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01 / 18 / 2019   - 10:19:46 AM

The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) Annual Meeting And Trade Show Is Today

By My FM's Rick Michaels - The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) Annual meeting and trade show is taking place today in Boston and one of the speakers, will be the third woman elected recently to serve as President of the Massachusetts Senate. Senator Karen Spilka... Read more

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01/18/2019 - 10:06:39 AM Franklin Police Are Investigating Several Threats And Reported Incidents Over The Past Few Weeks By MyFM's Rick Michaels Franklin Police are investigating several threats and reported incidents over the past few weeks, aimed at a residence on Brook Street. Most recently, late Wednesday night a man called to report he planted four bombs at the location, the area was... Read more.

01/18/2019 - 09:45:21 AM The Town Of Uxbridge Is Moving Closer To Fixing The Town’s Recent Financial Crisis By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Town of Uxbridge is moving closer to fixing the town’s recent financial crisis as the town manager and treasurer are working to complete various tasks and several accounting issues are being addressed. Uxbridge Town Manager Angie Ellison... Read more.

01/18/2019 - 09:13:37 AM The Milford Board Of Selectmen Will Meet In Executive Session To Discuss Two Issues. By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Milford Board of Selectmen will meet in Executive Session to discuss two issues a closed door session is scheduled to take place this coming Tuesday night. Both issues deal with the Milford Police Department. Milford selectmen will discuss... Read more.

01/17/2019 - 09:54:51 AM Blackstone mother charged with two-counts of murder By MyFM's Rick Michaels - A Blackstone mother charged with two-counts of murder, in the deaths of two of her young children is scheduled to go on trial in June. 35-year old Erika Murray is also facing several counts of assault and battery and reckless endangerment of her... Read more.

01/17/2019 - 09:41:58 AM Massachusetts Marijuana Consumers And Those In Eastern Rhode Island Could Have Another Retail Store To Patronize By MyFM's Rick Michaels - As soon as Sunday, Massachusetts marijuana consumers and those in eastern Rhode Island could have another retail store to patronize. The Cannabis Control Commission yesterday issued a notice to commence operations, allowing Northeast... Read more.

01/17/2019 - 09:32:09 AM Hopedale Water And Sewer Commission To Attend Tonight’s Board Of Health Meeting By MyFM's Rick Michaels - A joint meeting will be held tonight in Hopedale when the Water and Sewer Commission will attend tonight’s Board of Health meeting. Members of both town panels, will be discussing several matters dealing with groundwater regulation. The Board of... Read more.

01/16/2019 - 12:10:13 PM Citizens For Milford A Volunteer, Non-Partisan Grassroots Organization Is Inviting Residents To Attend It’s First Public Meeting Of The New Year By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Citizens for Milford a volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization is inviting residents to attend it’s first public meeting of the New Year to be held tonight, with members of the Milford Public Schools Administration. Superintendent of... Read more.

01/16/2019 - 11:58:40 AM The First Of Three Public Hearings Was Held Last Night In Uxbridge By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The first of three public hearings was held last night in Uxbridge where town officials are putting on a full court press, to make sure residents are aware of the financial importance of a Special Town Meeting, scheduled for early next month... Read more.

01/16/2019 - 11:47:21 AM Ice Safety Is A Concern in Holliston By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Holliston Police Department has received multiple calls of late, from concerned residents and passing motorists regarding ice safety, for those they see skating and ice fishing. So, how can you tell if ice is safe? There are no guarantees... Read more.

01/16/2019 - 11:36:16 AM Bellingham Man Charged With Larceny, Forgery and Fraud By MyFM's Rick Michaels - A Bellingham man is being charged following a report of larceny, forgery and fraud at his residence on North Main Street. 32-year old James Hickey of 138 North Main Street is charged with assault and battery on a person 60 years of age or older, ass Read more.

01/15/2019 - 10:42:24 AM The Uxbridge Board of Selectmen was set to discuss articles appearing on the Special Town Meeting Warrant Next month The Uxbridge Board of Selectmen was set to discuss last night the articles appearing on the Special Town Meeting Warrant next month and tonight begins the first of three-nights of Public Hearings to discuss the warrant. The Uxbridge Finance Committee is holding the... Read more.

01/15/2019 - 10:24:11 AM The Hopkinton Board Of Selectmen Will Discuss A Host Community Agreement Compliance Statement. By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Hopkinton Board of Selectmen will be taking a look tonight and will discuss a Host Community Agreement Compliance Statement. The Board will consider executing a statement indicating compliance with a Host Community Agreement between REC... Read more.

01/15/2019 - 10:03:47 AM Surterra Wellness Announced Yesterday That The Cash And Stock Transaction To Acquire New England Treatment Access (NETA) By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The company that operates a retail marijuana store in Northampton, a medical dispensary in Brookline and a cultivation facility in Franklin, has agreed to a deal to be acquired by a Georgia company. Surterra Wellness announced yesterday that the... Read more.

01/15/2019 - 09:39:27 AM The Economic Development Committee In The Town Of Upton Is Working On The Revitalization Of Historic Upton Center, By MyFM’s Rick Michaels - The Economic Development Committee in the town of Upton is creating a process to gain input from residents, on the revitalization of historic Upton Center, which will include a forum to be held later this month. The EDC has engaged a... Read more.

01/11/2019 - 10:22:18 AM Franklin Town Council Discussing Three Zoning By-Law Amendments By MyFM’s Rick Michaels - The Franklin Town Council discussing three zoning by-law amendments, aimed at cleaning up some of the gaps in the town’s current sign by-law then Town Councilors approved the amendments at their meeting on Wednesday night. Town Administrator... Read more.

01/11/2019 - 09:28:40 AM Seven Senators Tapped To Serve On A Temporary Rules Committee By MyFM's Rick Michaels - With development and deliberation of legislative rules for the 2019-2020 session on the near-term horizon, seven senators were tapped yesterday to serve on a Temporary Rules Committee, including a freshman Senator who represents Millis and parts... Read more.

01/10/2019 - 11:21:37 AM Milford Police Say A Milford Man Is Facing Charges After Reporting Assault By MyFm's Rick Michaels - Milford Police say a Milford man walked into the police station yesterday to report an assault that happened Tuesday night and upon further investigation two men, one from Milford and the other from Centerville on the Cape are both facing serious... Read more.

01/10/2019 - 11:13:00 AM Police In Holliston Are Investigating A Threatening Message Left At School By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Police in Holliston are investigating a threatening message that was written on a dry-erase board at the High School, indicating a device was hidden in a specified location. The message was found after school had been dismissed for the day on... Read more.

01/10/2019 - 11:00:59 AM The 2019 Town Census In Bellingham Is Beginning By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The 2019 Town Census in Bellingham is beginning and the Town Clerk is notifying residents the forms are being mailed to every household. Town Clerk Ann Odabashian the mailing of the census forms will go out to some 65-hundred households in... Read more.

01/10/2019 - 10:51:30 AM Millis Police and several local Police Departments Assisted With The Search And Apprehension Of A Haverhill Man By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Millis Police and several local police departments assisted with the search and apprehension of a Haverhill man Tuesday afternoon, who took off not once but twice after Millis Police tried to stop the vehicle he was driving on Farm Street and... Read more.

01/10/2019 - 10:00:09 AM A Milford Man Was Arrested And Is Facing Several Charges By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Milford Police Department’s Detective Division say’s that, as a result of a joint investigation this morning, with the Drug Enforcement Agency’s Worcester Task Force and Woonsocket, Rhode Island Police. A Milford man was arrested and... Read more.

01/09/2019 - 10:31:34 AM The Town Of Uxbridge Is Seeking A New Fire Chief By MyFm's Rick Michaels - The Town of Uxbridge is now seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Fire Chief. The job opened, following the departure of Fire Chief William Kessler, who is now the Fire Chief for the Town of Mendon. Kessler decided to apply for... Read more.

01/09/2019 - 10:23:15 AM The Worcester County District Attorney Is Inviting Local Schools To Apply For Mini-Grants By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Worcester County District Attorney is inviting local schools to apply for mini-grants to support post-prom and post-graduation events in an effort to keep students safe and prevent drunken driving crashes. DA Joe Early says these events... Read more.

01/09/2019 - 10:19:45 AM Already Several Milford Residents Have Taken Out Nomination Papers For Several Of The Spots Opening Up By MyFM's Rick Michaels - After just two-days of nomination papers becoming available for those seeking to run for town office in Milford several residents have indicated their desire to seek one of the two-seats up for grabs on the School Committee. James Ligor will run... Read more.

01/09/2019 - 10:14:05 AM Franklin Town Council To Hold Public Hearings Tonight By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Franklin Town Council will hold public hearings tonight on three zoning by-law amendments, aimed at cleaning up some of the gaps in the town’s current sign by-law. Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting says these are tweaks with the proposed... Read more.

01/08/2019 - 01:52:37 PM The First Day Nomination Papers Are Available At The Milford Town Clerks Office, By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The first day nomination papers are available at the Milford Town Clerks Office, several residents take out papers and make their intentions known that they plan to run for town office. By the end of the day yesterday Selectman Chairman Michael... Read more.

01/08/2019 - 01:42:59 PM Senate President Karen Spilka Of Ashland And The Social-Emotional Learning Alliance For Massachusetts Will Be Hosting A Forum Tonight By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Senate President Karen Spilka of Ashland and the Social-Emotional Learning Alliance for Massachusetts will be hosting a forum tonight, about social-emotional learning and strategies for effective implementation in schools and communities.... Read more.

01/08/2019 - 01:40:07 PM The Medway Planning And Economic Development Board Will Hold Two Public Hearings As Part Of It’s Regular Meeting Tonight By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Medway Planning and Economic Development Board will hold two public hearings as part of it’s regular meeting tonight including the continuation of a public hearing for an adult recreationalMarijuana establishment. A Special Permit is being... Read more.

01/08/2019 - 01:28:40 PM The Cannabis Control Commission Grants Final Approval For A Retail Marijuana Store And Grow Facility By MyFM;'s Rick Michaels - The Cannabis Control Commission has granted final approval for a retail marijuana store in Great Barrington, in the southwestern corner of Massachusetts, and a growing facility in Franklin. Both will be able to begin full operations later this... Read more.

01/07/2019 - 11:40:29 AM Milford Nomination Papers Available As Of Today For Those Who Want To Run For Office By MyFm’s Rick Michaels - The Milford Town Clerk’s Office is releasing the timetable for residents who may be considering running for Town Office in April, as nomination papers become available today. Among the elected positions seeking candidates, will be a seat on the. Read more.

01/07/2019 - 11:32:37 AM Franklin Panning Board To Decide On Building Proposals By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Franklin Planning Board has several public hearings scheduled for tonight during their regular meeting dealing with more development projects proposed for the town. Planning Board members will review a preliminary subdivision plan application... Read more.

01/07/2019 - 11:16:19 AM Gov. Charlie Baker and the Democrats who run the Legislature Plan To Spend Much Of The Upcoming Session Trying To Find Common Ground By MyFM’s Rick Michaels - Despite many accomplishments last session and the vaunted era of bipartisan cooperation on Beacon Hill, Gov. Charlie Baker and the Democrats who run the Legislature plan to spend much of the upcoming session trying to find common ground on major... Read more.

01/07/2019 - 11:08:33 AM Mendon Board Of Selectmen Meet Tonight To Discuss Several Topics By MyFM’s Rick Michaels - The Mendon Board of Selectmen meets tonight with several interviews and appointments on the agenda along with discussions on a new recycling program put forth by the Board of Health, and a review of the Senior Abatement Worker Program. The Board... Read more.

01/07/2019 - 08:05:23 AM Montgomery Lodge Becomes BSA Charter Organization Montgomery Lodge – On the 19th of December, 2018, Montgomery Lodge officially became the Charter Organization for Scouts BSA Troop 314 in Milford, MA. This marks the first time a Boy Scouts of America Troop is officially chartered by a Masonic Lodge under jurisdiction... Read more.

01/04/2019 - 10:59:54 AM Milfords Waters Corp Among Top 250 Companies In The Country Central Massachusetts corporate giants TJX Cos., Boston Scientific and Waters Corp. are among the country's 250 best-run companies, according the Drucker Institute. The California management firm's annual list released this month includes other firms with a major presence in Read more.

01/04/2019 - 10:47:38 AM Rentschler Biopharma SE, Completes The Purchase Of The Former Shire Drug Manufacturing Facility In Milford (Courtesy of the WB Journal) - Rentschler Biopharma SE, a contract development and manufacturing company for biopharmaceuticals, said Thursday that it has completed the purchase of the former Shire drug manufacturing facility in Milford. Financial terms of the deal were... Read more.

01/04/2019 - 10:27:05 AM Commuter Rail To Bring Back Ride All Weekend For $10 The $10 dollar all-weekend fares on the commuter rail will be resuming this weekend and for the next six-months. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority says this means residents throughout the MyFM listening area can hop on the commuter train in Franklin or... Read more.

01/04/2019 - 10:20:54 AM Franklin Town Council To Meet On Sign By-Laws By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Franklin Town Council will hold public hearings next week on three zoning by-law amendments aimed at cleaning up some of the gaps in the town’s current sign by-law. Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting says these are tweaks with the proposed... Read more.

01/04/2019 - 09:58:36 AM Governor Charlie Baker Signs 32-bills In His First Week Of His Second Term By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Governor Charlie Baker signed 32-bills this week, that the Legislature sent to his desk prior to the end of the 2017-2018 session and one of those bills provided for recall elections in the town of Uxbridge. The petition was originally brought... Read more.

01/03/2019 - 01:36:40 PM Imperial Cars Owner Buys Driving Range, Restaurant For $1.3M (Courtesy of the Worcester Business Journal) - A businessman with a litany of holdings in the Milford area has purchased a driving range across the street from his auto dealership empire in Mendon. Kevin Meehan, owner of Imperial Cars, purchased the eight-acre property... Read more.

01/03/2019 - 11:38:07 AM Two Rhode Island Natives Arrested After Stop In Mendon By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Two Rhode Island residents are facing charges after being stopped yesterday by Mendon Police on Bates Street. Both men were driving vehicles and among the charges they face, is a license plate violation to conceal the identity of the vehicle... Read more.

01/03/2019 - 11:34:22 AM The Hopkinton School Committee Meets Tonight By MyFM;s Rick Michaels - The Hopkinton School Committee meets tonight and will begin the year discussing a presentation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 budget. Superintendent of Schools Doctor Carol Cavanaugh says increased enrollment, growing transportation needs... Read more.

01/03/2019 - 10:00:06 AM Milford Woman Yells for Help From Tree Top By MyFM's Rock Michaels - A Milford woman needed to be rescued after scaling a tree to retrieve a drone and then realizing she needed help to get down. Milford Police received a call about five o’clock Sunday night reporting a woman was stuck, about 30-feet up, at the... Read more.

01/03/2019 - 09:53:02 AM Bellingham Arrest Watertown Man on Several Charges By MyFM's Rick Michaels - Police in Bellingham say a Watertown man who also is listed as being from West Boylston, was arrested as a result of a motor vehicle traffic stop on Pulaski Boulevard. 28-year old Kevin Stone is charged with operating a motor vehicle with a... Read more.

01/03/2019 - 09:36:58 AM Hopkinton 495 Crash Injures One By MyFM's Rick Michaels - State Police responded to a report of an erratic vehicle Tuesday night Southbound on Route 495 in Marlboro shortly after six o’clock. The car reached speeds of 100 miles per hour, eventually crashing after a short chase with the driver then... Read more.

12/28/2018 - 10:08:12 AM Hopedale Trash Recycling Contract Renewal By MyFM's Rick Michaels - The Town of Hopedale is requesting proposals for the curbside collection of trash, recyclable materials and bulk items. The current contractor is Republic Services and at this time the town is looking for a new three-year contract with one of the... Read more.

12/28/2018 - 09:25:01 AM Massachusetts To Take Part In First Day Hikes Initiative Again By MyFM's Rick Michaels - In honor and celebration of America’s State Parks, Massachusetts will once again take part in the First Day Hikes Initiative on Tuesday, with the State Park in Uxbridge joining the celebration. The initiative offers residents the opportunity to... Read more.

12/28/2018 - 08:57:29 AM Uxbridge Man Is facing A Variety Of Charges For Hit And Run BY MyFM's Rick Michaels - An Uxbridge man is facing a variety of charges, after Bellingham Police say he rear-ended two-vehicles on South Main Street and then drove off, crashing just moments later in Franklin. Bellingham Police received two 9-1-1 calls about five... Read more.

12/27/2018 - 10:47:36 AM A Bill To Provide For Recall Elections In The Town Of Uxbridge Moved Along In The Process To Become Law By MyFM's Rick Michaels - As informal sessions continue at the Statehouse this week a bill to provide for recall elections in the town of Uxbridge moved along in the process to become law. This week the Senate concurred with a House amendment to a Senate bill, providing... Read more.