Framingham brief: Friday, October 2, 2026

Framingham Planning Board presses Shoppers World on sprawling 14-sign overhaul plan for 140-acre mall.

From Framingham News

• Planning Board presses Shoppers World on sign plan. Framingham's Planning Board took up Shoppers World's push to add signage across its 140-acre campus, including a 24-by-40-foot monument sign near Burr Street that one member called "very remote from the campus" given nearby turn restrictions.Framingham News

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 3, 10 a.m.: Framingham Fest returns to Centre Common Saturday. Framingham Fest returns to Framingham Centre Common Saturday, October 3, from 10 to 11 a.m. with free admission for the city's second annual celebration.City of Framingham
• Mon, Oct 5, 4 p.m.: Braintree field hockey visits Framingham Monday. Braintree's freshman field hockey team travels to Framingham for a non-conference game Monday, October 5, at 4 p.m.MaxPreps
• Wed, Oct 7, 9 a.m.: MRFRS Catmobile stops at Western Avenue Wednesday. The MRFRS Catmobile sets up at 50 Western Avenue Wednesday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for pet adoption and services.City of Framingham
• Wed, Oct 7, 6:30 p.m.: Scary Stories in the Park runs Wednesday evening. Framingham hosts Scary Stories in the Park at 80 Dudley Road Wednesday, October 7, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., a seasonal storytelling program for families.City of Framingham
• Thu, Oct 8, 3 p.m.: Farmers market sets up on Oak Street Thursday. Framingham's farmers market runs Thursday, October 8, from 3 to 7 p.m. at 2 Oak Street, offering local produce and goods.City of Framingham
• Thu, Oct 8, 7 p.m.: Library hosts job search prep session Thursday. A job search preparation program meets Thursday, October 8, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the library's 49 Lexington Street location.City of Framingham
• Fri, Oct 9, 6 p.m.: The Mill hosts Second Friday open house. The Mill Contemporary Art Studios hosts its Second Friday open house Friday, October 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 2 Central Street.City of Framingham

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