Saxonville Restaurant Closing Its Doors

A Saxonville restaurant in Framingham announced today, on its Facebook page, it is closing.

LandoZ Homewtown Grille, which just opened last year, is closing. On its Facebook page the owners wrote: It is "with great sadness that the Lando Family has to close the doors due to unforeseen medical reasons. We can't thank all of you enough for making our short, but exciting run, a successful venture. We only wish we could continue to hold on till it really picks up however we just can't manage. THANK YOU especially to the best staff an owner could ask for. It's time to move on and get back to being healthy again." LandoZ has its grand opening in 2012 on Jingle Bell Day.    

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Gunshots, 11 Crashes, and Breakins on Edmands and Harrington

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

Wednesday, March 20: 2 arrests and 11 crashes 12:35 a.m. Motor vehicle crash reported at 989 Pleasant St. Ambulance dispatched. One taken to MetroWest Medical Center.  4:42 a.m. Suspicious activity reported at Psychiatric Emergency, 354 Waverley St.    6:58 a.m. Motor vehicle crash reported at Alla St. and Kendall Ave. 7:14 a.m. Motor vehicle crash reported at 730 Cochituate Rd.  7:52 a.m. Hit & run crash reported at 761 Worcester Rd. 8:30 a.m. Motor vehicle crash reported at Edgell Rd and Vernon St., with no injuries. 8:34 a.m. Motor vehicle crash reported at A and Concord St. 11:22 a.m. Motor vehicle crash reported at School and Concord streets. 11:54 a.m. Larceny reported at Digital Federal Credit Union, 60 Worcester Rd. 1:29 p.m. Hit…

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UPDATE: Framingham Man Arrested After Report of Shots Fired in Saxonville

Framingham Police responding to a report of shots fired at Mechanic Street and Danforth Court.

Thursday 8:55 a.m.: Framingham Police responded to 25 Danforth St. Apt. 1 Wednesday night following a report of shots fired at 10 p.m. At 10:22 p.m. Police arrest Norman A. Pisani, 43, of 25 Danforth St. #1 of Framingham. He was charged with discharge of a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, violation of a domestic restraining order, possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition. *** Framingham Police responding to a report of shots fired at Mechanic Street and Danforth Court after 10 p.m. A caller reported a person fired two shots and then went back into the building, according to scanner reports. Scanner reports indicated the shooter may have barricaded himself into building. Patch sent out a breaking news alert when this …

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Gourmet Dog Food Company Relocates Headquarters to Framingham

Responding to growing pains the Well Fed Dog is expanding is operations and has consolidated its Massachusetts offices and production facility to Saxonville.

The Well Fed Dog, creators of grain-free dog food that is like it came from your own kitchen, has relocated their headquarters to Framingham. The company has consolidated their offices and production facility into a single location to better accommodate increasing demand for their line of frozen dog food. The Well Fed Dog is now headquartered at 2 Central St. (Building 5) in Saxonville. This is the old Roxbury Carpet building. “Over the last year, both our wholesale and retail business has increased tremendously, making it difficult to have our offices and production facility in separate locations,” said John Edwards, founder & owner of The Well Fed Dog. “By having everything we need in a single MetroWest location, we are able to save time…

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Alternative Gift Fair: Giving Gifts with a Heart

Edwards Church is hosting an alternative gift fair Saturday, Dec. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. as part of Jingle Bell Day in Saxonville.

That’s what an Alternative Gift Fair is all about - a way to give holiday gifts that have a heart! Tomorrow, Dec. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m., as part of Saxonville's Jingle Bell Day, Edwards Church will host an Alternative Gift Fair. The Fair will be held in Edwards Hall, on the campus of Edwards Church, just behind Stapleton Elementary School, off of Elm Street. There will be a wide variety of tables, with the opportunity to purchase many different items and support many different causes. High quality handicrafts from around the world will be available at the SERRV table. SERRV works directly with craftspeople and artists’ cooperatives from around the world, to ensure that the artists themselves receive most of the profit from their work. Scarves…

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FOR SALE: One of the Smallest Homes in Town

At $199,900, this Saxonville ranch is smaller and cheaper than many condos in the Town of Framingham

If you are looking to downsize or are ready to buy your first home, 13 Jackson Place is a great alternative to a condo. The mid-century ranch has 2 bedrooms, one bathroom, a finished basement and a fenced-in yard. Listed at $199,900, the house has been on the market since October. There are hardwood floors throughout the first floor, and the kitchen has been updated with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. For more detailed information, see the complete listing at New England Moves.

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New Restaurant To Open in Saxonville on Jinglebells Day

In the same plaza where Green Chili restaurant closed, LandoZ Hometowne Grille will be opening in December.

LandoZ Hometowne Grille will be opening in the Pinefield Shopping Center in Saxonville on Dec. 1. Owner Brenda Lando tells Framingham Patch, they will be next to Robinsons Hardware. The grand opening is set for noon on Saturday, Dec. 1 on Jinglebells Day at the plaza. "LandoZ Hometowne Grille hopes to bring to Framingham family-friendly and affordable comfort foods ranging from mini slider burgers for the kids to the Big Dog and the Double Dog Dare challenge for the adults," said Lando. Brenda and her husband Sean, who have lived in Framingham for 18, years will be co-owners. The couple have two children, one a freshman at Framingham High and the other a sophomore in college.  Both kids and parents have been involved in the community, …

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Take a Hike: Aqueduct Trail from Saxonville to Nobscot Opens

On a picture-perfect October morning, state and local officials joined neighbors to officially open a portion of the Weston Aqueduct trail and stroll along its path.

A mile-long section of the trail atop the Weston Aqueduct is no longer off limits to dog walkers, joggers, stroller pushers or children hunting for colorful autumn leaves. Nearly anyone can now access to the trail, which connects northern Saxonville with Nobscot and runs from Elm Street to Water Street. There remains a restriction on motorized vehicles along the aqueduct. The town and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority consummated an agreement that opened the trail to the public Monday, after decades of rusted no trespassing signs thwarted the ambitions of those who enjoy a stroll through the urban woods. “This idea, this opportunity just needed the right time and place to gel,” said Framingham State Rep. Chris Walsh, who was …

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Patch Facts

5 Things You Need To Know Today: Sept. 12

Win for the Flyers, handful of school events tonight, Saxonville history talk at the main library and Framingham resident presents gift to Town of Framingham at 9/11 memorial service 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. The main Framingham Library will host Local History Talk: The Saxonville Mills: Three Centuries of Industry in Framingham with author Kevin A. Swope. The free event starts at 7 p.m. 2. Handful of school events tonight: Framingham Patch spoke at the TWPTO meeting on Tuesday night, about how PTOs and schools can get coverage on Patch. If you would like for someone to speak at you PTO meeting or school staff meeting - presentation is less than 15 minutes - please email susan.petroni@patch.com. For quick tips on how you can get your school's news into the Patch, click here. 3. Parents of …

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IMAGE GALLERY: 11th Annual Riverfest

Saturday was the 11th Annual Riverfest celebration, which celebrated the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord rivers.

Saturday was the 11th Annual Riverfest celebration, which celebrated the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord rivers. On the Framingham Centre Common there was environmental and artisan vendors and activities for kids. In Saxonville, the The Friends of Saxonville  celebrated with a Historic Talk and Walk at the Athenaeum ollowed by an Ice Cream Social on the Athenaeum lawn.

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