5 Things You Need To Know Today in Framingham: Wednesday, October 21, 2020

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1 Thursday night, the state is likely to name Framingham as a high-risk community for the 8th consecutive week.

The state announced yesterday that it would extend free testing in the City of Framingham from October 31 to the end of the year.

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 SMOC HQ at 7 Hollis Street from 3 to 6 p.m. It is walk-up only with limited parking.

2. The Spicer administration announced two finalists for police chief last night, October 20.

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

• Framingham Veterans Counil at 10:30 a.m.
• Edgell Grove Trustees at 3 p.m.
• Framingham City Council: Planning & Zoning Subcommittee at 6 p.m.
• Framingham School Committee at 7 p.m.
• Framingham Conservation Commission at 7 p.m.
• Framingham EDIC at 7 p.m.
• Framingham Cultural Council at 7 p.m.

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

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