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  <title>This Weekend: Bridges &amp; Blooms at Village Hall</title>
  <dc:creator>Sharon Machlis</dc:creator>
  <link>http://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2026-04-10-this-weekend-bridges-blooms-at-village-hall/</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ Get a taste of Spring at this ‘celebration of art, science, and nature’ by Framingham High School students with the Framingham Garden Club ]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Brass Tap in Nobscot ‘Soft Opens’ Today</title>
  <dc:creator>Sharon Machlis</dc:creator>
  <link>http://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2026-03-30-brass-tap-in-nobscot-soft-opens-today/</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ The new pub on Water Street near Edgell Road will have its first day 3 to 10:30 pm. ]]></description>
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  <category>Eateries</category>
  <category>Nobscot</category>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Water Main Work on Purchase and Johnson Streets Starts Tomorrow</title>
  <dc:creator>Sharon Machlis</dc:creator>
  <link>http://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2026-03-29-water-main-work-on-purchase-and-johnson-streets-starts-tomorrow/</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ Work is expected to last 8 to 10 weeks ]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>No Kings Rallies Planned Saturday in Framingham and Across Mass., US</title>
  <dc:creator>Sharon Machlis</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Other events slated for Sudbury, Wayland, Natick, Ashland, Marlborough, Boston, and many other MA communities ]]></description>
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  <category>Government &amp; Politics</category>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Community Preservation Committee Backs More than $1.4M for Neighborhood-Area Projects</title>
  <dc:creator>Sharon Machlis</dc:creator>
  <link>http://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2026-03-25-community-preservation-committee-backs-more-than-1-4m-for-neighborhood-area-projects/</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ Getchell Trail, Walsh-Dunning softball field and Simpson Park design among those winning CPC approval ]]></description>
  <category>Government &amp; Politics</category>
  <category>Recreation</category>
  <category>Trails</category>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Community Preservation Public Hearing Tonight</title>
  <dc:creator>Sharon Machlis</dc:creator>
  <link>http://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2026-03-23-community-preservation-public-hearing-tonight/</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ Projects under consideration include the Carol Getchell trail middle section and Eastleigh Farm ]]></description>
  <category>Government &amp; Politics</category>
  <category>Recreation</category>
  <category>Trails</category>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Central Street Water &amp; Sewer Project to Affect Traffic On &amp; Off Through Fall 2027</title>
  <dc:creator>Sharon Machlis</dc:creator>
  <link>http://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2026-03-20-central-street-water-sewer-project-to-affect-traffic-on-off-through-fall-2027/</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ Alternating traffic patterns are the goal when work is in progress, but some closures and detours are possible, residents were told at a DPW community meeting last night ]]></description>
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  <category>Public Works</category>
  <category>Traffic</category>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Central Street Project Community Meeting March 19</title>
  <dc:creator>Sharon Machlis</dc:creator>
  <link>http://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2026-03-11-central-street-project-community-meeting-march-19/</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ The Public Works project will replace water and sewer pipes starting this spring through fall 2027 ]]></description>
  <category>Government &amp; Politics</category>
  <category>Public Works</category>
  <category>Traffic</category>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>2 Art Exhibit Opening Receptions This Month</title>
  <dc:creator>Sharon Machlis</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Project B at Saxonville Mills on March 13; Framingham 325th anniversary juried photo show on March 18 ]]></description>
  <category>Arts</category>
  <category>Events</category>
  <category>Saxonville</category>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>District 2 School Committee Rep Lorena Tovar to Hold Virtual Office Hours Tomorrow</title>
  <dc:creator>Sharon Machlis</dc:creator>
  <link>http://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2026-03-02-district-2-school-committee-rep-lorena-tovar-holding-virtual-office-hours-tomorrow/</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ All are welcome at this March 2 Zoom session to discuss the 2027 school budget ]]></description>
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  <category>Lorena Tovar</category>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Friends of Saxonville Community Mixer March 12</title>
  <dc:creator>Friends of Saxonville</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[ The free event will be 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Central Rock Gym ]]></description>
  <category>Events</category>
  <category>Saxonville</category>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Repair Cafe March 1</title>
  <link>http://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2026-02-21-repair-cafe-march-1/</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ Volunteers can help fix various items such as clothing, small appliances, and computers. ]]></description>
  <category>Events</category>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Iftar Dinner to Celebrate Multi-faith Friendship Monday</title>
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  <link>http://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2026-02-18-iftar-dinner-to-celebrate-multi-faith-friendship-monday/</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ The event is hosted by Open Spirit Center and the Ahlulbayt School For Knowledge ]]></description>
  <category>Events</category>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>400+ Housing Units Proposed for Edmands/Edgell Road Parcel</title>
  <dc:creator>Sharon Machlis</dc:creator>
  <link>http://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2026-02-16-400-housing-units-proposed-for-edmands-edgell-road-parcel/</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ A rezoning request is on the City Council Planning & Zoning Subcommittee agenda Wednesday. ]]></description>
  <category>Government &amp; Politics</category>
  <category>Nobscot</category>
  <category>Planning &amp; Development</category>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Councilor Brandon Ward Hosts Office Hours Feb. 27</title>
  <link>http://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2026-02-12-city-councilor-brandon-ward-hosts-office-hours-feb-27/</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ District 2 Councilor Ward will hold a ‘convo and coffee’ session at Saxonville Mills Cafe ]]></description>
  <category>Brandon Ward</category>
  <category>City Council</category>
  <category>Government &amp; Politics</category>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>First Look: Wonder Food-Hall-Like Delivery and Take-Out Service Opens in Framingham</title>
  <dc:creator>Sharon Machlis</dc:creator>
  <link>http://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2026-02-10-wonder-food-hall-like-delivery-and-take-out-service-opens-in-framingham/</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ The Rte 9 eatery features around 20 different restaurant menus including Mediterranean, steak, pizza, Thai, Chinese, barbecue, and more. ]]></description>
  <category>Eateries</category>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Events This Sunday: Knox Trail Commemoration, Plate Painting</title>
  <dc:creator>Sharon Machlis</dc:creator>
  <link>http://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2026-02-05-this-sunday-knox-trail-commemoration-plate-painting/</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ 250th anniversary commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revoluation; plate painting workshop at Saxonville Mills ]]></description>
  <category>Events</category>
  <guid>http://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2026-02-05-this-sunday-knox-trail-commemoration-plate-painting/</guid>
  <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Program on New Tax Laws Thursday at McAuliffe Library</title>
  <link>http://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2026-01-20-program-on-new-tax-laws-thursday-at-mcauliffe-library/</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ The AARP Foundation Tax Aide Program’s local coordinator will speak on recent federal tax law changes ]]></description>
  <category>McAuliffe Library</category>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Cafe Coming to Wayland Greek Revival/Federal Building</title>
  <dc:creator>Sharon Machlis</dc:creator>
  <link>http://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2026-01-16-cafe-coming-to-wayland-greek-revival-federal-building/</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ The Town House Cafe & Bistro expects to revitalize the 2-story landmark ]]></description>
  <category>Wayland</category>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>New Recipe Cookbook Group at McAuliffe Library</title>
  <link>http://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2026-01-14-new-recipe-cookbook-group-at-mcauliffe-library/</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ The monthly group will involve cooking as well as reading ]]></description>
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  <category>McAuliffe Library</category>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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