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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.

02/01/2019 - 11:37:18 AM There's One Week Left To Pick-Up Nomination Papers To Run For Town Office In Milford By MyFM's rick Michaels - With one week left to pick-up nomination papers to run for Town Office in Milford there’s a possibility we could now see a contested race for a three-year term on the Board of Selectmen. On the first day nomination papers were available, current Cha Read more.

02/01/2019 - 09:21:41 AM Seventh Grade Student From Stacy Middle School In Milford, Has Died From A Flu-Related Illness By MyFM's Rick Michaels - A seventh grade student from Stacy Middle School in Milford, has died from a flu-related illness, after spending four-days in the hospital. The 12-year old died Wednesday night at the Milford Regional Medical Center. Milford Superintendent of... Read more.

01/31/2019 - 03:48:59 PM The Town Of Northbridge Is Exploring The Idea Of Creating A Local Historic District Within The Village Of Whitinsville By MyFm's Rick Michaels - The Town of Northbridge is exploring the idea of creating a Local Historic District within the village of Whitinsville and is asking residents to attend a public forum and property owners’ meeting next month, to discuss and review justifications... Read more.

01/31/2019 - 03:05:21 PM Support for Milford Police Chief Tom O’Loughlin continues to grow By MyFM's Rick Michaels - As the residents of Milford continue to rally in support of it’s police chief, with another letter in support of the renewal of his contract appearing on the police department’s facebook page yesterday. Support for Milford Police Chief Tom... Read more.

01/31/2019 - 06:05:26 AM Two Hour Delays For Thursday It's bitter cold out there this morning and we got a little snow last night. A few schools have chosen to play it safe and open late this morning. The MyFM Storm Center is brought to you by Auto Go of Milford, Milford Nissan Collision Center and Toni's Power Equipment. Read more.

01/30/2019 - 02:06:24 PM Franklin Man Arrested And Charged With Cheating At Twin River Casino By MYFM's Rick Michaels - The Rhode Island State Police Gaming enforcement unit arrested four Massachusetts men on Monday, one of them a Franklin man, all accused of casino game cheating. 39-year old Paul Pasquantonio of 522 Old Farm Road in Franklin along with the three... Read more.

01/30/2019 - 02:00:23 PM The Town Of Northbridge To Meet On Retail Marijuana Shop By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Town of Northbridge has scheduled a community outreach meeting, to discuss a proposed recreational marijuana retail establishment. As part of the license application under the Cannabis Control Commission regulations, applicants are required... Read more.

01/30/2019 - 01:49:55 PM Hopkinton Residents Will Have Six-Articles To Decide On, At A Special Town Meeting By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Hopkinton Residents will have six-articles to decide on, at a Special Town Meeting set for next month. The Special Town Meeting Warrant has been released, one of the articles was on the agenda for the Board of Selectmen to discuss last night as... Read more.

01/30/2019 - 01:44:16 PM MBTA’s Latest Announcement Of A Proposal To Raise The Price Of Bus, Subway And Commuter Rail Rides By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Public input has already begun and will continue over the next month over the MBTA’s latest announcement of a proposal to raise the price of bus, subway and commuter rail rides, the last of which will affect those who use the commuter rail line... Read more.

01/30/2019 - 06:13:34 AM Medway Elementary Schools Embraces Social-Emotional Learning MEDWAY - Superintendent Armand Pires is pleased to announce that the Medway Public School District's Responsive Classroom initiative has been a success so far this school year at the town's two elementary schools and the District will be taking steps to further enhance... Read more.

01/29/2019 - 01:40:10 PM The Town Salaries For Milford's Highest Earners. MILFORD, MA- (Courtesy Milford Patch) The town salaries are out and the list for Milford's highest earners is full of police sergeants, school administration and fire officials. Milford's top ten highest paid employees were almost exclusively police officers when you... Read more.

01/29/2019 - 10:02:33 AM Retired Massachusetts State Trooper From Uxbridge Is Pleading Guilty In Federal Court By MyFM's Rick Michaels - A retired Massachusetts state trooper from Uxbridge is pleading guilty in federal court to one count of embezzlement in connection with the ongoing State Police overtime scandal. In federal court yesterday 57-year old Daren Dejong of Uxbridge... Read more.

01/29/2019 - 09:51:48 AM Pproposed TIF Agreement, For Lykan Bioscience By MyFM's Rick Michaels- The Hopkinton Board of Selectmen will meet tonight and will consider approving a proposed TIF agreement, for Lykan Bioscience, a manufacturer of clinical products looking to locate in the town. The Board has been reviewing with the Town Manager a... Read more.

01/29/2019 - 09:44:24 AM Franklin Woman facing charges, After Accident With A Tractor Trailer Truck On Route 495 By MyFM's Rick Michaels - A Franklin woman is facing charges, after being involved in a minor accident with a tractor trailer truck on Route 495 in Milford yesterday afternoon. 46-year old Jennifer Altamirano of 247 Glen Meadow Road is charged with unlicensed operation... Read more.

01/29/2019 - 09:40:17 AM Medway Public Hearing To Continue Tonight On Marijuana Business By MyFM's Rick Michaels - A Public Hearing will continue tonight in Medway, for a company seeking a special permit to open an Adult Marijuana business in town, after receiving provisional licenses last week from the Cannabis Control Commission. CommCan Incorporated is a... Read more.

01/28/2019 - 10:55:46 AM An Ashland Man And A Framingham Man Will Appear In Waltham District Court Today By MyFM's Rick Michaels - An Ashland man and a Framingham man will appear in Waltham District Court this morning, as both are facing charges following a road rage incident on the Mass Pike in Weston. The Weston State Police Barracks received several calls reporting... Read more.

01/28/2019 - 10:49:36 AM The American Red Cross Is Recognizing The Milford Regional Medical Center For Collecting More Than One-Thousand Units Of Blood Last Year By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The American Red Cross is recognizing the Milford Regional Medical Center for collecting more than one-thousand units of blood last year at the hospital’s Blood Donor Center. The dedicated donor space at Milford Regional, which opened two-years... Read more.

01/28/2019 - 10:37:00 AM The Milford Board Of Selectmen Will Meet Tonight By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Milford Board of Selectmen will meet tonight and will get an update on a proposed roadway project, to improve traffic safety along a stretch of Route 16 (Main Street) from Water Street to the intersection at Prospect Street (Route 140).... Read more.

01/28/2019 - 10:16:50 AM Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan Will Be In Ashland This Afternoon By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan will be in Ashland this afternoon to talk with Seniors about a wide range of safety, health and wellness programs that are available for Seniors. Ryan says her office is working to ensure Seniors are... Read more.

01/25/2019 - 11:19:58 AM The Cannabis Control Commission Licensed The 100th Cannabis Business In Massachusett By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Cannabis Control Commission licensed the 100th cannabis business in Massachusetts yesterday and voted to move three retail stores closer to being allowed to open their doors. Among the nine final licenses approved yesterday by the CCC, were app Read more.

01/25/2019 - 11:03:39 AM Cities And Towns Are Preparing To Move Forward With The Local Budgeting Process By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Cities and towns are preparing to move forward with the local budgeting process, and the Department of Revenue is providing its best estimates for amounts of local aid and school aid the state will provide in fiscal year 2020. The DOR's... Read more.

01/24/2019 - 10:11:46 AM Nominations Papers Are Now Available In The Town Of Hopkinton By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Nominations papers are now available in the town of Hopkinton for those interested in running for local offices. At the May Annual Town Election residents will be voting to fill two-seats on the Board of Selectmen. The incumbents whose three-year... Read more.

01/24/2019 - 09:49:19 AM Massachusetts State Police Say A Motor Vehicle Stop On Route 146 In Millbury Leads To Arrest Of Uxbridge Man By MyFM' Rick Michaels - Massachusetts State Police say a motor vehicle stop on Route 146 in Millbury led to the arrest of an Uxbridge man for his second offense of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and four warrants, among other charges. State Police... Read more.

01/23/2019 - 11:23:58 AM Through Nine Weeks The Gross Recreational Marijuana Sales Figure Stands At $23.8 Million Dollars. By MyFM’s Rick Michaels - The Cannabis Control Commission will meet tomorrow, with three more final licenses expected to be issued for retail stores and two provisional licenses for marijuana establishments in Medway, all this while releasing the latest weekly retail... Read more.

01/23/2019 - 11:07:07 AM Purchase Street Fire Sparks 9-1-1 Call By MyFM's Rick Michaels - A 9-1-1 call to Milford Police early yesterday morning reporting smoke in a residence, sent firefighters to Purchase Street, where a box was struck for a working fire. All parties made it out of the house at 221 Purchase Street. The 9-1-1 call... Read more.

01/23/2019 - 11:01:43 AM Upton To Create Process To Gain Information About Revitalizing The Center By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The town of Upton is creating a process to gain input from residents, on the revitalization of historic Upton Center and this will include a forum to be held tonight. The Economic Development Committee has engaged a professional facilitator who... Read more.

01/22/2019 - 10:47:02 AM The Milford Board Of Selectmen Will Meet In Executive Session Tonight, By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Milford Board of Selectmen will meet in Executive Session tonight, to discuss two issues during a closed door session. Both issues deal with the Milford Police Department Milford selectmen will discuss with Counsel, all matters relating to... Read more.

01/22/2019 - 10:16:13 AM Uxbridge Residents Will Be Asked To Transfer About 145-Thousand By MyFM's Rick Michaels - A Special Town Meeting in Uxbridge is now two weeks away when residents will be asked to transfer about 145-thousand dollars from the stabilization account to fund the town’s financial shortfalls. Uxbridge Town Manager Angie Ellison released a... Read more.

01/22/2019 - 09:41:29 AM Police Departments Patrner To Cuff Cancer By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Holliston Police Department will be partnering with the Sherborn Police Department in a cancer awareness campaign which will carry the message ”Let’s handcuff cancer and put it away for life”. Earlier this month Sherborn Police Chief Richard... Read more.

01/21/2019 - 11:41:56 AM Milford Residents Who Would Like To Run For Town Office In The Spring Have Three Weeks To Pull Nomination Papers By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Milford residents who would like to run for Town Office in the spring have three weeks to pull nomination papers and as of today, there are no contested races although it does appear there will be a race for the two seats on the School Committee... Read more.

01/21/2019 - 10:55:13 AM Kennedy Asked The Nation’s Three Largest Credit Agencies To Ensure The Shutdown Does Not Result In Lower Credit Scores For Federal Employees By MyFM's Rick Michaels - In a letter to Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, Congressman Joe Kennedy asked the nation’s three largest credit agencies to ensure the shutdown does not result in lower credit scores for federal employees who have not been paid on time... Read more.

01/21/2019 - 10:39:31 AM Several Towns Have Moved Their Meetings Around This Week By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Several towns have moved their meetings around this week, because of today’s holiday. The Medway Board of Selectmen will meet tomorrow night at six o’clock at which time they’re expected to start the meeting by welcoming and hearing from... Read more.