5 Things You Need To Know Today in Framingham: Friday, September 18, 2020

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1 Sundown starts Rosh Hashanah. There is an outdoor service today at 10 a.m. and virtual services tonight.

2. Framingham is still a red or high-risk community. There is a drive-thru free COVID testing site is available for all residents at Staples HQ in Framingham from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a walk-up free testing site at SMOC HQ at 7 Bishop Street from 3 to 6 p.m.

3. There are no CITY of FRAMINGHAM meetings today.

According to the Mayor’s public schedule, Mayor Yvonne Spicer has no public events.

City Hall closes early today at 1 p.m.

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4. Voices Against Violence (VAV), the domestic violence agency and rape crisis center serving 14 communities in the greater Framingham and Marlborough areas of Metro West, will host a virtual edition of its 9th annual Purple Passion 5K Walk/Run fundraiser beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 in support of the organization’s mission to support survivors and end sexual and domestic violence. There is still time to register for 5K run or 3K walk.

5. The Pig Rig food truck will be at Exhibit A Brewing Company today from 3 to 6 p.m. at its beer garden.

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