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Cafe Coming to Wayland Greek Revival/Federal Building

Wayland

The Town House Cafe & Bistro expects to revitalize the 2-story landmark

Jan 16, 2026
Sharon Machlis
Promo image for the new Recipe Readers Cookbook Club

New Recipe Cookbook Group at McAuliffe Library

Events
McAuliffe Library

The monthly group will involve cooking as well as reading

Jan 14, 2026
Map of the McGrath Square area from OpenStreetMap

Community Q&A Thursday on Demolition of 1639 Concord Street

Saxonville
Traffic

The session will be hosted by the owner of Saxonville Mills, who purchased the property. Ultimate plans call for the city to acquire that parcel as part of the McGrath Square renovation project. There will also be a city-sponsored public meeting on this sometime in the future.

Jan 9, 2026
Sharon Machlis
Screen shot of District 2 Framingham events chatbot

How to Find Interesting Events in Framingham

Events

Want to do more fun things this year? Here are links to Framingham events listings and activities you may not know about

Jan 8, 2026
Sharon Machlis
Map of Framingham districts with Districts 2 and 3 highlighted

Newsletter Next Door in District 3

City Council
Nobscot

Newly elected D3 City Councilor Mary Kate Feeney is launching a monthly update

Jan 6, 2026
Sharon Machlis

Map with 3 arrows pointing to areas of road work

Traffic Disruptions on Linda Ave, Central Street

Traffic

Eversource will be working on several gas-related infrastructure projects

Jan 5, 2026
Sharon Machlis
District and precinct map of Framingham

George King Elected City Council Chair

City Council
Government & Politics

In a somewhat confusing series of events, King - who initially declined to be nominated for chair - was selected by fellow councilors. Also today: District City Councilors, School Committee members, the mayor, and other officials were inaugurated

Jan 1, 2026
Sharon Machlis
Sign: New Year's Eve Celebration on the Cochituate Rail Trail in Framingham. All are welcome! December 31 from 4:30 to 7:30. Plus QR code to scan for more info and the Friends of Framingham Trails logo. Photo by Leora Mallach

Live Updates: New Year’s Eve on the Cochituate Rail Trail

Events
Holidays
Saxonville

Info and a few photos from today’s festivities welcoming in 2026

Dec 31, 2025
Sharon Machlis
Ring in 2026 on the CRT!

New Year’s Eve on the Cochituate Rail Trail Tomorrow, 12/31 4:30 to 7:30 pm!

Events
Holidays
Trails

Update from Friends of Framingham Trails

Dec 30, 2025
Friends of Framingham Trails

Noon Years Eve Celebration Wednesday December 31 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Three More Early New Year’s Celebrations

Events
Holidays

Want to get an even earlier start welcoming in 2026? Here are some festivities happening before the sun goes down

Dec 26, 2025
Sharon Machlis
Map of the Framingham New Year's Eve celebration along the Cochituate Rail Trail

New Year’s Eve Along the Cochituate Rail Trail: All you need to know

Events
Holidays

The biggest New Year’s Eve celebration in Framingham is happening partly in District 2! And it will be one long party as Natick’s festivities starts just over the Rte. 30 pedestrian bridge this year.

Dec 26, 2025
Sharon Machlis

Sign: Welcome to Carol Getchell Nature Trail, Framingham Conservation Land. With bare trees and a little bit of river visible behind

Renovated Getchell Trail North Section Now Open!

Recreation
Trails

A look at the renovated portions of the trail now that the fence and ‘closed’ signs are gone

Dec 21, 2025
Sharon Machlis
Road Closed with Public Works logo

Portions of Water Street, Salem End Road, Other Roads Closed Due to Storm

Emergencies
Traffic

Trees and power lines are down around the city

Dec 19, 2025
Sharon Machlis
 

Events Highlights This Week Through Sunday, Dec. 21

Events
Holidays

Celebrations, movies, music, and more

Dec 17, 2025
Sharon Machlis
Text says Water Main Break along with the Public Works logo

Water Main Break on Elm Street Affecting Traffic This Morning

Saxonville

Expect delays as traffic will be in a one-lane, alternating pattern

Dec 14, 2025
Sharon Machlis
Image promoting Framingham Rotary Craft Fair on Dec. 13 9-3 at Keefe Tech

Fun Events Through Sunday, Dec. 14

Events
Holidays

Holiday and other happenings in and close to the neighborhood

Dec 8, 2025
Sharon Machlis
 

Falling Tree Injures Driver on Elm Street

Emergencies
Traffic

Framingham firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free the driver, who was transported to hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries, according to Boston TV

Dec 5, 2025
Sharon Machlis
3 cute stuffed plushies on a chair, including a snowman

Happenings for the Week of Dec. 1 In (and not too far from) the Neighborhood

Events
Holidays

Upcoming fun events this week in Framingham and nearby. Update: Friday block party cancelled due to cold.

Nov 30, 2025
Sharon Machlis
Framingham Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Gratitude Together Sunday, November 23, 2025 5:00 pm St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 3 Maple Street Framingham, MA 01702 All Proceeds will go to Pearl Street Cafe & Food Pantry There will also be a Special Message for Kids as well as a Fun Craft. Please Join Us!

This Weekend: Wayland Farmers Market, Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, MetroWest Symphony

Events
Holidays

Pre-Thanksgiving happenings in and near the neighborhood

Nov 21, 2025
Sharon Machlis
Screenshot of the top of the Facebook feed aggregation for District 2 City Councilor Brandon Ward, showing two posts by the page Brandon Ward for Framingham City Council. Top post: 'Here are my quick updates from last night's City Council meeting! You can view the full meeting agenda and background materials here: https://framinghamma.granicus.com/DocumentViewer.php?file=framinghamma_9bcc84373e823bd4283675ad9cb0be71.pdf&view=1 The Specialized Opt-In Building code was discussed once again at length. For those who are unfamiliar, . . . ' Second post (posted 6d ago): 'Who doesn't love a good mascot! Foster and I had fun last Friday joining the very large contingent of local electeds and residents welcoming L.L.Bean to Route 9 and the golden triangle. Thank you for choosing Framingham!'

District 2 News on Facebook: What if you’re not on FB?

Brandon Ward
Government & Politics
Saxonville

You can now see info from the Facebook Feeds of District 2 City Councilor Brandon Ward and Friends of Saxonville on District2Framingham.com

Nov 20, 2025
Sharon Machlis
Promotional image for a public art event titled 'Art on the Cochituate Rail Trail.' The background shows a paved trail surrounded by trees. Text on the image reads: ART ON THE COCHITUATE RAIL TRAIL Theme: Moving — artists are invited to design outdoor-ready works that inspire us all to keep moving, exploring, and connecting. A creative collaboration between the Framingham Cultural Council and Friends of the Framingham Trails. We're partnering to bring a public outdoor art exhibit that celebrates creativity, movement, and community! [alt text by ChatGPT]

Outdoor Art Exhibit Coming to Cochituate Rail Trail Next Year

Recreation
Trails

The Art on the Trails exhibit is planned for May 1 to Sept. 1, 2026. Artists have until the end of this year to submit works for inclusion.

Nov 15, 2025
Sharon Machlis
Stylized illustration of a diverse group of people standing together in a casual, relaxed pose. The figures are depicted with simplified, faceless features and are filled with solid, overlapping colors that give a layered, artistic effect. (Alt text by ChatGPT)

Free Social Services Referrals Available from the Library

Library

The social work intern can help find resources for a variety of issues including mental health, food insecurity, and housing needs

Nov 12, 2025
Sharon Machlis

Map with numbers showing number of reported accidents at various areas of north Framingham

McGrath Square Update: Project is now in Mayor’s FY 2027 Budget

Brandon Ward
City Council
Government & Politics
Mayor
Saxonville
Traffic

Plus lots more details!

Nov 11, 2025
Sharon Machlis

Framingham Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Gratitude Together Sunday, November 23, 2025 5:00 pm St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 3 Maple Street Framingham, MA 01702 The image has a decorative background with autumn-colored flowers and leaves framing the corners.

This Year’s Interfaith Thanksgiving Service to be Held on Nov. 23

Events
Holidays

The annual Framingham Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be at St. Andrew’s Church on Maple Street

Nov 10, 2025
Sharon Machlis

VETERANS DAY 11 NOVEMBER 2025 FRAMINGHAM VETERANS MEMORIALS (Tours are made each year on Veterans Day to Framingham historic Veterans Memorials to honor the service of deceased Military Veterans. These visits are organized by Patriotic Veterans and their supporters. Remembrances, prayers, honor guard rifle salute and patriotic music will occur at each location. Please join us to honor our Veterans.) Schedule: 7:45 — Assemble at rear of Memorial Building 8:00 — Leave Memorial Building 8:15 — Service at LTJG Cliffor S. Carter Memorial (USS Bunker Hill WWII), Cor Dudley and Mount Wayte Avenue 8:40 — Service at CPL Daniel P. Zinck Memorial (Pohong South Korea 1984), at Franklin Street at Maple Street 9:00 — Service at Buckminster Square (Revolutionary War) 9:20 — Service at Memorial Library - Historical Center at Center Common (Civil War) 9:45 — Service at Cpl. James J. McGrath Square Saxonville (WWI) 10:00 — Refreshments Rousseau Garage - 1 School Street 10:30 — Service Sgt. Malen W. Barker Memorial (Korean) - 1 School Street 10:50 — Service at Sgt. Stanley Yurewicz Square (Vietnam), Cor Hartford and Grant Streets 11:11 — Service at Veterans Park - Concord Street (All Wars) — Will include an expanded Veterans Day Program NOTE: DUE TO THE CURRENT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, THE ARMY BAND CONCERT PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED TO BE HELD ON VETERAN’S DAY AT NEVINS HALL HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Veterans Day Memorials Visits to Stop in Saxonville

Events
Holidays

The annual group visits to the city’s historic veteran-related sites will include Sgt. Malen W. Barker Memorial at 1 School Street and Cpl. James J. McGrath Square.

Nov 9, 2025
Sharon Machlis
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