Good morning, Framingham.

Framingham will host Shred Fest 2025 at the Recycling Drop-Off Center at 255 Mount Wayte Avenue on May 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.—residents with a valid permit can securely shred documents or bring a donation of food or clothing to support local charities.

Raising Cane's announced its Framingham restaurant will open on May 20 at 253 Cochituate Road—featuring a double drive-through and outdoor seating.

The restaurant will serve chicken fingers and its signature Cane Sauce daily from 9 a.m. to midnight.

The Performing Arts Center of MetroWest will host the Enchanted Forest Family Festival on May 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 3 Maple St in Framingham, and the event will feature songs from Into the Woods and Wicked + dance, musical performances and family activities.

On April 16th, Children's Trust held Step Up for Kids at the State House to honor state Sen. Robyn Kennedy and state Rep. Susannah M.

Whipps for their work to fight child neglect across Massachusetts—advocates are calling for a $1.5 million boost to raise home visitor wages from $18 to $20 per hour.

Twelve baseball players are in the running for the Daily News Baseball Player of the Week covering April 21—27, with nominees like Jake Attaway, Preston Cote, Evan Engel and Carlos Morales recording key plays.

Fans can vote until noon on Monday in May as the contest highlights standout moments from local games.

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.

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.

A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music

7-8 p.m. — Framingham Public Library — Free entry — Experience the captivating origins of blues, rock, and country music through songs and stories presented by Jon Waterman.