City names new public works director

From Framingham News

• Drug take back day set for Oct. 24. The City of Framingham will hold its Drug Take Back Day Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Memorial Building parking lot, a drive-thru event for disposing of unused medications.Framingham News
• Curbside brush pickup set for week of Oct. 19. The Department of Public Works will collect brush curbside during the week of Oct. 19, on residents' regular trash day, under specific size and bundling rules, the city announced.Framingham News
• Framingham marks sixth Indigenous Peoples Day event. The City of Framingham held its sixth annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration Oct. 12 at Edwards Church, featuring Nipmuc leaders, a land acknowledgment and reflections from city and faith leaders.Framingham News
• Veterans Day ceremony, lunch merge into one event. Framingham is combining its Veterans Day ceremony and lunch into a single event Nov. 11 at the Memorial Building, with registration due Nov. 3 and attendance capped at 175.Framingham News
• Home sales hold steady near $750,000 median in September. Framingham's home sales held near a $750,000 median price in September, according to a new roundup of local real estate trends.Framingham News

Happening Tue, Oct 20

• 4:30 p.m.: Poetry reading features Edgar Kunz Tuesday. The library's Alan Feldman Week of Poetry continues with a reading by Edgar Kunz Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 42 Maynard Road.Framingham Public Library

Framingham on Mon, Oct 19

• Johnson named Framingham's new public works director. The City of Framingham announced the appointment of Johnson as its new Director of Public Works, the city said Oct. 18.City of Framingham
• City warns residents about payment scams. The City of Framingham reminded residents it will never request wire transfers or online payments through unfamiliar links or unofficial channels, warning of possible scam attempts targeting taxpayers.City of Framingham
• Repair Cafe offers free fixes for broken items. Framingham residents could get broken household items repaired for free at a Repair Cafe event Oct. 18 at Scott Hall, the MetroWest Daily News reported.MetroWest Daily News
• Learning Center for the Deaf names new trustee. The Learning Center for the Deaf in Framingham welcomed Opeoluwa Sotonwa to its Board of Trustees, the MetroWest Daily News reported.MetroWest Daily News

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 21, 2:30 p.m.: Green workforce networking event set for Wednesday. Framingham hosts "See Yourself in the Green Workforce," a networking and exploration event, Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 100 State Street.Town of Framingham
• Thu, Oct 22, 7:00 p.m.: Library hosts job search prep program Thursday. The Framingham Public Library will hold a Job Search Prep Program Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. at 49 Lexington Street.Framingham Public Library
• Fri, Oct 23, 6:00 p.m.: Roman telescope planetarium show set for Friday. Framingham State University will host a Roman Telescope Planetarium community event exploring the cosmos Friday, Oct. 23, from 6 to 7 p.m. at 100 State Street, Patch reported.Town of Framingham
• Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 a.m.: Wayside's 5K Kids Run and Family Fair Saturday. Wayside hosts its 5K Kids Run/Walk and Family Fair Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 48 Frost St.Town of Framingham
• Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 a.m.: Plymouth Church holds 54th annual fall fair. Plymouth Church in Framingham holds its 54th Annual Fall Fair Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 87 Edgell Road.Town of Framingham

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