5 Things You Need To Know Today in Framingham: Thursday, October 22, 2020

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1 Framingham Farmers Market will be open today from noon to 5:30 p.m at the Framingham Centre Common.

Cousins Maine Lobster food truck will be on site today.

2. Tonight, 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 Amazing Things Arts Center on Route 126 from 3 to 6 p.m. It is walk-up only with limited parking.

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

• Framingham School Committee: Climate Change, Env., & Sustainability Subcommittee  at 5 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.