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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
Map of Elm, Edwards & Chestnut streets area from OpenStreetMap

Elm, Edwards & Chestnut Streets Traffic Updates

Saxonville
Traffic

Milling and paving work starts today, Monday July 7

Jul 7, 2025
Sharon Machlis
Map of Framingham with 4 markers: a green one at the Framingham Centre Common and blue ones at the new locations south of Rte 9

Friday Night Concerts Have Relocated (Some Weeks)

Concerts
Events

The free summer series that used to be at Framingham Centre Common is now split between the Common and South Side parks.

Jul 6, 2025
Sharon Machlis
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Nobscot Brass Tap ‘Craft Beer Bar’ Public Hearing Set

Eateries
Government & Politics
Nobscot

The Brass Tap at 770 Water St. is on the License Commission Agenda this Monday, July 7

Jul 2, 2025
Sharon Machlis
List showing the names of the 3 candidates running for School Committee in District 2 (Precincts 25, 26, 27)

Update: 3 Candidates Have Now Pulled Papers for District 2 School Committee

Elections
Government & Politics

Incumbent David Gordon requested papers today as well

Jun 30, 2025
Sharon Machlis
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District 2 School Committee Update: 2 Candidates Pull Papers

Elections
Government & Politics

2 challengers have signalled an intent to run

Jun 28, 2025
Sharon Machlis
David Eure & Alexei Tsiganov playing outside the McAuliffe Library in 2021

Outdoor Summer Jazz Concerts Return to McAuliffe Library for 2025

Concerts
Events
McAuliffe Library
Nobscot

The July schedule features David Eure & Alexei Tsiganov on July 10 and the Mike Fritz Quartet on July 24

Jun 25, 2025
Sharon Machlis
Graphic showing today's heat risk to be extreme on a scale of no risk to extreme. Source NOAA/NWS

Heat Update: Cooling Centers Open, Hanson’s Farm Stand Closed

Framingham has activated its 3 daytime cooling centers; Hanson’s closed its farm stand and U-Pick

Jun 24, 2025
Map of detours during Edgell Road water and sewer work. Source: City of Framingham Facebook post

Portion of Edgell Road to Close on Weekdays 7 am to 5 pm for 8 Weeks

Traffic

Detours will be in effect during water and sewer work

Jun 20, 2025
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Experimental Chatbot Answers Questions About Today’s Farmers Market

Events

The app also has a searchable table of vendors

Jun 19, 2025
Sharon Machlis
Framingham Farmers Market logo

Farmers Market Opens Tomorrow, Thursday June 19

Events

The Framingham Centre market on the common will be open from 3 to 7 pm. Some food trucks will be there beginning at noon.

Jun 18, 2025
District 2 Councilor (Prec. 25, 26, 27) Brandon F. Ward, Carol J. Spack

Challenger Pulls Papers for District 2 City Council

City Council
Elections
Government & Politics

Two candidates have now requested papers to run for City Council in District 2: Brandon Ward and Carol Spack

Jun 16, 2025
Sharon Machlis Gartenberg
Poster for the Patchwork art show

FSU Artists’ Show Opens Friday at The Mill Contemporary Art

Events
Saxonville

Six Framingham State University artists will showcase diverse works in an exhibition starting Friday, June 13. Opening reception is from 6 to 9 pm

Jun 12, 2025
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Community Water Chestnut Pull at Simpson Park June 14

Events

You can help remove invasive species from the Sudbury River. Canoes provided by Paddle Boston

Jun 11, 2025
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Friends of Saxonville Community Mixer Thursday

Events
Saxonville

5:30 to 7:30 pm at the new Wagon Creamery

Jun 10, 2025
Friends of Saxonville
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This Weekend In & Around the Neighborhood

Events

Hanson’s Farm Strawberry Festival Kickoff, Eastleigh Farm Story Hour & more

Jun 6, 2025
Sharon Machlis

MEMORIAL DAY 26 MAY 2024 CEMETERY VISITS Main text: As tradition holds a group of Patriotic Veterans and supporters will travel to Framingham’s Historic Cemeteries to honor Deceased Veterans at their resting place. Remembrances, prayers, honor guard rifle salute and patriotic music will occur at each location. Please join us to honor our Veterans. Schedule: 8:00 AM: Assemble at City Hall - Memorial Building 8:15 AM: St. Tarcisius Cemetery / Old South Cemetery – Winthrop Street 8:40 AM: Old Burial Ground – Main Street – Buckminster Sq. 9:00 AM: Edgell Grove Cemetery – Grove Street 9:20 AM: St. Stephens Cemetery – Fenwick Street 9:40 AM: St. George Cemetery – Cherry Street 10:00 AM: Edwards Cemetery – Edwards Street 10:20 AM: Rousseau Garage – School Street (Refreshments) Closing note in red text: A City sponsored program will take place at 11:00 am in the Memorial Building - Nevins Hall with the presentation of Liberty and Fidelity Awards to Veterans’ Families. At the bottom of the flyer is an image of military graves each marked with small American flags. The flyer has a patriotic border with red, white, and blue stripes and stars.

Memorial Day Activities in Saxonville

Events
Holidays

Events at Edwards Cemetery and Rousseau Garage are expected to start around 10 am

May 21, 2025
Sharon Machlis
Image of smiling older woman and man together, with 'May 28' in one corner

Free Senior Health & Wellness Day at MetroWest Y

Events

The community fair is 10 am to 1 pm on May 28 - and you don’t even have to be over 50.

May 20, 2025
Sharon Machlis
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Immigrant Rights & Resources Night Thursday

Events

This Framingham Human Relations Commission online-only event will feature presentations on legal rights, how to support immigrant communities, available community services, and student safety and mental health resources

May 19, 2025
Sharon Machlis
 

Neighborhood Escapes Walgreens, TD Bank Closings

Business

Both Walgreens and TD Bank are each closing a location in Framingham

May 16, 2025
Sharon Machlis
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Wagon Creamery in Saxonville is Open! 🍧

Business
Eateries
Saxonville

The sign isn’t ready yet, but you can find the new ice cream shop around the corner from Pizza Wagon in the Walgreens School Street Plaza

May 8, 2025
Sharon Machlis Gartenberg
Photo of Hanson's Farm in autumn, with sign over some pumpkins and barn in the background

Hanson’s Farm Opens for the Season This Weekend

Business
Nobscot

The farmstand will be open starting Saturday, May 10 selling plants, flowers, hanging baskets, and more

May 7, 2025
Screenshot of app with a chatbot answering a question about the history of Saxonville Mills in the Civil War. Links to source newsletter are at left.

Search and Query 25+ Years of Friends of Saxonville Newsletters

Saxonville

My new app has options for both conventional text searching and a chatbot that can answer questions like ‘When did the Brazilian Family Bakery open?’

May 1, 2025
Sharon Machlis

Jenna Porter is holding a plant as she speaks at McAuliffe Library

Container Gardening Secrets from Jenna at River’s Edge

McAuliffe Library
Recreation

Jenna Porter shared tips on growing tomatoes, flowers, and herbs last night during a presentation at McAuliffe Library.

Apr 25, 2025
Sharon Machlis
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Earth Day Festival Postponed; Science on State Street Still On

Events

The Framingham Earth Day Festival has been postponed until May 3 due to expected rain, but Framingham State University’s Science on State Street family festival is still on for tomorrow

Apr 25, 2025
Sharon Machlis
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