Good morning, Framingham.

Framingham residents will attend Shred Fest 2025 on Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Recycling Drop-Off Center at 255 Mount Wayte Ave—where they can safely shred personal documents and donate nonperishable food or gently used clothing if they do not have a valid recycling center permit.

Dunkin' introduced three new summer menu items on April 30 including a Tropical Guava Dunkin' Refresher, a Pistachio Signature Latte, and an Iced Strawberry Lemon Loaf for a limited time at selected locations.

The chain will offer Dunkin' Rewards deals in May—featuring bonus points, special doughnut prices, and discount pretzel sliders—to attract customers.

Online groups have spread rumors that a serial killer is targeting middle-aged women in New England, but police said there is no proof connecting the remains found on April 10 in Framingham or elsewhere to any killer+ experts urge the public not to rely on unverified claims.

A report by the Institute for Policy Studies released on April 28 said that the number of millionaires in Massachusetts grew from about 440,000 in 2022 to more than 612,000 in 2024 with their total wealth rising from $1.6 trillion to $2.2 trillion and the number of ultrarich increasing by 35% from 1,954 to 2,642. The state collected $2.2 billion from the Fair Share Amendment surtax on incomes above $1 million and used the funds for public higher education and transportation projects+the report noted that most high net worth individuals remained in the state.

Fuller Middle School's soccer team received new uniforms, bags and equipment on Wednesday, April 30—provided by health benefits company Wellpoint— to boost pride and confidence on the field and in the classroom.

Brood XIV cicadas are expected to emerge in Massachusetts in late May or early June and will remain for four to six weeks—loud noises may reach up to 100 decibels.

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.

2025 Cooler Communities Fair

10 a.m. — Fuller Middle School — Free entry — Explore student projects on climate change and sustainability initiatives in a vibrant community fair.