Thursday, September 1, 2011
After 84 hours, residents in the Pheasant Hill beighborhood have power restored. Resident talk about how they coped during the storm and stayed connected thanks to their office and Framingham Patch.
Cheers and screams of joy were likely heard in the neighborhood of Pheasant Hill at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. "After 84 hours ... the power is BACK ON in Pheasant Hill!!!!!!!!!!!!," screamed Meredith Wolff on the Framingham Patch facebook page. Wolff, who lost power during the height of Tropical Storm Irene on Sunday, was one of many in that neighborhood who stayed up-to-date storm clean-up and power restoration efforts via Framingham Patch. Wolff wasn't alone. The town estimated on Sunday about 75% of the town was without power. But as days went by and lights were turned on in many neighborhood, Pheasant Hill remained dark. On Wednesday, Aug 31 State Rep. Chris Walsh toured that neighborhood. NStar and Walsh both then told residents power …
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
State Rep. Chris Walsh toured the Pheasant Hill outage area today. He also released a statement to resdients on the efforts by NStar to return power.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Release from State Rep. Chris Walsh: "There are now (3 p.m.) about 5 trucks working this area, a new assessment was done this afternoon, tree work happened around 12 p.m. and there is a high level of "awareness" that this is a top priority area. "Prior to today I had been told that crews were working on the circuits - but I wasn't able to verify that by any visual means. Both my aide and I have been in contact with NSTAR nearly constantly to break an apparent divergence of promises vs reality and I know that the Police, administration and DPW have also been aware of these issues. "I spent the day in the Pheasant Hill area and I fully expect that there will be a continual crew presence there until power is restored. I will check again that…
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
State Rep. Chris Walsh provides residents without power an update on where the Nstar crews are concetrated on in Framingham currently.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
From Framingham State Rep. Chris Walsh: "We have had several constituent calls concerning the ongoing loss of power in their neighborhoods and have been speaking with NSTAR about their schedule to have all the neighborhoods re-powered. As you can imagine there are many communities in the same boat or worse and since there was no loss of life or instances of major property damage here in Framingham we might be somewhat relieved. Having said that, I believe that the electric distribution system that we currently have is increasing inadequate given the critical importance and our dependence of these systems- response to a difficult circumstance is no substitution for designing a more robust and rugged system to begin with. NSTAR Framingham…
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Framingham state representative testified on bill that addresses the loss of property taxes and reimbursement for municipal services to communities by non-profit entities.
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Saturday, June 18, 2011
BOSTON– State Rep. Chris Walsh testified on Thursday June 9, for a bill he filed that would address the loss of property taxes and reimbursement for municipal services to local municipalities by non-profit entities. The bill would allow the Secretary of Human Services and the Massachusetts Municipal Association to reimburse municipalities through a mechanism to fund PILOT programs. “Not having a mechanism for PILOT payments puts a great deal of stress of municipalities and that in turn creates an unnecessary friction between towns and their non profit sectors," said Walsh.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Chris Walsh testified before the Joint Committee on Veteran and Federal Affairs hearing for a bill he filed that would simplify the eligibility requirements for veterans during the Persian Gulf War to be eligible for a bonus.
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Friday, June 17, 2011
LYNN – State Rep. Chris Walsh testified before the Joint Committee on Veteran and Federal Affairs hearing in Lynn on June 9 for a bill he filed that would simplify the eligibility requirements for veterans during the Persian Gulf War to be eligible for a bonus. Currently, only Army National Guard, Air National Guard, or reserve soldiers would get a bonus. This bill will add regular army to the list of soldiers eligible for the Persian Gulf War Bonus. Walsh characterized this as a matter of equity. “The oversight of not giving bonuses to certain soldiers in the Persian Gulf War should be ratified to ensure the fairness to all soldiers. Those veterans should be commended for their courage and bravery for supporting the war by closing the …
Friday, June 10, 2011
The Framingham Sierra Club will host a free educational forum on the future of transportation systems Tuesday, June 14, at the Framingham Main Library. One of the speakers will be a representative to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.
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Friday, June 10, 2011
The Framingham Sierra Club will host a free educational forum on the future of transportation systems Tuesday, June 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Costin Room at the Framingham Main Library. Current transportation systems are among the leading contributors to greenhouse gasses, says the Sierra Club. The forum will include several key speakers and audience discussion. State Rep. Chris Walsh, a member of the Legislature’s Transportation Committee, will discuss legislation related to transportation in Massachusetts and the prospects for developments in Metrowest. Ed Carr, administrator of the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority, will speak on the state of transportation in Framingham and the plans of the Authority for future development…
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday's Memorial Day Ceremony honored those who gave their lives for their country. The event also recognized Paulette Metcalf, whose son Sgt. Scott J. Metcalf died in Iraq in 2008.
Early Monday morning, the town's Veterans Agent Peter Harvell, veterans and community members travelled by bus and by motorcycle to more than a half dozen cemeteries in town to honor those who gave their lives for their country. When they returned to the Memorial Building they were joined by Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts in a procession from William Welch Way, down the middle of the street to the steps of the Memorial Building led by Framingham Firefighters, Local 1652. Inside Selectmen Chair Jason Smith, Town Manager Julian Suso and State Rep. Chris Walsh all spoke. Walsh recognized Paulette Metcalf, whose son Sgt. Scott J. Metcalf died inIraq in 2008. The Framingham Veterans Council hols an essay contest in honor of Sgt.Metcalf , who …
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
State Rep. Chris Walsh will introduce a home rule petition approved by Framingham’s Town Meeting that, if approved by the state legislature, would enable Framingham to take advantage of these municipal health benefit reforms.
Selectman Dennis Giombetti and Selectman Laurie Lee, along with other Framingham residents will be at the Massachusetts State House today to advocate for municipal health benefit reform and for deficit-reducing changes to support Framingham schools. Stand for Children member and Framingham parent Jim Stockless will testify, along with town leaders and others, in support of municipal health benefit reform that would enable towns to reduce costs on health benefits for public employees. State Rep. Chris Walsh, who represents Framingham, will introduce a home rule petition approved by Framingham’s Town Meeting that, if approved by the state legislature, would enable Framingham to take advantage of these reforms. Section 19 of Chapter 32B in …
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
State Rep. Chris Walsh will hold a Q & A session with constituents on Feb. 15 from 7-9 p.m. at the Main Framingham Public Library in the Costin Room.
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
State Rep. Chris Walsh will hold a Q & A session with constituents on Feb. 15 from 7-9 p.m. at the Main Framingham Public Library in the Costin Room. Walsh is interested in having open communication with all of the residents of Framingham. He wants to hear your concerns as the legislative session moves on.
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Tuesday, January 4, 2011
State Representative-elect Chris Walsh talks about his goals and local issues, the day before he is sworn in at the State House.
Architect and Library Trustee Chris Walsh will be sworn in as the State Representative for the 6th Middlesex District tomorrow at the State House. Walsh easily defeated his two opponents in November, so he could represent Framingham residents in precincts 1-7, 9, 13, 14, and 17. Since his election, representative-elect Walsh has been visible around town and at meetings, including the Budget Summit last month. Walsh has opened a district office at 9 Vernon St. Hours typically are "early mornings 8-10 a.m., late afternoons 4-5 p.m. and all day Friday," although Walsh said the hours may be changing as he and his office understand their schedule better. Residents may also contact legislative aide Brian LeFort 508-479-3513 to schedule an …
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1:25 pm on Thursday, September 1, 2011
Update from State Rep. Chris Walsh's office: "Overnight, NSTAR significantly cut the number of people without power in Framingham. Many of the large pockets of areas were restored. We are continuing to relay information to NSTAR about the areas that are still without power. We have seen a few posts from earlier today regarding the power and have given those streets to NSTAR. If anyone else still … more ›