5 Things You Need To Know Today in Framingham: March 24

​ ​​1. Tonight is the 5th Annual Taste of MetroWest at the Framingham Sheraton, sponsored by the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce. The event - one of my favorites in Framingham - takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. Last year, more than 1,200 people attended the event, which showcases food and beverages from MetroWest’s finest restaurants, caterers, gourmet and ethnic markets, wineries, brew houses, and local purveyors of fine liquors.

You only have a couple of hours left to order tickets at $28 each. Tickets will be $40 each at the door. Children age 12 and under are $14.

2. The Framingham Homework Center of the main Framingham Library is hosting an author reception tonight at 7 in the Costin room for all the middle and high school families who entered the What I like About Framingham essay Contest. More than 100 students entered the essay contest.

Click here to read the winning middle school essay.

Click here to read the winning high school essay.

3. Framingham Selectmen are scheduled to meeting tonight - with a later start at 7:45 - in the Memorial Building. On the agenda is a joint meeting with the Framingham Planning Board and a discussion on CDBG money for 2016.


4. The Framingham History Center is looking for retired teachers/librarians/Framingham residents interested in volunteering for our annual 3rd grade program. Volunteers are needed during the month of May from 9 a.m. to noon. Click here for more details, as training is required.

5. Plan ahead: Uno’s on Route 9 in Framingham is hosting a princess luncheon on March 29, featuring Elsa. Tickets are available but limited.