Framingham Morning Brief, Oct. 30: City combines Veterans Day ceremony, lunch for Nov. 11

From Framingham News

• City honors 12 at first Hispanic Heritage event Framingham honored 12 community members Oct. 14 at its first Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month ceremony, recognizing leaders in education, public safety, business and nonprofit work.Framingham News
• City issues health advisory for Lake Waushakum algae Framingham issued a public health advisory Oct. 26 for Lake Waushakum after state officials said photos suggest cyanobacteria levels may exceed health guidelines, urging residents to avoid all contact with the water.Framingham News

Happening Fri, Oct 30

• 6:00 p.m.: Planetarium hosts Halloween 'Spooky Skies' show The town's planetarium at 100 State Street presents 'Spooky Skies: A Halloween Planetarium Spooktacular' from 6 to 7 p.m.Town of Framingham

Yesterday in Framingham (Thu, Oct 29)

• City combines Veterans Day ceremony, lunch for Nov. 11 Framingham is combining its Veterans Day ceremony and lunch into one event Nov. 11 at the Memorial Building. Everyone, including veterans, must register by Nov. 3. MetroWest Daily News also covered the change.Town of Framingham
• Curbside leaf collection runs through Thanksgiving week Framingham's autumn curbside leaf collection began the week of Oct. 25 and runs through Thanksgiving week, Nov. 22. Residents should place bags and barrels out by 7 a.m. on their regular trash day.Town of Framingham
• Framingham firm 52Launch opens New York City office Framingham-based 52Launch announced it has opened a new office in New York City, calling it a milestone in its expansion, per a release on Morningstar.Morningstar
• City picks Bethany Road for new elementary school The City Council approved a $2.6 million feasibility study after selecting Bethany Road, a south-side site, over rebuilding Hemenway Elementary, MetroWest Daily News reports.MetroWest Daily News
• Turkey Classic road race returns for charity in November The 31st annual Turkey Classic Road Race returns to Framingham in November, raising funds for Veterans SOAR and other local charities, MetroWest Daily News reports.MetroWest Daily News

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 31, 8:00 a.m.: Rotary hosts annual pancake breakfast on Halloween morning The Framingham Rotary Club's annual pancake breakfast runs from 8 to 11 a.m. at 750 Winter St.Town of Framingham
• Sun, Nov 1, 2:00 p.m.: MetroWest Symphony plays Beethoven, Mendelssohns Nov. 1 The MetroWest Symphony Orchestra performs works by Beethoven and the Mendelssohns Nov. 1 at 100 State Street, with MetroWest Daily News previewing the concert.Town of Framingham
• Thu, Nov 5, 3:30 p.m.: Literature festival brings Lois Lowry to town Nov. 5 The Swiacki Children's Literature Festival, featuring author Lois Lowry, runs from 3:30 to 9 p.m. at 100 State Street.Town of Framingham
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: Library hosts another job search prep session Nov. 5 Framingham Public Library runs another job search preparation program at 7 p.m. at 49 Lexington Street.Town of Framingham
• Wed, Nov 11: City seeks Fair Housing Committee volunteers by Nov. 11 Framingham is recruiting four volunteers for its Fair Housing Committee, with applications due Nov. 11 at 11:59 p.m.Town of Framingham

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