October 2018

Sat, Oct 27th
Household Hazardous Waste Day (100 Western Ave).
9:00am - 1:00pm - The City of Framingham is holding a (FREE) Household Hazardous Waste disposal / recycling day. Residents may bring items from list below to the Public Works Operations Center, 100 Western Ave., Framingham, MA for recycling or disposal. *** Open to all Framingham Residents. Proof of residency will be required. *** WHAT TO BRING: Pesticides, Herbicides, Bug Sprays, Rodent Poisons, Paint Thinner, Urethanes Oil Based or Enamel Paint, Lead Based Paint, Pool & Spa Chemicals, Concentrated Fertilizers, Cleaning Solvents, Caustic Cleaners, Degreaser, Photo Chemicals, Oil Gasoline/Kerosene, Diesel Oil, Aerosol Cans Containing Paint, Mercury-Containing Devices. **** WHAT NOT TO BRING: NO Radioactive Waste, NO Radioactive-Type Smoke Detectors, NO Explosives, NO Gunpowder, NO Flares, NO Ammunition, NO PCB Oils, NO Bulk Chemicals/Oil, NO Asbestos, NO Medical/Biological Waste, NO "Sharps", NO Items that are collected regularly at the Recycling Center, NO Latex Paint *** NO COMMERCIAL WASTE *** For more information contact the Sanitation Division at 508-532-6001.
https://www.framinghamma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/32809/Fram-DPW-102718-Haz-Waste-Day-Insert-Proof

Sat, Oct 27th
Senator Spilka's Senior Health & Wellness Fair (at Keefe)
9:00am - 1:30pm -- The annual Senior Health & Wellness Fair instituted by Senator Karen Spilka provides a forum for seniors to learn new information, ask questions, and enjoy a fun day out. A variety of presentations and booths provide information on topics ranging from recent changes in government health insurance programs to Emergency Preparedness for Seniors, Preventing Falls, Alzheimer’s Disease, navigating the "Medicare Mystery Maze", info about Free Medical Equipment, senior related Dental issues, Vaping and Nicotine Use to Downsizing and Selling Your Home and more! *** Location: Joseph P. Keefe Technical High School, 750 Winter St, Framingham, MA 01702

Sun, Oct 28th
Downtown Framingham Fall Restaurant Week
Downtown Framingham, Inc. is proud to announce its 4th semi-annual Downtown Framingham Restaurant Week from Sunday, October 28th until Saturday, November 3rd, 2018. *** Kick-off small business November by discovering new dishes through the enticing discounts, deals, and specials offered at a great variety of food venues in downtown Framingham. *** Full details for the event can be found on website (use link below).
https://downtownframinghaminc.org/fallrestaurantweek

Sun, Oct 28th
Sunset Cemetery Tour (Edgell Grove Cemetery)
5:44 p.m. (sunset) - Help support the Framingham History Center and have some Halloween fun on a lantern guided "Sunset Cemetery Tour" of the Edgell Grove Cemetery! *** Tickets: $10 adults / $5 ages 12-18, (most suited for ages 12+). *** Guided walking tour will feature stops at the burial sites of reinterred Revolutionary War soldiers, the unfortunate Hemenway brothers, cemetery designer Warren Nixon, and Mrs. Frances Lewis Wilson. Enjoy a final story, refreshments, and a display of artifacts belonging to featured luminaries at the beautiful 1885 cemetery chapel. *** Be sure to wear appropriate footwear for walking on dirt roads. Small flashlights are also suggested. *** Use link below to order tickets online or mail check to: FHC P.O. Box 2032, Framingham, MA 01703 *** Tickets may be purchased on day of event if not sold out *** Questions? Call 508-626-9091
https://framinghamhistory.org/blog/2018/09/05/sunset-cemetery-tour-edgell-grove-cemetery/