McCarthy Center

McCarthy Center is a flexible university event and conference venue in Framingham, Massachusetts, offering a range of spaces for meetings, presentations, receptions, training sessions and larger gatherings. Located on the Framingham State University campus, the centre provides event organisers with access to adaptable rooms, built-in presentation equipment and practical support from the university’s Office of Campus Events.

The Forum is the main large-capacity space, accommodating up to 200 guests in lecture-style seating and up to 120 guests for banquet arrangements. It can also be configured for U-shaped meetings, hollow-square discussions and conference layouts. A built-in stage, podium, projector and large screen support presentations, panel sessions, talks and awards-style programmes. The Alumni Room offers a smaller setting for up to 100 people in lecture format, with options for round tables and meeting configurations.

The venue team can assist with planning, room layouts, event set-up and breakdown, audio-visual requirements and on-site event support. Catering can be arranged through the university’s contracted catering provider, with buffet service possible in selected rooms. Additional campus spaces include smaller meeting rooms and social areas suitable for workshops, committee meetings, receptions and informal gatherings.

McCarthy Center is suitable for organisers seeking a practical conference venue close to Boston and the MetroWest area. Its combination of varied room sizes, technical facilities, catering arrangements and professional campus event support makes it a useful choice for corporate meetings, educational programmes, community events, conferences and private functions.