Framingham, Massachusetts

198 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 CSX has a simple mission – to contribute to American prosperity by supporting the nation’s economy and building stronger communities. But we know we can’t do it alone. That’s why we’re proud to partner with local officials, first responders, and community organizations to spread the word about rail safety. Through initiatives like Decide Safe , CSX is helping stress the importance of using caution around railroad tracks and trains. All with the goal of preventing the thousands of avoidable incidents that happen across the United States each year. At CSX, safety is a priority focus of everything we do. We use advanced technology to automatically detect and report potential problems with our equipment before they become hazards. Through regular inspections, maintenance, and policies on everything from horns to idling, we’re working hard every day to promote safety and support quality of life in every community we serve. This commitment extends far beyond our network. To be better stewards for the environment, we invest in technology that improves our fuel efficiency and helps drive more traffic off the highway and onto rail – for better sustainability and a brighter future for all. For more information, visit: CSX.com Helping Keep Communities Strong FRAMINGHAM, MA “One of the many things we are very proud of is that it is convenient to get anywhere from the city,” said Framingham Mayor Charlie Sisitsky. Framingham is also far enough away from Boston to have many outdoor recreational facilities for all to enjoy. Bowditch Field is the main public athletic facility for the city. It is located on Union Avenue midway between Downtown and Framingham Center. The facility houses a large multi- purpose football stadium that includes permanent bleachers on both sides of the field. Other privately owned recreational facilities attract sports teams and tournaments from around New England. There are three public beaches alone in the city open to city residents at no charge. Meanwhile, Framingham is the home to a pair of higher education institutions including Framingham State University, the nation’s first public normal school with nearly 4,000 undergraduate students, and a campus for Massachusetts Bay Community College with about 4,400 students. Framingham State’s $12 million Athletic and Recreational Center features two full- length basketball courts, a volleyball court, and seating for one thousand spectators at home volleyball and basketball games. Downtown Framingham’s strong architectural character and commuter rail stop make it a natural hub of activity. In addition to being the city’s center of government, it boasts a variety of stores, two breweries, cafes, numerous events and activities, and a number of acclaimed performing arts venues. The downtown core is historically Framingham’s most ethnically diverse area with early waves of immigrants coming to work in factories along the railroad and more recent entrepreneurs revitalizing a downtown slowly decimated in the 70s and 80s by the dual trends of manufacturing decline and the rise of retail malls and commercial strips. Our simple mission at CSX is to contribute to American prosperity by supporting the nation’s economy, creating local jobs and strengthening the communities we serve. We deliver freight for local factories, farms and stores. We partner with community organizations and charitable causes. We promote rail safety in cooperation with local law enforcement and first responders. And we’re helping to protect the environment through fuel-efficient rail transportation. YourCommunity isOurCommitment . csx.com Learn about the many ways CSX strives to be a good neighbor in your community. CSXT-001479_Framingham_Ad8.5x11_RsG.indd 1 1/27/23 2:19 AM