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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Framingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Framingham State University reported it contributed $284.4 million to the Massachusetts economy in the fiscal year, said President Nancy Niemi in her April 18 report. The report shows that the school’s spending on payroll, operations and student presence helps create jobs and support local businesses — making FSU a key pillar of the region’s economic strength. The Gatepost
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Space Consortium and The McAuliffe Center hosted the Inspiring Women in Space Panel Discussion on April 24 as part of Massachusetts Space Week—designed to motivate local women and girls to explore STEM fields and space careers. The event, under the theme 'Life in the Universe,' featured four speakers from different countries who shared their personal journeys and challenges in the space field. The Gatepost
- ➤ At the meeting on April 23, Vice President César Matos proposed SGA bylaw changes to hold snap elections to fill 30 vacant seats and adjust club representative roles so that representatives can only join discussions without voting. President Evelyn Campbell and Student Trustee Jeremy McDonald pushed to add a week for nominations for fairness, and the club representative changes passed unanimously—adding structure to student leadership. The Gatepost
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, April 15, Framingham City Council met at the Memorial Building with state leaders—State Senate President Karen Spilka and Representatives Jack Patrick Lewis, Priscila Sousa, Danielle Gregoire and Kate Donaghue—to review budget plans and local matters such as health services, school construction, and environmental cleanup. The delegation warned that federal policy changes may impact future funding and said they will continue to monitor projects like a new regional justice center and adjustments to local services. The Frame
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Baseball season is underway and the community will enjoy Opening Day at Fenway Park this weekend while the Framingham History Center marks the city’s 325th anniversary by exploring its ties to two major league teams and local clubs—highlighting a long baseball legacy. The Frame
- ➤ The Framingham State Rams fell 17-11 to the Worcester State Lancers on April 22 in a conference matchup that featured key saves by goalkeeper Isabella DiMare and scoring efforts from seniors Alessia Lye and Leah Green. The Rams are fighting for a top playoff spot and will face Westfield State today to decide the final seed—Baker and Bosma earned award honors before the match. The Gatepost
- ➤ Framingham State baseball lost both games of a doubleheader (19 to 16 and 15 to 2) to Salem State on April 21 after a near-comeback effort in the first game led by Captain Lucas Basile, freshman Rosco Palmer, and seniors Danny Robichaud and Dane Frellick. The team’s record now stands at (5 to 10 in conference and 7 to 23 overall) following nonconference wins on April 23 and April 24 and a home game on April 25. The Gatepost
- ➤ Freshman Vincent Gauthier ran his second Boston Marathon on April 21 and finished in 3:16:01 despite muscle fatigue and a visit to the medical tent for his blisters—he plans to run again next year while preparing for Framingham State's cross country season this fall. The Gatepost
- ➤ On April 21, the Framingham State softball team defeated the Salem State Vikings in a Senior Day doubleheader by winning 9–8 in the first game and 11–8 in the second. Key plays by senior captain Brooke Grassia and her teammates built the lead—ensuring the Rams will face the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buccaneers in a doubleheader on April 27. The Gatepost
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