Framingham 325th, 150 Concord Street, Framingham, MA (2026)

09/13/2026

Another Framingham 325th signal box art project has sprouted.
The latest box is located near the Framingham Fire station in Nobscot.

Design by Artist Tanya Jade.

When complete, a baker’s dozen will be wrapped in original artwork by the end of September.

The City will also have a dedicated page on its website featuring information about the project, each participating artist, and where residents and visitors can find their artwork.

Thanks to Alphagraphics Framingham for completing the vinyl wraps and the installations!

Keep an eye out you never know where the next piece of public art will pop up!

09/04/2026

The Framingham 325th signal box art project is more than halfway complete with 10 boxes completed.

When complete, a baker’s dozen will be wrapped in original artwork by the end of September.

The City will also have a dedicated page on its website featuring information about the project, each participating artist, and where residents and visitors can find their artwork.

Thanks to Alphagraphics Framingham for completing the vinyl wraps and the installations!

Keep an eye out you never know where the next piece of public art will pop up!

08/31/2026

New public art is sprouting up all over the City of Framingham.
Last week, three public utility boxes across Framingham received a colorful artistic makeover as part of the Framingham 325thArts & Culture Project.

Today two new boxes were covered in vinyl.

In total, a baker’s dozen will be wrapped in original artwork by the end of September.

The City will also have a dedicated page on its website featuring information about the project, each participating artist, and where residents and visitors can find their artwork.

Thanks to Alphagraphics Framingham for completing the vinyl wraps and the installations!

Keep an eye out you never know where the next piece of public art will pop up

08/28/2026

New public art is sprouting up all over the City of Framingham!

Starting today, August 28, public utility boxes across Framingham are getting a colorful artistic makeover as part of the Framingham 325th Arts & Culture Project.

In total, a baker’s dozen will be wrapped in original artwork by the end of September.

The City will also have a dedicated page on its website featuring information about the project, each participating artist, and where residents and visitors can find their artwork.

The first three boxes were wrapped with vinyl artwork today, August 28, marking the beginning of this citywide celebration of art, creativity, and Framingham’s 325th anniversary.

Thanks to Alphagraphics for printing and installing the art.

Keep an eye out, you never know where the next piece of public art will pop up!

08/11/2026

Framingham To Unveil Special 325th Mural on August 13 at the Memorial Building

FRAMINGHAM - The Framingham 325th Celebration Committee’s Arts & Culture Subcommittee invites the community to the unveiling of a new mural celebrating Framingham’s history, landscape, culture, and people.

The mural unveiling will take place on Thursday, August 13, at 6 p.m. on the second floor of the Memorial Building, outside the Mayor’s Office, Room 213.

The four-panel mural was created by four Framingham artists whose work was selected through a call for submissions organized around four themes: Transportation & Industry, Education, Nature & Landscape, and Community & Culture.

The four artists and their themes are:

Catherine Gruetzke-Blais – Nature & Landscape
Patrick St. Pierre – Community & Culture
Chuck Matzer – Education
Molly Dee – Transportation & Industry
The four panels arrived in June and were installed last month on the second floor of the Memorial Building and will serve as a permanent gift to the community as part of Framingham’s 325th anniversary celebration.

“The inspiration for this mural came from George King, chair of the Framingham 300th Celebration Committee,” said Framingham 325th Celebration Committee Co-Chair and Arts & Culture Subcommittee Co-Chair Susan Scully Petroni. “At the very first meeting of the 325th Celebration Committee, George suggested that two of the committee’s goals should be a community celebration and a permanent gift to the community. That idea stayed with us.”

During Framingham’s 300th anniversary, the committee held a community carnival with fireworks along Farm Pond and commissioned an author to write a book about the first 300 years of the community.

“For the 325th, we wanted to continue that tradition of celebrating our community while leaving something lasting for future generations,” Petroni said. “The Arts & Culture Subcommittee proposed the mural as that permanent gift. We invited Framingham artists to interpret four themes that help tell the story of our community, and the result is four beautiful and very different perspectives on Framingham.”

Jessica Roscio, Director of the Danforth Art Museum and Co-Chair of the Arts & Culture Subcommittee, said the mural demonstrates the important role local artists play in telling Framingham’s story.

“Art gives us a unique way to see our community through many different perspectives,” Roscio said. “Each of these four artists brought their own vision and creativity to the project, and together the panels create a wonderful portrait of Framingham. We are excited to have this work displayed in the Memorial Building, where residents and visitors can experience it for years to come.”

The community is invited to attend the mural unveiling, meet the artists, and celebrate this new permanent addition to the Memorial Building, which turns 100 years old in 2028.

The Framingham 325th Celebration Committee also created a new community tradition with Framingham FEST, held in October 2025. The inaugural event featured more than 100 community booths and attracted more than 5,000 attendees.

Mayor Charlie Sisitsky enjoyed Framingham FEST so much that he encouraged it to become an annual event. The second annual Framingham FEST will take place Saturday, October 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Framingham Centre Common. Volunteers Eileen Davis and Courtney Suncar will once again chair the event.

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03/24/2026

Public invited to 2nd Annual Women's History Month Exhibit ceremony Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. at the Memorial Building. FREE admission.
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Framingham 325th Committee Announces 10 Inductees To Women’s History Month Exhibit
FRAMINGHAM - The Framingham 325th Celebration Committee, in conjunction with the City of Framingham and the Framingham Women, Children & Families Commission, announced the 10 women selected for induction into the Second Annual Women’s History Month Exhibit, which honors individuals whose leadership and contributions have helped shape the Framingham community.
In 2025, the Framingham 325th Celebration Committee unveiled its inaugural Women’s History Month exhibit, recognizing 20 individuals whose impact on the City spanned from the 1700s through the present day.
Building on the success of that first exhibit, the Committee invited the community to nominate additional women whose leadership, achievements, and service have strengthened Framingham across a wide range of fields including arts and culture, education, science and innovation, government and public service, community service, business, health and wellness, social justice and advocacy, media, and youth leadership.
This year, 22 women were nominated by members of the community.
Following careful review and voting by the chairs of the Framingham 325th Celebration Committee, the City’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, the 325th Committee’s treasurer, and the leadership of the Women, Children & Families Commission, 10 individuals were selected for induction into the 2026 exhibit. Three of the honorees will be recognized posthumously.
The 2026 inductees, listed alphabetically by last name, are:
* Liliane Costa
* Karen Foran Dempsey (posthumously)
* Vanda Figueiredo
* Debra Freed
* Judy Grove
* Dorothy “Rusty” McLean (posthumously)
* Isabella Petroni
* Maria D. Robinson
* Karen Spilka
* Miriam Van Waters (posthumously)
“The exhibit not only honors their individual accomplishments but also highlights the collective impact women have had on our City’s history and future,” said Anna Tucker, Director of the Framingham History Center and co-chair of the Framingham 325th Celebration Committee. “The exhibit reflects the community’s strong response to recognizing local history through the achievements of women.”
“Last year’s inaugural exhibit demonstrated how deeply the community values the stories of women who have made a difference in Framingham,” said Framingham 325th Celebration Committee co-chair Susan Scully Petroni said. “This year’s inductees represent remarkable dedication to public service, community leadership, advocacy, and innovation. It is an honor to celebrate their contributions and ensure their legacies are remembered for generations to come.”
The inductees will be formally recognized during an induction ceremony and reception on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 6 p.m. in Nevins Hall at the Memorial Building, where community members will gather to celebrate the honorees and their lasting impact on Framingham.
As the City continues to celebrate its history and diversity, this exhibit ensures these stories remain part of our civic narrative.
When the Framingham 325th Celebration Committee concludes its work this year, the exhibit will continue under the stewardship of the City’s Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer Jesse Edwards and the Framingham Women, Children & Families Commission so future generations can learn from and celebrate these inspiring women.”
The inaugural 2025 Women’s History Month Exhibit honorees were:
* Rep. Deborah D. Blumer
* Sarah Clayes
* Josephine Collins
* Dolores Coots
* Nancy Dowd
* Carol Jane Getchell
* Rep. Barbara E. Gray
* Esther Arville Hopkins
* Annie E. Johnson
* Theodora Alice Ruggles Kitson
* Claire F. Lavin
* Lydia Learned
* Margaret Eloise Knight
* Christa Corrigan McAuliffe
* Dr. Leslie Woods Milne
* Louise Parker Mayo
* Edna Dean Proctor
* Helen Pruyn
* Maura Sticco-Ivins
* Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller
You can read the biographies of the inaugural class on the City’s website at Women's History Honorees | City of Framingham, MA Official Website
The March 25 ceremony and reception are funded in part through a $500 grant from the Framingham 325th Celebration Committee and $500 from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Community members are invited to attend the ceremony and view the exhibit recognizing these outstanding women and their lasting contributions to the City of Framingham.
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City website at www.framinghamMA.gov
City social media channels including Facebook, X, Instagram, etc
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FOR ADA compliance: graphic promotes a “Framingham Women’s History Month Exhibit.” At the top, the word “Framingham” appears in large decorative red lettering, followed by “Women’s History Month Exhibit” in a similar style. The background is a soft light pink with small, scattered floral shapes. In the center, there are overlapping side-profile silhouettes of women’s faces in varying shades of pink, red, and maroon, symbolizing diversity and generations. On the left side, there is a circular Framingham 325th anniversary logo, and below it, the official City of Framingham seal. On the right side, the event details read: “Wednesday, March 25, 6 P.M., Nevins Hall.”

03/04/2026

The Framingham 325th Celebration Committee, in conjunction with the City of Framingham, will host a reception to unveil the Framingham 325th Juried Photography Exhibition on Wednesday, March 18, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The reception will take place at the Memorial Building, lowest level, where the exhibit is on display.

About three dozen photographs are included in the exhibition and will be displayed along the walls outside the conference room. The exhibition will remain on view through May 2026.

In celebration of Framingham’s 325th anniversary, photographers were invited to visually interpret what the City means to them today. The response was enthusiastic, resulting in a wide range of styles, subjects, and perspectives that together tell a rich story of Framingham as it is lived and experienced now.

The works on view capture the people, landscapes, and moments that define the community, from vibrant holiday celebrations and striking sunsets to quiet, everyday scenes.

Each photograph offers a personal lens into Framingham’s culture and history, reflecting both shared experiences and individual points of view.

“We were inspired by the creativity and thoughtfulness of the submissions,” said Anna Tucker, co-chair of the Framingham 325th Celebration Committee. “These photographs show Framingham as a living, evolving city, seen through the eyes of artists who clearly care deeply about this community.”

“This exhibition is especially meaningful because it brings together so many different visions of home,” said Susan Scully Petroni, Framingham 325th co-chair and an avid photographer.
“Photography has a unique way of preserving moments in time, and these images collectively tell a powerful story about who we are as a City at 325 years.”

There are 35 photographs from 23 amateur and professional photographers in the exhibit.

“We are grateful to all of the photographers who submitted work and to the Arts & Culture Subcommittee members who carefully reviewed dozens of entries,” said Jessica Roscio, co-chair of the Framingham 325th Arts & Culture Subcommittee and Director of the Danforth Art Museum. “The final selection highlights both artistic excellence and the diverse character of Framingham.”

Photographers in the exhibit include:
• Arnav Bhatia
• Rachael Dubinsky
• Lynne Damianos
• Mary Kate Feeney
• Scott Strong Hawk Foster
• Nicholas Fulham
• Sharon Machlis Gartenberg
• Melinda Melina List
• Chuck Matzker
• Sarah McKeon
• Tracey McCrea
• Janet Morrow
• Brian O'Connor
• Isabella Petroni
• Shannon Pierson
• Brian Roche
• Alan Steacy
• Paula Ferazzi Swift
• Connor Thompson
• Joe Tuttle
• Eric Gunnar Weikert
• Sumner Weisman
• Joel Winett

Community members are encouraged to spend time with the exhibition and reflect on what Framingham means to them as they experience these images on the walls.

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For ADA compliance: graphic promotes the “Framingham 325th Juried Photography Show” in large blue text at the top. Below the title is a three-by-three grid of images, including the Framingham 325th anniversary logo, a baseball team celebrating with a trophy, a modern glass building at sunset, a pink and blue sunset reflected on water, a black-and-white close-up of a person holding a vintage camera, a red Framingham Fire Department truck, a brightly lit Saxonville storefront at night, a colorful close-up of a dragonfly on a flower bud, and the City of Framingham seal. The background is light beige with a subtle textured pattern. At the bottom, gray capital letters read: “Opens March 18 at 6 P.M. Memorial Building Framingham.”

03/01/2026

TONIGHT, March 1 at 11:59 p.m. is the deadline to submit nominations

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The City of Framingham, in partnership with the Framingham 325th Celebration Committee, is inviting residents to submit nominations for the 2026 Women’s History Month Exhibit, which honors women who have made lasting and meaningful contributions to the Framingham community.

In 2025, the Framingham 325th Celebration Committee unveiled its inaugural Women’s History Month exhibit, recognizing 20 individuals whose impact on the City spans from the 1700s through 2025. The inaugural class includes:

Theodora Alice Ruggles Kitson
Esther Arville Hopkins
Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller
Josephine Collins
Louise Parker Mayo
Margaret Eloise Knight
Annie E. Johnson
Rep. Deborah D. Blumer
Rep. Barbara E. Gray
Claire F. Lavin
Dolores “Dede” Coots
Helen Pruyn
Christa Corrigan McAuliffe
Lydia Learned
Edna Dean Proctor
Sarah Clayes
Maura Sticco-Ivins
Dr. Leslie Woods Milne
Carol Jane Getchell
Nancy Dowd
Building on the success of the inaugural exhibit, the Committee is now accepting nominations for new individuals to be added to the exhibit in 2026.

The chairs of the Framingham 325th Celebration Committee, the City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer, and the leadership of the Women, Children, & Families Commission will jointly review submissions and select six to eight individuals for inclusion. Not all nominations will be accepted.

“Framingham’s history is shaped by extraordinary women whose leadership, creativity, and service often went unrecognized in their own time,” said Susan Scully Petroni, co-chair of the Framingham 325th Celebration Committee. “By inviting the community to nominate the next group of honorees, we are ensuring these stories are preserved, shared, and celebrated as part of Framingham’s living history.”

Beginning in 2027, responsibility for the Women’s History Month exhibit will transition from the 325th Celebration Committee to the City’s DEI Office, in cooperation with the Women, Children, & Families Commission, with the goal of adding five to six new individuals each year.

Community members are encouraged to nominate individuals who currently live in Framingham, have lived in Framingham for a significant period, graduated from a Framingham school, or have made a meaningful impact on the Framingham community. Nominations may be submitted in one or more of the following categories: Arts & Culture; Science, Technology & Innovation; Education (K–12 and Higher Education); Sports & Leisure; Community Service; Government & Public Service; Health & Wellness; Business & Entrepreneurship; Social Justice & Advocacy; Faith & Spiritual Leadership; Media, Journalism & Communications; and Youth Leadership.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Link to nominate - https://framinghamma.gov/FormCenter/Boards-Committees-Commissions-39/2026-Womens-History-Month-Exhibit-Nomina-198

02/23/2026

The City of Framingham, in partnership with the Framingham 325th Celebration Committee, is inviting residents to submit nominations for the 2026 Women’s History Month Exhibit, which honors women who have made lasting and meaningful contributions to the Framingham community.

In 2025, the Framingham 325th Celebration Committee unveiled its inaugural Women’s History Month exhibit, recognizing 20 individuals whose impact on the City spans from the 1700s through 2025. The inaugural class includes:

Theodora Alice Ruggles Kitson
Esther Arville Hopkins
Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller
Josephine Collins
Louise Parker Mayo
Margaret Eloise Knight
Annie E. Johnson
Rep. Deborah D. Blumer
Rep. Barbara E. Gray
Claire F. Lavin
Dolores “Dede” Coots
Helen Pruyn
Christa Corrigan McAuliffe
Lydia Learned
Edna Dean Proctor
Sarah Clayes
Maura Sticco-Ivins
Dr. Leslie Woods Milne
Carol Jane Getchell
Nancy Dowd
Building on the success of the inaugural exhibit, the Committee is now accepting nominations for new individuals to be added to the exhibit in 2026.

The chairs of the Framingham 325th Celebration Committee, the City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer, and the leadership of the Women, Children, & Families Commission will jointly review submissions and select six to eight individuals for inclusion. Not all nominations will be accepted.

“Framingham’s history is shaped by extraordinary women whose leadership, creativity, and service often went unrecognized in their own time,” said Susan Scully Petroni, co-chair of the Framingham 325th Celebration Committee. “By inviting the community to nominate the next group of honorees, we are ensuring these stories are preserved, shared, and celebrated as part of Framingham’s living history.”

Beginning in 2027, responsibility for the Women’s History Month exhibit will transition from the 325th Celebration Committee to the City’s DEI Office, in cooperation with the Women, Children, & Families Commission, with the goal of adding five to six new individuals each year.

Community members are encouraged to nominate individuals who currently live in Framingham, have lived in Framingham for a significant period, graduated from a Framingham school, or have made a meaningful impact on the Framingham community. Nominations may be submitted in one or more of the following categories: Arts & Culture; Science, Technology & Innovation; Education (K–12 and Higher Education); Sports & Leisure; Community Service; Government & Public Service; Health & Wellness; Business & Entrepreneurship; Social Justice & Advocacy; Faith & Spiritual Leadership; Media, Journalism & Communications; and Youth Leadership.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Link to nominate - https://framinghamma.gov/FormCenter/Boards-Committees-Commissions-39/2026-Womens-History-Month-Exhibit-Nomina-198

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For ADA Compliance: The graphic announces “Accepting Nominations for Women’s History Month Exhibit” in decorative dark red text at the top. The background is a soft light pink with small floral accents scattered throughout. Centered on the image are layered silhouettes of women’s profiles facing right, shown in overlapping shades of pink, red, and deep burgundy to represent diversity across generations. The silhouettes vary in hairstyle and size, creating a sense of inclusion and history. At the bottom left is the official seal of the City of Framingham. At the bottom right is a circular Framingham 325th Celebration logo with a heart at its center.

02/13/2026

The City of Framingham, through its Framingham 325th Anniversary Committee and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office, will host its second annual Black History Month Honors event, recognizing nine outstanding individuals whose contributions have shaped, and continue to shape, the Framingham community.
Held in observance of Black History Month, the event celebrates contemporary leaders and historical figures with strong ties to Framingham.
A selection committee reviewed numerous nominations and selected honorees whose work reflects excellence and impact across a wide range of fields, including Arts and Culture; Science, Technology, and Innovation; Education (K–12 and Higher Education); Sports and Leisure; Community Service; Government and Public Service; Health and Wellness; Business and Entrepreneurship; Social Justice and Advocacy; Faith and Spiritual Leadership; Media and Communications; and Youth Leadership.
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Historic Nevins Hall, Memorial Building, 150 Concord Street
In conjunction with the event, a special exhibit featuring posters and biographies of Black history makers will be on display in Nevins Hall through the end of February.
This year’s honorees are:
* Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd of Greater Framingham Community Church.
* Dr. Emmett G. Price III of Berklee College of Music
* Framingham Police Chief Lester Baker
* Safiyat Hamiss of Tasty Harvests
* Kayla Goodridge, student at Loyola University Chicago
* Dr. Lorretta Holloway of Framingham State University
* Damon Araujo Sr. of I Believe Academy
* Edwina Weston-Dyer (1932–2012)
* Rick Utaegbulam of Community Vibes Framingham.
“When history is at risk of being erased, intentional remembrance becomes all of our responsibilities.” said Jesse Edwards, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for the City of Framingham. “Honoring Black history ensures that American history is recognized, preserved, and woven into the full narrative of our City.”
This event is free and open to the public. Residents and visitors are encouraged to attend and join the City in celebrating these remarkable individuals and their lasting impact on Framingham’s past, present, and future.
The Framingham 325th Celebration Committee and the Framingham Cultural Council, through a grant, contributed in part to the exhibit and the celebration.

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For ADA compliance - English (and Spanish & Portuguese) graphic promotes “Framingham Black History Month Honors” with bold white text on a black banner at the top. On the right side, three overlapping profile portraits of Black individuals face left, rendered in vibrant splashes of blue, red, orange, and teal paint, symbolizing diversity, creativity, and leadership. On the left side, event details read: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 5:30 PM. The location is listed as the Poster Exhibit at the Memorial Building, Nevins Hall, 150 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01702. The City of Framingham seal and a Framingham 325th celebration logo appear on the left. A black banner at the bottom reads, “History in Focus: Images of Black Innovation, Excellence and Leadership.”

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