Good morning, Framingham.

Framingham is accepting nominations for the 2026 Women’s History Month Exhibit until 11:59 p.m. on March 1.

Organized by the Framingham 325th Celebration Committee * and local city partners, the exhibit will honor six to eight women whose work has shaped the community’s history.

Framingham State has partnered with the T.H.

Chan School of Medicine at UMass in Worcester to offer a new Baccalaureate MD Pathway Program for undergraduates, low-income and first-generation students preparing for medical school. The program will include coordinated summer sessions (after sophomore and junior years) with clinical exposure and exam prep.

Erin Nechipurenko, Vice President of Legal and Government Affairs at Framingham State, shared her journey from HR roles in arts and nonprofits to earning her law degree, emphasizing the value of building strong faculty relationships for career success (she is now supporting local education).

On Feb. 25, the School Committee voted unanimously to cut 30 positions and narrow a fiscal 2027 budget gap amid declining enrollment (most cuts target vacant roles).

A final vote on remaining proposals is set for March 4 at 7 p.m.

Students battling winter blues can join the Henry Whittemore Library's Cozy Winter Reset on March 3 from 12 to 2 p.m. in UM-14 to enjoy cocoa, snacks, aromatherapy and relaxing music (resident assistants also offer Rejuvenation Room support and self‐care events across halls).

Kugel’s New York Style Deli in Trolley Square at 855 Worcester Road serves fresh sandwiches, all-day breakfast and signature coffee from a historic building behind IHOP.

The small deli offers an affordable menu and a warm atmosphere that gives locals a taste of home-style dining.

The Rams achieved their first playoff win with a historic 6-2 upset over Anna Maria on Feb.

25, and they will travel to Worcester State to face the Lancers in the MASCAC Semifinals today.

Framingham State women’s hockey team began using a new trailer adjacent to Loring Arena for equipment storage and meetings on Feb.

5, easing their morning routine. Officials said the trailer will be removed during upcoming roof work but plan to bring it back for the next season.

The Framingham State Rams beat the Anna Maria Amcats 71-55 on Feb.

21, finishing the regular season with an 11-3 conference record and a 15-10 overall record, and they have home-court advantage in today's MASCAC Semifinals against the Salem State Vikings.

Olympians from Team USA (including overtime hero Megan Keller) rejoined Boston Fleet of the PWHL at a Thursday press conference held at Boston Sports Institute in Wellesley, setting the stage for strong play in upcoming games.

Framingham Home Modernization Workshop

6-7 p.m. — Framingham Public Library — Free entry — Learn energy-saving techniques and financial resources for home modernization.

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.