We miss you at our monthly Brown Bag programs. For now, stay safe at home and keep learning something new.
Listen to this month's featured TED Talk: How Trees Talk to Each Other, Presented by Suzanne Simard, Professor of Forest Ecology, University of British Columbia.
If you want to learn more, we suggest borrowing these titles, available as digital books and/or audiobooks through Hoopla:
The Bookmobile can’t wait to get back on the road and to celebrate we want to visit you ! Get out your crayons and pens and draw us a picture or write us a story (or both) about why we should visit your house when we are back on the road. The Bookmobile will throw a party at the home of five lucky winners to be selected at random!
For ages K-12. Entry deadline date to be decided.
To enter the contest, click the image or here.
Framingham to Commemorate the National Day of Mourning Monday, June 1, with a Moment of Silence at Noon to honor the 100,000+ Americans who have died from COVID-19: The City will raise the Pride Flag Tuesday, June 2, rather than Monday, June 1, out of respect for the National Day of Mourning.
Framingham activates its EOC during Citywide or large scale emergency incidents. On March 28, the City opened its EOC in response to the pandemic. As resident calls have begun to subside, it was decided to transfer operations to a City Informational phone line to be manned by library staff. The people operating the line will be informed with daily updated frequently asked questions. The new line, which is (508) 532-5411, will be answered by a person Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Like the EOC, residents will be able to get answers related to Framingham COVID-19, food resources, testing sites, and ways to slow the spread of the virus, such as social distancing and hygiene. When the Informational Line is not staffed (after 3:30 p.m. on weekdays and over the weekend), residents will receive a detailed message with information about City functions and where they can find additional information, as well as a request to leave their name, phone number and question. All messages will be returned the next business day.
Call (508) 532-5411, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
BayPath is still a strong support available to you, your neighbor, or your friend/family member. Currently the MAIN focus has been ensuring food security. We are aware of the wonderful food supports throughout many of the communities in our service area. In addition, we are still running the Meals on Wheels program, with a modified delivery schedule. If you or anyone you know may benefit from this assistance please give us a call. Meals on Wheels are available to those 60 years and older, and those that are under 60 that live in housing primarily occupied by the elderly. BayPath also has a small food pantry on site that has shelf sustainable food for those with an urgent need.
We are still accepting referrals to the State Subsidized Home Care program which provides in-home assistance to those needing a little more help than they used to. This program can assist with grocery shopping, medication pick up, laundry and housework, and more! Please give us a call, even just to learn a little more. We want to remain in the forefront of your minds when you have a question or you know someone that would benefit from giving us a call!
Framingham Rolling Pride ParadeSaturday, June 13, 9:30-10:30am
We're celebrating Pride with a festive car parade!
Join OUT MetroWest and other local organizations as we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with decorated vehicles and lots of joy! To ensure proper social distancing and safety, space is limited and free advance registration is required.
For more information and to register, go to:
Questions about the event? Please contact Kim at KimComatas@gmail.com.
For more information and to register, go to:
Location and other details will be provided to those who register.
Due to the pandemic, the Census 2020 deadline has been extended until October 31. If you have not filled out your Census, please do so. It takes about ten minutes. The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for you and our community. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data. You can log in here to fill out the Census.
Mayor Spicer will be joined by Adam Barnosky, Esq., Chair of the Framingham Board of License Commissioners; Dr. Sam Wong, Director of Framingham Public Health; and Jim Snyder, Director of Framingham Parks and Recreation to react to Governor Baker’s Monday, May 18, announcement about reopening the State and discuss what it means for Framingham.
Attendees will be able to pose questions during the hour via Zoom’s Chat function. If people cannot attend and have questions, please email kmcfalls@framinghamma.gov with the subject line: May 19 Community Hour. Click here for information on how to join. A video recording of the Zoom will be available following for those who cannot attend.
From the May 14 City Press Release:
Last month, Framingham began collecting donated homemade cloth face coverings, and the City is now distributing them. To encourage
social distancing, the City will distribute the coverings through a variety of established channels:
Distribution information is available in Portuguese and Spanish. Guidance from the Health Department on how to properly wash, wear, and remove cloth face coverings is available here.