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2019 Year in Review

As we end 2019, we take a minute to reflect on some of this year's newsletter highlights, a small part of the work that we have accomplished this year. Read about accomplishments in this article: read the full article.
New Businesses for Framingham

Several new businesses have recently opened their doors in Framingham, including Dunkin', D'mar Electronics, and ConvenientMD. For more information, read the full article here.

Economic Development Influencers in Framingham

Kevin Shea joined the Planning and Community Development Division with the City of Framingham at the end of December as Director. He will be responsible for the coordination of all the planning and community development-related functions of the municipality. Shea will work with the Framingham Economic Development and Industrial Corporation (EDIC) which consists of seven Framingham residents voted in by City Council. To read the full story, click here.
December in Downtown Framingham

As usual, it has been a busy month in Downtown Framingham. Read about all the downtown happenings in this article.

Framingham is Open for Business

Saxonville Mills, a dynamic, former 19th century factory located in northeast Framingham has three spaces coming up for lease. The property at 2 Watson Place is conveniently located off Route 126, near the Massachusetts Turnpike, at the center of the historic Saxonville commercial district, which boasts numerous restaurants and shops. Read the full article to find out more information.
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Jan 21
Bagged + Bordered: Juried Illustration Exhibit
Gallery160 presents Bagged & Bordered #drawthisway a juried illustration exhibit. The show is on display from January 17th - February 15th, 2020 Free and open to the public! Gallery Hours Tuesday - Friday 12pm-6pm. Firehouse galleries are also open to ticket holders during performances.
Snowshoeing Basics
Are you looking for a fun winter sport? Join our experienced REI staff for a class on the basics of snowshoeing. We will focus on the appropriate selection of gear as well as the basics on what you need and where to go to get started. If you ever thought about getting into snowshoeing, this is a great introduction to the sport!

Jan 22
Drop-In Knitting
Unwind with your knitting and your crocheting at the library! Share tips, conversation, and a love of making. Drop in for a little while or for the whole time. Instruction is provided if needed. Bring your own materials, although we do have some tools to get you started. Meets every Wednesday and the second and fourth Saturday of the month.
Bagged + Bordered: Juried Illustration Exhibit
Gallery160 presents Bagged & Bordered #drawthisway a juried illustration exhibit. The show is on display from January 17th - February 15th, 2020 Free and open to the public! Gallery Hours Tuesday - Friday 12pm-6pm. Firehouse galleries are also open to ticket holders during performances.

Jan 23
Trivia Night at 99 Restaurant
Play trivia every Thursday night @99restaurantandpubFramingham for a chance to win prizes!
McAuliffe Book Discussion: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
In this stunning West-African inspired debut novel, Zélie has one chance to restore the magic to Orisha. With the aid of her brother and a rogue princess, she must outrun and outwit the crown prince who would eradicate magic forever. But her powers and her feelings may be the greatest danger of all. Led by Danielle Barney.

Jan 24
Special Play Space Activities at the Main Library
Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our Play Space. Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm Fridays 11:00am-1:00pm Preschool ages.
Bagged + Bordered: Juried Illustration Exhibit
Gallery160 presents Bagged & Bordered #drawthisway a juried illustration exhibit. The show is on display from January 17th - February 15th, 2020 Free and open to the public! Gallery Hours Tuesday - Friday 12pm-6pm. Firehouse galleries are also open to ticket holders during performances.

Jan 25
Weekly Group Runs with Greater Framingham Running Club
Meet friends for FREE clinics and weekly meet-ups! Anyone interested in completing their first 5K, runners who want to improve speed or increase distance, runners interested in building a regular routine, anyone new to running who could benefit from a group setting, runners who would like to learn technique/skills, previous couch to 5K participants - all are welcome! Questions? Email Coach Kendra Howard (clubkcoaching@gmail.com) or Mark Goldschmidt (mag2170@aol.com)
Decorative Furniture Painting DIY Workshop
Curious about how to approach a furniture painting project? Want to learn some new finishes to create gorgeous pieces? This workshop is all about giving you an opportunity to explore the Dixie Belle paint, try new products & build some confidence to transform your home! We'll work with sample boards to allow you to try a few products & techniques... You'll learn the basics of: -Painting a basic, one color finish -How to Top Coat -How to Glaze -How to Wax -How to use Guildin...

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