Non-profit announces 5 Winners of the SMILE Mass Floating Beach Chair Award April 26, 2024 (Sudbury, MA) – SMILE Mass continues to expand its successful floating beach wheelchair program while advancing its goal of making New England public ponds and beaches accessible to all, regardless of their disability, by announcing the winners of the 2024 SMILE Mass Floating Beach Chair Award. A SMILE Mass Floating Beach Wheelchair is Like a Day at the Beach…for everyone! “There is something special about the beach, and no matter one’s age, a day at the beach always makes life a little easier,” explain ..read more

On April 15, 2024, Maureen Mary Frances (Kelly) Pavia, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend entered into rest peacefully and was surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her beloved husband for over 60 years, Ned Pavia of Framingham, MA, her son Edmond Pavia of Worcester, MA, her daughter Jennifer (Pavia) Keller, her husband John of Auburn, MA, and her late son John Pavia and his wife Natalie (Monestime) Pavia of Salem, Ma. her grandchildren Jordan and Trey Keller, Aidan, Gabriel, and Julianna Pavia. Also survived by special friends who were part of the family Ann ..read more

Donald (Don) J. Haney, husband, father, grandfather and longtime resident of Ashland, MA passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024 at the age of 91 at his home surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer. Born on September 30, 1932, in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Bolan) Haney. Don was the loving husband of 65 years to Lorraine Haney (Ciaschini). Don and Lorraine were the well-known owners of Carlo’s Restaurant in Ashland for over 30 years where he could be found cooking and bartending. He also worked at Eaton Financial until his retirement. Don ser ..read more

Rosita (Cuca) Rodriguez, of Framingham Massachusetts, beloved grandmother, mother, sister, aunt and friend passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a long and tough battle with cancer on April 19th, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on June 12th, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, she is now reunited with her late father, Miguel Mercado; mother, Hilda Figueroa; husband, Carmelo Rodriguez; and brothers, Orlando Baerga, Carlos Baerga, Freddy Baerga and Jose Mercado. Cuca, as everyone knew her, was a sweet and beautiful woman of God. Passionate about her faith, she was always imparting His word to ..read more

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