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The Town of Framingham
Massachusetts, with a population of 65,000, is located mid-way between
Boston and Worcester and is the hub of the Metro-West region. Framingham
offers a unique blend of urban and rural qualities. The vibrant retail
area along Route 9 lies close by quiet residential areas and the town common.
The historic strengths of the town
have been its location and its people. From its founding in 1700, Framingham
has supported a variety of industries. The mills and factories that flourished
in Framingham encouraged the growth of the Saxonville area of the town
and the downtown. Currently, the major town employers are primarily non-manufacturing,
including medical, retail, educational, office and biotechnical activities.
The residents of Framingham value
public participation and the town is the largest municipality with a town
meeting form of government. Framingham offers recreational activities of
all sorts for its residents from the many organized team sports leagues
to the nationally renowned Garden in the Woods. Framingham unites for numerous
municipal celebrations throughout the year, with a major focus on Flag
Day activities in June.
Framingham Massachusetts is located
in Located in Eastern Massachusetts, bordered by Southborough and Marlborough
on the west, Sherborn and Ashland on the south, Natick on the east, Wayland
on the northeast, and Sudbury on the north. Framingham is 19 miles west
of Boston. |