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04 / 16 / 2019   - 05:45:31 AM

Annual Milford Beautification Day Set For April 27th

Citizens for Milford is organizing the Fifth Annual Milford Beautification Day, Milford’s annual clean-up event, which enables area residents, organizations, and businesses to work together to beautify our community by picking up trash around town. Milford Beautification... Read more

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04/10/2019 - 12:07:23 PM Holliston Resident Complains To Police About Matin Richard Scam; By MyFM's Rick Michaels - A Holliston resident walked into the police station yesterday to speak with an officer regarding a suspicious e-mail soliciting money, for the Martin Richard Foundation. We’re just days away from the running of the 123rd Boston Marathon, Monday... Read more.

04/10/2019 - 11:58:09 AM Milford School Committee To Meet Tomorrow Night About Mentoring Program By MyFM's Rick Michaels - When the Milford School Committee meets tomorrow night on the agenda is an update on a pilot mentoring program at Milford High School, which supports students as they prepare for success after High School with the primary focus being “college... Read more.

04/10/2019 - 11:31:40 AM Milford School Committee to -Group After Election By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Milford School Committee will meet tomorrow night, with the first order of business being to re-organize, following last week’s results of the Annual Town Election. James Ligor retained his seat, winning re-election to another three-year... Read more.

04/10/2019 - 11:18:16 AM Police In Bellingham Arrest Two After Traffic Stop By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Police in Bellingham say as a result of a motor vehicle traffic stop on South Main Street a Bellingham man and a Rhode Island man were taken into custody. 35-year old Stephen Wood of 87 Indian Run Road is charged with possession of a... Read more.

04/10/2019 - 10:46:22 AM Sira Naturals Looks To Move Into Boston Retail Pot Business By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The founder and C-E-O of Sira Naturals, with a marijuana facility in Milford and several other towns is looking to open a retail pot shop across from the Prudential Center in Boston and was met with resistance last night at a community meeting.... Read more.

04/10/2019 - 10:12:57 AM Milfod Man Faces Charges Illegal Drugs Found By MyFM's Rick Michaels - As a result of an on going investigation of illegal drug sales in the area of South Bow Street and Central Street in Milford. A Milford man was arrested Sunday night and will face several charges, following his arraignment in Milford District... Read more.

04/05/2019 - 11:00:30 AM MRMC Will Be Offering A Free Seminar On Concussion By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Concussions are traumatic brain injuries that can occur from a fall or blow to the head and of course as we all know, it’s a common injury in contact sports. The Milford Regional Medical Center will be offering a free seminar on concussion... Read more.

04/05/2019 - 10:52:37 AM The Town Of Hopkinton Puts Together First Edition Of “Senior Solutions” By MYFm's Rick Michaels - The Town of Hopkinton has put together a helpful guide for Seniors summarizing all the programs, designed to provide some tax relief to Seniors, as well as to disabled veterans and their spouses. The first edition of “Senior Solutions” offers a... Read more.

04/05/2019 - 10:17:04 AM State Police Arrest Two In Possible Orginized Theft Ring By MyFM's Rick Michaels - State Police patrolling route 495 Northbound in Foxboro stopped a speeding vehicle Wednesday night around seven o’clock and upon further investigation arrested two men, who may be part of a much larger organized theft ring, from numerous stores... Read more.

04/04/2019 - 03:56:11 PM Milford Town Election Results By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Milford residents went to the polls Tuesday, re-electing Michael Walsh to serve another three years on the Board of Selectmen and doing the same for James Ligor, he was re-elected, along with former School Committee member John Erickson, both... Read more.

04/04/2019 - 08:44:34 AM Hopedale DI Team Wins State Competition, Invited to International Tournament A middle-school aged team from Hopedale won first place at the state tournament for Destination Imagination on Saturday at WPI in Worcester, MA. The team, calling themselves “The Radical Whales 4.0” was made up of seven sixth- and seventh-graders. They had been working... Read more.

04/02/2019 - 12:19:26 PM Upton To Talk About New Voting Machines BY MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Upton Board of Selectmen will execute the Annual Town Meeting Warrant tonight, which includes an article to purchase new voting machines and on the agenda tonight, the Board will also discuss the proposed mission statement and scope of work... Read more.

04/02/2019 - 12:14:35 PM Milford Residents Go To the Polls Today By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Milford residents go to the polls today, for the Annual Town Election with five contested races on the ballot. There’s a seat on the Board of Selectmen to be filled, with Chairman Michael Walsh being challenged by Ami Clifford, two-seats on the... Read more.

03/29/2019 - 10:23:58 AM The Franklin Police Department Has Seen Increase, of telephone scams By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Franklin Police Department has recently seen an increase, of a wide variety of telephone scams, which is something most every town is dealing with at this time as police departments warn residents about these scams. Franklin Police Chief... Read more.

03/29/2019 - 10:08:29 AM The Milford Democratic Town Committee Will Hold A Luncheon To Honor Milford Police Chief By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Milford Democratic Town Committee will hold a luncheon this weekend, to honor longtime Milford Police Chief Tom O’Loughlin, who has served as Chief since 2001. According to a media release the Milford Democratic Town Committee says Chief... Read more.

03/29/2019 - 09:48:23 AM Improper Disposal Of Smoking Materiels By MyFm's Rick Michaels - The State Fire Marshall’s Office says the cause of the apartment fire on Depot Street in Douglas, was the improper disposal of smoking materials. About 20 residents were displaced by the fire. Douglas Fire Chief Kent F. Vinson and State Fire... Read more.

03/29/2019 - 09:32:01 AM Former Bellingham Teacher Arraigned On 61 Individual Charges By MyFm's Rick Michaels - Following a months long investigation Bellingham Police say a former Bellingham teacher and resident of the town, was arraigned yesterday on 61 individual charges, relating to secret recordings he made of unsuspecting nude or partially nude boys... Read more.

03/29/2019 - 08:50:22 AM Douglas Fire Displaces several People By MyFm's Rick Michaels - The Douglas Fire Department and the State Fire Marshall’s Office is now investigating the three alarm fire early yesterday morning which caused extensive damage to an apartment house on Depot Street in Douglas. Fortunately everyone was able... Read more.

03/28/2019 - 02:47:54 PM It's Twins At Davis Farm Land It's Twins @ Davis Farm Land, Opening Thursday, April 11th Read more.

03/26/2019 - 02:16:47 PM Milford Town Elections Are Just A Week Away We’re a week away from the day when residents of Milford head to the polls for the Annual Town Election this year there are six candidates seeking two seats on the School Committee. Three of the six-candidates took the time to come into our studios to record a statement. Read more.

03/26/2019 - 02:09:17 PM Bellingham Police Nab Liquor Store Robber With Help of K-9s By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Bellingham Police say a burglar alarm was triggered Sunday night at Fields, Wine and Spirits located on Mechanic Street, with police responding quickly discovering the business had been broken into and items were missing. State Police and Mendon... Read more.

03/26/2019 - 01:55:46 PM Water Line Replacement Prodject To Start In Franklin By MyFm's Rick Michaels - A water line replacement project is scheduled to begin next week in Franklin, affecting a couple of streets located just outside the downtown area. The town has hired a contractor to replace a water main and several thousand feet of piping along... Read more.

03/26/2019 - 06:31:06 AM Hopedale Lacrosse Player Raises Money For HEADStrong Foundation The mission of the HEADstrong Foundation is to be relentless in improving the quality of life for those affected by cancer. From funding a stay at “Nick’s House” for families seeking treatment at CHOP to care packages and alleviating treatment costs. Read more.

03/25/2019 - 01:40:32 PM Milford Town Meeting To Hold Pre-Town Meeting In May The Milford Town Meeting and Study Improvement Committee is sponsoring a Pre-Town Meeting Forum in May, in the days before the Annual Town Meeting to allow Town Meeting members and the public, to ask questions they may have regarding some of the articles on the Warrant... Read more.

03/25/2019 - 01:31:16 PM Bellingham Annual Town Meeting Agenda Set By MyFM's Rick Michales - The warrant for the Bellingham Annual Town Meeting is available for review it contains 33-articles to be voted on. Bellingham residents will be asked to raise and appropriate a sum of money, an amount to be determined for various capital outlay... Read more.

03/25/2019 - 01:24:45 PM Holliston Lookng Into Solar Energy Systrem By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Town of Holliston will be holding an informational meeting tonight, regarding a proposal to site a Solar Energy System at the former town landfill on Marshall Street. Holliston Town officials received a grant to have a project consultant... Read more.

03/22/2019 - 10:49:54 AM 60 Million In Sales So Far 17 Weeks Into Leagal Recreational Cannabis Sales By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The latest retail Marijuana establishment sales data reveals another week of strong sales, including the first three days of selling Adult Use Marijuana at one of the newest facilities located in Uxbridge. Caroline’s Cannabis opened it's doors... Read more.

03/22/2019 - 09:36:15 AM Medway Firefighters Called To Kelly Street House Fire By MyFm's Rick Michaels - Medway Firefighters were called to a home on Kelley Street yesterday afternoon for a report of a houses fire. Upon arrival at 19 Kelley Street, shortly before 4:30 yesterday afternoon firefighters discovered heavy fire in the back of the... Read more.

03/22/2019 - 08:38:14 AM The State Fire Marshall’s Office And The Milford Fire Chief Make Determain Cause Of February Fire By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The State Fire Marshall’s Office and the Milford Fire Chief say the cause of an early morning fire at 16 North Bow Street in February, was the improper disposal of smoking materials. One woman was seriously injured in the fire and treated at a... Read more.

03/20/2019 - 10:18:35 AM Montgomery Lodge of Milford, Ancient Free And Accepted Masons, Hosted A MyCHIP Event At The 24th Annual Family Fun And Disabilities Awareness Fair MONTGOMERY LODGE – On the 16th of March, Montgomery Lodge of Milford, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, hosted a MyCHIP Event at the 24th Annual Family Fun and Disabilities Awareness Fair held at the Milford High School Cafeteria. This year they were joined by members... Read more.

03/18/2019 - 10:36:41 AM The pantry, which is being created in partnership with the YMCA and the Medway Village Church Food Pantry To Prepare Book Bags Containing Food Items For Kids To Take Home On Fridays. MEDWAY – Students participating in free lunch programs at school don’t necessarily get a weekend break from hunger. In Medway, something is being done about it. School officials recently announced plans to open a pantry next month inside Burke-Memorial Elementary School... Read more.

03/18/2019 - 10:28:48 AM The State Fire Marshall’s Office Is Investigating A Deadly Fire In Ashland Overnite By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The State Fire Marshall’s office is investigating a deadly fire in Ashland overnite, in which an adult was killed. The fire was in a shed behind a home at 124 Oak Street in Ashland, the wooden shed was said to be fully engulfed when firefighters... Read more.

03/18/2019 - 10:18:02 AM Upton Committee Helping To Plan For Ways Revitalize Upton Center By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Upton committee helping to plan for a visioning workshop to explore ways to revitalize Upton center…will meet tonight, with the workshop to be held this Saturday. The Municipal Community Center Feasibility Committee will meet tonight to... Read more.

03/18/2019 - 09:59:46 AM Franklin Finance Committee to Review Department Head Budgets By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Franklin Finance Committee will begin the process tonight of reviewing the budgets presented by department heads, as members say next year’s Town Budget as well as the following Fiscal Year spending package will be challenging.... Read more.

03/18/2019 - 09:37:29 AM Milford Board Of SelectmenWill Meet Tonight For Budget Review By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Milford Board of Selectmen will meet tonight for a Town Budget review prior to their regularly scheduled meeting at Town Hall. The Town Budget review will have Milford Selectmen meeting at six o’clock tonight and that will be followed by... Read more.

03/14/2019 - 01:03:27 PM The House Overwhelmingly Passed A Bill Yesterday To Ban The Practice Of Conversion Therapy For Minors, By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The House overwhelmingly passed a bill yesterday to ban the practice of conversion therapy for minors, renewing an effort that lawmakers failed to complete last summer. By a vote of 147-8, the House approved legislation that prevents state. Read more.

03/14/2019 - 12:31:21 PM This Year’s Recipient Of The Butch Moore “You Touched Upon My Life Award” Will Be Presented To A Mendon Resident Tonight, By MyFM's Rick Michaels - This year’s recipient of the Butch Moore “You Touched Upon My Life Award” will be presented to a Mendon resident tonight, who has been a beacon for good will throughout the MyFM 101.3 listening area, dedicating so much of her time, energy and... Read more.

03/14/2019 - 12:06:44 PM The Franklin Town Council Was Told To Expect The Need For An Override By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Franklin Town Council was told last night to expect the need for an override, when work begins on the Fiscal Year 2021 budget and while work is underway on the Fiscal Year 2020 spending package, the town is also coming up short. Franklin Town... Read more.

03/13/2019 - 12:29:32 PM Last Day To Register To Vote in Milford Town Election BY MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Milford Town Clerks Office is reminding residents today is the last day to register to vote in the Annual Town Election in April when voters will decide on five-contested races, including a contest for a seat on the Board of Selectmen and two... Read more.

03/13/2019 - 12:21:57 PM The Northbridge Finance Committee Will Be Holding A Joint Meeting Tonight With Board Of Selectmen and The School Committee… By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Northbridge Finance Committee will be holding a joint meeting tonight with the Board of Selectmenand the School Committee…when one of the issues to be discussed will be funding for the proposed Turf Field Project. The discussion will be... Read more.

03/13/2019 - 11:44:08 AM Franklin Town Council To Vote On School Budget Tonight. By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Franklin Town Council will discuss the Fiscal Year 2020 budget tonight, taking a look at the proposed school spending package and the fiscal challenges the town is facing moving forward and that could include the need for an override in... Read more.

03/11/2019 - 11:57:14 AM The Long Range Facilities Plan Committee Is Discussing Options For Renovating Or Building Schools In Milford By MyFM's Rick Michaels - A committee formed to develop recommendations aimed at the long range future of the Milford Schools, held a forum this morning. The Long Range Facilities Plan Committee is discussing options for renovating or building schools in Milford looking... Read more.

03/11/2019 - 11:45:14 AM Milford Man Arrested At His Home Following An Extensive Investigation For Suspected Fentanyl Dealer, By MyFM's Rick Michaels - A Milford man who was arrested last week at his home following an extensive investigation and who is a suspected fentanyl dealer, will be back in court today for a dangerousness hearing. Milford Police Detectives, with the assistance of a... Read more.

03/11/2019 - 11:31:17 AM The Town Of Medway Will Hold A Special Town Meeting Tonight By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Town of Medway will hold a Special Town Meeting tonight, when residents will decide the fate of four articles, all receiving the recommendation approval from the Board of Selectmen. The Finance Committee will meet before the Special Town... Read more.

03/11/2019 - 11:23:19 AM Black Ice A Factor In Early Morning Fatality On 495 By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Black ice may have been the cause early this morning of a fatal accident on Route 495 Northbound, prior to Exit 21 west Main Street in Hopkinton. The single vehicle rollover accident occurred around 5:35 this morning, as temperatures dropped from... Read more.

03/11/2019 - 09:06:29 AM Carolines Cannabis Set To Open Friday By MyFM's Rick Michaels - It was a month ago when the Cannabis Control Commission awarded two final licenses for retail Adult Use Marijuana shops, one of them was for a proposed store in Uxbridge and yesterday the CCC gave the business the word to commence operations... Read more.

03/06/2019 - 08:22:15 AM Man With Three Active Warrants Arrested In Milford By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Milford Police were called to the area around the Milford Regional Medical Center early Monday morning, for a report of a man with blood on his shirt and asking for rides. Upon further investigation, a Milford man was found nearby on Main Street... Read more.

03/06/2019 - 08:17:25 AM Franklin Police Police Arrest Two For DUI By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Franklin Police say following two separate incidents, which occurred within an hour of each other and in the same area of town two Franklin men were arrested and they face a similar charge. What began as a possible road rage incident ended... Read more.

03/06/2019 - 06:53:06 AM Town Of Medway Ask's Residents To Review The Town's Snow And Ice Policy By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Town of Medway is asking residents to review the town’s Snow and Ice Policy following this past weekend's two snowstorms, the second of which that dumped more than a foot of snow in most communities. The Snow and Ice Policy gives an overview... Read more.