Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
Good morning, Framingham.
🏛️ Government
National Grid has filed a petition to raise gas rates by nearly 10% so that revenues increase by $342 million, which could boost some residential heating bills by about $24 when the change takes effect Dec.
1. Public comments are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on April 30 at seven scheduled hearings in areas including Lowell + Haverhill.
🏥 Health
According to Becker’s Hospital Review, Massachusetts hospitals recorded average ER wait times of 220 minutes & tied with Rhode Island for the third-longest in the nation while the national average was 161 minutes based on 2024 data reported yesterday.
State health officials (DPH) said that a seventh child died from flu during Feb.
1 to 7 and urged residents to get a flu shot to help prevent serious illness this season.
🎉 Framingham Events
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Home Modernization Navigator Workshop
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