Wachusett should work for you. About 45 minutes from Framingham area, and decent size for beginners.
http://www.wachusett.com/
good point by 27, no good snow unless you go north.
You can get to Mt Snow, Stratton, or Okemo in under 2.5 hours...Killington in about 3...
http://www.skivermont.com/alpine/destination.php