Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

‘Day of Spirit’ This Saturday in Saxonville – Framingham District 2

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · 2d

‘Day of Spirit’ Tomorrow (Saturday) in Saxonville #Framingham
The Open Spirit Center’s annual event features an intergenerational cross-cultural dialog, workshops, and a restorative sound bath
www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-1...

The Open Spirit Center’s annual event features an intergenerational cross-cultural dialog, workshops, and a restorative sound bath

Update: Framingham District 2 School Committee Candidates’ Q&A – Framingham District 2

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · 3d

Check out #Framingham District 2 City Council Candidates' responses to questions on McGrath Square, the future of the Pinefield Shopping Center & more:
Brandon Ward: www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-1...
Carol Spack: www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-1...

2

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · 9d

District 2 #Framingham School Committee candidates Lorena Tovar and incumbent David Gordon answer the District2Framingham questionnaire:
www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-1...

The November 4 election is less than 4 weeks away! Many voters have already received their mail-in ballots.

See answers to the District2Framingham.com questionnaire from challenger Lorena Tovar and incumbent David Gordon

Last Farmers Market of the Season Thursday! – Framingham District 2

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · 10d

Last #Framingham Farmers Market of the season tomorrow, Thursday, 3 to 6 pm at the Framingham Centre Common.
I've got a searchable table of vendors here: www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-1...

This is the Framingham Farmers Market last week of 2025, 3 to 6 pm at Framingham Centre Common. See a table of vendors who will be there.

City Council and School Committee Candidate Forums Thursday in Saxonville – Framingham District 2

Reposted by District 2 Framingham News

Eric Fisher @efisherwx.bsky.social · 12d

Heads up for gardeners: First widespread frost Friday morning. Some towns likely to see the end of the growing season with upper 20s in the colder spots. #wbz

2 6 31

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · 14d

City Council and School Committee Candidate Forums this Thursday, Oct. 9, 6 to 8 pm in Saxonville www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-1...

Access Framingham is hosting the event at Edwards Church

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · 16d

Weather is supposed to be AMAZING this weekend! I hope everyone can get outside and enjoy!

Framingham Day Festival Saturday; Repair Cafe Sunday – Framingham District 2

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · 18d

Weather's looking great for this Saturday's #Framingham Day FEST - booths, live music, dancing, food vendors. 11 am to 3 pm at Framingham Centre Common.
Sunday: A Repair Cafe
www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-1...

Framingham FEST, sponsored by the city’s 325th celebration committee, is from 11 am to 3 pm at Framingham Centre Common.

‘Library Card Day’ at McAuliffe Library Sept. 27 – Framingham District 2

1 2

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · 22d

It's Library Card Day at McAuliffe Library in #Framingham today, Sat Sept 27 from 2 to 4 pm. Get a new card or find out what your existing card offers you!
www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-0...

Get a new card or just find out what your existing library card offers you

Good Neighbor Day Celebrations and Mayoral Debate This Weekend – Framingham District 2

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · 23d

Tomorrow: Good Neighbor Day events in #Framingham - 'Find Your People Fair'; Wayland - outdoor live music; and Sudbury.
Sunday: Framingham Mayoral debate.
More info www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-0...

The 2nd annual ‘Find Your People’ fair is tomorrow; mayoral debate is Sunday. Both are downtown. Plus good neighbor events nearby in Wayland & Sudbury.

Portion of Edgell Road to be Closed Sept 25 & 26 7am-5pm – Framingham District 2

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · 27d

Portion of Edgell Road #Framingham to be closed Thursday & Friday 7 am to 5 pm
www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-0...

Paving work will be done weather permitting

MetroWest Humane Society Craft Fair Sept. 20 – Framingham District 2

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · Sep 19

MetroWest Humane Society Craft Fair tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 20, 10 am to 4 pm on the #Framingham Centre Common.
www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-0...

The 18th annual fair is 10 am to 4 pm Saturday on the Framingham Centre Common

Lorena Tovar, David Gordon Advance in School Committee Preliminary Election – Framingham District 2

1 2

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · Sep 17

Lorena Tovar, David Gordon advance in preliminary election for #Framingham District 2 School Committee
www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-0...

In a low-turnout election, Tovar finished first and incumbent Gordon was second.

District 2 Preliminary Election Tomorrow, Tuesday Sept. 16 – Framingham District 2

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · Sep 15

District 2 #Framingham preliminary election for School Committee tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 15. Polls are open 7am-8pm. Or use the drop box at McAuliffe Library for your mail-in ballot by 8pm tomorrow.
www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-0...

Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. New: Links to candidate video statements

Josh Kraft drops out of Boston mayor's race against Michelle Wu

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · Sep 12

Anti-bike-lane billionaire's son Josh Kraft suspends his campaign to be mayor of Boston after being trounced by Mayor Wu by close to 50 points in the preliminary election
www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/...

Josh Kraft has suspended his candidacy for mayor of Boston, he announced Thursday evening.

www.cbsnews.com

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · Sep 10

5K Fun in Downtown #Framingham: Weekly 5K 'parkruns' are launching this Saturday. Plus, Jack's Abby 5K for United Way on Sept. 20.
www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-0...

5K Fun (Downtown) – Framingham District 2

Weekly 5K ‘parkruns’ are launching this Saturday. Plus, Jack’s Abby 5K for United Way on Sept. 20.

Tomorrow Tuesday 9/9 is Last Day to Request Preliminary Election Vote-by-Mail Ballot – Framingham District 2

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · Sep 8

The last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot for next week's District 2 #Framingham preliminary election is tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 9 by 5 pm. You can request a vote-by-mail ballot for the Nov. 4 city election at the same time.
Details & candidate info: www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-0...

You can request a mail-in ballot for the November local election at the same time.

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · Sep 6

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

Reposted by District 2 Framingham News

IEMBot Boston @box.weather.im · Sep 6

BOX continues Tornado Warning [tornado: OBSERVED, hail: 1.00 IN] for Middlesex, Worcester [MA] till 4:45 PM EDT Link

Bakery Fest Sunday 9/7 at Framingham High School – Framingham District 2

Reposted by District 2 Framingham News

New England Storm Center @nestormcenter.bsky.social · Sep 6

A tornado warning is in effect for the area near Holden, Massachusetts, north of Worcester. This is storm is definitely producing damage. #MAwx

4 7

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · Sep 6

Bakery Fest tomorrow, Sept. 7, 11 am to 4 pm, free to attend. Location: #Framingham High School (not a school event).
www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-0...

The event from 11 am to 4 pm is free to attend

Happening Tomorrow: Farmers Market, ‘Forever Chemicals’ Lecture – Framingham District 2

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · Sep 3

Happening Tomorrow in #Framingham: Farmers Market’; Forever Chemicals’ Lifelong Learning Lecture (separate events!)
www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-0...

Weekly farmers markets continue through Oct. 9; Lifelong Learning Lectures resume

Q&A with District 2 School Committee Challengers Lorena Tovar and Luther Evans – Framingham District 2

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · Sep 1

The District 2 #Framingham preliminary election is Sept. 16 -- 2 weeks from tomorrow! See how School Committee challengers Lorena Tovar and Luther Evans answered the District2Framingham candidate questionnaire:
www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-0...

Read how candidates Lorena Tovar and Luther Evans responded to the District2Framingham.com Preliminary Election questionnaire

Framingham Public Schools - and School Traffic - Start Tomorrow – Framingham District 2

District 2 Framingham News @district2framingham.com · Aug 26

Most #Framingham public school students start school tomorrow. Wondering when drop-off/pick-up/bus traffic will be heaviest? Here's a list of hours at schools in and near the neighborhood.
www.district2framingham.com/posts/2025-0...

Here’s a list of school hours in and near the neighborhood.