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COVID-19: Resources to Help Your Business

Visit our website for useful information on the resources available to businesses during this time. Click here for more information.
COVID-19: What Does the Shutdown Order Mean for Framingham?

Governor Charlie Baker issues a shutdown of all non-essential businesses and a "Stay at Home" order to the nearly 7 million residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Framingham's Mayor Yvonne Spicer also issued an order to close a number of the City's non-essential businesses during the pandemic. Read more about what the shutdown means for Framingham.

Supporting Small Businesses During COVID-19

Local small businesses who rely on foot traffic and an active community are feeling the impact of cancellations surrounded by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. There are segments of the labor force who are not able to work from home and when customers are not visiting the local shops, the shop owners find it difficult to pay their employees. Additionally, it was just announced that the Boston Marathon, which was scheduled to take place on Monday, April 20th, will be moved to Monday, September 14th. This will impact Downtown Framingham businesses in particular. Read more about how to stay up to date and how to support small businesses.
Lessons from History - Framingham and the 1918 Flu Pandemic

In 1918, in the midst of the influenza pandemic, Framingham was better positioned than many surrounding communities to prevent the spread of that disease. Click here to read more about programs at the Framingham History Center around this time period.

Take-out & Delivery Options

While some restaurants in Framingham are closed for business, a number of them are offering delivery and pick up options to help feed people throughout the City during this difficult time. To help you find ways to support your favorite dining establishments, check out this list for more information.
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Jun 6
Framingham History Center Annual Tag Sale
Y Night at YMCA
Grades 5-8, Saturdays 7-9:45pm Saturday Nights throughout the School year the MetroWest YMCA hosts Y-Night! Come hangout with old friends and make new friends! Play a game of basketball, or swim in our heated swimming pool! This program is available to all students in grades 5 through 8 and runs from 7:00pm through 9:45pm. The program is free for members of the Framingham YMCA and is $7 for non-members.

Jun 13
MetroFest 2020
MetroFest 2020 - our 7th year! The only all-inclusive event with food trucks, Touch-A-Truck, climbing wall, beer/wine/hard cider tasting tent, live music Main Stage, performances all day on the Community Stage, CPR certification classes, escape room games, bounce houses and over 150 vendor booths! All for FREE. All free admission, open to all. Parking is free at Fuller Middle School and other locations with shuttle buses (which are accessbile for all) running continuously. Use the address ...

Jun 26
Open Mic Night Hosted by Centre Music House
Join us on the last Friday of (almost) every month for a totally free, totally open musical event where anybody and everybody is welcome to perform. No pressure, though! Plenty of people come to watch and enjoy the music... ...And the food! Sofá Café has a huge menu of delicious food and drinks. So come on by, bring your family, your friends, and your music (if you're willing), and have some fun! This is a "show-up and sign-up" event.

Aug 15
PopCult Anime Con 2020
PopCult Anime Con is looking for Local Legends, talented New England-based guests with unique backgrounds who love to share their skills with others! Skill set should be relevant to popular culture and/or the fandom convention scene, including but not limited to: Cosplay, Roleplay, Media, Music. Local Legend Guests would be expected to provide a number hours of panels/programming in exchange for comped reg/hotel and other guest perks to be outlined in a contract.

Sep 17
The New England Shake-Up! Year Seven!
THE MIGHTY RETURN OF THE New England SHAKE-UP! YEASR SEVEN! September 18, 19, and 20, 2020! Pre-Party on the 17th. Tickets and Rooms go on sale on December 4th at 1pm EST at www.NewEnglandShakeUp.com BAND LINEUP: Announced on January 15th. THREE DAYS OF MUSIC!!! Pre-Party on September 17th! Stay tuned for more info.. Big changes! Big fun! More good times!

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