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05 / 06 / 2021   - 08:17:30 AM

Audio - MyFM News For May 6th, 2021

Claire Beverly delivers quick and concise headline news every morning and afternoon on 101.3 MyFM. Listen to MyFM in the Morning, Johnny on the Drive and at Noon for up-to-date happenings in our listening area. Read more

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05/03/2021 - 05:44:23 AM Wilton Named New Milford Democratic Town Committee Chair At their April 26 meeting, the Milford Democratic Town Committee elected Lauren M. Wilton as chair by acclamation. A Milford resident for 16 years and a lifelong Democrat, Attorney Wilton chairs the Milford DTC's bylaw subcommittee and has represented Milford at... Read more.

04/29/2021 - 05:50:23 PM Audio - MyFM News For April 29th, 2021 Claire Beverly delivers quick and concise headline news every morning and afternoon on 101.3 MyFM. Listen to MyFM in the Morning, Johnny on the Drive and at Noon for up-to-date happenings in our listening area. Read more.

04/29/2021 - 05:38:55 PM Franklin Food Pantry Honors Volunteers FRANKLIN - The Franklin Food Pantry is pleased to celebrate its 2019 and 2020 Point of Light volunteer award winners. This distinction is led by the AmeriCorps in partnership with Points of Light. Points of Light is the world's largest organization dedicated to... Read more.

04/22/2021 - 02:34:43 PM Earth Day Celebrations Continue Through Weekend Although Earth Day lands on a Thursday, many communities in the MyFM listening area are celebrating throughout the upcoming weekend. Take a look at what's happening in your area and help the community and world you live in. Read more.

04/22/2021 - 09:18:44 AM Audio - MyFM News For April 22nd Claire Beverly delivers quick and concise headline news every morning and afternoon on 101.3 MyFM. Listen to MyFM in the Morning, Johnny on the Drive and at Noon for up-to-date happenings in our listening area. Read more.

04/13/2021 - 07:46:40 AM Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee Announces Endorsements HOPKINTON - On Friday evening April 9th the Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee (HDTC) held their annual local caucus via Zoom with about thirty in attendance. Thirteen local candidates received the committee’s endorsement for the local town election in May. All thirteen... Read more.

04/06/2021 - 06:06:12 AM FEMA Funeral Assistance Hotline to Open April 12 Late-yesterday, FEMA announced that individuals will be able to begin applying for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance on April 12. The FEMA Funeral Assistance website has been updated with the phone numbers that families can call to begin the application process. Read more.

04/05/2021 - 07:41:20 AM The Milford Water Company Began Hydrant Flushing on Sunday April 4th The Milford Water Company will be starting its annual hydrant flushing program in the Town of Milford on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Flushing is scheduled at NIGHT between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. and will continue throughout the months of April/May/June/July... Read more.

04/05/2021 - 07:34:22 AM Annual Town Clean Up in Mendon and Upton Clean up in the direction of oncoming traffic and closely supervise children. If you find a needle, syringe, or any drug paraphernalia, DO NOT TOUCH. Contact the police station with location info. Immediately after the cleanup, wash your hands and arms and change your... Read more.

04/05/2021 - 07:09:22 AM Hopedale DECA Competes at States Competition HOPEDALE - Covid-19 did not stop this year’s Hopedale DECA students from continuing to learn new business skills outside of school and competing at rigorous competitions. This year, 41 Hopedale students qualified to compete at the DECA State Competition! Although the... Read more.

03/29/2021 - 10:20:50 AM MyFM On Demand News - Monday March 29th, 2021 MyFM On Demand News - Monday March 29th, 2021 Read more.

03/16/2021 - 07:29:47 AM Moderna Announces First Children Participants Dosed in Phase 2/3 Study CAMBRIDGE - Moderna Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNA), a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, today announced that the first participants have been dosed in the Phase 2/3 study, called the KidCOVE study, of mRNA-1273, the Company’s vaccine... Read more.

03/15/2021 - 04:54:43 PM Uxbridge Welcomes New Southern Worcester County Vaccination Center By Myfm's John Wilbur - Massachusetts State Senators and Representatives came out in full force to open the new Southern Worcester County Regional Covid-19 Vaccination site in Uxbridge. Read more.

03/13/2021 - 01:49:53 PM Shooting and Traffic Crash in Milford MILFORD - On Thursday March 11, 2021 at approximately 8:42 p.m. Milford Police Officers investigated a report of a shooting in the parking lot of Applebee’s Restaurant located on Medway Road and a related crash at the intersection of East Main Street and Prairie Street... Read more.

03/09/2021 - 06:03:19 AM Brush to Table Public Art Initiative Announced in Milford MILFORD - The Milford Cultural Council Public Art Subcommittee (MCCPAS) in partnership with the Milford Parks Department (MPD) and the Milford Highway Department (MHD) is excited to announce their first public art initiative, BRUSH TO TABLE-Picnic Table Project. (B2T)... Read more.

03/02/2021 - 06:01:30 PM Citizens for Milford Announces Final Schedule for Series of Candidate Forums MILFORD - Citizens for Milford has finalized the details for the Candidate Forums beginning March 9. These events will feature candidates running in contested races. Each of the forums will be live streamed on Milford TV’s Educational Channel, MilfordTV.net, the Milford... Read more.

03/02/2021 - 05:55:14 PM Milford Groups to Host Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine MILFORD - The Milford Board of Health, in partnership with the Milford Democratic Town Committee, Milford Republican Town Committee, and Milford TV, will host a "town hall"-style forum this Thursday night at 7 p.m. to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine. The event, which will... Read more.

03/02/2021 - 05:40:31 PM Milford Water Company Acquisition Debate Continues MILFORD - On February 26, 2021, the Department of Public Utilities (“DPU” or “Department”) issued its report to the Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) as to the amount of compensation to be paid to the current owners of Milford Water Company (“MWC” or “Company”) upon... Read more.

03/01/2021 - 07:27:54 AM Local Police Search For Robbery Suspects MILFORD - On Sunday February 28, 2021 at 8:07 pm the Milford Police Department received a report of an armed robbery at the Smoke Shop located at 9 Medway Road Milford, MA. Two suspects threatened two employees and brandished two handguns robbing the store of a large... Read more.

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.

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.