Framingham brief: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Nor'easter forecast pushes Framingham's dedication of a Nick Paganella Corner from September 26 to October 10

Nor'easter forecast pushes Framingham's dedication of a Nick Paganella Corner from September 26 to October 10.

Planning Board endorses ANR for Simpson Park land. Framingham's Planning Board split off city-owned land bought with affordable-housing funds to open safer access to Simpson Park, then turned to a contested Fountain Street redevelopment, an Easley Farm preservation trade, and a Worcester Road conversion a tenant warned would push parking onto neighboring streets.Framingham News

Framingham honors Realtor Nelson Zide's major gift for disaster relief. Framingham recognized real estate agent Nelson Zide for a major gift supporting disaster relief efforts, according to Framingham Patch, which did not detail the size or recipient of the donation.Framingham Patch

Sat, Oct 3, 10 a.m.: Framingham FEST returns to Centre Common Oct. 3. The second annual Framingham FEST takes place from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, October 3, at Framingham Centre Common, with free admission.City of Framingham
Sat, Oct 10, 10 a.m.: Paganella corner dedication moves to Oct. 10. Framingham postponed the dedication of a Nick Paganella Corner from September 26 to October 10 at 10 a.m. because of an approaching Nor'easter, the city announced.City of Framingham
Mon, Oct 12: City to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day Oct. 12. Framingham will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on October 12, the city announced, with further event details expected closer to the date.City of Framingham