VIDEO & SLIDESHOW: Ashland Celebrates Juneteenth
editor ASHLAND – “Juneteenth for me is an opportunity to not just celebrate history, and to celebrate the contribution of Black folks in the United States,” said Makeda Warren Keegan “For…
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SLIDESHOW: Juneteenth Celebration at Farm Pond in Framingham
FRAMINGHAM – Framingham held its second Juneteenth celebration yesterday, June 18 at Farm Pond Park in Framingham Last year, the event was held at the Framingham Centre Common, just days…
What’s Open & Closed on Juneteenth Holiday
FRAMINGHAM – In the summer of 2020, Massachusetts created the Juneteenth holiday. In June 2021, President Joseph Biden, made it a federal holiday. Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19. But…
Framingham Yard Waste & Recycling Closed Sunday; No Trash Pickup Monday
FRAMINGHAM – The City of Framingham recycling drop-off center & yard waste facility will be CLOSED on Sunday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. There will be no trash or…
Framingham Juneteenth Event Planned For Farm Pond Park
FRAMINGHAM – For the second year, Framingham Community Vibes has organized a Juneteenth celebration for the community. President Joseph Biden made Juneteenth the 12th federal holiday in 2021. Juneteenth commemorates…
Ashland Celebrates Juneteenth at Corner Spot June 18
ASHLAND – There will be a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 18 from noon to 2 p.m. at The Corner Spot in Ashland. Celebrate freedom on Juneteenth in Ashland with…
SLIDESHOW & VIDEO: Juneteenth Celebration on Framingham Centre Common
FRAMINGHAM – A Juneteenth celebration was held on the Framingham Centre Common Saturday afternoon June 19. On Thursday, President Joseph Biden made Juneteenth the 12th federal holiday. Governor Charlie Baker…
Congresswoman Clark: ‘Establishing Juneteenth As National Holiday’ Marks ‘Significant Step Forward’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) released a statement in honor of Juneteenth and the establishment of Juneteenth National Independence Day. This is the first year it is…
SLIDESHOW & VIDEO: Framingham High Raises Juneteenth Flag
FRAMINGHAM – For the first time ever, the Juneteenth flag was raised at Framingham High School. The 9-member School Committee voted unanimously to allow the flag to be flown, under…
Photo of the Day: Framingham High Raises The Juneteenth Flag
FRAMINGHAM – A Juneteenth flag raising ceremony was held at Framingham High School this morning, June 18, the day after President Joseph Biden signed a law to make Juneteenth the…