Monday, January 14, 2013
The eighth grade students asked the legislators what inspired them to get involved in politics and government.
Friday morning, eighth grade scholars at the Christa McAuliffe Regional Charter School in Framingham had the opportunity to ask questions of the school's state representatives and state senator as part of the first-ever state legislator day at the middle school. Sen. Karen Spilka, who grew up in New York City, wanted to be a diver when she was younger. She started her political career as a social worker, after graduating from Northeastern University she told a classroom full of eighth grade scholars. Rep. Tom Conroy said an issue close to his heart is trying to solving homelessness. Representatives David Linsky and Alice Peisch talked to students about how long it takes a bill to become a law, how many bills sit in committee and never make…
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Christa McAuliffe Regional Charter Public School
25 Clinton St, Framingham, MA
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Girls workshop this afternoon, School Committee candidate rally tonight, Christmas tree collection this week and politicians honored a Framingham woman over the weekend all featured in today's column.
Our daily column, 5 Things You Need to Know Today, will help you to get your day started and offer you some fodder for water cooler conversation. 1. A rally for School Committee candidate Eric Silverman has been scheduled for Monday, Jan. 14 at Bella Costa Ristorante from 6 to 8 p.m. The public is invited. 2. Framingham Parks & Recreation and Century Health Systems have teamed up to offer a special program for girls ages 11-14 to improve self-esteem, setting boundaries with friends and identifying bad relationships. The program is this afternoon from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Registration $35. For more information, click here. 3. Framingham Public Schools Plan to Hire District-Wide Translator and Literacy Coach for Wilson Elementary with the …
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
The senior health fair will be Saturday, Sept. 29 at Joseph P. Keefe Technical School in Framingham.
All MetroWest seniors are welcome to join Senator Karen Spilka at her Senior Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, Sept. 29th from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Joseph P. Keefe Technical School. This annual event provides a forum for local seniors to learn more about ways they can continue to lead a healthy and active lifestyle and gives them the opportunity to engage in lively discussions about the programs and issues important to their everyday lives. Throughout the course of the day, seniors will be able to participate in a variety of workshops and presentations aimed at providing important information on senior health programs, benefits, and wellness activities. The Fair will also include a continental breakfast, a hot lunch, and a number…
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Keefe Regional Technical School
750 Winter St, Framingham, MA
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
State Sen. Karen Spilka, who represents Framingham, joined Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren in Natick yesterday.
Senate candidate Elizabeth Warrenwas in Natick on Wednesday, attending a “Women for Warren” phone bank with grassroots supporters and talking about the clear choice in this election for women in Massachusetts. The “Women for Warren” grassroots organization is engaging women throughout Massachusetts to ensure that their voices are heard and their votes counted in this election. As part of this effort, women across the Commonwealth are organizing weekly Wednesday phone banks in cities and towns across the Commonwealth. State Sen. Karen Spilka, who represents Framingham, joined Spilka on the visit.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Sen. Karen Spilka: "The at-grade train crossing in Framingham is the single greatest barrier to the revitalization of downtown."
The MetroWest legislative delegation met with Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Tim Murray and Transportation Secretary Richard Davey yesterday (Aug. 20) regarding efforts to mitigate congestion caused by the rail crossing in downtown Framingham. Murray and Davey rode the 7:45 a.m. train from Worcester into Framingham to meet with Reps. Tom Sannicandro (D-Ashland) and Chris Walsh (D-Framingham) and Sen. Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). Within minutes, the group walked to the intersection at 126 and 135, and a train came by that stopped traffic to demonstrate the effect it has. “The at-grade train crossing in Framingham is the single greatest barrier to the revitalization of downtown. It was encouraging to hear the administration’s commitment to acting …
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Waverly St & Concord St, Framingham, MA
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Friday, July 6, 2012
Framingham State Rep. Chris Walsh will host a BBQ for Framingham Democrats on Monday night.
SENATOR MEETS PRESIDENT State Senator Karen Spilka, who represents Framingham, met President Barack Obama at an event in Boston on June 29. Several Framingham Democrats attended a function in Boston last month and heard the president speak, including Framingham town attorney Chris Petrini and Town Meeting Member Bob Berman. Democratic BBQ State Rep. Chris Walsh will host Framingham Democrats for a BBQ at his home Monday evening. Candidates and elected officials are expected to attend this event, which supports the Democratic Party and causes important to Democrats. Democratic Office on Route 9 The Massachusetts Democratic Party recently opened a field office at 280 Worcester Rd. (eastbound side of Route 9) in Framingham. The office will …
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
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 …
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Business owners and residents attended a forum to about the assistance and opportunities available to them as they start or expand their business in MetroWest.
Yesterday, June 11 almost 100 residents and business owners attended a forum hosted by Senator Karen Spilka, who represents Framingham, at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel and Conference Center to learn more about the assistance and opportunities available to them as they start or expand their business in MetroWest. The forum included a networking breakfast, displays from local business organizations and chambers of commerce, and an informative panel discussion featuring presentations by Charles Grigsby, President of the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation, April Anderson Lamoureux, Assistant Secretary for Economic Development for the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, and Paul Matthews, Executive Director of the 495/…
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Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center
1657 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA
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Monday, June 11, 2012
A bill sponsored by Sen. Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) passed through the senate last week. The bill will expand loan modification requirements in foreclosures.
Editor's Note: the following is a press release from the office of state Sen. Karen Spilka regarding Senate passage of a bill to prevent foreclosures. The Senate Wednesday, in its latest effort to establish greater protections for homeowners, passed legislation preventing unnecessary and unlawful foreclosures, reducing the number of abandoned properties across the Commonwealth and helping to remove one of the biggest remaining barriers to our ongoing economic recovery. “In spite of our improving economy, the foreclosure crisis continues to have a ripple effect throughout the state, seriously impacting our residents, our communities and the Commonwealth as a whole,” said Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland), the bill’s sponsor. “This …
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Today, the Massachusetts Senate will debate legislation to address the foreclosure crisis in the Commonwealth filed earlier this session by Senator Karen Spilka, a democrate who represents Framingham.
Today, June 6 the Massachusetts Senate will debate legislation to address the foreclosure crisis in the Commonwealth filed earlier this session by Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland), who represents Framingham. The legislation, An Act to Prevent Unlawful and Unnecessary Foreclosures, filed with Attorney General Martha Coakley and lead House sponsor Representative Steven Walsh (D-Lynn) would prevent foreclosures by requiring loan modifications when it is commercially reasonable to do so and ensuring that creditors have the authority to foreclose. “This bill takes a practical and reasonable approach to address the unprecedented rate of foreclosures we are seeing and the devastating impacts the foreclosure crisis is having on our homeowners, …
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