5 Things You Need To Know Today in Framingham: Monday, July 20, 2020

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1 The heat index is expected to reach triple-digits today. Thunderstorms are possible this afternoon.

2. The City’s beaches will be open today until 5 p.m.

3. Today is National Space Exploration Day. It celebrates the day in 1969 when Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin first set foot on the moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission.

Space Exploration Day was founded by Dr. Tom Stevens and was first celebrated on July 20, 1970. It was created to promote the private, entrepreneurial development, exploration and colonization of our solar system, galaxy, and universe. This is the 50th anniversary of the day.

4. City of Framingham meetings (all meetings will be held remotely unless noted):

• Framingham City Council: Planning & Zoning Subcommittee at 6 p.m.
• City Council: Appointments Subcommittee at 6;45 p.m.
• Framingham Library Trustees at 7 p.m.
• Framingham License Commission at 7 p.m.

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

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