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Framingham
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Framingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Framingham State community mourns 22-year-old junior Wilmani Castillo, who died in a car accident on Feb. 9; a moment of silence is scheduled at Logan Gymnasium at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 with visiting hours at Brady and Fallon Funeral Home on Thursday, Feb. 19. The Gatepost
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amazon Pharmacy announced its same-day prescription delivery will expand to Massachusetts by the end of 2026 as part of a nationwide rollout (using innovative transport methods). Customers ordering by 4 p.m. can expect delivery by 10 p.m., though further details remain unannounced. MetroWest Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 10, the Center for Inclusive Excellence hosted its 'Taste of Culture' event to celebrate Black History Month with authentic cuisine from Jamaica, Haiti, Ghana and soul influences. Director Jerome Burke highlighted Jamaica's history (nicknamed 'Land of Wood and Water') and encouraged learning about global Black cultures. The Gatepost
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Massachusetts rose slightly on Monday, Feb. 11, reaching $2.85 per gallon from $2.84 last week, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported. They remain 1.8% below the national average and 4% lower than a year ago. MetroWest Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a Feb. 10 meeting, SGA approved $371,663 in funding for 33 student organizations from a starting fund of $419,480 (leaving $47,817 unallocated) for FY27 after reviewing budget proposals and group reassignments. The Gatepost
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ MassWildlife noted that coyote mating season is active from late January through early March, so residents should supervise pets, secure outdoor food, and haze coyotes by shouting or waving arms — steps designed to keep both wildlife and families safe in our community. MetroWest Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Census Bureau estimates showed Massachusetts’s population grew by only 15,524 (0.2% rate) from April 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025 as foreign immigration dropped sharply; a Senate Committee hearing on Feb. 10 warned that slower growth may affect congressional seats and redistricting. MetroWest Daily News
- ➤ On Thursday, Feb. 12, an aging water main (1926) broke on Salem End Road near a previous break, shutting off water on Salem End and Cherry Oca Roads as crews worked to repair the pipe while a detour stayed in place and motorists faced traffic delays. MetroWest Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Fall 2025 inspection of Sodexo at McCarthy Center found 10 health code violations. The unannounced review on Oct. 16 by Framingham Public Health noted issues with food separation, cleaning, and facility maintenance — all promptly addressed by campus dining management. The Gatepost
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lincoln-Sudbury girls Alpine ski team captured the Mass Bay West Omega Division title at Nashoba Valley (underscoring a key season highlight). MetroWest Daily News
- ➤ Reporter Cait Kemp breaks down which Team USA men's hockey players have New England roots in a new feature focusing on Massachusetts connections (including ties to local communities). The report highlights how these players' origins contribute to regional pride. MetroWest Daily News
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