5 Things You Need To Know Today in Framingham: July 2

1. Framingham Police appointed three new officers, Michael McDonald, Tim Gatlin, and Susan Machado; as well as promoted to sergeant Paul Patriarca and Sergeant Sean Riley yesterday.

2. MetroWest Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bonnie Biocchi announced last month, she was leaving, after 5 years with the Framingham-based organization.

This week, the Chamber posted a job description and began accepting applications for her replacement.

Biocchi accepted a position at Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester and will be stepping down in mid-August 2015.

The deadline to apply is July 31.

3. The Framingham Parks & Recreation Swim Team kicks off its season tonight against arch-rival Newton.

Last season, the Framingham Frogs went undefeated and won the Suburban League summer swim title, under coach Shawn O’Leary. That was O’Leary’s first title. He took over the summer team 5 years ago. Until the 2014 season, the Frogs had finished second in the league behind arch-rival Newton. Last year the Framingham Frogs snapped Newton’s 52-meet winning streak. The Frogs defeated the Newton Blue Fish 250.5 to 230.5 on July 22.

The public is invited to tonight’s meet at Keefe Technical’s pool at 6.

4. Today is the day to stock up on summer reading materials at the Framingham Library. The main library and its branch will be closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday due to the Independence Day holiday.

5. Plan ahead: Weather permitting, the Framingham Parks & Recreation will host its 3rd summer concert of the season Friday night, July 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Framingham Centre Common.

The featured performer will be The Tom Nutile Big Band.