Latest Posts – Framingham District 2

CANDIDATE FORUMS, CITY COUNCIL & SCHOOL COMMITTEE, Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Edwards Church, Framingham

City Council and School Committee Candidate Forums Thursday in Saxonville

Elections

Events

Access Framingham is hosting the event at Edwards Church

Oct 4, 2025

Sharon Machlis

Framingham Day Festival Saturday; Repair Cafe Sunday

Events

Framingham FEST, sponsored by the city’s 325th celebration committee, is from 11 am to 3 pm at Framingham Centre Common.

Oct 1, 2025

Sharon Machlis

Library Card Day, Sept. 27, 2-4pm, McAuliffe Branch, All Ages

‘Library Card Day’ at McAuliffe Library Sept. 27

McAuliffe Library

Get a new card or just find out what your existing library card offers you

Sep 27, 2025

Good Neighbor Day Celebrations and Mayoral Debate This Weekend

Elections

Events

The 2nd annual ‘Find Your People’ fair is tomorrow; mayoral debate is Sunday. Both are downtown. Plus good neighbor events nearby in Wayland & Sudbury.

Sep 26, 2025

Sharon Machlis

Portion of Edgell Road to be Closed Sept 25 & 26 7am-5pm

Traffic

UPDATE: Sept 26 & 29

Sep 22, 2025

Promotional poster with info about the fair

MetroWest Humane Society Craft Fair Sept. 20

Events

The 18th annual fair is 10 am to 4 pm Saturday on the Framingham Centre Common

Sep 19, 2025

Lorena Tovar, David Gordon Advance in School Committee Preliminary Election

Elections

In a low-turnout election, Tovar finished first and incumbent Gordon was second.

Sep 16, 2025

Sharon Machlis

District 2 Preliminary Election Tomorrow, Tuesday Sept. 16

Elections

Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. New: Links to candidate video statements

Sep 15, 2025

Sharon Machlis

5K Fun (Downtown)

Events

Recreation

Weekly 5K ‘parkruns’ are launching this Saturday. Plus, Jack’s Abby 5K for United Way on Sept. 20.

Sep 9, 2025

Sharon Machlis

Photo of the ballot drop box slot saying push and info that this is for District 2 preliminary ballots in precincts 25, 26, and 27 only

Tomorrow Tuesday 9/9 is Last Day to Request Preliminary Election Vote-by-Mail Ballot

Elections

You can request a mail-in ballot for the November local election at the same time.

Sep 8, 2025

Sharon Machlis

Bakery Fest Sunday 9/7 at Framingham High School

Events

The event from 11 am to 4 pm is free to attend

Sep 6, 2025

Sharon Machlis

Happening Tomorrow: Farmers Market, ‘Forever Chemicals’ Lecture

Events

Weekly farmers markets continue through Oct. 9; Lifelong Learning Lectures resume

Sep 3, 2025

Sharon Machlis

image of part of a sample ballot for the District 2 preliminary election

Q&A with District 2 School Committee Challengers Lorena Tovar and Luther Evans

Elections

Read how candidates Lorena Tovar and Luther Evans responded to the District2Framingham.com Preliminary Election questionnaire

Sep 1, 2025

Sharon Machlis

Horizontal bar chart showing hours for several schools

Framingham Public Schools - and School Traffic - Start Tomorrow

Traffic

Here’s a list of school hours in and near the neighborhood.

Aug 26, 2025

Sharon Machlis

Free ‘Discover Saxonville’ Walking Tours Sept. 13

Events

Saxonville

Friends of Saxonville will lead two 90-minute walking tours in the village. Registration required.

Aug 25, 2025

Sharon Machlis

GARDEN SERIES: COMMON GARDEN PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS, August 15 | MCAULIFFE BRANCH | 3:00PM

Troubleshoot Your Garden

Events

McAuliffe Library

Tips on solving common gardening problems at McAuliffe Library

Aug 9, 2025

Sharon Machlis

Pile of baked goods on a plate, image created by Google Imagen generative AI

Bakery Fest of Framingham Planned for Sept. 7

Eateries

Events

More than 30 local bakeries and food trucks are expected at the event, scheduled for 11 am to 4 pm at Framingham High School

Aug 4, 2025

Sharon Machlis

Paving Detours on Brook Street and Edgebrook Road Thurs & Fri

Traffic

Work is scheduled between 7 am and 5 pm, weather permitting

Jul 30, 2025

Mike Fritz Quartet plays at last night's jazz concert outside the McAuliffe Library

3 August Jazz Concerts at McAuliffe Branch Library this Summer

Concerts

Events

McAuliffe Library

Nobscot

The Thursday night outdoor performances start at 7 pm

Jul 25, 2025

Sharon Machlis

2025 Election Calendar: City Preliminary (if necessary) – Election Date: September 16, 2025, Polling Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Registration Deadline: September 6, 2025. City Election – Election Date: November 4, 2025, Polling Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Registration Deadline: October 25, 2025.

District 2 Poised to Have Sole Sept. Preliminary Election

Elections

Government & Politics

School Committee

We’re also the only district with contested election for both City Council and School Committee.

Jul 20, 2025

Sharon Machlis

First 2025 Friday Concert on the Common This Week

Concerts

Events

Classic rock and modern acoustic from 6 to 8 pm

Jul 17, 2025

Info Nuggets from the Nobscot Craft Beer Bar Hearing

Eateries

Government & Politics

Nobscot

Items of interest from last night’s Board of License Commissioners public hearing for the Brass Tap’s alcohol, common victualer, and entertainment license requests

Jul 8, 2025

Sharon Machlis