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News and events in and near District 2 #Framingham (Massachusetts), which includes north Framingham's Nobscot and Saxonville neighborhoods.
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THREE festivals this weekend!
- #Framingham FEST Saturday, Framingham Centre Common
- Apple Fest Family Day at the Wayside Inn, also Saturday.
- Jack's Abby Oktoberfest on Clinton Street, both Saturday & Sunday, with Sunday being a kid- and dog-friendly celebration
Framingham FEST This Saturday at Framingham Centre Common – Framingham District 2
Also this weekend: Oktoberfest at Jack’s Abby, Apple Fest at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury
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September 29, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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Want to celebrate Massachusetts Good Neighbor Weekend nearby? Sudbury's Find Your People Fair is Sunday at Goodnow Library, while Wayland is having an event tomorrow.
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Framingham's Find Your People Fair is scheduled for January.
Find Your People Fair in Sudbury Sunday – Framingham District 2
While Framingham’s fair is scheduled for January, you can observe Massachusetts Good Neighbor weekend in Sudbury - or in Wayland on Saturday. Or both!
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September 25, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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'Saxonville Intersection Project' from Mayor Sisitsky is on this Tuesday night's #Framingham City Council Agenda
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‘Saxonville Intersection Project’ Update on This Tuesday’s City Council Agenda – Framingham District 2
Mayor Sisitsky is on the Sept. 29 Council agenda to give an update on McGrath Square plans
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September 23, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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McGrath Square project final design work is underway, city newsletter reports
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#Framingham #Saxonville
McGrath Square Project Update – Framingham District 2
This week’s city newsletter says there will likely be a neighborhood meeting on the project sometime this winter
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September 22, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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This Saturday In and Near the Neighborhood: Crafts fair, free outdoor movie night, Learning Center for the Deaf 5K race and homecoming, and more. Plus the Garden Club show today and tomorrow.
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#Framingham #Saxonville #Nobscot #FraminghamCentre
Upcoming This Saturday In and Near the Neighborhood – Framingham District 2
Crafts fair, free outdoor movie night, Learning Center for the Deaf 5K race and homecoming, and more. Plus the Garden Club show today and tomorrow.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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Just 4 #Framingham Farmers Markets left for the season, and this week starts the transition to shorter autumn hours.
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4 more Farmers Markets Left for the Season – Framingham District 2
This week’s market transitions to shorter fall hours
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September 15, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Several residents have launched a Reconnect Massachusetts chapter in Sudbury, and they're sponsoring events where people can socialize without cell phones. Upcoming: 'Join or Die' screening on Sept. 30, phone-free coffees in October.
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Phone-free Fun in Sudbury – Framingham District 2
Several residents have launched a Reconnect Massachusetts chapter in Sudbury, and they’re sponsoring events where people can socialize without cell phones. Upcoming: ‘Join or Die’ screening on Sept. 3...
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September 11, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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School traffic resumes in and around the neighborhood tomorrow. Here are the places to avoid at what times (if you can) #Framingham

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It’s the last day of summer ’26 without school traffic – Framingham District 2
Flexible on when you drive around the neighborhood? Here are the times you may want to avoid
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August 25, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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Early voting for the Sept. 1 Massachusetts primary begins tomorrow, Monday, Aug. 24 at McAuliffe Library (it started over the weekend at the Memorial Building downtown).
#Framingham
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Early Voting Begins Tomorrow (Monday) at McAuliffe Library – Framingham District 2
Later hours are available downtown
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August 23, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival Saturday, Aug. 29, noon to 6 pm at Eastleigh Farm in #Framingham
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Framingham Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival at Eastleigh Farm Aug. 29 – Framingham District 2
The event runs from noon to 6 pm
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August 20, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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Final free outdoor concert of the season in the city's Friday Night Concert Series is on Aut. 21 from 6 to 8 pm at #Framingham Centre Common, featuring a Steve Ray Vaughan tribute band.
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Final Framingham Friday Night Series Concert of 2026 on Aug. 21 – Framingham District 2
Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band performs at the Framingham Centre Common
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August 19, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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Last outdoor jazz concert in this summer's McAuliffe Library Series is Thursday, Aug. 20 with Sasha Papernik #Framingham
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Last 2026 Outdoor Jazz Concert at McAuliffe Thursday – Framingham District 2
Where did summer go?
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August 18, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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"We Will Not Be Erased," a Pride history dinner and storytelling night at Open Spirit in #Framingham, this Sunday Aug. 23:
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Pride History Dinner at Open Spirit Aug. 23 – Framingham District 2
The special ‘We Will Not Be Erased’ event will feature a vegetarian dinner, local LGBTQ+ history, and community storytelling.
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August 18, 2026 at 12:32 AM
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Framingham Grows Food's free annual tour of 6 north Framingham home and community vegetable gardens, with inspiration and advice from local gardeners on Saturday, Aug. 29. Meets at Open Spirit.
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Framingham Vegetable Gardens Tour Aug. 29 – Framingham District 2
Framingham Grows Food hosts this annual event, which meets at Open Spirit to tour gardens in north Framingham
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August 13, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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3 new MWRTA bus routes will be serving Saxonville and Nobscot starting Sept. 8, with connections to shopping, Logan Express, and MBTA trains. Buses remain free.
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New MWRTA Bus Routes Launch Tuesday Sept. 8 – Framingham District 2
In our neighborhoods: Route 103 will serve Saxonville; Rte. 301 will serve Saxonville and Nobscot; and 203 will stop in Nobscot
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August 6, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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City of Framingham (via Facebook): 2nd summer concert of the season TONIGHT, July 17 at 6 p.m. at Framingham Centre Common. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy music The Gravel Project. Complete summer concert schedule here -- https://www.framinghamma.gov/m/newsflash/home/de… [Link] #Framingham
Poster for a Summer Concert featuring The Gravel Project on July 17, 6–8 p.m., at Framingham Centre Common, with a green guitar graphic and the City of Framingham seal. (Alt text by OpenAI GPT 5 Mini) Afiche anunciando Concierto de Verano "Gravel Project" 17 de julio, 6–8 p.m., Framingham Centre Common; silueta de guitarra sobre fondo oscuro y sello de la ciudad. (Alt text by OpenAI GPT 5 Mini) Poster for a "Concerto de Verão" featuring Gravel Project on 17 de julho, 6–8 p.m., at Framingham Centre Common, with a green guitar illustration and the City of Framingham seal. (Alt text by OpenAI GPT 5 Mini)
July 17, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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There will be a free community celebration of Art on the Cochituate Rail Trail Sunday, July 26 (a week from this Sunday) in Saxonville. More info:
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#Framingham #RailTrail #RailTrails
Art on the Cochituate Rail Trail Celebration Sunday, July 26 – Framingham District 2
The event will feature entertainment, ‘light refreshments,’ and a chance to chat with artists
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July 15, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Arts festival this Saturday, July 18 at the Danforth Museum in #Framingham. 'Hype the Arts' details:
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Arts Festival This Saturday at the Danforth – Framingham District 2
Hype the Arts features ‘make and take’ projects, demos, talks, food trucks and more
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July 13, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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Some fun events this Thursday July 9 in and near the neighborhood: Outdoor jazz concert at the McAuliffe Library, outdoor oldies concert in Wayland, and the #Framingham Farmers Market returns (with live music too).
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This Thursday: 2 Concerts and the Farmers Market – Framingham District 2
The first jazz concert of this summer at McAuliffe Library and an oldies concert in Wayland. There will be some live music at the Farmers Market too.
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July 7, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Holiday Weekend Activities nearby in Sudbury, Natick, and Concord:
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July 4 Holiday Weekend Happenings – Framingham District 2
While Framingham has no official activities, there are events nearby in Sudbury, Natick, and Concord
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July 1, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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This Thursday's #Framingham Farmers Market has been CANCELLED due to forecasts of extreme heat
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July 2 Framingham Farmers Market Cancelled Due to Heat – Framingham District 2
National Weather Service expects ‘dangerously hot conditions’ in the area
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June 30, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Update on plans to extend the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail into Framingham - info from last night's city meeting
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#Framingham #RailTrails
Bruce Freeman Trail Meeting Highlights – Framingham District 2
Key points from last night’s city meeting about plans to extend the Lowell-to-Sudbury rail trail into Framingham
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June 30, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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There will be 3 Friday night summer outdoor concerts at #Framingham Centre Common this year, plus others around the city:
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Friday Night Summer Concerts Return for 2026 – Framingham District 2
Three will be at the Framingham Centre Common, with others slated for Butterworth Park, Farm Pond Park, and Bowditch Field
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June 23, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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#Framingham will hold a public meeting this Monday, June 29, 7 pm at Framingham High School on design for the next phase of the Bruce Freeman Rail. That stretch would expand the trail from Eaton Road West to Frost Street.

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Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Public Meeting on June 29 – Framingham District 2
The city is seeking feedback on the design for extending the trail from Eaton Road West to Frost Street.
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June 23, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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Two tornado warnings encroaching on Worcester for the next hour. Very tight couplets on the velocity. Could have one or both on the ground at this time. Seek shelter immediately!

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June 18, 2026 at 9:37 PM