FRAMINGHAM – Wesley H. Delano, passed at home from a lengthy illness on April 15th, 2024. Born September 14, 1943, in Natick, he was the son of the late Herman H Delano and Leona W. Culverhouse. Wes was a Graduate of Framingham High School, class of 1963. He served in the Army National Guard, Co B 26 S&T BN Framingham. 1965-1971. He married his childhood sweetheart Carol in June 1967. Wes is survived by his wife Carol (Buck) Delano and his daughters, Patricia J Delano, Holbrook, Ma., Kristine C Modugno and her husband Albert Modugno, Clinton Ma., Sarah L Contino and her husband Brian Cont ..read more

Elizabeth Chipman, age 91, died February 28, 2024 at Lakes of Litchfield Assisted Living. She was born in Worcester MA on March 20, 1932, and grew up in Framingham, which she always considered her hometown. Betty graduated from Framingham High School, received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Framingham State University, and earned additional credits from FSU during the fifteen years after her retirement. Her entire business career was devoted to the area of office administration and management, where she held positions with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, the Framingham Youth Guidan ..read more

Barbara Lorraine (Tognacci) Dion, age 89, was a well-respected and greatly loved lifelong resident of Framingham, Ma. She passed away quietly on Monday, April 22, 2024 in her home surrounded by family after fighting a long and heroic battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of 52 years to Arthur Raymond Dion of Framingham, MA who passed away in 2012. Born and raised in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Gofredo Tognacci and Enes Romani Tognacci. She graduated from Framingham High School in the Class of 1952. She then went on to work at the Framingham Savings Bank and for years L ..read more

FRAMINGHAM – Science on State Street is Framingham State University’s annual science festival, a community-wide event organized by Framingham State University’s Christa McAuliffe Center in collaboration with MetroWest STEM Education Network. Science on State Street has a particular focus on themes relating to planet Earth. Explore science, technology, engineering, and math and the ways they support environmental justice, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability! This free event is open to residents of all ages and will take place on Saturday, April 27, from Noon to 3 p.m. in the McA ..read more

Science on State Street Saturday, April 27 from 12-3PM Christa McAuliffe Center and O’Connor Parking Lot Framingham State University Science on State Street is Framingham State University’s annual science festival, a community-wide event organized by the Christa McAuliffe Center in collaboration with MetroWest STEM Education Network. The festival will feature 30+ exhibitors, planetarium shows both in English and Portuguese and presentations from Chandra X-Ray Observatory! Science on State Street has a particular focus on themes relating to planet Earth. Explore science, technology, engin ..read more

For the past 45 years, Barbara Cecchi, RN, BSN, Manager of Case Management, has warmed the hearts of many patients and coworkers along her career journey at both Leonard Morse Hospital (LMH) and Framingham Union Hospital (FUH). Barbara started at LMH as an ICU nurse and then became involved with case management at both hospitals, eventfully landing her most recent position as Manager of Case Management, which she has held for the last five years. She has been in various roles related to case management for about 30 years. Barbara’s final day at the hospital was April 12 as she enters into ret ..read more

Dolores Ferrari Agostinelli, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 18, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on January 20, 1934, in Framingham, Massachusetts, Dolores was the daughter of Arnoldo and Louise (Agostini) Ferrari, both from northern Italy. Known affectionately as ‘Lol’ by her close friends and family, Dolores embodied a spirit of joy and camaraderie from a young age. She spent her formative years together with her brothers Arnold and Charles. She graduated from Framingham High School in 1951, where she played basketball and f ..read more

Judith A. (Antell) Hench, age 97, most recently of Sudbury, MA, formerly of Canton, MA, Southbury, CT, and Jericho, NY, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024.   She was the daughter of Hyman and Rose (Sakofsky) Antell. Judy was the beloved wife of the late Melvin Hench.  Loving mother of Linda Hench-Gentile and her husband Carmine Gentile, and Merrill Walsh and her late husband Richard Walsh.  Adored grandmother of Sara Garrity-Gentile and her husband Brian Garrity, Andrew Gentile and his wife Rachel Senker, Caitlin Walsh and Megan Walsh and her fiancé Anthony Figalora ..read more

The Metrowest YMCA invites everyone to kick off the outdoor season at its Healthy Kids Day event on Saturday, April 27, at its Outdoor Center in Hopkinton. This annual event, proudly sponsored nationally by Peanuts, promises engaging activities for kids and families, including arts & crafts, indoor rock climbing, fitness challenges, archery, games, and more. Highlights of this year’s event include: Project ABC Teddy Bear Picnic – 10:00 AM – 2 PM Summer Camp Tours – 10:00 AM – 2 PM Family Trail Run (ages 6+) – Registration Opens at 10:00 AM; Race begins at 10:30 AM Kids’ Dash (ages 2-5 an ..read more

Enjoy a leisurely Shabbat morning walk on April 27 at 10:30 am, an invitation to slow down and spend time outdoors connecting to the woods and meadows, streams and rivers, sky and birds. Join Rabbi Katy Allen on a springtime walk in Natick and take time to consider themes of  freedom as we near the end of Passover. This event is welcoming for people of all faith and spiritual traditions and is supported by the Combined Jewish Philanthropies and the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council and is part of Natick’s Earth Day celebration. Go to  www.mayant ..read more