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02 / 26 / 2021   - 06:58:58 AM

Massachusetts Takes Two Steps Forward

MASSACHUSETTS - On Thursday of this week, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts would advance to Step 2 of Phase III of the state’s reopening plan on Monday, March 1, and also announced its plan to transition to Step 1 of Phase IV on Monday... Read more

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02/24/2021 - 08:33:53 AM MyFM Announces 2021 Butch Moore “You Touched Upon My Life” Award Recipient MyFM Media is proud to announce that Jennifer Ward of Millis has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Butch Moore “You Touched Upon My Life” Award. Jen Ward, a Stonehill College graduate began her journey in Milford as an AmeriCorps member in 2009, serving as the... Read more.

02/24/2021 - 07:57:45 AM Milford Seeks To Fill Vacancy on Board of Assessors The Milford Select Board has received notice from Joseph Arcudi, Member of the Board of Assessors of its desire to fill the vacancy occasioned by the recent passing of longtime member, Joseph Niro. Read more.

02/24/2021 - 06:38:28 AM UPDATED - Milford Police and Senior Center Offer Free Rides to Vaccination Appointments MILFORD - Police Chief James Falvey, Milford Fire Chief Mark Nelson and Senior Center Director Sue Clark are pleased to announce that the Milford Police Department, the Milford Senior Center and Milford Fire Department are expanding our program offering free rides to and... Read more.

02/23/2021 - 05:46:06 AM Milford Hospital Responds To Nurse's Positive Vote To Unionize MILFORD - The Massachusetts Nurses Association announced the final vote tallied by the National Labor Relations Board yesterday that sided with a 256 to 195 vote to unionize the nurses at Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford. An exuberant staff celebrated the... Read more.

02/17/2021 - 06:59:17 PM Milford Man Charged With Stealing Hundreds of Thousands from Milford Youth Organization MILFORD - A Milford man was charged with stealing nearly $280,000 from Milford Youth Football and Cheer according to Worcester DA James Early Jr. Gregory Pearl, 49, of Milford was arraigned Wednesday on charges of larceny over $1,200 by continuous scheme and making... Read more.

02/17/2021 - 06:48:08 PM Medway Public Schools Begins Pooled COVID-19 Testing at Middle and High Schools MEDWAY - Superintendent Armand Pires is pleased to announce that pooled COVID-19 testing began within the district last week. The pooled testing initiative began on Tuesday, Feb. 9 and Thursday, Feb. 11 at Medway Middle School and Medway High School. The district plans... Read more.

02/17/2021 - 06:28:24 PM Milford Police and Senior Center Offer Free Rides to Vaccination Appointments MILFORD - Police Chief James Falvey and Senior Center Director Sue Clark are pleased to announce that the Milford Police Department and the Milford Senior Center will be starting a new pilot program offering free rides to and from vaccination appointments for Milford... Read more.

02/09/2021 - 06:05:37 PM MyFM News For Tuesday February 9th, 2021 MyFM News For Tuesday February 9th, 2021 Read more.

02/09/2021 - 05:51:56 AM MyFM Storm Center Closings and Cancellations - Monday Feb 1st Text your closings and cancellations to 508-473-MyFM (6936) or email raywmrc@gmail.com. Check back often as we continue to update this list. Read more.

01/27/2021 - 04:29:28 PM Return To In Person School Update From Milford Superintendent MILFORD - On January 14th, the Milford School Committee voted to return to in person hybrid school on February 1st. Also, as communicated previously, our schedules will shift after February vacation beginning on Monday February 22nd where grades 5-12 will engage in a... Read more.

01/27/2021 - 03:35:50 PM Milford Cultural Council Awards $15,364 in Grants MILFORD - The Milford Cultural Council (MCC) has awarded $15,364 in grants to 21 applicants. The grant application process to request funds for cultural events/programs within the town of Milford officially opened on October 1, 2020 with a deadline on December 14, 2020... Read more.

01/26/2021 - 08:08:01 AM Medway Hosts Student COVID-19 Testing Webinar MEDWAY - A student COVID-19 Testing Webinar will take place on Wednesday, January 27 at 6:00 p.m. We encourage all families to attend as we share the details of the testing program. Please register in advance for the webinar here... Read more.

01/26/2021 - 07:13:25 AM Medway High School Receives $500 Grant to Support STEM Programs MEDWAY - Superintendent Armand Pires and Principal John Murray are pleased to announce that Medway High School recently received a grant from ExxonMobil and Global Partners LP. The grant, in the amount of $500, will be... Read more.

01/26/2021 - 05:52:04 AM Franklin Interfaith Council Food Security Team Launches Project Envoy FRANKLIN - The Interfaith Council Food Security Team is proud to announce Project Envoy, a community driven project, designed to support local restaurants who in-turn will donate some of their proceeds to The Franklin Food Pantry. Project Envoy starts February 1... Read more.

01/25/2021 - 03:59:05 PM MyFM News For Monday January 25th, 2021 MyFM News For Monday January 25th, 2021 Read more.

01/20/2021 - 03:30:20 PM Cornerstone Bank makes $54,000 donation to United Way Cornerstone Bank, a community bank with 12 locations throughout central Massachusetts, is pleased to announce its recent donation of $54,196.62 to the United Way. This donation reflects an employee gift and matching contribution that together exceeded this year’s goal and... Read more.

01/20/2021 - 03:15:01 PM MyFM News For Wednesday January 20th, 2021 The Franklin Town Council will be given an overview report tonight on work being done by the Stormwater Ad Hoc Subcommittee. A current member and also a former member of the Hopkinton Select Board both announcing their candidacy and launching their campaigns for... Read more.

01/15/2021 - 06:32:55 AM Medway High School Senior Recognized with Mickey Sullivan Student Achievement Award MEDWAY - Athletic Director Jeff Parcells and Principal John Murray are pleased to announce that Timothy Brown, a senior at Medway High School, recently received the Mickey Sullivan Student Achievement... Read more.

01/14/2021 - 03:21:44 PM Milford School Committee Meets Tonight MILFORD - The Milford School Committee meets tonight and under the report of the Superintendent of Schools, there are several issues to be discussed related to the COVID-19 pandemic. First on the agenda, Superintendent Dr. Kevin McIntyre will update school committee... Read more.

01/13/2021 - 06:01:57 PM MyFM News For Wednesday January 13th, 2021 MyFM Audio - News For Wednesday January 13th, 2021 Read more.

01/12/2021 - 04:30:44 PM MyFM News For Tuesday January 12th, 2021 MyFM Audio - News For Tuesday January 12th, 2021 Read more.

01/12/2021 - 04:07:27 PM Charles River Banks Establishes Relief Fund for Local Family UXBRIDGE - On January 3rd, the Dubois family of Uxbridge experienced a chimney fire in their home, that resulted in permanent destruction to areas of the home and extensive smoke damage that affected their entire home. The family of eight was living in the home... Read more.

01/08/2021 - 01:26:12 PM Governor Baker Announces Pooled Testing Program For Schools STATE - Governor Baker announced today that a Pooled Testing program will be available to Massachusetts schools, on a weekly basis, to encourage schools to transition back to in-school learning. “Pool testing will provide additional safeguards to stop the spread and... Read more.

01/08/2021 - 11:39:03 AM Local COVID-19 Numbers and Risk Categories Update REGIONAL - The State remains in the “RED” highest risk category with the overall numbers slightly climbing in the past week, while the local COVID numbers reveal several towns showing improvements or holding steady. Most communities in the MyFM listening area remain... Read more.

01/08/2021 - 11:32:37 AM Franklin Announces Regional Vaccine Plan FRANKLIN - At the end of the Franklin Town Council meeting this week, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen provided a brief COVID-19 update for the town, including the announcement of a regional plan involving four other towns, as vaccinations begin next week for all first... Read more.

01/08/2021 - 11:25:53 AM Uxbridge Drug Arrest UXBRIDGE - Uxbridge Police say a Webster man is facing several drug charges after making what appeared to be a hand to hand drug transaction on Lincoln Street Wednesday night. 42-year old Mark Desourdy of Webster is being charged with trafficking in more than 36 grams... Read more.

01/08/2021 - 11:17:52 AM Milford Target Robbed MILFORD - Milford and State Police were searching for two-suspects who robbed the Target store on Fortune Boulevard in Milford last night. A 9-1-1 call to Milford Police just before eight o’clock last night reported two black males wearing all black clothing... Read more.

01/07/2021 - 09:14:53 PM MyFM News For Thursday January 7th, 2021 Milford's special town meeting, Franklin Town Council takes the first step towards replacing and re-aligning the so-called Beaver Street Interceptor, Hopedale's public meeting for Complete Streets Policy and more... Read more.

01/07/2021 - 05:52:30 AM Medway Business Council Presents 21 Days of Giveaways The Medway Business Council has 21 reasons to love 2021... their "21 Days of Giveaways" #ShopMedway promo is kicking off and 21 Medway local shoppers will be winning prizes while supporting local businesses! Read more.

01/06/2021 - 07:26:49 AM The Spoon in Hopkinton Closes For Winter Season The Spoon, a popular Hopkinton eatery, has announced that they are closing for the winter season. Their final day open will be Sunday January 10th and will be closed until further notice. Read more.

01/06/2021 - 06:29:07 AM Hopkinton Library Closes To Public Due to the spike in COVID-19 cases in Hopkinton and regionally, the Hopkinton Public Library building will be closing to the public as of 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 7. Library services will be available on a remote/curbside-only basis as of Friday, January 8. The... Read more.

12/28/2020 - 02:27:30 PM Milford's Deck The House Contest Winners Announced The Milford Cultural Council, MYFM, Milford TV, The Milford Chamber of Commerce, The Milford Downtown Revitalization Committee and Milford Permanent Firefighters Association Local 2140 have announced the winners of Milford’s very first outdoor holiday display contest Deck... Read more.

12/22/2020 - 05:42:33 AM Hopkinton Superintendent Addresses Families About Returning From Winter Break Good morning, Hopkinton families: I’m asking you to read this email fully as it contains important information, mostly for people who have chosen hybrid learning. Soon the December break will be upon us, giving us eleven days away from school until our return date of... Read more.

12/19/2020 - 11:16:24 AM Thank You For Making Our 2020 Toy Drive Such A Huge Success Ok, let’s wrap this up! (Although it never ends does it? There’s still so many in need so please get out there and lend a hand where and when you can). Two weeks ago we held our 4th annual toy drive (Tailgating For Toys) after barreling through so many hurdles in our... Read more.

12/18/2020 - 01:51:19 PM Milford Board of Health Releases Recent Holiday COVID Trends There have been significant and noticeable increases in COVID-19 in Milford after Halloween and Thanksgiving. Celebrate only with your household members this holiday season. Any group larger than your household puts everyone in your community at risk of COVID-19. Read more.

12/17/2020 - 07:36:37 AM MyFM Storm Center Closings and Cancellations Text your closings and cancellations to 508-473-MyFM (6936) or email raywmrc@gmail.com. Check back often as we continue to update this list. Read more.

12/15/2020 - 06:25:08 AM Pop Up COVID-19 Test Site in Milford This Friday A pop-up COVID-19 test site will be open to all Milford residents this Friday from 3-7pm at the Milford High School. This will be a walk up, first come, first served. The Milford Board of Health has contracted with Transformative Healthcare, LLC / Fallon Emergency Medical... Read more.

12/14/2020 - 06:40:42 AM BVT Class of 2021 Adams Scholars Announced Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick is pleased to announce that 86 seniors at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School have earned a John and Abigail Adams Scholarship this year. The Adams Scholarship is a recognition of academic... Read more.

12/14/2020 - 06:22:25 AM Holliston Library Pauses In-Person Visits Starting Monday, December 14, the Holliston Public Library will be pausing in-person visits to the library, due to increases in COVID-19 cases in the MetroWest region. Curbside pickup will still be available during regular business hours. Read more.

12/09/2020 - 04:57:58 PM Milford Closes Several Public Buildings The Board of Selectmen has decided to again close several public buildings to the public, after consulting with Milford’s Emergency Management Director and Health Agent, to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID19 in our community. While the public will not be allowed... Read more.

12/08/2020 - 06:19:32 PM MyFM in the Morning On Demand Audio - Tuesday December 8th, 2020 MyFM in the Morning On Demand Audio - Tuesday December 8th, 2020 Read more.

12/02/2020 - 06:20:06 PM MyFM in the Morning On Demand Audio - Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 MyFM in the Morning On Demand Audio - Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 Read more.

12/01/2020 - 06:36:53 AM The Milford Lions Holds Special Raffle The Milford Lions is holding a very special raffle, for a $10.00 ticket you have 150 chances to win!!! That's right we have a scratch ticket raffle with 150 chances to win! See below for details. Act now only 250 tickets will be sold... making your odds even better... Read more.

12/01/2020 - 06:09:50 AM Upton Police Skipped the Razor and Raised Money For Home Base During the month of November, members of the Upton Police Department proudly raised $1,150 to donate to Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program, as part of the #HomeBaseNoShave event. This campaign raises awareness and funds for the... Read more.

11/25/2020 - 03:54:08 PM Northbridge Police Investigate Drive By Shooting Northbridge Police and State Police are investigating a drive-by shooting early this morning with the target being two-apartments on B Street in Whitinsville. No one inside the building was injured by the gunfire, which rang out at 3am, aimed at numbers 10 and 12 B... Read more.

11/25/2020 - 03:47:41 PM MyFM in the Morning On Demand Audio - Wednesday November 25th, 2020 MyFM in the Morning On Demand Audio - Wednesday November 25th, 2020 Read more.

11/24/2020 - 04:49:37 PM MyFM in the Morning On Demand Audio - Tuesday November 24th, 2020 MyFM in the Morning On Demand Audio - Tuesday November 24th, 2020 Read more.

11/20/2020 - 04:40:39 PM MyFM in the Morning On Demand Audio - Friday November 20th, 2020 MyFM in the Morning On Demand Audio - Friday November 20th, 2020 Read more.

11/19/2020 - 03:24:19 PM Baker-Polito Administration Announced Distribution Of Abbott BinaxNOW Test For Students Baker-Polito Administration announced today the distribution of the first round of Abbott BinaxNOW tests from the federal government that has been prioritized for use in K-12 schools providing in-person instruction.175 million tests were procured by the U.S. Department of... Read more.