Local News

02 / 28 / 2019   - 02:29:22 PM

Congressman Joe Kennedy Is Announcing His Support For An Updated Medicare For All Bill

By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Congressman Joe Kennedy is announcing his support for an updated Medicare for All bill. As a member of the House of Representatives Energy & Commerce Committee, Kennedy is a prominent voice in the debate about the future of American health care... Read more

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02/28/2019 - 02:22:29 PM Milford Firefighters Responded To A Report Of A Structure Fire On Union Street By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Milford firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire on Union Street yesterday morning. Upon arrival at 40 Union Street at about eleven o’clock yesterday morning, firefighters found a shed that was fully involved, with black smoke... Read more.

02/28/2019 - 12:54:16 PM The Milford School Committee Meets Tonight And The Superintendent Of Schools Is Expected To Present A Report By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Milford School Committee meets tonight and the Superintendent of Schools is expected to present a report on the school district's Long Range Education Facilities plan. Doctor Kevin McIntyre will review with school committee members, the next... Read more.

02/28/2019 - 06:05:03 AM School Delays For Thursday February 28th The MyFM Storm Center is brought to you by Milford Nissan Collision, Auto Go of Milford and Toni's Power Equipment. Read more.

02/27/2019 - 02:06:57 PM Special Commission Recomends Legislature Consider Pilot Program To Adress Opiod Problem By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Almost seven months after it was convened to examine safe consumption sites for drug users, a special commission will recommend that the Legislature consider a pilot program with "one or more" safe sites as another way to address the opioid... Read more.

02/26/2019 - 01:24:41 PM High Winds Wreck Havoc On MyFm Listening Area By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The winds have died down, however many across the state remain without power today. As a result of yesterday's high winds that toppled trees and knocked down power lines in almost every community. Wind gusts as high as 65 miles per hour did... Read more.

02/26/2019 - 01:10:19 PM A Public Hearing Will Be Held In Bellingham Tonight By MyFM's Rick Michaels - A Public Hearing will be held in Bellingham tonight, to provide residents with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed South Main Street/Route 126…reconstruction project. The proposed roadway reconstruction is planned for the... Read more.

02/26/2019 - 01:02:33 PM Northbridge Selectmen Reviewed The Warrant For The Spring Annual Town Meeting Last Night By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Northbridge Selectmen reviewed the warrant for the Spring Annual Town Meeting last night, the warrant will contain 19-articles for residents to vote on. Most of the articles deal with appropriations and transfers of funds, with Article 19 asking... Read more.

02/26/2019 - 12:52:12 PM The Hopkinton Board Of Selectmen To Meet Tonight By MuyFM's Rick Michaels - The Hopkinton Board of Selectmen after reviewing a letter from the Superintendent of Schools, will consider voting tonight to authorize the town’s interest in submitting an application for the Elmwood School, to be considered for a grant program... Read more.

02/25/2019 - 02:03:23 PM Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall To Visit Belingham BY MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Wall that Heals a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Bellingham in August. The Wall that Heals honors more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed... Read more.

02/25/2019 - 01:55:02 PM The Franklin Planning Board Has Several Public Hearings Scheduled As Part Of The Board's Meeting Tonight By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Franklin Planning Board has several public hearings scheduled as part of the Boards’ meeting tonight…one of them involves a proposal that could bring a distillery, to the site of a restaurant, that just recently closed its’ doors. The sudden... Read more.

02/25/2019 - 01:43:48 PM Hopkinton Residents Will Be Deciding On 14 Proposed Zoning Changes Tonight By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Hopkinton residents will be deciding on 14 proposed zoning changes all of which have been submitted into the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and tonight, residents have a chance to comment on eleven of the 14 zoning changes. The Planning Board... Read more.

02/25/2019 - 01:29:36 PM Milfor Board Of Selectmen Meet Tonight, Police Chief Selection Committee Still An Issue By MyFM's Rick Michaels - A discussion will be held on the workings of the newly formed Police Chief Selection Review Committee, when the Milford Board of Selectmen meets tonight. The 12-member panel was put together, after Milford Selectmen in executive session voted... Read more.

02/22/2019 - 09:59:37 AM Franklin Police Announce They Have Completed Pledge By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Franklin Police Department is announcing the department has completed a pledge officers took, to improve their response to those suffering from mental illness in their community. The pledge is part of an initiative called the One Mind... Read more.

02/22/2019 - 09:34:48 AM The Town Of Medway Will Hold A Special Town Meeting By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Town of Medway will hold a Special Town Meeting next month when residents will decide the fate of four articles, all receiving the recommendation approval from the Board of Selectmen. Among the articles will be a vote to appropriate $600,000... Read more.

02/22/2019 - 09:21:09 AM Milford Board Of Selectmen To Meet Monday Night By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Milford Board of Selectmen will meet on Monday night and under the heading of Old Business, will have a discussion on the Police Chief Selection Review Committee... Read more.

02/21/2019 - 12:10:46 PM The War Memorial Revitalization Committee Will Meet Tonight By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The War Memorial Revitalization Committee which was organized last fall by Citizens for Milford to advocate for renovations to both Draper Memorial Park and Calzone Memorial Park, will meet tonight, to discuss a proposed action plan. The... Read more.

02/21/2019 - 12:00:51 PM Retail Marijuana Sales Show No Sign Of Slowing Down By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The retail sales of Marijuana is showing no signs of slowing down, however the number of retail pot shops opening across the state seems to be bogging down. The Cannabis Control Commission will meet this afternoon and will issue one final license... Read more.

02/21/2019 - 11:09:41 AM The State Fire Marshal And The Northbridge Fire Chief Say Fire At Osterman’s Propane Was Accidental By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The State Fire Marshal and the Northbridge Fire Chief say the cause of the vehicle fire at the Osterman’s Propane facility on Church Street in Northbridge two weeks ago was accidental. The fire originated in one propane delivery truck and... Read more.

02/20/2019 - 03:50:02 PM 9-1-1 Calls System Changed In Milford By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Beginning tomorrow 9-1-1 calls from cellphones in Milford will no longer go to the State 9-1-1 system first. The calls will come directly to the dispatch center at the Milford Police Department. Milford Police Chief Tom O’Loughlin says in an... Read more.

02/20/2019 - 03:03:39 PM The Cannabis Control Commision Continues To ROll Out Licenses By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The slow roll out of licenses, to sell Marijuana for recreational use continues as the Cannabis Control Commission meets tomorrow, to approve one final license for a retail pot shop, which would be located in Worcester. Good Chemistry of... Read more.

02/19/2019 - 10:24:36 AM Franklin Police Have A New By MyFM's rick Michaels - The Franklin Police Department has a new member it's youngest member ever a police therapy dog, to comfort people who have been involved in a trauma or stressful event. Franklin Police Chief Thomas Lynch says a three-month old golden retriever... Read more.

02/19/2019 - 10:00:04 AM Medway Board Of Selectman To Meet Tonight By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Medway Board of Selectmen will meet tonight and will listen to a presentation from the Capitol Improvement Planning Committee, which will give the board Capitol Budget recommendations for the upcoming Fiscal Year. Medway Selectmen will also... Read more.

02/19/2019 - 09:44:23 AM Franklin School Committie To Meet Tonight The Franklin School Committee will meet tonight a week after postponing it's regularly scheduled meeting because of last Tuesday's winter storm and will hear from the Superintendent of Schools, about her Fiscal Year 2020 budget proposal, which reflects a six-percent... Read more.

02/19/2019 - 09:07:46 AM Marijuana Cultivator License Saught In Hopedale By MyFM's Rick Michaels - A business intending to locate in Hopedale and apply for an Adult use Marijuana Cultivator License from the Cannabis Control Commission, will be looking to the Board of Selectmen tonight, to move the process along. MACA Industries is seeking to... Read more.

02/15/2019 - 01:50:19 PM Red Sox Radio Booth Gets A Shake Up For 2019 Season By MyFM's Rick Michaels - MY-FM 101.3 once again this year will be your local connection for the reigning World Champion, Boston Red Sox. With many thinking and talking bout a repeat, the team remains intact from last year’s Championship team. However there will be a... Read more.

02/15/2019 - 01:34:52 PM Whittinsville Woman Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Ditribute By MyFM's Rick Michaels - A Whitinsville woman pleaded guilty yesterday in a Worcester federal court, to her role in a conspiracy to distribute the amphetamine, Adderall. 36-year old Meghan Giacomuzzi pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and to... Read more.

02/14/2019 - 02:35:20 PM Hopedale Asks For The Communities Help On Parks By MyFM's Rick Michaels - A committee put together to help recommend changes and improvements to the town of Hopedale’s parks and recreational areas, is asking residents for their opinions. The Hopedale Recreational Field Ad Hoc Committee has created a survey a three-page... Read more.

02/14/2019 - 01:38:08 PM Suspended Massachusetts State Police Trooper From Hopkinton Has Agreed To Plead Guilty By MyFM's Rick Michaels - A suspended Massachusetts State Police Trooper from Hopkinton has agreed to plead guilty in connection with the ongoing investigation of overtime abuse at the Massachusetts State Police. 40-year old Heath McAuliffe of Hopkinton, agreed to plead... Read more.

02/14/2019 - 01:13:16 PM The Milford Zoning Board Of Appeals To Meet Tonight By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Milford Zoning Board of Appeals is the next stop for a company, hoping to operate a self-serve gas station in Milford, one of just a handful of towns left across the state, that prohibits self-serve pumps. ZBA members will hold a public... Read more.

02/13/2019 - 12:47:50 PM Franklin Town Council To Meet Tonight By MyFM's Rick Micahels - The Franklin Town Council will meet tonight and listen to a presentation from the Police Department and also discuss six-zoning bylaw amendments, aimed at increasing the likelihood, certain properties would be redeveloped. Councilors will hear... Read more.

02/13/2019 - 12:43:53 PM Milford Elections Set For April By MyFM's Rick Michaels - There will be several contested races to decide for Milford voters when they head to the polls for the Annual Town Election in April. The deadline to turn in nomination s was yesterday and on the last day, Ami Clifford returned papers she’... Read more.

02/12/2019 - 06:03:41 AM MyFM Storm Center Early Releases The MyFM Storm Center is brought to you in part by Auto Go of Milford, Toni's Power Equipment & Milford Nissan Collision Center. Read more.

02/11/2019 - 11:20:26 AM The Town Of Northbridge Has Scheduled A Community Outreach Meeting For Tonight By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Town of Northbridge has scheduled a Community Outreach Meeting for tonight, to discuss a proposed recreational marijuana retail establishment. As part of the license application under the Cannabis Control Commission regulations, applicants... Read more.

02/11/2019 - 11:13:38 AM The Deadline To Take Out Nomination Papers, To Run For A Town Office In Milford Has Come And Gone By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The deadline to take out nomination papers, to run for a town office in Milford has come and gone, while the deadline to return papers and be on the ballot April 2nd is tomorrow night. Another contested race has developed with a third person... Read more.

02/11/2019 - 10:55:49 AM Hopkinton Residents Will Have Six-Articles To Decide On, At A Special Town Meeting Tonight. By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Hopkinton Residents will have six-articles to decide on, at a Special Town Meeting tonight. One of the articles will ask voters to approve a (TIF), a tax increment financing agreement, for Lykan Bioscience seeking to locate on property 97 South... Read more.

02/11/2019 - 10:20:40 AM Uber Driver From Holliston Arested For Assault By MyFM's Rick Michaels - An Uber driver from Holliston will be arraigned this morning after he allegedly sexually assaulted a female passenger in his vehicle while also offering her money in exchange for sex. 37-year old Jose Arevalos-Avalos is charged with indecent... Read more.

02/11/2019 - 10:16:36 AM The Milford Board Of Selectmen Will Meet Tonight On The Police Chief Selection Review Committee By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Milford Board of Selectmen will meet tonight, on the agenda the Town Administrator will discuss with the Board the Police Chief Selection Review Committee which is required to be assembled, under the town's Police Chief Selection By-Law when... Read more.

02/11/2019 - 09:47:22 AM Town Clerk's Office Announces Nomination Papers Now Available Candidates must go to the Town Clerk's Office (155 Village Street) to take out nomination papers (currently open) and obtain the required number of valid signatures (50) of registered voters in order to be nominated. Nomination papers must be returned to the Town... Read more.

02/06/2019 - 02:40:33 PM Caroline’s Cannabis In Uxbridge Is Now one Step Away From Selling Adult Use Marijuana By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Cannabis Control Commission will meet tomorrow to officially announce staff recommendations on final licenses to be issued, including two-retail licenses, one of which will be granted to an Uxbridge business. Caroline’s Cannabis is now one... Read more.

02/06/2019 - 02:22:11 PM Another Instance Has Surfaced Where United States Senator Elizabeth Warren, Identified Herself As Native American By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Another instance has surfaced where United States Senator Elizabeth Warren, identified herself as Native American, this time according to the Washington Post it happened when she registered for the State Bar in Texas. On the 1986 registration... Read more.

02/05/2019 - 12:01:52 PM Uxbridge To Hold Special Town Meeting Tonight By MyFM's Rick Michaels - A Special Town Meeting in Uxbridge will be held tonight, when residents will be asked to transfer about 145-thousand dollars from the stabilization account to supplement the town’s Finance Department Budget. Article 1 is asking residents to... Read more.

02/05/2019 - 11:53:29 AM Franklin School Committee Is Holding A Legislative Forum On Education Tonight By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Franklin School Committee will be holding a legislative forum on education tonight the featured speakers will be Senate President Karen Spilka of Ashland and State Representative Jeffrey Roy of Franklin. Both will provide updates on... Read more.

02/05/2019 - 11:46:03 AM The Hopkinton Police Department Is Requesting Businesses And Organizations To Help Fight Crime By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Hopkinton Police Department is requesting businesses and organizations that have security cameras in place on their property to help police in fighting crime, by taking part in the Hopkinton Business Camera Registry. In a letter to residents... Read more.

02/05/2019 - 11:34:18 AM The Last Day To Obtain Nomination Papers For The April 2nd Town Election In Milford Is This Friday The last day to obtain nomination papers for the April 2nd town election in Milford is this Friday, with only one contested race at this point, that will appear on the ballot a race that has seen another candidate take out papers. There are two open seats on the School... Read more.

02/05/2019 - 09:40:52 AM Franklin Commuter Rail Line Fatality In Norwood Causes Delays By MyFM's Rick Michaels - If you’re considering taking the train on the Franklin Commuter Rail to the Patriots Super Bowl Parade in Boston the MBTA is encouraging seeking alternate transportation at this time, because of an investigation of a fatality on the tracks around... Read more.

02/04/2019 - 01:48:07 PM The Hopkinton Town Manager Has Submitted A Recommended Budget And Financing Plan For Fiscal Year 2020 By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Hopkinton Town Manager has submitted a recommended budget and financing plan for Fiscal year 2020 which begins on July 1st of this year and reflects an increase of about 7.6% . In a letter to the Hopkinton Board of Selectmen, Town Manager... Read more.

02/04/2019 - 01:42:04 PM The Bellingham Board Of Selectmen Will Hold A Public Hearing Tonight By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Bellingham Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing tonight as part of it’s regularly scheduled meeting to discuss and get input, on renewing the town’s successful Housing Rehabilitation Program. The town’s proposed application to the... Read more.

02/04/2019 - 01:28:18 PM Ashland Woman Killed In 495 Rollover By MyFM's Rick Michaels - State Police continue to investigate the cause of a fatal accident on Route 495 in Franklin, that claimed the life of an Ashland woman. According to the preliminary investigation, 27-year old Emily Smith of Ashland was driving at a high rate of... Read more.

02/01/2019 - 11:56:44 AM Legislative Committees Now Have Their First Members Of The New Two-Year Session By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Legislative committees now have their first members of the new two-year session, all House Republicans. Among the caucu’s three freshmen, State Representative Michael Soter of Bellingham, who represents Bellingham, Uxbridge, Blackstone and... Read more.