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Meet the EDIC: Angela Randolph

Learn more about Angela Randolph, Economic Development and Industrial Corporation;s (EDIC) board member, who looks for ways to support entrepreneurs and grow small businesses. Click here to read more.
Community Preservation Act Update

In November 2020, residents of Framingham passed the Community Preservation Act (CPA) through a ballot initiative. The CPA call for a 1% surcharge on the annual property tax and will begin during FY 2022, which starts on July 1, 2021. To read more, click here.

Small Business Workshop Recap

The City of Framingham Planning and Community Development Division and Framingham Marketing Group (FMG) co-hosted a Small Business Workshop on Monday, January 25, 2021. Roughly 25 local small business owners attended the workshop to learn from the nine members of FMG, each with their own specialty and years of experience in their fields. To learn more and watch the video from the event, click here.

CRISPR Therapeutics' John Martin talks about why the company chose Framingham

Last summer, Life Sciences company CRISPR Therapeutics, announced they would be building a new manufacturing facility in Framingham. Choose Framingham checked in with John Martin, the company's Head of Government Affairs, about the state of the new facility, their thoughts on the City's growing Life Sciences sector, and what advice they would give to other employers interested in choosing Framingham as they grown their business. Click here to read the entire interview.
Choose Framingham Tuesday Trivia

Are you an expert on Framingham? Starting in February, catch our Trivia on Tuesday's on our Twitter account. Each month we will release a new theme and a weekly question about the City of Framingham. Follow us on Twitter and join the fun! Test how much you know about this great City! Learn more here.

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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Mar 4
Resume Help and Job Searching Strategies: One-on-One Sessions
Looking for a job? Need to create or update a resume? Make an appointment for a remote, one-on-one resume help and job search strategies session with local career coach, Ed Lawrence.?? Appointments are 90-minutes long and available on Thursdays March 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 9am-1:30pm online via Zoom.?? Please email elawrence@minlib.net to schedule your appointment. If you need access to a computer, please email the Framingham Public Library at fplmail6@minlib.net or call 508-532-5570.
Weekly Zoom Storytimes with Jillian and Dana

Mar 5
Weekly Zoom Baby Lapsits with Joanne and Lucy
Brown Bag Learning Series: Dog Training 101
To register and receive an invitation to the Zoom session, please go to http://bit.ly/FPL-Events by 9am on March 5. Did you welcome a new puppy, rescue, or adult dog into your family? Join the Framingham Public Library and Ameera Skandarani, CCUI for some tips on proper care and effective dog training. Learn about topics like training your dog to obey simple commands, housebreaking, reactivity, the Control Unleashed program, and sports training like agility, obedience and nosework. Ameera wil...

Mar 7
Sunday Concert: The Arneis Trio
Join the Framingham Public Library and The Arneis Trio for a free classical music concert on Sunday, March 7 at 3pm. Watch it on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/framinghamlibrary. No registration or Facebook account required. The Arneis Trio features violinist Heather Braun, violaist Daniel Dona, and cellist Agnes Kim. The Boston-based trio will perform music by well known composers, including Ludwig van Beethoven and Erno Dohnányi.

Mar 8
Weekly Zoom Storytimes with Jillian and Dana
Building Community Resilience for Emergency Weather Preparedness.
Join the Framingham Public Library and Rev. Walker for a talk about building community resilience to strengthen the capacity to respond to climate emergencies. He will discuss the impacts of climate change on all and in particular, those who are disproportionately affected. Rev. Walker will share some of the ways to prepare for extreme weather as a community. Rev. Vernon K. Walker is the Program Manager of Communities Respond to Extreme Weather (C.R.E.W.). To register and receive an invitation ...

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