Framingham News

Former trooper gets 5 years in prison for overtime theft case

Source: Jim Pillsbury's Web Blog 29 Apr 2024 3:42 pm

 Justice has prevailed A federal judge on Friday sentenced former Mass. State Police Lt. Daniel J. Griffin to five years in prison for his role in a scheme to steal overtime funds by claiming hours that were not actually worked. Griffin, who was convicte

Framingham’s 50 Mission B-17 Aviators: Captain Ron Forward and First LT George Devine, USAAF

Source: Framingham History Center 29 Apr 2024 2:50 pm

Written by Researcher and FHC Volunteer Mark Galluzzo B-17s Over Germany (Image: USAAF) As we discussed in our last Blog article, “Framingham’s 50 Mission B-17 Aviators: Lieutenant Colonel Edward “Skip” Stoddard, USAAF,” Framingham had three, 5

Framingham’s 50 Mission B-17 Aviators: Lieutenant Colonel Edward “Skip” Stoddard, USAAF

Source: Framingham History Center 15 Apr 2024 6:16 pm

Written by Researcher and FHC Volunteer Mark Galluzzo B-17 plane in flight (Courtesy of USAF) World War II was unquestionably one of the defining moments of the 20th Century. Global in scope and cataclysmic in its impact, the war brought us the “

Don't shot the messenger... Report claims CBD for chronic pain may not work

Source: Jim Pillsbury's Web Blog 9 Apr 2024 7:02 pm

 The publisher is science alert. They appear to be very legit at it's core. They review what little clinical studies there are regarding the efficacy of CBD on chronic pain. No matter what form of CBD one uses. I personally have used topical for a knee in

Framingham Man Sentenced to Prison for Operating Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business

Source: framingham.com 5 Apr 2024 9:15 pm

BOSTON, MA -- A Framingham man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. Luiz DaSilva, 69, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton to 18 months in prison and two years

Should we ban cell phone use during the school day?

Source: Jim Pillsbury's Web Blog 1 Apr 2024 6:09 pm

 In Sunday's Boston Globe , Steph Machado writes a piece called "Unplugging kids from the phones". She reports on how the Central Falls, RI schools are fairing since banning phones, air pods and smartwatches.  and other devices during school hours. It a

There's no shortage of work for the P.O.S.T. (Peace Officers Standards and Training)

Source: Jim Pillsbury's Web Blog 24 Mar 2024 8:09 pm

  It certainly has been a busy week for our Chief Baker at the POST Commission. Just the other day the Globe reported on 2 police chiefs that are before the POST commission. One was suspended for credible reports that call into question the hiring and ce

A Little Piece of Framingham on Every Flight

Source: Framingham History Center 13 Mar 2024 12:07 am

Written by Researcher and FHC Volunteer Mark Galluzzo During World War I and World War II, Dennison Manufacturing was an important producer of “Essential War-Time Industry” supplies. During the First World War, Dennison manufactured gas mask rep

Food wasted at Dunning elementary school

Source: Jim Pillsbury's Web Blog 29 Feb 2024 12:04 am

 I volunteered to monitor the food kids throw in the Black Forest compost bin for a pilot program. I was there for all the different grade lunches for 2 months or so.  The experience was enlightening and somewhat painful at the same time. My job was to m

Volunteer Spotlight: Ruthann Tomassini

Source: Framingham History Center 19 Dec 2023 2:14 pm

If you have ever visited the Old Academy in the quest for historical research, you have probably met our wonderful Research Volunteer Ruthann Tomassini.   Ruthann was first introduced to the FHC in 2007, nearly a year after retiring from a position as Reg

MARY ELISABETH “LIBBY” FRANCK ARCHIVE

Source: Framingham History Center 27 Nov 2023 8:49 pm

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Team Framingham: 2024 Boston Marathon Applications Now Available

Source: framingham.com 16 Oct 2023 2:00 am

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Want to run the Boston Marathon in 2024? Team Framingham 2024 applications are now available. Team Framingham is seeking applications from organizations and runners. Team Framingham was formed for the 2014 Boston Marathon to formalize the