Framingham District 2

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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 whole and planning for better pedestrian & bicycling environments.

Blogging at https://www.district2framingham.com since 2017. Started on Mastodon at @FramDist2 in February 2023. Moved here in September 2023.

#Framingham #PedestrianFriendly #Urbanism #CityPlanning

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Bakery Fest of Framingham Planned for Sept. 7 – Framingham District 2

More than 30 local bakeries and food trucks are expected at the event, scheduled for 11 am to 4 pm at Framingham High School

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Detours expected on Brook Street and Edgebrook Road Thursday (7/31) and Friday (8/1) #Framingham
https://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-07-30-paving-detours-on-brook-street-and-edgebrook-road-thurs-fri/
3 August Jazz Concerts at McAuliffe Branch Library this Summer – Framingham District 2

The Thursday night outdoor performances start at 7 pm

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District 2 is the only #Framingham district to have a September preliminary election, and contested November races for both City Council and School Committee
https://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-07-20-district-2-poised-to-have-sole-sept-preliminary-election/
The first Friday night concert of the season at the #Framingham Centre Common is tomorrow from 6 to 8 pm
https://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-07-17-first-2025-friday-concert-on-the-common-this-week/
I listened in on the hearing for the proposed Brass Tap craft beer bar in Nobscot #Framingham. A brief round-up:
https://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-07-08-info-nuggets-from-the-nobscot-craft-beer-bar-hearing/
Road work on Elm, Chestnut, and Edwards streets this week. Heads up if you're going to Open Spirit: Edwards Street may be closed at times. #Framingham
https://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-07-07-elm-edwards-chestnut-streets-traffic-updates/
Elm, Edwards & Chestnut Streets Traffic Updates – Framingham District 2

Milling and paving work starts today, Monday July 7

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The city's free summer Friday night outdoor concert series, which used to be "Concerts on the Common" in #Framingham Centre, will be split this year between Framingham Centre and parks in south Framingham. This Friday's (July 11) free concert with Night Camp ('60s and '70s rock/pop classics) will be held at Butterworth Park on Grant Street.

The July 18 concert will be back at the Common.

https://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-07-06-friday-night-concerts-have-relocated-some-weeks/

Nobscot Brass Tap ‘Craft Beer Bar’ Public Hearing Set – Framingham District 2

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

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3 candidates have now pulled papers for #Framingham District 2 School Committee, as incumbent David Gordon requested papers today.
https://www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-06-30-update-3-candidates-have-now-pulled-papers-for-district-2-school-committee/
Update: 3 Candidates Have Now Pulled Papers for District 2 School Committee – Framingham District 2

Incumbent David Gordon requested papers today as well

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