Civic Development Projects

Village Hall

​Work continues at the Village Hall, our civic development project at the Framingham History Center.  Constructed in 1834 on the Commons, the Hall has perennials donated by members and planted in the spring of 2011. Our members provide the upkeep and planting of the all-season beds enjoyed by the many visitors to the Hall.​​

Simpson Park

In 2013-2014, we added the maintenance of Simpson Park, off Central, Fenwick and Haynes Streets, a project begun by Simpson Park Garden Club in 1969.  In 1996, an adjacent area known as the Shortiss Memorial site was added.  Seasonal weeding, pruning, mulching, planting and fall bulb planting will be continued by the Civic Development Committee and interested members.  Please see a more detailed description of this project in the rear of the yearbook.

Garden of Hope

Through garden founder Betty Jost, we are honored to continue with the fall and spring upkeep and cleaning of The Garden of Hope at the Metrowest (Framingham) Hospital.  Betty and her late husband started the perennial and shade garden in 1989, in memory of their son, who died of cancer.  The garden is so appreciated and is a beautiful place to enjoy spring ephemerals, hostas, flowering shrubs and perennials throughout the year.