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You won't want to miss Paul Rodriguez every Thursday at Franco's in Sudbury! on the Framingham Patch calendar
Good morning Framingham! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Paul Rodriguez every Thursday at Franco's in Sudbury! at Franco's Trattoria
- 2026 New England Stamp Expo (Friday and Saturday Jan 9-10) at The Verve Hotel Boston Natick, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- Open House at Hillside Lower School (grades K-3): Cocoa & Coffee
... and check out 11 more events on the calendar!
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- Wednesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 29 degrees.
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 44, low: 29.
- Friday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 49 and low of 39 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Framingham
★ Featured events ★
- Paul Rodriguez every Thursday at Franco's in Sudbury!
Franco's Trattoria, 365 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury
6:00 pm - 2026 New England Stamp Expo (Friday and Saturday Jan 9-10)
The Verve Hotel Boston Natick, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 1360 Worcester St, Natick
9:00 am - Open House at Hillside Lower School (grades K-3): Cocoa & Coffee
204 Robin Hill St, Marlboro
10:00 am - Sacred Boundaries with First Parish of Sudbury
First Parish of Sudbury, 327 Concord Rd, Sudbury
10:00 am - Calm and Storm with Beethoven, Rossini, Saint-Saens -- Lincoln Sudbury Civic Orchstera
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, 390 Lincoln Rd, Sudbury
4:00 pm - What Is This Thing Called Music Masterclass
35 Andrew Ave, Wayland, MA, 01778,
2:00 pm
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
Sunday January 11
Sunday January 18
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Other local events
- Puzzle the Day Away for National Puzzle Month | FPL McAuliffe
49 Lexington St , Framingham
11:00 am - 10 Week Ballet Workshop
House of Dance , 387 Boston Post Rd , Sudbury
4:00 pm - Wayland Winter Farmers' Market At Russell's Garden Center
Russell's Garden Center , 397 Boston Post Rd , Wayland
10:30 am - Craft Supply Swap | FPL McAuliffe
McAuliffe Branch Library , 746 Water St , Framingham
1:00 pm - Phishing Attacks: How to Identify Them & Protect Yourself | FPL Main
Framingham Public Library , 49 Lexington St , Framingham
7:00 pm - Beginner Spanish Classes | FPL Main
Framingham Public Library , 49 Lexington St , Framingham
7:00 pm - Monthly Poetry Writing Workshop
Open Spirit , 39 Edwards St , Framingham
2:00 pm - Art Journal Jam for Adults | FPL Main
49 Lexington St , Framingham
6:00 pm
Wednesday January 7
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
Monday January 19
Tuesday January 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Changes to Scheduled Hearings in Eastern and Central Massachusetts —Sabrina Feliciano Read on Patch
- Any idea what makes this apparently 4-toed prints?
For reference, my footprint is about 12". I'm almost suspecting this is a rabbit hopping, but perhaps somebody here knows definitively. (Nextdoor Lockland Ave) - We have a dog and a cat and have used a couple of Framingham / Ashland vets and thought it was a good time to revisit recommendations on vets in the area.
Recommendations? Also, for our 60 lb. dog, boarding recommendations too please. Thanks, Ernie (Nextdoor Framingham)
- Colwen Hotels posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Sheraton Framingham in Framingham. Apply here.
- Lowe's posted a job opening for Merchandising Part Time Days in Framingham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Framingham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Natick
- Deadline day for Natick town-wide office candidates: Four seek one of two School Committee seats (natickreport.com)
- Natick Arts Roundup—call for artists from Walnut Hill and Gallery 01760; 'Library Lion' for the kids; and more (natickreport.com)
- You've got to love this Natick man's engagement story (natickreport.com)
Sudbury
- AMSA swimmers take on Tantasqua at Clark University, Jan. 5, 2026 (metrowestdailynews.com)
Marlborough
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