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Million Dollar Renovations and Name Change for Framingham Restaurant
Framingham Selectmen approved the name change for the Framingham landmark restaurant, which opens in 1946.

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Framingham Selectmen approved the name change for the Framingham landmark restaurant, which opens in 1946.

Also in court, Westborough police pursued charges against a cleaning man they said stole a resident's rings.
In other business at the Framingham Selectmen's meeting this week, Dunkin' Donuts gave the town's veterans department $3,000 and Toys R Us requested to stay open 24 hours a day beginning Dec. 21.
A medical practice that now says it will open in January in Framingham may have to wait months before it can write its first recommendation for medical marijuana.
Also in court, a man answered to charges he drove a car across a neighbor's lawn and nearly struck a cruiser.
The following cases were heard in Westborough District Court.
The following cases were heard in Westborough District Court.
The average single-family home bill could drop by about $17, and other news you missed from this week's Selectmen's meeting.
Framingham Town Manager Bob Halpin will get a $5,000-a-year pay increase after receiving mainly high marks from selectmen.
Also in Westborough District Court, a man is answering to charges after being irritated he had no place to charge his cell phone.
Also in Westborough District Court Wednesday, a man was sentenced to probation on a drunken driving charge.
And other items you might have missed from this week's Framingham Selectmen's meeting.
Framingham Selectmen worry that cars towed from private lots without proper signs keeps customers away from downtown businesses.
Also in Westborough District Court Monday, a Shrewsbury man received a short jail sentence for motor vehicle and drug violations.
A man reportedly videotaped an officer and recorded his voice without his consent.
The suspect allegedly kidnapped and beat a woman in Northborough.
Also in Westborough District Court this week, a man lost his license for two years.
Police charged the man after they saw him texting and driving.
Also in court Monday, a judge heard from a woman who fled from police while yelling obscenities.
Other cases heard in Westborough District Court recently include leaving the scene of an accident with personal injury and larceny.