5 Things You Need To Know Today in Framingham: Tuesday, October 20, 2020

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1 For the seventh consecutive week, Framingham is a high-risk community for the virus. The City has been in high-risk status since the final week of August. Framingham Health Director Sam Wong wants every resident to get tested for the coronavirus.

The drive-thru free COVID testing site at Walsh Middle School is open today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. However, the site has been shut off early due to capacity issues.

There is also a free testing site at Amazing Things Arts Center on Hollis Street from 3 to 6 p.m. It is walk-up only. no parking.

2. According to the Mayor’s public schedule, Mayor Yvonne Spicer she will hold a community Zoom hour with Health Director Sam Wong on the COVID-19n pandemic today at 5 p.m. The public can attend and ask questions.

The Spicer administration announced yesterday that Library Director Lena Kilburn and Parks & Recreation Director James Snyder will also join the Zoom.

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3. CITY of FRAMINGHAM meetings (all are remote unless noted).

• Framingham City Council meets tonight at 7 p.m.
• Framingham City Council: Appointments Subcommittee at 6 p.m.
• Framingham City Council: Finance Subcommitte at 6:30 p.m.

4. There is urban street sweeping today from 9 a.m. to noon. The city will ticket and tow cars parked on the roads.

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5. There is early voting for the November election today. Click here for more details.