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In today's newsletter:

  • How will two sudden Planning Board vacancies reshape Framingham development?
  • What Circle Furniture’s sudden shutdown means for Framingham customers and workers

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📰 News we're reading

• Framingham Planning Board vice chair resigns following arrest in child sex sting (wcvb.com) — Framingham’s Planning Board vice chair has resigned after being charged in a state police undercover child sex sting, prompting the mayor to seek applicants for two open board seats. City officials stress due process but say maintaining public trust and keeping the Planning Board functioning smoothly is the top priority for residents and future development decisions.
   

• Circle Furniture Stores Close Suddenly (newsweek.com) — Circle Furniture has abruptly closed all of its New England stores, including its Framingham location, leaving about 65 employees jobless and customers uncertain about pending orders. The shutdown, announced just before Christmas with little warning, underscores the financial strain on brick‑and‑mortar retailers and leaves Framingham shoppers waiting for clarity on refunds and deliveries.
   

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