RESCHEDULED: FCubed concert at Framingham High on Friday, Feb. 8 has been postponed to Tuesday, Feb. 12. Tickets will be honored, that have already been bought.

RESCHEDULED: ll 3 performances of Walsh Theatre Arts' ONCE UPON A MATTRESS have been rescheduled. Your pre-purchased tickets will be valid for one of the newly scheduled performances. For example, if you hold a ticket for Friday night, you will automatically have the same seat given to you for Sunday night. Please see the schedule below:

Friday, February 8th's 7pm performance will be rescheduled to Sunday, February 10th @ 6pm
Saturday, February 9th's 2pm performance will be rescheduled to Monday, February 11th @ 6:30pm
Saturday, February 9th's 7pm performance will be rescheduled to Tuesday, February 12th @ 6:30pm

Based on the extreme weather predictions for Friday, all state courthouses and offices will close at 3 p.m. on Friday afternoon, including Middlesex County courthouse in Framingham.
FYI: All first day jurors scheduled for Springfield, Woburn, Somerville, Boston & Worcester are cancelled for Friday.

CANCELLED: Friday after-school activities at McAuliffe Charter School as well as its winter social dance Friday night.

POSTPONED: Saturday night's "Stapleton Elementary BINGO Night" has been postponed to a later date to be announced.

CANCELLED: The Chicken Bone has cancelled its Friday night performance with Pablo Palooza.

Framingham DPW announced the recycling center, at 255 Mt. Wayte Ave, will be CLOSED Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

McAuliffe Charter has cancelled school for Friday

As of 2:30 p.m. Thursday -- Trash and recycling are on schedule for tomorrow (Friday). Pick-up starts at 7 a.m. sharp.

Marian High School is closed on Friday.

UPDATE - Framingham Public Schools closed Friday.
http://framingham.patch.com/articles/framingham-public-schools-closed-friday

Framingham State University will be closed tomorrow, Friday February 8 and Saturday February 9.

Framingham is closed. Listed on FPS website...

MassBay Community College is closed Friday February 8th, Saturday, February 9th and Sunday February 10th.
All classes and activities scheduled for Friday, Saturday or Sunday at all three MassBay locations -- including Framingham -- are cancelled.
The college will re-open on Monday, February 11th.

Framingham State University has cancelled Trivia Night, the Pats Peak Trip, and Saturday of Service this weekend.

Mbta will suspend all service at 3:30 pm Friday

The Governor has directed that non-emergency employees working in Executive Branch agencies should not report to their workplaces on Friday.

The opening reception for On and Off the Grid at the Fountain Street Fine Art Gallery has been rescheduled for Saturday Feb. 16th from 5-7pm.

The Framingham gallery will be closed Friday February 8 and Saturday February 9.

Angry Ham's has cancelled Saturday night's Usually Normal performance.

Need milk? Bread? Eggs? you know the French Toast supplies ... well you got about an hour to get to Stop & Shop.
Stop & Shop is staying open until midnight tonight and will re-open at 6 a.m. Friday.

Due to the impending storm, school administration has cancelled Barbieri Elementary's The Jungle Book shows for this weekend. The rescheduled the shows are:

Saturday March 2 10 AM Yellow Cast (students arrive at 9 AM)
Saturday March 2 1 PM Red Cast (students arrive at 12 PM)
Sunday March 3 1 PM Red Cast (students arrive at 12 PM)
Sunday March 3 4 PM Yellow Cast (students arrive at 3 PM)

Snow emergency takes effect in Framingham at 6 p.m. Friday and will likely last into Monday, says Framingham Town Manager Bob Halpin.

Framingham Town Offices will close at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, says Town Manager Bob Halpin.

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, headquartered in Framingham will be activated today at noon. The Governor is expected to be there at that time and make a statement on the Blizzard.

Due to the impending storm Natick Mall is not open today.

From MetroWest YMCA: Framingham Branch Early Learning Center will close at 1 p.m.
The Schools Out Program will run a Snow Day program at the Framingham Branch until 1 p.m.

The MetroWest YMCA Framingham Branch will stay open until at least 1pm.

The Youth Basketball League will not run on Saturday morning.

Keefe Tech will be closed on Saturday.
Framingham vs Natick Recreation swim meet is cancelled for Saturday. It will be rescheduled.

Performing Arts Center of MetroWest is closed today. No classes.

Both Framingham Libraries - like all town offices in Framingham - will be closing at 11:30 a.m.

Framingham Parks and Recreation has cancelled all Friday and Saturday programs. Skating and basketball classes will be made up on the 16th at the same scheduled times. Please check the swim team web site for updated info on the swim meet. Join us next Saturday for Cocoa in the park. Be safe!

Whole Foods in Framingham will be closing early today - get there for 3 p.m.

The Taste of Ashland event for Saturday, Feb. 9, with State Rep. Tom Sannicandro and special guest Congressman Ed Markey, hosted by the Ashland Democratic Party, has been rescheduled to Feb. 23.

Due to the blizzard The Whole Foods in Framingham's Chocolate Fest has been rescheduled for Monday Feb. 11 from 5 to 7pm.

Starbucks and Five Below in Sherwood Plaza are closing at noon (maybe the whole plaza, but only sure of the 2 places I stopped).

Town Offices in Framingham are now closed for the weekend. All Framingham offices closed at 11:30 am The emergency operation center will open at 6 p.m. Residentsare still asked to call 9-1-1 in emergencies.

UPDATE from Framingham Town Hall: At the present time, there are no immediate plans to open shelters. However, there is a contingency plan to open a shelter at the Woodrow Wilson Elementary School if the situation warrants.

For additional non-emergency assistance and information (including shelter locations), residents and businesses are encouraged to call 2-1-1 or visit www.mass211.org.

RCN CUSTOMERS: The Framingham office will close at noon Friday.
Customer Care center open 24 hours/7 days at 1-800-RINGRCN.

Today is National Girl Scout Cookie Day but due to the impending blizzard, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts has had to postpone our celebration of National Girl Scout Cookie Day. Our priority is the safety of our girls and volunteers. We have rescheduled as many activities as possible for next Friday, February 15.

Also Framingham Girl Scouts has asked Troops to reschedule all Girl Scouts activities for today, Saturday & Sunday - including cookie booth sales.

Loring Arena closing at 2pm today

Back from some last-minute reporting and filling by car with gas, and the main roads are in great shape - Route 9, Edgell, Fountain, Route 126, Route 135, Winter, Main Franklin etc...
side roads were covered and mostly untreated - as of yet.

Just a reminder Governor would like everyone off the roads as soon as possible and Gov. Deval Patrick is expected to speak from the bunker in Framingham at the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency in about 5 minutes - Susan

Governor - speaking from MEMA in Framingham -- says heaviest snow is expected at 2 p.m. and continuing through tomorrow - some areas could get 3 feet of snow. Some bands of snow can leave 2-3 inches of snow per hour.

Governor declared a state of emergency as of noon today ... and 1,000 national guard on duty now.
Just a reminder the MBTA will stop all operations will stop at 3:30 p.m.

No toll collection as of 2 p.m.

St Bridget Church has cancelled Saturday's 10 a.m. Mass of the anointing

Governor -- speaking from MEMA in Framingham -- recommending - get a full tank of gas.

Governor -- speaking from MEMA in Framingham -- signed an executive order to ban people from being on the roads as of 4 p.m. today

Governor says expected to be shut-in for 24-48 hours.

Governor -- speaking from Framingham -- says the driving ban may still be in effect for Saturday's 1 p.m. Bruins game.

St. Bridget Church has cancelled the Vigil 4 p.m. Mass on Sat. Feb. 9.

Sweet Spot Froze Yogurt is closed!

Framingham Emergency & DPW crews:
Molly's at Sheraton in Framingham will be open for food after 4pm.
Dunkin Donuts on Rt30 plans to stay open after 4 p.m., as long as it has power.
- Stay safe out there!!

BJs in Framingham will close at 3 p.m.

NE Aquarium will be closed Saturday - so you need to find some other way to entertain the kids.

Wings Over Framingham is now closed for the night

MDA WALK canceled for this weekend due to storm.
New March date To Be Announced

From Amazing Things Arts Center:
* Alash - Throat Singers of Tuva w/Garth Stevenson and Annie Lynch
- cancelled for Friday. We will try to reschedule them on their next tour.

* Antje Duvekot - this Saturday's show is cancelled. Rescheduled for Sept. 14

The Big Doozie Presents Wayne Potash - family show on Saturday afternoon.
- Rescheduled for next week - FEB 16, same time.

If you have already bought tickets to any of the cancelled or rescheduled
shows, don't worry! You'll get a call today with options for how to resolve
the tickets.

As of right now . . . we're on for Sunday at 2:00. We will keep an eye on
the weather, the roads, and how the snow affects our facility, before we
make any other decision about Swing Dance (or Listen) w/ Rico Barr & The
Jump 'n' Jive Review.

Trader Joe's in Framingham is now closed, too

FYI This site is awesome! Thanks for all the updates minute to minute!!!!!
JoJo

Thanks for all the updates.
Our lights have flickered. If we lose power (and heat) what should we do?

From the Framingham Democratic Town Committee:

Due to the uncertain weather conditions for Sunday, the Framingham Democratic Caucus, followed by Democratic Town Committee business meeting, has been re-scheduled for Sunday, March 3

All Framingham Democrats are invited to participate to vote for and/or run for delegate to the Democratic State Convention, which will be held on July 13 in Lowell.

The Markey organizing meeting scheduled for noon-1:00 will also be rescheduled. We intend to hold a signature drop-in at Panache Coffee, 680 Worcester Rd, this Sunday.

Just a reminder if you are in Nobscot and plowing roads or an emergency crew, Nobscot Cafe and CJ's Northside Grill will keep the kitchens open after 4 p.m.

13 Ways to Help You Neighbors During the Storm
http://framingham.patch.com/articles/13-ways-to-help-your-neighbors-during-the-storm-b7e6b77e

Wal-Mart in Framingham closed at 7 pm Friday

If you did not escape you are stuck here ...
Governor say stay off roads - or be fined!
Amtrak has stopped all service between New York & Boston
MBTA stopped at 3:30 p.m.
No flights will leave Logan Airport until Sunday, at the earliest.

At 8 p.m., Framingham has about 4 inches of snow.

So wind gusts with this storm are registering higher than Super Storm Sandy ... more than 70mph.

NSTAR now has about 40 customers out of 29,000 in Framingham without power as of 11 p.m.
Don't forget to call to report your outage: NSTAR: 1-800-592-2000

My south Framingham home has about 7-8 inches of snow.
Hearing reports of 10 inches in sections of north Framingham.
There was a band that came through recently that dropped between 3-5 inches of snow depending on where you lived in town.

Massachusetts officially has a blizzard as there have been 3 hours of 35 mph consistent winds ... I think many of us knew this already ... but the weather service now considers it official!

Just a reminder Framingham Emergency Operations Center opened Friday afternoon. Call 508-532-5800 to report power outages, down trees and other storm related incidents ... but also call NSTAR if you lose power too at 1-800-592-2000.

AND if you are still up NOW is a good time to charge phones, tablets, laptops, etc...

Will the Natick Mall be open for today (2/9/13)? I have a 9:45am shift and my boss won't tell me whether or not I have to go in. So obnoxious!

My last update of the night ... (or morning) - as of 1 a.m. the National Weather Service is reporting one of its spotters has Framingham with 18 inches of snow!

Ryuu, ask your boss if he will pay the $500 fine if you get stopped for driving during the state wide road closures.

Framingham Fire is responding to 10 Lovering Avenue, report of a plow truck on fire.

A pickup truck is reportedly on fire at Franklin Street & Mount Wayte Avenue.

I would say you don't have to report to your shift, as cars as still banned and "mall staff" would not fall under "essential" workers. Needs to be media, snow plow drivers or health care workers.

I have some shoveling I see to do this morning.
Hearing - unofficially 23 inches in Framingham - there may be drifts with higher amounts.

There is no Bus Service from the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority today

All Sunday services and activities at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Framingham are cancelled for SUNDAY. "Please help spread the word to those in our congregation who have lost power or do not have internet access," said Rev. Julie Carson.

From MetroWest Medical Center:
MetroWest Medical Center is open and fully operational.
Our main phone number for Framingham Union Hospital is 508-383-1000 and the main phone number for Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick is 508-650-7000.
If you are experiencing an emergency please call 911.
***
While out shoveling stay save. Take breaks. And be careful while using the snowblowers too.

Whole Foods Market Framingham will be closed Saturday and plans to re-open at 7 a.m. on Sunday.

A ham radio operater reported 30.5 inches of snow in Framingham at 9 a.m. to the National Weather Service

From the MEMA HQ in Framingham: "911 & public safety still getting calls RE: travel ban. Please DO NOT call about travel ban. Updates will be posted when decided."

The blizzard warning end at 1 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are expected to drop tonight, so try to do most of your shoveling before 4 p.m.

From State Rep Chris Walsh: "Cleared our long long long driveway this AM , then moved to clear the neighbor's who are away and now have walked down the center of a very peaceful road to the district office for a quiet, perfect day to catch up on paperwork.... plan to hit the Aqueducts this afternoon on X-country skis Hooh-hah I love winter storms !!- Hope everyone is staying warm and safe."

Driving ban is still in effect as of 12:30 p.m.

BBC on Route 9 is closed as is many establishments in town.

Driving ban is still in effect at 1 p.m. but hearing it will end at 4 p.m.
http://framingham.patch.com/articles/when-is-the-travel-ban-ending-ab052a77

MBTA is not running at the moment, and unlikely to today.
MWRTA Is not operating today.

Governor speaking from MEMA HQ in Framingham now...

UPDATE from Governor: 400,000 in state without power. (Framingham has less than 5.)
*18 shelters with 50 people last night and now about 200 people in the state.

Concerns about structure issues and forecast for rain on Monday, says Governor.
Try to begin to remove snow from roof - using a snow rake or with a professional. - says Governor.

"We have a lot of snow to dispose of and remove."
need patience, says Governor

Governor says the MBTA "may" open Sunday.

While you really shouldn't be on the road after 4 p.m. - so plows can continue to clear the roads -- if you are hungry the "new" Chef Orient will be open at 5 p.m. (Remember: it is under new ownership - same as Samba.)

Simon Malls will be closed all day SATURDAY.
This includes Solomon Pond in Marlborough.
Originally, they said they would open at 4 p.m. when travel ban ended.

MetroWest YMCA is closed all day today, Feb. 9
The plan is to re-open at 7 a.m. on Sunday

There will be NO Bruins game tonight, Feb. 9.

BJ's in Framingham will open at 4 p.m.
Whole Foods is closed today and will reopen at 7am Sunday

Amazing Things update: Tonight show was cancelled earlier but now
the Swing Dance for Sunday has been cancelled, too.

While it is 4 p.m. and you can drive.
The ban has been lifted.
PLEASE consider only going out if you need to.
The DPW & plow guys still have a lot of snow to remove and to treat the roads.

CANCELLED FOR TOMORROW SUNDAY, FEB 10
Purim Palooza is CANCELLED as the Juniper Hill School in Framingham will not be plowed out in time.
Check with the co-sponsors Jewish Family Network
(https://www.facebook.com/#!/Jewishfamilynetwork)
and MetroWest Jewish Day School (www.mwjds.org)
for updates. They are trying to reschedule for 2/17.

Someone found a way to use all this snow to advertise they are open!
http://framingham.patch.com/articles/snow-better-way-to-advertise-you-are-open

Also the report mentions some other places to grab a bite to eat tonight in Framingham.

UPDATE: Main Framingham Library will be open Sunday at the usual 1 p.m. time.
The Back Bay Guitar Trio Concert will go on as scheduled at 3 p.m. in the Costin room.

The Melting Pot in Framingham will be open Saturday night,
if you need a chocolate fix!! (or a bite to eat)!

From Framingham Parks & Recreation:
"Framingham Recreation Ski Lessons at Nashoba Valley have been POSTPONED for SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2013 and will be made up NEXT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2013.
***Public Swim at Keefe Tech scheduled for SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2013 has been cancelled."

A big thank you to everyone who plowed Framingham streets last night into today!

Taste of China Trolley Square is open. I'm thinking of Chinese take-out.

Thanks Claire. The New Chef Orient is also open for Chinese.

Joe's American Bar & Grill in Shoppers World -- along with John Harvard's Brewhouse in Shoppers World -- are both open Tonight, Feb. 9.

Does anyone know how Millwood Street and Mill Lane fared during the storm? Did they lose power or have any collapsed houses?

First United Methodist Church says "Due to the snow there will be no church service tomorrow (Sunday) morning. Please stay safe and warm. Keep all those who are being effected by the blizzard in your prayer."

First Parish in Framingham Unitarian Universalist says "First Parish is plowed out, so we will be able to have services as scheduled tomorrow (Sunday). Please take care shoveling and driving."

For those trying to get out of the 'ham -- Logan Airport will be open tomorrow and Logan Express will be operating on its regular (Sunday) schedule tomorrow.

Big thanks for the Framingham DPW who decided that plowing in our driveway for the fifth time today was a great idea.

Nothing like watching my 6Month Pregnant Wife-To-Be become more and more frustrated and anquished, each time we get plowed in. Going from a close to clear driveway to a 2 1/2ft Wall of snow at the edge of our driveway is beyond unacceptable. The DPW and their staff should really take a close look at their routes and think through their protocols. I mean how difficult is it to notice that the plow is leaving two foot swaths of snow in front of access points?

MBTA announced it will resume limited service at 2 p.m. today, but that does not include the Framingham/Worcester line. That is supposed to be operational again Monday.

AMC Theatre in Framingham is open today.

Whole Foods - as we reported yesterday did open at 7 a.m. this morning -- and will stay open until 10 p.m. tonight (Sunday).

Natick Mall is now open for business and will stay open its normal Sunday hours until 6 p.m.

Well, it is official (more than yesterday) Framingham was hit the hardest with this blizzard.
The National Weather Service is reporting a "Trained spotter" measured more than 32 inches of snow in town.
"FRAMINGHAM 32.2 430 PM 2/09 TRAINED SPOTTER"

Framingham Patch sent out a breaking news alert but the following schools are closed Monday:
Framingham Public Schools
McAuliffe Charter
St. Bridget
Marian High School
MetroWest Jewish Day School
Keefe Tech

Since Framingham Public Schools are closed there are not PAC music lessons
BUT the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest will be open Monday for private lessons, theater and classes at its Pearl Street location.