Barbara L. (Spinazzola) Grandoni passed away peacefully on May 5, 2024. Born in Natick, she graduated from Natick HS in 1947 and lived most of her life in Framingham. She was the beloved wife of the late Edo Grandoni for 67 years. She was the devoted mother of Richard Grandoni (Diana O’Loane,) of Beverly MA, and Jerry Grandoni of Ashland, MA. Barbara is also survived by her 4 outstanding grandchildren whom she loved dearly; Christina (Gillian) of Bradford MA, Diana of Portland ME, Maria (Hunter) of Fitchburg, WI, and Alison of Brooklyn NY, as well as many loving and devoted nephews and nieces ..read more

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FRAMINGHAM –The City of Framingham will hold its annual household hazardous waste collection day at the Public Works Operations Center at 100 Western Avenue on Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents can bring their household hazardous waste to be disposed of properly. This event is open to all Framingham residents, but proof of residency will be required to attend this event. Commercial waste will not be accepted. Residents can bring: pesticides, herbicides, bug sprays, rodent poisons, paint thinner, urethanes, oil-based paint, enamel paint, lead-based paint, pool and spa chemicals ..read more

FRAMINGHAM – The City of Framingham is advertising for seven individuals to create the Framingham Economic Development Corporation (EDC). The Corporation was created via a special act of the Massachusetts legislature. The Framingham Economic Development Corporation is the City of Framingham’s state chartered economic development entity, and replaces the Framingham Economic Development & Industrial Corporation (EDIC). The new Corporation serves as a public-private partnership dedicated to strategic planning and fostering economic development, and shall promote the economic revitalization o ..read more

Less, Irwin Lewis formerly of North Adams and Framingham, died, May 3, 2024. Loving and devoted spouse for 65 years of Marcia I. Less (née Kramer). Loving father of Daniel A. Less and his spouse Colleen of Easton. Loving grandfather of Benjamin A. Less of Quincy; Caroline R. Less and her spouse Liam Stockinger of Berlin, Germany; Jacob T. Less of Easton; and Abigail C. Less of Easton. Devoted uncle of David Less of Boca Raton, Florida and Joseph Less and his spouse Amy of Newton. Born May 13, 1933 to the late Jacob and Dorothy (née Glockner) and raised in North Adams, Irwin was the younger br ..read more

Fabio Francisco Arriero, 64, a resident of Ashland, died Saturday, April 27th, 2024. Born in Chia, Columbia, he was the son of the late Mercedes Vargas viuda de Arriero and Dario Vargas, and the husband of Hilda Vargas. Fabio immigrated to the US in 1976.  He was a 1984 graduate of Keefe Tech. Fabio began his career at the T.J. Maxx distribution center warehouse in January of 1981, and was set to retire in the coming months. Fabio enjoyed spending time with his family, particularly his grandchildren, and enjoyed vacations to his native country, Columbia. Besides his wife Hilda, Fabio is ..read more

Alacrino Neto Dias, 68, a longtime resident of Framingham died Wednesday, May 1, 2024 after complications following a tragic spinal cord injury. Alacrino died surrounded by his loving family. Born in Plautino Soares, Brazil, he is the son of Erzita Bareto, and the late Sebastiao Dias. He was the beloved husband of Nerilda Madrona Dias. Alacrino was born into humble beginnings in a small village of Minas Gerais, Brazil. At the young age of just 14, he left the safety of his home to move to the city of Ipatinga. For the next two decades he worked as a steelworker before immigrating to the Unite ..read more

FHS cheer is holding a cheer clinic on May 19th. The clinic is open to all Framingham Residents. Feel free to register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdN53l_sl8dXVMNYdrOR0wjx9OEOjNWZ4190BoKSW2YjaffsQ/viewform  The post FHS Cheer Clinic on May 19th appeared first on Framingham Source ..read more

Stephen R. Adams, 85, a lifelong resident of Framingham died Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Born in Framingham he was the son of the late Paul & Christina (Damatin) Adams. Stephen was a 1956 graduate of Framingham High School, and went on to attend the Berkley School of Music in Boston. He served his country in the US Army, and upon his return home, he started his career as a musician with a focus on the clarinet, saxophone, and piano. He played in various orchestras around Massachusetts and in the Framingham area. Stephen is survived by his sister, Irene Menard of Lisbon, ME, his niece, Tawny ..read more

FRAMINGHAM – The City of Framingham is seeking applicants to serve on the 5-member Board of Health. The mission of the Framingham Board of Health is to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all residents of the City of Framingham. Under Massachusetts General Laws, state and local regulations, and community direction, the Board of Health is held responsible for disease prevention and control; health and environmental protection, and promoting a healthy community. The Board of Health serves as the local extension of both the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and th ..read more