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News and events in and near District 2 Framingham, which includes north Framingham's Nobscot and Saxonville neighborhoods. Occasional posts about the city as a […]

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From the official #framingham Facebook page:
🗳️ Voter Turnout Update:
As of noon, 3,497 voters (8.31%) of registered voters have cast their ballots.
Polls are open until 8:00 PM — take a few minutes and make your voice heard!
#election2025
[I don't know if this includes mail-in ballots]
Infographic from the City of Framingham: CITY OF FRAMINGHAM VOTER TURNOUT AS OF NOON: 3497 VOTERS OR 8.31% OF REGISTERED VOTERS
November 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Framingham Election Guide 2025! (Unofficial)
With lots of links to info about candidates, the ballot question, where and how to vote, and how to check your registration (and where register if you need to). Plus a generative AI podcast that tells you all you […]

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Election info in this guide: What's on your ballot this year? How can you find out more about the candidates? District 2 City Council District 2 School Committee Mayor Charter Question Other Contested Races District 3 Council District 4 Council District 8 Council District 6 School Committee Debates, candidate statements, and newspaper articles Where and how do you vote? How do you register or check if you're registered to vote? FRAMINGHAM – Election Day is Tuesday, November 4: just two weeks from today! Read on for links to information about candidates, the ballot question, and where and how to vote:
October 21, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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National Weather Service on that other app at 4:25 pm: "Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Framingham MA, Franklin MA and Milford MA until 5:30 PM EDT"
weather alert graphic from the National Weather Service indicating a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. Valid Until: 5:30 PM EDT, Saturday, September 6, 2025 Threat Information: Wind: Up to 60 MPH Hail: Quarter-sized possible Potential Exposure: Population: 476,654 Schools: 138 Hospitals: 5 Warning Area: A red-shaded region on the map covers parts of central and eastern Massachusetts. Towns and cities listed within the warning area include: East Brookfield Auburn Grafton Holliston Oxford Milford Franklin Douglas Whitinsville Southbridge Additional map elements include interstates (I-84, I-90, I-395, I-495, I-290), and nearby cities and towns outside the warning area like Worcester, Westborough, Framingham, and Providence. A regional locator map in the bottom left corner highlights the affected area within Massachusetts. Logos of the National Weather Service and NOAA appear in the bottom right corner. Alt text written by ChatGPT
September 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Tornado warning in portions of Worcester and Middlesex Counties
Map showing areas of the tornado warning including Holden, Worcester, Shrewsbury, Hudson, Marlborough, Stow
September 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Search and query 25+ years of Friends of Saxonville newsletters with a new app I just published. It has both conventional full-text searching and an experimental AI chatbot that answers plain-language questions from the Friends' newsletter archives.

App […]

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Screenshot of sample chatbot query asking 'Tell me about Saxonville Mills during the Civil War' Screenshot of sample text search query "bakery OR ice cream"
May 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Wayland Spring Fest next month will feature a DJ, food trucks, face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more. April 12, 11 am to 1 pm, Wayland Town Center.
https://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-03-18-wayland-spring-fest-april-12/
Poster for Spring Fest
March 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Get ready to garden at McAuliffe Library! Seed swap party March 1; how to start your seeds indoors March 29. More info: https://buff.ly/4bkTg9m
Poster with info about the Seed Swap Party Saturday, March 1, noon to 3 pm at McAuliffe Library
February 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Biggest New Year's Eve celebration in #framingham is on the Cochituate Rail Trail! TODAY, Tuesday 12/31 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Free! More info:
https://mailchi.mp/0c6e4a846f0d/welcome-to-friends-of-framingham-trails-12726582

Want an even longer walk and party? […]

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NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION on the COCHITUATE RAIL TRAIL IN FRAMINGHAM. ALL ARE WELCOME! DECEMBER 31 FROM 4:30–7:30 Enjoy a stroll along the trail during nightfall with fun activities, treats, and music!
December 31, 2024 at 3:49 PM
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National Weather Service on that other site: "We have increased snow accumulations into the 2-5" range across parts of eastern MA/RI. Snow will expand in coverage through the evening and may result in a slippery evening commute. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect." #mawx
Snow prediction map showing 3-4" for Beeston and some areas around the city, 2-3" farther out, and lesser amounts way north and west
December 20, 2024 at 7:58 PM
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This is pretty wild.
[Temperature map from Weather Underground]
#framingham #wx
Radar and temperature map of Framingham showing areas ranging from 41 to 59 degrees
December 11, 2024 at 6:08 PM
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Governor's Council Candidate Muriel Kramer holds one of her own campaign signs in front of Potter Road School in #framingham today #mapoli #electionday
September 3, 2024 at 5:25 PM