Framingham, MA – Before listing the local venues where New Years Eve celebrations are taking place, we’d like to ask that readers remember those who lost their lives to drinking and driving related accidents this year, and ask that anyone planning to drink on New Years Eve to make sure they’ve planned ahead for how to get home at the end of the evening.

To insure you make it home safely consider making arrangements with a designated driver, taking a limousine or making your  News Eve Party a Pajama Party and have your guests spend the night.

Tommy’s Taxi will remain open ’round the clock on New Years Eve for those who don’t have any other way of getting home safely.

The following Framingham establishments will be hosting New Years Eve events:

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Nobscots Cafe: New Years Eve Party – Hosted By Butch and Blue Thunder Karaoke *** Open ’til 1:00am! *** Nobscots Cafe, 847 Edgell Road, Framingham, MA. For more info, call (508)788-8040 or visit website at: www.nobscotscafe.com

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Angry Hams Garage: New Years Eve with Freeballin’ – Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 9:30pm FREEBALLIN Band, Angry Hams Garage, 2 Beacon St., Framingham, MA 01701. For more info phone (508) 620-8888 or visit website at:  www.angryhamsgarage.com

Amazing Things: New Years Eve Comedy Show – Paul Nardizzi headlines the always sold out New Years Eve show. Also featuring 2011 Boston Comedy Festival Finalist Steve Macone, and hosted by local favorite Dave Hornfischer ***  Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 8:00pm *** This year you can enjoy an adult beverage during the show and choose to stay after the show with the staff for a $15 catered reception and celebrate a Maritime New Year (11:00 PM). *** Ticket Prices: $30 (Stu/Sen $28, Amazing Members $25). Reception add $15 *** The Amazing Things Art Center, 160 Hollis Street in Framingham, MA. Call (508) 405-2787 or visit website for more info or to order tickets.  For more info, visit: www.amazingthings.org

Chicken Bone: New Years Eve Party with Chris Fitz Band – Live music from 9:30PM til 1:30AM featuring the Chris Fitz Band.  A $10 ticket gets you in the door and includes Noise Makers, Party Favors, Prizes, Give-a-ways & Patriot Collectibles and Champagne Toast at Midnight.  Skip the long lines and high prices of the city and party with your friends close to home!  The Chicken Bone, 358 Waverly St., (Rt. 135), Framingham, MA, phone the bone at (508) 879-1138.  For more info, visit: www.thechickenbone.com

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Fairs ‘n Squares New Years Eve Gala Dinner Dance (at Scott Hall) – The Fairs ‘n Squares invite you to a New Years Eve Dinner and Dance, December 31, 2011 *** Ken Ritucci will be calling and Birgit Maguire will be cueing. *** Hospitality Hour begins at 7:00pm, Dinner at 8:00pm, and Dancing 9:30pm to 12:30am *** Dinner and Dance: $70/Couple, $35/Single (reservations required) — Dance only: $24/Couple, $12/Single (no reservation necessary) *** Dinner reservation deadline: December 20th *** Dinner/Dance held in Scott Hall of First Parish Church, 24 Vernon St., Framingham Center (corner of Edgell Road and Vernon Street) *** Visit Fairs ‘n Squares website for reservation and payment form. *** For additional info, call Marcia at 508 788-0746 or email at mrykbost@verizon.net.  For more info, visit: http://fairsnsquares.com/

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British Beer Company : New Year’s Eve featuring RADIO DAZE
Band – Saturday, December 31st, 2011 from 9:30PM ’til closing *** British Beer Company, 120 Worcester Road, (Rte 9), Framingham, MA 01701, phone: (508) 879-1776 for more info. *** Never a cover charge! For more info visit: www.britishbeer.com/local/framingham/

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If you know of other local New Years Eve events, please use the comment section below to let other know about them.