Framingham Forever

Radio Worcester’s Talk of the Commonwealth · Sep 23, 2026 · 16m

Author Tom Hine, a Framingham native, discusses his book Framingham Forever, a memoir rooted in the journals of his childhood friend Mark Kwiatkowski, who passed away unexpectedly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The two had planned to collaborate on the project after Mark shared journals he had kept throughout their high school years, documenting everyday moments such as school life, crushes, parties, local hangouts, and trips around New England.he book is intended to resonate with anyone who has a cherished childhood friendship, particularly those who grew up in New England during that era…