company's inaugural production of Jason Robert Brown's musical, Songs for a New World last weekend. The Flyleaf Theater Company is a new, small-scale theatrical and educational non-profit organization based in Westborough and Berlin.
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Students at three of Framingham's elementary schools have new maps of the United States on their playgrounds thanks to an Eagle Scout Project by a Framingham High sophomore.
As a child Matthew Crone attended McCarthy Elementary School. Today, the students at his former elementary school can learn the 50 states while at recess thanks to the high school sophomore's Eagle Scout project. And so can students at Hemenway Elementary and Wilson Elementary. A member of Framingham Troop 21, Liberty District, Knox Trail Council, Crone proposed painting maps of the United States on each of the three elementary school's playgrounds to earn Eagle Scout. He made presentations to each of the schools, and received approval to paint on the playgrounds. He secured funding for the giant stencils and the paint from the Verizon Pioneer Foundation. The first map was completed at Wilson Elementary on April 7. McCarthy was next on …
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8:37 pm on Sunday, June 3, 2012
We enjoyed reading the write up on your Eagle Scout Project. We echo Uncle Jeff's comments about helping kids learn their USA States. And then to have your father time lapse photograph it, is this great or what. Congratulations, its was good to read something positive about our teenagers for a change. Uncle Gary in that great state of Wisconsin, which is causing all the news lately - we vote … more ›
Framingham State President Timothy J. Flanagan presented a special service award to Edith Brown, who works as a cashier in Framingham State’s dining commons. Brown celebrated her 25th anniversary working at FSU, as well as her 90th birthday.
Several of the state’s leaders in the fight to end hunger and improve adolescent nutrition urged the Framingham State Class of 2012 to use their talents to help others, during two commencement ceremonies yesterday, May 20. “Do for others in whatever way fits you best,” said undergraduate commencement speaker Catherine D’Amato, the president and CEO of the Greater Boston Food Bank. “Give your time, give your money, give your talent. No gift is too small.” The theme of this year’s commencement was “Food, Hunger and Nutrition.” Thousands of family members and friends watched as a total of 1,252 degrees were conferred during two ceremonies on a beautiful Sunday. While commencement was primarily about celebrating the next generation of highly …
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Framingham State University will award United Way of Tri-County President Paul Mina,with its 2012 Citizen Laureate Award at the University's Commencement Sunday May 20.
Framingham State University will award United Way of Tri-County President Paul Mina,with its 2012 Citizen Laureate Award at the University's Commencement Sunday May 20. The Citizen Laureate award recognizes individuals in the community who have consistently supported Framingham State University and whose work exemplifies the highest level of commitment to service and to the well-being of others. University is recognizing Mina this year for his vision and leadership in establishing Framingham’s Pearl Street Cupboard and Café, which provides food and assistance to local families in need. “Framingham State University has played an integral part in supporting the United Way of Tri-County, we truly appreciate that they are recognizing the great…
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State Senator Karen Spilka recommended Framingham resident Stephanie Mercandetti for this recognition for her outstanding contributions to Framingham and Walpole.
Wednesday, May 16 Framingham resident and newly-elected Framingham Planning Board member Stephanie Mercandetti was honored as a member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s 2012 class of Unsung Heroines. State Senator Karen Spilka recommended Mercandetti for this recognition for her outstanding contributions to the Framingham community as a resident, and as a recently elected member of the Town Planning Board. Mercandetti was also nominated for her dedicated work on behalf of the Walpole community, where she serves as the Town’s Economic Development and Grants Officer. The Unsung Heroines are women who don’t make the news, but make the difference. They are the women who use their time, talent and enthusiasm to enrich…
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8:10 am on Thursday, May 17, 2012
Congratulations Stephanie, you deserve the recognition. more ›
Jim Rizoli
7:06 pm on Tuesday, September 4, 2012
You have to give Jason credit he really cares about the kids. Jim@ccfiile.com more ›