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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Framingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ramsey and Sakura celebrated their 2nd birthdays on April 14 at a party hosted by MetroWest K-9 and supported by Framingham State, where handlers—along with service dogs and community members—gathered to honor Ramsey’s recovery from a dangerous reaction after his neutering surgery. The event highlighted the important role these dogs play in law enforcement and education. The Gatepost
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Mazmanian Gallery held its first Capstone Exhibition reception for graduating art, design, and art history students in Framingham. The students showed new work made this semester and shared creative processes—mixing science with art and drawing repeatedly to perfect ideas. The Gatepost
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Massachusetts dropped last week to an average of $2.88 per gallon of regular fuel, down from $2.92 per gallon, and were about 9.1% lower than the national level as reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. MetroWest Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 26, the Framingham School Committee reviewed FPS’s school budget request of $186.6M—nearly $5M above the city’s proposed $181.6M. School leaders will analyze the figures further before sending the proposal to Mayor Sisitsky and the City Council before May. The Frame
- ➤ On Tuesday, April 8, the Framingham City Council Finance Subcommittee approved seven projects recommended by the Community Preservation Committee to use CPA funds for housing, parks & historic sites. The committee also reallocated $500,000 from last year’s budget for use in future projects. The Frame
- ➤ Road closures will affect eight towns during the Boston Marathon on Monday as Framingham will fully block vehicular access on Waverly Street/Rt. 135 from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.—city officials noted that some businesses may still operate in the area. MetroWest Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Framingham residents can safely dispose of unused and expired medications on April 26 during National Drug Take Back Day at the Memorial Building parking lot (150 Concord St.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as the local Public Health, Medical Reserve Corps and Police Department lead the effort to promote proper disposal and protect the environment. MetroWest Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 16, the Framingham women's lacrosse team defeated the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buccaneers 20-3 with an 8-goal first quarter, improving their conference record to 3-0 & overall record to 7-6. They will face Bridgewater State University Bears in an away conference matchup on April 19. The Gatepost
- ➤ The Framingham State softball team won both games against Worcester State at home on April 14 with strong plays by Makayla Rooney and Eliza Carignan. The wins lifted the Rams to a 5-1 record in the MASCAC + they remain tied with Westfield State as the season nears its end. The Gatepost
- ➤ Runners from Framingham are set to join the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 21 as it runs through town. Many locals plan to run to support mental health resources + build community ties. The Frame
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MEDA Conference 2025
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center — Check website for cost — Explore transformational approaches to eating disorder treatment and healing.
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Mother’s Day Candle-Making Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Jack's Abby Craft Lagers — $39 plus fees — Create heartfelt gifts in a fun candle-making workshop with craft beers available.
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