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Framingham
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Framingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ YMCA officials and community leaders celebrated the Alliance of Massachusetts YMCAs’ 175th anniversary at the State House on Feb. 12; Senate President Karen Spilka received the Legislative Champion Award for her support of local youth and family programs. MetroWest Daily News
- ➤ A WalletHub study rated Massachusetts as the best state for raising a family by comparing 50 indicators of education, health care, affordability, childcare and safety. The study highlighted strong economic opportunities and safe conditions — factors that help ease the challenges of modern parenting. MetroWest Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Framingham Baking Company, a family-run bakery that has served the community since 1917, will close its doors at 840 Waverly St. on Sunday, March 29, ending nearly 109 years of service. The closure reflects a significant change in local business operations. MetroWest Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Framingham Fire Department honored Mark Stefanini's promotion to lieutenant on Feb. 17 in the Ablondi room at the Memorial Building (family and firefighters celebrated his leadership since he was hired in 2013). City of Framingham
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school athletes are highlighted as nominees for Daily News Boys Athlete of the Week for Feb. 9-16—featuring standout performances from Oliver Atwood and others—and community members can vote until noon Monday, Feb. 23. MetroWest Daily News
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Framingham Home Modernization Workshop
6-7 p.m. — Framingham Public Library — Free entry — Learn energy-saving techniques and financial resources for home modernization.
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Home Modernization Navigator Workshop
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Framingham Public Library — Free entry — Get personalized assistance with energy-saving home upgrades in Portuguese.
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