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And on the Framingham Patch calendar - Open House at Hillside Lower School (grades K-3): Cocoa & Coffee

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  • What a Framingham-based retail giant’s closures mean for New England shoppers

Also on today's calendar: Open House at Hillside Lower School (grades K-3): Cocoa & Coffee and 9 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lucille R.!

Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 28 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
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  • Sunday: Cloudy most of the time, with a high of 30 and low of 10 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New England TJ Maxx Store Announces Permanent Closure (ultimatemaine.com) — Framingham plays a key role here as the longtime headquarters of TJX Companies, parent of TJ Maxx, even as the chain prepares to close a major Boston Newbury Street store and a Maryland location on January 3, 2026. Local bargain hunters still have many nearby options, but the story underscores how a Framingham-based retail giant is reshaping its New England footprint.
   

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