Latest Posts – Framingham District 2

Former State Rep & Selectman John Stasik Passed Away

Saxonville

The long-time Saxonville resident was a co-founder of Friends of Saxonville, and also advocated for environmental issues, safe bicycling, and public transit.

Saxonville Spring Community Mixer March 27

Events

Saxonville

Friends of Saxonville is co-hosting the event from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Ash & Rose in Saxonville Mills

Wayland SpringFest April 12

Events

Holidays

Events outside Stop & Shop include face painting, food trucks, a DJ, and photos with the Easter Bunny

Tuesday: ‘What do we want for Saxonville?’ community meeting

Brandon Ward

Events

Planning & Development

Saxonville

First in a year-long series to be hosted by District 2 Councilor Ward and Friends of Saxonville

McGrath Square Intersection Design ‘Essentially Done’; Getchell Trail Improvements Underway

Government & Politics

Saxonville

Traffic

DPW expects to seek funding for the intersection project, the Public Works director told a Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee meeting Thursday. And, work on the Getchell Trail’s north and south sections may be finished this summer, Ron Chick reported.

Sharon Machlis Gartenberg

City Tree Pruning Starts Locally March 10

Government & Politics

Portions of Framingham District 2 including Pinefield are in the first area for tree care

Community Stargazing Thursday at Framingham State

Events

Drop by any time between 6:15 and 7:45 pm

Sharon Machlis Gartenberg

Middlesex County Population Densities

MBTA Communities Law

A data-backed look at which communities arguably are and aren’t already ‘doing their share’ near commuter rail to help ease the state’s housing crisis

New Chair Stretch and Relax Classes at McAuliffe Library

Events

McAuliffe Library

The Thursday morning sessions will be run twice a month by certified professional trainer Sophia Mellen of Sage Wellness

Sharon Machlis Gartenberg

Get Ready to Garden! McAuliffe Library Events

Events

McAuliffe Library

Seed swap party March 1 and a program later next month on how to start your seeds indoors

Sharon Machlis Gartenberg

Valentine’s Day at ProjectB Gallery and The Mill Contemporary Art

Events

Saxonville

There will be a special show as well as open studios this month from 6 to 8 pm

ProjectB Gallery

Local government + generative AI

Government & Politics

Tech

I’m working on an experimental project to create a ChatGPT-like interface that answers questions about Framingham government meeting minutes

State of the City 2025

Government & Politics

Mayor

Mayor Sisitsky called the state of the city ‘strong’ tonight in his annual address tonight at Nevins Hall. I worked with Claude.ai to do a quick writeup.

Claude.ai and Sharon Machlis

Framingham Repair Cafe on Sunday, Feb. 9

Events

Free repairs from 2 to 5 pm at Scott Hall, 24 Vernon St.

Edgell Road/Central St Traffic Light May Switch On Friday

Traffic

Weather permitting, the target activation date is now Friday, Jan. 17

Sharon Machlis Gartenberg

Lecture: AI is My Partner in Creativity

Events

Part of the Lifelong Learning series, January 9, 7 pm on Zoom

District 2 MBTA Communities Act Meeting Jan 7

Brandon Ward

MBTA Communities Law

Nobscot

Planning & Development

Saxonville

The meeting starts at 6:30 pm and is co-hosted by Friends of Saxonville and District 2 City Councilor Brandon Ward. Mayor Sisitsky is also having a District 1 meeting on Dec. 30

Sharon Machlis Gartenberg

Kick off New Year’s Eve on the Cochituate Rail Trail

Events

Holidays

Trails

The second annual celebration runs from 4:30 to 7:30 pm in Framingham and features fire pits, treats, and more. Natick will also have activities along its portion of the trail.

Skate with Santa Tuesday; Menorah Lighting Wednesday

Events

Holidays

Holiday events this week in Framingham

Local Winter Solstice Events Saturday

Events

Holidays

McAuliffe Library

Open Spirit and McAuliffe Library have events planned

Sharon Machlis Gartenberg

Open Studios and Holiday Bazaar 12/13 and 12/14

Events

Holidays

Saxonville

The event at Saxonville Mills is Fri 6 to 9 pm and Sat 11 to 4.

Holiday Marketplace Sat. Dec. 7 at Framingham High School

Events

Holidays

Plus: Sudbury Holiday Village, and WinterFest 12/8 at First Parish Church

Sharon Machlis Gartenberg

J&Co Unveils Nobscot Plan for Townhouses, Apartments & Condos

MBTA Communities Law

Nobscot

Planning & Development

The proposal also includes senior living and a pledge for neighborhood meetings before any submissions to the Framingham Planning Board.

Sharon Machlis Gartenberg

MBTA Communities Law Zoning on City Council Agenda Monday

City Council

Government & Politics

MBTA Communities Law

Nobscot

Planning & Development

Saxonville

Traffic

Along with a continued public hearing, the Council may vote on new parcels and plans.

Sharon Machlis Gartenberg

Framingham Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Sunday in Saxonville

Events

Holidays

Saxonville

This annual event will be hosted at Edwards Church for 2024 and feature readings from multiple religious traditions

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