5 Things You Need To Know Today in Framingham: November 17

1. The MetroWest Chamber of Commerce will hold its 120th Annual Meeting and Awards gala at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center tonight, Reception and dinner at 5 p.m. followed bythe awards.

The event will pay tribute to the storied past of business growth in the region, introduce the Chamber’s vision and course for its future growth, and celebrate the present by honoring the 13 finalists nominated by their peers for the five annual Chamber Awards. Awards will include Business Leader of the Year, Emerging Leader of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Non-Profit Partner of the Year and Member Engagement Team Member of the Year.

These awards are given to individuals and organizations to recognize their commitment to the communities they serve.

2. Framingham Selectmen are scheduled to meet tonight at 7 in the Memorial Building. On the agenda is a tax classification hearing.

3. Framingham School Committee are also scheduled to meet tonight at 7, across town, at King Elementary School on Water Street.

4. Fuller Middle School, and four other schools from Massachusetts, were named finalists in the Samsung Solve For Tomorrow Contest.

5. Plan Ahead: Wednesday night is the Framingham Education Foundation’s annual adult spelling bee. Team compete as a fndraiser. Admission to watch is free, Event starts at 7 p.m. at Cameron Middle School.