Shoppers World Demo Plan Up For Discussion: Monday Manual

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Welcome to the Feb. 14 edition of Monday Manual, where we highlight important events coming up during the week in seven Patch communities between Framingham and Worcester.

Here's what to know for the week of Feb. 14:

Framingham

One of the first steps in a major renovation at Shoppers World will take place this week. The Conservation Commission on Wednesday will hold a public hearing over the demolition of the Barnes & Noble and Old Navy portions of the shopping center. Once those businesses leave — possibly not until next January — a rebuild for a 45,000 square-foot grocery store can commence.

Worcester

Representatives from Clark University will go to the Conservation Commission on Monday seeking permission to build a new 70,000 square-foot academic building along Hawthorne Street. The building would replace a parking lot and house the school's media arts, computing and design learning spaces.

Wayland

Wayland residents will have a chance to comment on a report detailing environmental cleanup activities at the Alta River's Edge development along the Boston Post Road. Comments made during the hearing on Thursday will be included in a final draft of the cleanup plan going to MassDEP.

Marlborough

The Marlborough City Council will meet on Monday for the first time in a month. There's a lot on the agenda, including an approval for a site plan for that new Route 20 Starbucks that's been in the works since September.

Milford

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Celebrate Milford festival is likely coming back in 2022. The one-day spring festival is tentatively scheduled for May 14. The Select Board will likely approve the festival's permit at the Monday meeting.

Natick

Local developer Stonegate Group will head to the town Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday for a public hearing on its plans for a 19-unit mixed-use development along Summer Street. The building would replace the former Kells brewery (formerly Barleycorn's).

Sudbury

Have questions for local candidates running in the 2022 Sudbury election? The League of Women Voters of Sudbury is preparing to record interviews with the candidates and are accepting questions from residents. Email your questions to sudburycandidatesnight@gmail.com by 5 p.m. on Feb. 21.

If you have an event or activity you want included in Monday Manual, email neal.mcnamara@patch.com.