Framingham Morning Brief, Oct. 22: Council reappoints Keefe Tech board

From Framingham News

• Council backs Keefe Tech board after cost warnings Framingham City Council reappointed three members to the Keefe Tech School Committee after warning the vocational school's building project could become the city's biggest financial risk, with cost estimates ranging from $400 million to $500 million already in dispute.Framingham News
• City warns of fake permit payment emails Framingham warned Oct. 19 that scammers are sending fake emails demanding payment for municipal permits, pulling real project details from the city's public meeting portal to appear legitimate.Framingham News
• Danforth Street area closes for paving Wednesday Framingham announced that contractor D & R will pave Danforth Street, Saxony Road, Saxony Terrace, Cottage Street and Centennial Place on Oct. 23, closing the roads to through traffic for the day.Framingham News
• Library's literacy program marks 40 years with gala The City of Framingham announced that Literacy Unlimited, the Framingham Public Library's adult literacy program, is marking 40 years of service with a Nov. 19 celebration at Nevins Hall, with tickets available for $40.Framingham News
• City picks 27 runners for 2027 Boston Marathon The City of Framingham held a lottery Oct. 19 to select 27 runners, plus a 10-person wait list, to represent Team Framingham in the 2027 Boston Marathon.Framingham News
• Salem End Road paving set for Thursday, Friday Framingham announced final paving on Salem End Road from Badger Road to the Ashland line will take place Thursday and Friday, weather permitting, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The road will stay open to emergency vehicles, buses and residents in the immediate area.Framingham News
• Water main break disrupts Edgell Road traffic Framingham officials reported a water main break at Edgell Road and Pine Lane on Oct. 21, cutting water service in the area and reducing Edgell Road to one lane of alternating traffic while crews make repairs.Framingham News

Happening Fri, Oct 23

• 6:00 p.m.: Planetarium community event set for Friday night Framingham hosts a free planetarium community event Oct. 23 from 6 to 7 p.m. at 100 State Street.Town of Framingham
• 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Roman Telescope Planetariun Community Event: Friday at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m Roman Telescope Planetariun Community Event is listed on the town calendar for Friday, Oct. 23 at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 100 State Street.Town of Framingham
• Wellesley freshmen face Framingham in soccer Wellesley's freshman girls soccer team travels to Framingham for a non-conference match Oct. 23.MaxPreps

Framingham on Thu, Oct 22

• City seeks applicants for Conservation Commission The city is seeking volunteers to serve on the Framingham Conservation Commission, which reviews wetlands and environmental permitting matters.Town of Framingham
• New DPW chief brings 21 years of experience MetroWest Daily News profiled new Public Works Director Eric Johnson, who brings 21 years of municipal experience as he confronts staffing shortages, budget pressures and aging infrastructure.MetroWest Daily News
• Football rallies around trainer fighting cancer relapse MetroWest Daily News reported Framingham High held a dedication for athletic trainer Victoria Crowe, who recently had a cancer relapse, during Thursday's Pink Out game at Bowditch Field.MetroWest Daily News
• Former Phillies pick hired as baseball coach MetroWest Daily News reported Framingham High hired Nick Morreale, a former Phillies draft pick who played professionally in Europe, as its new baseball coach.MetroWest Daily News
• Grocery operator eyes former Fresh Market space MetroWest Daily News reported an unnamed grocery operator is in talks to take over the former Fresh Market space in Framingham, according to attorney Andrew Upton.MetroWest Daily News

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 a.m.: Wayside holds 5K kids run and family fair Wayside hosts a 5K Kids Run/Walk and a family fair Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 48 Frost Street.Town of Framingham
• Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 a.m.: Plymouth Church holds 54th annual fall fair Plymouth Church holds its 54th annual Fall Fair Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 87 Edgell Road, with bargains and baked goods, as also reported by Framingham Patch.Town of Framingham
• Sat, Oct 24: Drug Take Back Day returns to Memorial Building Framingham holds its Autumn Drug Take Back Day Oct. 24 in the Memorial Building parking lot at 150 Concord Street, a drive-thru event for disposing of unused medication.Town of Framingham
• Sat, Oct 24: Westport girls soccer travels to face Framingham Westport's varsity girls soccer team travels to Framingham for a non-conference match Oct. 24.MaxPreps
• Wed, Oct 28, 5:30 p.m.: Oak Knoll Rehab hosts free Trunk or Treat Oak Knoll Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center hosts a free Trunk or Treat event Oct. 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 9 Arbetter Drive, as also reported by Patch.Town of Framingham
• Thu, Oct 29, 7:00 p.m.: Library runs job search prep program Thursday The Framingham Public Library hosts a Job Search Prep Program Oct. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m. at 49 Lexington Street.Town of Framingham

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