It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Sarah Clayes House gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Framingham, MA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“"I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GREAT THINGS ABOUT ALWAYS BEST CARE SENIOR SERVICES! BEFORE REACHING OUT TO ALWAYS BEST CARE, I HAD NOT SLEPT IN MONTHS. TAKING CARE OF MY DADS EVERY NEED NIGHT AND DAY WAS EXHAUSTING TO SAY THE LEAST. RON WAS QUICK IN GETTING BACK TO ME. WHEN I COULD NOT GET ANYWHERE WITH THE VA, RON SOMEHOW MANAGED TO GET THINGS DONE. SO KIND ATTENTIVE AND PATIENT. DEFINATELY WENT THE EXTRA MILE TO SUPPLY MY DAD WITH THE GREATEST CAREGIVER WHEN HE NEEDED IT MOST. A SPECIAL THANKS TO (KK) KWAME FOR MY DADS OVERNIGHT CARE. YOU WERE A LIFESAVER TO ME. MY DAD WAS A MAN'S MAN AND DID NOT ACCEPT HELP EASILY, BUT MY DAD TRUSTED YOU TO BE HIS GO TO WHEN NIGHTS WERE SO DIFFICULT. THANK YOU KINGSLEY AND PION FOR YOUR PROFFESIONALISM, GUIDANCE AND COMPASSION. YOU PROVIDED FOR ME AND MY DAD DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. A SIMPLE THANK YOU WILL NEVER COVER IT!”
“I am a past client of this provider We worked with Always Best Care to provide 24-hour care for our parents who needed additional help to stay in their home. The care workers were helpful, caring, and provided the support and peace of mind needed. In addition to the care workers, office staff were regularly reachable and patient with multiple questions! Although it was a short term placement, about 3 months, I'd recommend and would use them again if the need arises.”
“I can’t say enough great things about Always Best Care Senior Services! We used them to help move my aunt from Boston to Phoenix, and I literally couldn’t have done it without them. From my first interaction with Ron to set things up to Kingsley helping (that word doesn’t begin to describe his patience and calmness) to the most amazing caregiver I’ve ever encountered, Sarah, they handled her every need while also ensuring me it would all be okay. Another passenger on the plane even commented how amazing Sarah was with my aunt! They were truly Heaven sent, and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone for any health care they provide!”
“I am a current client of this provider I can’t say enough great things about Always Best Care Senior Services! We used them to help move my aunt from Boston to Phoenix, and I literally couldn’t have done it without them. From my first interaction with Ron to set things up to Kingsley helping (that word doesn’t begin to describe his patience and calmness) to the most amazing caregiver I’ve ever encountered, Sarah, they handled her every need while also ensuring me it would all be okay. Another passenger on the plane even commented how amazing Sarah was with my aunt! They were truly amazing, and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone for any health care they provide!”
“Always Best Care was very knowledgeable and compassionate to my families needs. With their assistance and guidance we were able to provide my family with much needed home and respite care. They were also able to work with my family to find ways to defray the costs. The home health aids are wonderful. They provide a high level of professional service as well as companionship for my family.”
“Fantastic care Holly is a great hire for the company. always best care is a top of the line company that really cares about its clients. I highly recommend them.”
“My mom is 93 and had COVID-19, requiring hospitalization for shortness of breath and treatment with oxygen. I would have cared for my mom, but I got sick. I contacted ABCSS twelve hours before I started caring for my mom. My mom had some brain fog and some fluid balance issues. They responded that they could provide my mom with 11 hours of care a day, starting the day I was to be there. The next morning, an aide came with a supervisor to see my Mom. My goals for that day were small: to coax my mother to see the hairdresser, wash her hair, and ensure she took her medications. The aide was able to do that, to give my mom medication that was set out, to encourage her to drink and to walk in the halls. The following day, the aide encouraged her to shower and get dressed. My mom left her apartment to go to the dining room and eat with her friends. My mom might have required another hospitalization without the aide coaxing her to eat and drink reliably. Having an aide helped my mom regain some of her independence despite her brain fog and helped reinstitute the daily schedule that my mom had before her hospitalization. I had initially been contracted for 8 days, but with my mother's progress, I could terminate one-to-one care in just 6 days! I helped by setting daily goals, but the aide coaxed my mother toward health. I highly recommend this agency. I thank Georgianna for her care of my mother.”
“My mom is 93 and had COVID-19, requiring hospitalization for shortness of breath and treatment with oxygen. I would have cared for my mom, but I got sick. I contacted ABCSS twelve hours before I started caring for my mom. My mom had some brain fog and some fluid balance issues. They responded that they could provide my mom with 11 hours of care a day, starting the day I was to be there. The next morning, an aide came with a supervisor to see my Mom. My goals for that day were small: to coax my mother to see the hairdresser, wash her hair, and ensure she took her medications. The aide was able to do that, to give my mom medication that was set out, to encourage her to drink and to walk in the halls. The following day, the aide encouraged her to shower and get dressed. My mom left her apartment to go to the dining room and eat with her friends. My mom might have required another hospitalization without the aide coaxing her to eat and drink reliably. Having an aide helped my mom regain some of her independence despite her brain fog and helped reinstitute the daily schedule that my mom had before her hospitalization. I had initially been contracted for 8 days, but with my mother's progress, I could terminate one-to-one care in just 6 days! I helped by setting daily goals, but the aide coaxed my mother toward health. I highly recommend this agency. I thank Georgianna for her care of my mother.”
“I am a past client of this provider My mom is 93 and had COVID-19, requiring hospitalization for shortness of breath and treatment with oxygen. I would have cared for my mom, but I got sick. I contacted ABCSS twelve hours before I started caring for my mom. My mom had some brain fog and some fluid balance issues. They responded that they could provide my mom with 11 hours of care a day, starting the day I was to be there. The next morning, an aide came with a supervisor to see my Mom. My goals for that day were small: to coax my mother to see the hairdresser, wash her hair, and ensure she took her medications. The aide was able to do that, to give my mom medication that was set out, to encourage her to drink and to walk in the halls. The following day, the aide encouraged her to shower and get dressed. My mom left her apartment to go to the dining room and eat with her friends. My mom might have required another hospitalization without the aide coaxing her to eat and drink reliably. Having an aide helped my mom regain some of her independence despite her brain fog and helped reinstitute the daily schedule that my mom had before her hospitalization. I had initially been contracted for 8 days, but with my mother's progress, I could terminate one-to-one care in just 6 days! I helped by setting daily goals, but the aide coaxed my mother toward health. I highly recommend this agency. I thank Georgianna for her care of my mother.”
“My mom is 93 and had COVID-19, requiring hospitalization for shortness of breath and treatment with oxygen. I would have cared for my mom, but I got sick. I contacted ABCSS twelve hours before I started caring for my mom. My mom had some brain fog and some fluid balance issues. They responded that they could provide my mom with 11 hours of care a day, starting the day I was to be there. The next morning, an aide came with a supervisor to see my Mom. My goals for that day were small: to coax my mother to see the hairdresser, wash her hair, and ensure she took her medications. The aide was able to do that, to give my mom medication that was set out, to encourage her to drink and to walk in the halls. The following day, the aide encouraged her to shower and get dressed. My mom left her apartment to go to the dining room and eat with her friends. My mom might have required another hospitalization without the aide coaxing her to eat and drink reliably. Having an aide helped my mom regain some of her independence despite her brain fog and helped reinstitute the daily schedule that my mom had before her hospitalization. I had initially been contracted for 8 days, but with my mother's progress, I could terminate one-to-one care in just 6 days! I helped by setting daily goals, but the aide coaxed my mother toward health. I highly recommend this agency. I thank Georgianna for her care of my mother.”
“I would like to thank you for your professional care and handling of my Mom’s extended home care. When I called you for assistance with Thelma’s home care needs you were such a good listener and I could feel your warmth and good spirit over the phone”
“Kingsley, first may I say what a wonderful person Aggie has been during this week helping my wife on her return from Knollwood. She is most attentive, helpful and pleasant. It is hard to find a nicer person to have sharing ones home. We are very pleased you chose her to be with us.”
“I would like to take sometime to commend our caregiver Holly for the wonderful job she is doing with my dad by providing in home care. She is caring, engaging , and provides professional services and the best companionship for my Dad !! Great job to Always Best Care !!!!”
“I am a past client of this provider Our 85 year old mother needed overnight care following repeated hospitalizations over a 9 month period and ensuing hospice care. We called Kingsley, the Director, who was kind, gracious, professional, and knowledgeable. Flexible scheduling was also a priority and we always received immediate attention. The Director even brought over the PCAs personally to introduce them and would visit to ensure our mother’s needs were being met.The office staff and PCAs were kind and professional. Overall would highly recommend this agency.”
“Their professionalism and response to questions and concerns. They were the only agency that said they could help us for the care of my husband. The care takers are responsible, and really care for the person and caretaker. Their secretary is very professional and helpful and always gets back to me. Kingsley is fantastic, professional, caring, and goes over an beyond his call of his profession. We are very thankful for Always Best Care and I have recommended them to friends and rehab centers.”
“I am a current client of this provider Always Best Care of Greater Worcester is wonderful. The person who answers the telephone (her name is Donna), and she's older like we are. She has a clue about what we're talking about when we're asking for help and why, so it becomes a very personal conversation. I was introduced to the director. He is an RN, plus a few other things. When he comes in to do the assessment for what you need, he works really hard at putting together the right caregiver with the person asking. He was just absolutely lovely. We needed somebody who could drive to do errands, and then I needed help with the laundry and occasional meals. The caregiver picks up and tidies around. She does bathing for my husband, who is almost bedbound. She does other simple health-related things for him. For me, she helps with my bathing because I have a bad back and bad knees. She's nice, and she's sweet. She can be a little tough when she needs to be, which is what we wanted. Not to be abusive, but just someone with a firm hand. When you don't feel well, you tend to act like a 7-year-old; it doesn't matter how old you are. She is just lovely. We couldn't ask for anything better.”
“It's a great company to work there. I have learned a lot from this company. I was not left on my own when I started working, everyone is friendly and pleasant.”
“Staff was very professional during consultation.”
“The Schedulers are very professional and respectful. they work with the caregivers very well and find them the right cases. The pay is also very great”
“Always Best Care is a great place to work where they really care about their clients and employees! Absolutely would recommend to anyone looking for care for themselves or a loved one, or a new job!”
“Your loved ones will be in great care with Always Best Care of Worcester.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Cushing Memorial Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Bella Costa or visit Framingham Historical Society, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Framingham, MA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Framingham, MA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Framingham, MA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
The recognition comes during Massachusetts Clean Energy Week. Here's what to know.FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham is a finalist in three categories highlighting community leadership and innovation in sustainability and clean energy.The recognition comes during Massachusetts Clean Energy Week, and the categories include:In announcing the recognition, Kristin Rode, Executive Director of the Northeast Renewable Energy Coalition, praised Framingham as "a model for municipalities across the Commonwealth and the natio...
FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham is a finalist in three categories highlighting community leadership and innovation in sustainability and clean energy.
The recognition comes during Massachusetts Clean Energy Week, and the categories include:
In announcing the recognition, Kristin Rode, Executive Director of the Northeast Renewable Energy Coalition, praised Framingham as "a model for municipalities across the Commonwealth and the nation."
“Our tour of Framingham wasn’t just a look at municipal projects, it was a front row seat to the future of local government,” said Rode. “What the City has accomplished represents nothing less than a declaration that Framingham refuses to accept the status quo when better solutions exist. From cutting-edge geothermal energy projects to sustainable schools and transformative public transit initiatives, Framingham demonstrates that economic prosperity and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.”
The Coalition’s leadership also highlighted Sisitsky and Luz's work in the field.
“Mayor Sisitsky’s leadership has created something truly remarkable here,” Rode said. “And under the coordination of Shawn Luz, Framingham has shown Massachusetts what sustainability leadership looks like. This is not simply a collection of projects, it is a movement of public servants proving every day that local government can be a force for transformation.”
Massachusetts Clean Energy Week will spotlight Framingham as one of only a handful of “Spotlight Cities” this year, officials said.
“Framingham is deeply honored to be recognized in this way,” said Sisitsky. “This recognition reflects the work of so many dedicated public servants, community partners, and residents who share the vision of a greener, healthier, and more sustainable Framingham.”
Award winners will be announced in October.
The City of Framingham is launching a curbside composting pilot program in partnership with Black Earth Compost, a 40-truck operation that collects food scraps from residents, schools, supermarkets, colleges and more.The program is available to households with four units or fewer, according to a community announcement.Residents who subscribe to Black Earth Compost will receive a free curbside bin and a roll of liner bags, while supplies last.The pilot program is the result of ongoing work by the city’s Mayoral Comp...
The City of Framingham is launching a curbside composting pilot program in partnership with Black Earth Compost, a 40-truck operation that collects food scraps from residents, schools, supermarkets, colleges and more.
The program is available to households with four units or fewer, according to a community announcement.
Residents who subscribe to Black Earth Compost will receive a free curbside bin and a roll of liner bags, while supplies last.
The pilot program is the result of ongoing work by the city’s Mayoral Composting Task Force, which was created by executive order in October and is chaired by District 7 City Councilor Leora Mallach, according to the announcement.
“This program is another step forward in making Framingham a cleaner, greener and more sustainable community,” said Mayor Charlie Sisitsky, in a statement. “By expanding composting access, we’re giving residents an easy way to keep food waste out of the landfill, save money in the long run and protect our environment for future generations.”
Plastic bags, despite products' claims, shouldn't be recycled curbside in FraminghamBlack Earth Compost offers four curbside collection options: weekly collection for $80.99; every month for six months for $14.99 per month; or every other week for $63.99 every six months or $11.99 per month.
After subscribing, residents will receive a voucher to bring to the Framingham Recycle Center to pick up their free bin, according to the announcement. Collection days will be assigned by Black Earth Compost. Each year, subscribers will also receive a voucher for one free bag of Black Earth Compost.
Framingham currently has more than 400 Black Earth Compost subscribers. Once participation reaches 900 households, the cost of service will decrease for all Framingham subscribers.
The project is funded in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
All inquiries about the composting pilot program should be directed to Black Earth Compost. To subscribe or create an account, visit blackearthcompost.com.
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Next summer, travelers heading to Boston Logan International Airport from MetroWest will be able to skip those long airport security lines, thanks to the installation of a temporary "remote terminal" at the Logan Express station in Framingham.The Massachusetts Port Authority, which operates Logan Airport, plans to run a pilot program, from June to August 2026, that would allow travelers to go through security in Framingham before taking a bus to the airport, the agency told the Daily News.The remote terminal would be ...
Next summer, travelers heading to Boston Logan International Airport from MetroWest will be able to skip those long airport security lines, thanks to the installation of a temporary "remote terminal" at the Logan Express station in Framingham.
The Massachusetts Port Authority, which operates Logan Airport, plans to run a pilot program, from June to August 2026, that would allow travelers to go through security in Framingham before taking a bus to the airport, the agency told the Daily News.
The remote terminal would be inside a temporary building that will be placed in a parking lot at 19 Flutie Pass, officials said. The Framingham Planning Board on Thursday, Sept. 18, unanimously approved the structure, which will primarily be built off-site.
The temporary building will be removed at the conclusion of the pilot program, Amy Korte, president of Arrowstreet, a Boston architecture and design firm, said during the Sept. 18 Planning Board meeting.
MassPort plans plans to add 1,000 parking spaces to Logan Express garagePlay the USA TODAY Quick Cross now."This lot was picked because of its smaller size, making it well suited for the three-month pilot program," said Liz Yusem, project manager at MassPort, during the meeting. According to Korte, it's not yet known where a permanent location would be built once the pilot program is complete.
"It truly will be an exciting program for the City of Framingham to participate in," Yusem said. "There's a lot of stakeholder engagement at many levels within MassPort and everybody is very excited to try to make this happen."
When travelers enter the Framingham remote terminal next summer, they will find a small lounge, ticket counters and baggage check before proceeding to the TSA checkpoint. Their luggage will be screened, and they will go through security just as they would at the airport. Afterward, passengers will wait in a post-security lounge until their bus arrives.
Before passengers board, buses will undergo security sweeps, then enter the sally port area, Korte said during the meeting. Once the bus arrives at Logan, passengers will be dropped off at one of two airside locations in Terminals A and C, MassPort told the Daily News.
Because it's a pilot program, passengers must buy tickets specifically for this service so as to limit the number of people testing the remote terminal. Riders will be surveyed after using the service and be asked to share feedback on how the program could be improved before becoming permanent.
"People will know that they will have this as their service package when they buy a ticket for the Logan Express," Korte said. "That is the current thinking, (although) that may change."
District 7 City Councillor Leora Mallach thinks the remote terminal will make traveling to and from Logan significantly easier. She told the Daily News there are early discussions about developing the surrounding area to offer more amenities to benefit travelers using the Logan Express.
"There is a hope for more commercial space, hopefully some residences, adding some green space and community space to the area," Mallach said. "It will be interesting to see whether it (the remote terminal) increases usage."
Mallach pointed to the ongoing Logan Express expansion to add 1,000 parking spaces to the garage as evidence of its strong demand, and said the remote terminal will build on that.
Sarkis Sarkisian, Framingham's director of planning and development, said he hopes the program will continue to increase use of Logan Express.
"I think this is going to be successful," he said during the Planning Board meeting. "I think you can see there is already 20% increase with the Logan Express."
"As a regular user of Logan Express, I think this is a great idea," added Planning Board member Joseph Norton.
FRAMINGHAM — A new Catholic, co-educational high school is set to open in September, seven years after the closure of Framingham's last co-ed Catholic high school, Marian High School.Chesterton Academy of the Immaculata is opening its doors this fall. The school will focus on a classical education. The school's board of directors chair, Nathalie Calvo, said families in MetroWest wanted an option for their children to continue a co-educational Catholic education."Their kids were in Catholic school for elementary and m...
FRAMINGHAM — A new Catholic, co-educational high school is set to open in September, seven years after the closure of Framingham's last co-ed Catholic high school, Marian High School.
Chesterton Academy of the Immaculata is opening its doors this fall. The school will focus on a classical education. The school's board of directors chair, Nathalie Calvo, said families in MetroWest wanted an option for their children to continue a co-educational Catholic education.
"Their kids were in Catholic school for elementary and middle school, and they really wanted to continue that," Calvo, who also sits on the board of St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick, told the Daily News during an interview at the school's Clinton Street campus. "When they came upon the Chesterton network, it was really answered prayers."
While MetroWest has a few co-educational elementary and middle schools, Framingham's Marian High School closed at the end of the 2018 school year. The closest co-educational Catholic high school to Framingham is Arlington Catholic High School. Others are affiliated with other churches, such as St. Mark's School in Southborough, which is Episcopal, or are gender-exclusive, such as St. Sebastian in Needham.
The school is set to open in the former St. Stephen's School space at 25 Clinton St., currently home to the Boys & Girls Club. The school is not affiliated with St. Stephen Parish, however.
Chesterton Schools Network operates 70 branded schools. The closest one to Framingham is in Warwick, Rhode Island. The schools are named after G.K. Chesterton, a Christian author and philosopher.
"They have requirements about the way we use the branding, the curriculum and we have independence and we have our own boards, we do our fundraising," Calvo said. "It's not a corporate model, it's very much independent schools."
In an email statement from Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Boston, Elaine McLaughlin wrote: "We welcome Chesterton Academy of the Immaculata as an option for students and families seeking a Catholic education in the Commonwealth. The school’s three pillars, focused on intellect, character and spirituality, are consistent with the foundational strength of a Catholic school education."
She continued: "I will keep the school in my prayers as they begin their inaugural school year on September 2nd. God bless the students, families, and the entire Chesterton Academy of the Immaculata community as they begin the exciting journey in Catholic education.”
What sets Chesterton Academy apart is its classical education, according to Headmaster Ed Caughlan. He described it as educating the whole student, drawing on a long tradition called "paideia," or a Greek system of education.
Freshman year, students take ancient history and Virgil and Homer while studying astronomy and Euclidean geometry, among other subjects. Students also learn ballroom dancing, "which not only helps them with the dancing steps, but also just the interaction between the boys and the girls builds their confidence, their etiquette. I think this is what I spoke to ... as far as classical education, building the human person," Caughlin said.
Caughlan, originally from Connecticut, previously taught at schools in Virginia and served as headmaster for a Chesterton Academy in Utah.
Tuition for the school is $10,500, "which is a third of the cost if you take the average of the private schools," Calvo said. "A big tenet of the network schools is to be affordable and they're connected actually with the pro-life culture, cultura vitae (culture of life) motto of the schools, which is open to these families that have a lot of kids that just couldn't afford these expensive schools."
Chesterton Academy's first school day is Tuesday, Sept. 2. The school is open for tours, and Caughlan said it's not too late to enroll.
Nearly two years after the Framingham Board of Licensing Commissioners denied for a second time BJ's Wholesale Club's application to sell alcohol, the state's Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) is urging the panel to change its mind.But to this point, the local board is resisting.The ABCC recently issued a ruling that the licensing board's October 2023 decision to not allow BJ's to sell alcohol in Framingham was "abitrary and capricious." The store, at 26 Whittier St., has been seeking permission to sell li...
Nearly two years after the Framingham Board of Licensing Commissioners denied for a second time BJ's Wholesale Club's application to sell alcohol, the state's Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) is urging the panel to change its mind.
But to this point, the local board is resisting.
The ABCC recently issued a ruling that the licensing board's October 2023 decision to not allow BJ's to sell alcohol in Framingham was "abitrary and capricious." The store, at 26 Whittier St., has been seeking permission to sell liquor for five years — it made a previous bid that was denied in 2020, a decision the ABCC upheld two years later.
In its most recent bid, BJ's, a Marlborough-based membership warehouse chain, applied to have another city liquor license transferred to it in September 2023. BJ's sells alcohol at other Massachusetts locations, including in Franklin and Northborough.
But the city's license commissioners, which oversee liquor licenses in Framingham, denied the application during a public hearing in October 2023. BJ's appealed the decision, and the ABCC ruled in the warehouse club's favor on Aug. 6.
"In issuing its decision, Framingham made determinations which the Commission finds are not supported by the record of the proceeding before the Local Board and are therefore arbitrary and capricious," the ABCC wrote in its decision. "The decision to deny also cites factors which the Local Board improperly considered."
The ABCC stated that the Framingham licensing board claimed that if a liquor transfer was approved, BJ's would eliminate small business competition in the area — something that is not an appropriate consideration, according to the state commission.
The state panel also said that the Framingham licensing board's concerns about the sale of the alcoholic beverage license itself, as well as concerns that BJ's would not offer variety in its alcohol offerings, were arbitrary.
With that, the case is back before the city licensing board, with the recommendation that the board grant BJ's the liquor license. But during their Aug. 11 meeting, board members weren't ready to proceed.
"I'm personally not happy with that decision, but that is what the decision is," Chair Stuart Pologe said. "I'm frankly a little bit disappointed with the ABCC telling us how to vote, because why are we voting?"
Commissioner Shannon McCullough asked whether it was possible to have an executive session with the city's solicitor, finding the case law irrelevant.
It's unclear when any reconsideration will occur.
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