The Ham'er

08/05/2025

Heads up - railroad repairs begin tomorrow on Salem End. Expect delays!

Read more in this week's issue: https://thehamer.substack.com/p/railroad-repairs-to-close-parts-of

07/15/2025

FYI if you are out heading towards Route 9 and Temple Street.

TRAFFIC Alert - Traffic lights are out on Route 9 at Temple Street. MassDOT is working to get them back up and running. Framingham Public Works placing cones in the area.

07/10/2025

Tomorrow is Friday. You know what that means?

Friday Night Concerts kick off at Butterworth Park!

07/09/2025

If the MCI-Framingham property became available for redevelopment, what would you want to see there?

07/08/2025

Do you know The Ham'er has a merch store?

Check it out for all your Framingham swag needs -> https://framinghammerch.com/

New designs coming soon!

07/08/2025

Are you a Framingham resident interested in driving an electric vehicle but have concerns about charging it?

Already own an EV but want charging options close to home?

Learn about the city's on-street charging station pilot and register for this webinar:
https://FraminghamMA.gov/DriveElectric

07/07/2025

After years of speculating about the future of MCI-Framingham and city leaders dreaming of the possibilities of the entire site, the Healey-Driscoll Administration crushed those dreams by announcing plans to completely revamp MCI-Framingham.

Read more about the plans in this week's issue: https://thehamer.substack.com/p/reimagining-mci-framingham

06/23/2025

Heads up! Road work on Brook Street.

For those traveling down Edgell and Brook Street, you'll be experiencing construction in the area.

Brook Street will be worked on until early August.

This week: Monday and Tuesday is milling work on Brook and Edgebrook. Wednesday is paving. Sidewalk work begins on Thursday through August.

Work takes place from 7:00am to 5:00pm. There are detours, see the map from the city below and please follow the signs as you navigate the area. Roads will be open to residents.

06/23/2025

The heat is no joke, friends! Check in on your neighbors and friends, especially those without A/C.

Here are ways to stay cool in the city:

Cooling Centers Open Now:
✅ Main Library – 49 Lexington Street
• Monday through Thursday: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
• Friday and Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Sunday: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (*Closed Sundays in July & August)

✅ McAuliffe Branch – 746 Water Street
• Monday through Thursday: 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
• Friday and Saturday: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Sunday: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (*Closed Sundays in July & August)

✅ Callahan Center – 535 Union Avenue
• Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• Tuesday: 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM
• Friday: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
• Closed on Saturdays and Sundays

Public Beaches (Residents Only):
• Learned Beach
• Saxonville Beach
• Waushakum Beach
• No beach tags required
• Open daily from dawn to dusk

06/08/2025

Congrats Flyers!

05/29/2025

Congratulations grads!

05/26/2025

This morning Framingham gathered in the Memorial Building to remember its sons and daughters who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Three Medals of Liberty and four Medals of Fidelity were presented to Gold Star Families on behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Medal of Liberty Honorees:
Private Nicholas G. Beram
Private Charles H. Coates
Lieutenant Junior Grade Gilbert C. Paine

Medal of Fidelity Honorees:
Storekeeper Third Class William J. Bates
Technical Sergeant William S. Beckford
Gunnery Sergeant Alexander McGuirk
Specialist Four Henry J. San Soucie

May they and all those who lost their lives for our freedom never be forgotten.